Shoko Server 5.1.0 Released

We are excited to announce the release of the next version of Shoko Server! This new version brings a few breaking changes, lots of bug fixes among other changes, pushing us a few steps closer to completely removing the need for Shoko Desktop.

For our detailed report, we highly recommend reading the accompanying blog post.

Read the blog post on our site

Read the changelog on our site

Read the full changelog on GitHub

Breaking Changes

• Removed ALL TvDB support from server except the TvDB IDs stored on the TMDB show/episode models and the exposed TvDB IDs sourced from said models in the APIv3. (c016174, d3df135, 1c392eb, 355183d) @revam

• Soft deprecated TvDB support in APIv1, so we won't make Shoko Desktop throw any weird errors. (c016174)

• Replaced the TvDB usage in APIv2 with TMDB or removed it outright, except the TvDB IDs. (c016174, 1ddec53, 0da092d, 5b95562, 99407e8, 56c383a)

• Removed all TvDB endpoints and models in APIv3 except for the TvDB IDs exposed in the Shoko series/episode models sourced from the TMDB data. (c016174)

• Simplified IImageMetadata in plugin abstraction. Removed IsAvailable (use IsLocalAvailable or IsRemoteAvailable), changed GetStream(bool allowLocal = true, bool allowRemote = true) to GetStream(), which will now only search for local data. no remote data, and kept the DownloadImage(bool force = false) method for now, so plugins can still instruct the core to download images not already present locally if needed, but added doc-comments for which exceptions may be thrown by the methods which plugins (and the core) should watch out for if they're using the method. (e1abf14)

• Convert episode images from a list to the images DTO model in APIv3. (0af72dc)

• Refactored TMDB APIv3 endpoints in one or more breaking ways. See the individual commits for more details. (5c286d4, bba2446, dec67a1)

• Remove unused AniDB settings. (28abed7)

• Removed old deprecated and unused endpoints in APIv3. (12a93c1)

New Additions

• Added "fake" TMDB season cross-references inferred from the linked episodes. (0cfc5d4, 99407e8, 56c383a)

• Added the images linked to the seasons to the Shoko series entry, because apparently there isn't a 100% overlap between the show images and season images. (0cfc5d4, 99407e8, 56c383a, c77f76a)

• Added genres to TMDB remote searches. (69b817e)

• Added new filter expressions. (98aa738, d79b2d5, db9a9a6, abdeb2c, d1d3379) @da3dsoul

• Added a new generated playlist service to generate m3u8 playlists for media player consumption. (7c760e2, b0779a7, e1abd9f, f3bc104, 3013fcf, 9182c13, 31e56e9, 5c36776)

• Added new file endpoints in APIv3. (5be796c, c3cce2f, f6ad5bd)

• Added duplicates management and missing episodes endpoints, and move around existing release management endpoints in APIv3. (6fe68cd, 2880905, 097dd74, b7f0356, 252cb62) @harshithmohan

• Added a 'log sql in console' debug setting. (2382e45)

• Added actions to purge all movie collections & show alternate orderings. (159ca4c, ace74b3)

• Added hidden flag for TMDB episodes. (c005739, 55fd02d)

• Added direct virtual getters to get to the TMDB entities through the plugin abstraction. (94d6358)

• Added action to search for TMDB matches for all unlinked AniDB anime. (35297d9)

• Added UpdateTraktShowJob & Trakt series sync/refresh endpoints in APIv3. (#1211) (a6a5c54) @harshithmohan

• Added an action to purge all AniDB↔TMDB links and optionally reset the auto linking state. (0da2d92)

Minor Changes

• Tweaked default AniDB settings. (c2d79aa, 2c48be2)

• Improved TMDB linking logic to be more through. (a5d0e02, 69b817e, a4d1223, 5bc8be0, 3635a46, 94045ad, d9f2faa, a2dabcd, 79f8073, 10467fe, 9ab467e)

• Store TMDB keywords and production countries. (3c66619)

• Only check if a zip is attached to the release when checking for new Web UI releases. (32ae459)

• Make AniDB rate limiting configurable and non-blocking, among other improvements to the provider such as fixing some incorrectly assumed AniDB UDP bans. (2e08d8c, f06a89b, 963a641, 9cc0c51, 8e41e48, eef67dd, eef67dd) @da3dsoul

• Modified the trakt provider to use TMDB IDs for the search. And removed the stored TvDB IDs from the Trakt Show model, and added TMDB IDs to the model instead. The Trakt support may still need an overhaul though, but this is a start at least. (c016174, e97a3b7) @krbrs

• Moved the code to check the validity of the trakt token to a job that runs every 12h instead of spamming the log every few minutes. (#1201) (c24465c) @krbrs

• Exposed if a Shoko episode is hidden in the plugin abstraction. (c573bb9)

• Reimplemented anime↔character/creator mappings for AniDB internally, and made them show up properly in APIv3. (#1183, #1213) (1568143, 1709eb3, 9cb88d9, 677b0e9, a480222) @krbrs

• Added indexes for all TMDB tables, and cached more core TMDB tables. (#1216) (b4d10e6, 76f4ce0, 9f3a0c7, 8c82241, 99407e8, 61edd15, 23061b5, 56c383a) @harshithmohan @da3dsoul

• Exposed community rating on images if available in APIv3. (e7b5cc2)

• Improved TMDB cross-reference import endpoint. Made it remove existing cross-references for the episodes not in the import file by default, but allow the user to disable this behavior at import time if needed. Allowed optionally not downloading the missing movies/shows if the respective query parameter is set to false. (ae74297)

• Improved concurrency when scheduling jobs. (036bb66, a165338)

• Made it possible to search for only restricted episodes/series in the APIv3 dashboard endpoints, and also made it possible to return a list of episodes for a given time-frame, and not just the x number of next days from today. (7c76681)

• More query options for the random image metadata endpoint in APIv3. (fb60709)

• Exposed created/updated timestamps for episode/group in APIv3. (db935d3)

• Exposed main AniDB anime ID for Shoko group in APIv3. (0fb3ac3)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed width/height for IImageMetadata implementation on images served in APIv3. (b7d3a4e)

• Hide files in "import limbo" from the unrecognized files option again, but this time properly add new include options to the monolithic file endpoint to include them separately. They're hidden/excluded by default but can be included if nee...

Shoko Server 5.0.0 Released

New Web UI, Proper TMDB Support, Improved Queue Processor, and More!

After over a year in development, we are excited to announce the release of Shoko Version 5.0.0! This release is,
without a doubt, the biggest we've had in a long time, packed with numerous new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
We've worked tirelessly to make Shoko better than ever, and we can't wait to share all the exciting changes with you.

For a comprehensive list of all the changes in this release, please checkout the Changelog linked below. For in-depth information on major changes, check the 5.0.0 blog post also linked below.

Quick Links

Shoko Changelog: https://docs.shokoanime.com/changelog/shoko-server
Shoko Blog Post: https://shokoanime.com/blog/shoko-version-5-0-0-released

New Contributors

• @LordFlashmeow made their first contribution in #1094
• @pnlt-s made their first contribution in #1100
• @natyusha made their first contribution in #1104
• @Terrails made their first contribution in #1131
• @cxooda made their first contribution in #1142
• @ale183 made their first contribution in #1162
• @Momongaka made their first contribution in #1166

GitHub Auto Generated What's Changed Log

• Update APIExtensions.cs by @krbrs in #1054
• Update failing failing mysql migration by @krbrs in #1056
• Resolves searches returning null by @fearnlj01 in #1059
• Handle "HTTP 400 and 410" for Trakt Auth correctly... by @krbrs in #1064
• Update docker for webui by @revam in #1066
• fix %ann for the legacy renamer by @revam in #1067
• Add workflow for daily build discord notification by @harshithmohan in #1068
• Change MySQL connector to MySqlConnector, fix host with port connection by @harshithmohan in #1071
• Quartz by @da3dsoul in #1074
• Fix discord build notification by @hidden4003 in #1076
• Fix fixed discord build notification by @krbrs in #1077
• Add avdump stream by @revam in #1075
• fix: fix up anidb episode removal by @revam in #1069
• Network monitoring refactor by @revam in #1079
• Push docker images to GHCR as well, update worflows to docker login action by @harshithmohan in #1080
• Fix DisabledMonitorServices setting by @krbrs in #1084
• TraktTVHelper: Fix wrong match for continuous ep numbering across seasons by @krbrs in #1087
• Filters by @da3dsoul in #1083
• Tray service workflow by @harshithmohan in #1091
• Fix image validation for TVDB episode images by @LordFlashmeow in #1094
• Update Default Excluded Relations by @ElementalCrisis in #1096
• Work on CheckForTraktTokenUpdate by @krbrs in #1098
• An actual replacement for MySQL usage of IF EXISTS by @pnlt-s in #1100
• Queue Rewrite by @da3dsoul in #1109
• Update TagFilter.cs: Remove Some Obsolete Tags / Add Some New Ones by @natyusha in #1104
• Update Web UI Token and Add Note. by @ElementalCrisis in #1111
• Fix: Emit the actual duration of an AniDB ban by @fearnlj01 in #1113
• Fix: Extends 975b7b9 to state updates as well as initial event emission by @fearnlj01 in #1114
• Create compressed MyList backup before syncing by @Mik1ll in #1112
• Rename OriginalFilename by @Mik1ll in #1116
• Revert "Rename OriginalFilename" by @Cazzar in #1117
• Split the anidb address & port settings for HTTP and UDP by @harshithmohan in #1119
• Misc: Change update webhook [skip ci] by @fearnlj01 in #1120
• Fix: Add timeouts to async AniDB UDP calls to prevent queue deadlocks by @fearnlj01 in #1122
• Fix: Get release groups correctly for WebUI by @fearnlj01 in #1127
• Feat: Add overview property to the webui's filesummary endpoint by @fearnlj01 in #1128
• fix: exception while deleting empty directories by @Terrails in #1131
• fix: import directory being deleted by @Terrails in #1132
• Use correct enums when removing TMDB image records in downloader by @LordFlashmeow in #1134
• Pass correct CharID for AniDB character image validation by @LordFlashmeow in #1135
• Fix unknown episode air date null exception by @cxooda in #1142
• Anidb nullref fix by @hidden4003 in #1147
• Fix invalid XML comment warnings by @hidden4003 in #1151
• Update MediaInfo to 24.06 by @maxpiva in #1150
• Implement notify system from AniDB UDP API by @Terrails in #1129
• Add logging for exceptions thrown from Quartz Jobs by @Mik1ll in #1137
• Fix nullable properties in plugin abstractions by @hidden4003 in #1153
• Nullable property fixes by @hidden4003 in #1155
• Fix group filter watch states not corresponding to actual watch states by @cxooda in #1146
• This push fixed 2 errors enumerated below. by @maxpiva in #1149
• Adjust periodic checks frequency by @hidden4003 in #1156
• build(deps): bump NHibernate from 5.5.1 to 5.5.2 in /Shoko.Server by @dependabot in #1140
• [WIP] Add TMDB support by @revam in #1082
• Restrict IDs in v3 API using Range annotation by @Terrails in #1161
• Fix file relocation without rename by @ale183 in #1162
• Set WebAOMRenamer as the default renamer by @harshithmohan in #1163
• Make TMDB_Show and TMDB_Episode repos cached by @harshithmohan in #1164
• Fix: npe in file constructor by @Momongaka in #1166
• Fix: Key collision in images in SVR_AnimeSeries by @Momongaka in #1167
• api: use AniDB episode ID for TMDB xrefs by @Terrails in #1169
• partly fix missing files counters and collection filter by @Terrails in #1170
• Fix missing episode stats calculation, fix MissingEpisodesCollectingDelegate for groups by @harshithmohan in #1171
• Retry UDP command when session is invalid, add setting for UDP ping frequency by @harshithmohan in #1172
• Fix cross-platform plex sync, get episode data using both parent folder and filename by @harshithmohan in #1176
• Revert "Fix cross-platform plex sync, get episode data using both parent folder and filename" by @Cazzar in #1177
• Add import folder filters by @revam in #1184

Full Changelog: v4.2.2...v5.0.0

Shoko Server 4.2.2 Released

Hot-fix for the faulty behavior when downloading anidb data.

Bug Fixes

• Fix AniDB languages not being updated properly. (4d1a12b)

• Fix the display of normal and special episode counts in Shoko Desktop. (58b17bd)

For the full list of changes, please check out the complete changelog here on GitHub.

Shoko Server 4.2.1 Released

Hot-fix for the faulty behavior in the series episode endpoint breaking both Shokofin and the β Web UI.

Bug Fixes

• Fix up the faulty series episode endpoint (767ee7e)

For the full list of changes, please check out the complete changelog here on GitHub.

Shoko Server 4.2.0 Released

We are excited to announce the release of the next version of Shoko! This new version brings many improvements, new features, and bug fixes to provide an even better experience.

For our detailed report, we highly recommend reading the accompanying blog post.

Read the complete release notes on our site.

Highlights

Here are some of the key features and improvements since the last stable release (4.1.2):

Read the changelog on our site

Read the full changelog on GitHub

New Additions

• Stable Release Installers: Now you can easily download zip files and an installer for stable
  versions of Shoko directly from our GitHub Releases.

• Basic ARM64 support: We've expanded our platform support to include ARM64. This is still in the early stages and might not work as expected.

• New Plugin and SignalR Events: We've added new plugin events and SignalR events to enrich your
  customization and integration options for plugins and 3rd party programs.

• Commit Info with Every Release: It's now easier than ever to know which commit you're on, even on dailies!

Improvements

• .NET 6 Migration: Shoko has moved to .NET 6, ensuring greater compatibility with newer hardware and greater core performance.

• Speed Enhancements: We've implemented various optimizations to improve Shoko's overall speed, a massive speed improvement for the import process.

• Rewritten AniDB Provider: We've revamped our AniDB provider, making it more modern, efficient, and less prone to errors.

• Startup refactor: We've restructured our startup process for a smoother startup experience.

Bug Fixes

• Cache-Control Headers: We've fixed cache-control headers for the web UI.

• Locking Issues: Various locking issues have been resolved to enhance stability.

• Scrobbling Watch States: Fixed issues with scrobbling watch states using Shokofin.

• Linux Permissions: We've addressed issues with setting Linux permissions during file rename/move operations.

• Unrecognized Tab in Shoko Desktop: The unrecognized tab in Shoko Desktop will now show files that are incompletely imported.

• And many more fixes: We've addressed numerous other issues to improve your overall experience.

For the full list of changes, please check out the complete changelog here on GitHub.

Shoko Server 4.1.2

v4.1.2

Update installer so it grabs the correct files.

Shoko Server 4.1.1

v4.1.1

Update Installer.

Shoko Server 4.1.0

v4.1.0

Update Installer.

Shoko Server 4.0.1

v4.0.1

Update Installer.

Shoko Server 4.0.0

v4.0.0

Update Installer.