Dynamic Media Library with On-Demand Downloads for Radarr/Sonarr and Plex
## n8n Placeholder for Plex (BETA) This flow creates **dummy files** for every item added in your Arrs (Radarr/Sonarr) with the tag `unprocessed-dummy`. It's useful for maintaining a large Plex library **without needing the actual movies or shows to be present on your Debrid provider**. --- ### How It Works - When a dummy file is played, the corresponding item is automatically **monitored in Arr** and added to the download queue. - This ensures that the content becomes available within **~3 minutes** for playback. - If the content finishes downloading **while the dummy is still being played**, **Tautulli** triggers a webhook that **stops the stream** and notifies the user. --- ### Requirements - Each n8n node must have the correct **URL** and **authorization headers** configured. - The **SSH host** (used to create dummy files) must have **FFmpeg** installed. - A **Trakt.V API key** is required if you're using **Trakt collections**. --- ### Warning > This flow is currently in **BETA** and under active development. > It is **not recommended** for users without technical experience. > Keep an eye on the GitHub repository for updates. https://github.com/arjanterheegde/n8n-workflows-for-plex
n8n Placeholder for Plex (BETA)
This flow creates dummy files for every item added in your Arrs (Radarr/Sonarr) with the tag unprocessed-dummy.
It's useful for maintaining a large Plex library without needing the actual movies or shows to be present on your Debrid provider.
How It Works
- When a dummy file is played, the corresponding item is automatically monitored in Arr and added to the download queue.
- This ensures that the content becomes available within ~3 minutes for playback.
- If the content finishes downloading while the dummy is still being played, Tautulli triggers a webhook that stops the stream and notifies the user.
Requirements
- Each n8n node must have the correct URL and authorization headers configured.
- The SSH host (used to create dummy files) must have FFmpeg installed.
- A Trakt.V API key is required if you're using Trakt collections.
Warning
This flow is currently in BETA and under active development.
It is not recommended for users without technical experience.
Keep an eye on the GitHub repository for updates.
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How to import this workflow into n8n
- 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
- 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
- 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
- 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.
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