Metadata Sources
Norri uses several third-party metadata providers to enrich your media library with artwork, descriptions, cast information, and more. We use these services in line with their terms.
Note
No setup required
Metadata enrichment is built in. You do not need to sign up for anything, create accounts, or enter any API keys. Norri ships with everything it needs to fetch metadata and artwork out of the box.
Movies & TV Shows
The Movie Database (TMDB)
TMDB is our primary source for movie and TV show metadata.
Data provided:
- Titles and descriptions
- Poster and backdrop artwork
- Cast and crew information
- Release dates and ratings
- Genre classifications
Note
Attribution
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
Music
MusicBrainz
MusicBrainz is an open music encyclopedia that provides comprehensive music metadata.
Data provided:
- Artist information
- Album and track details
- Release dates and labels
- Recording relationships
Note
Attribution
Music metadata is provided by MusicBrainz, an open music encyclopedia. MusicBrainz is operated by the MetaBrainz Foundation, a California-based non-profit.
Cover Art Archive
Album artwork is sourced from the Cover Art Archive, a joint project between the Internet Archive and MusicBrainz.
How Metadata Matching Works
When you add media to your library, Norri:
- Scans file names to extract title, year, and other identifying information
- Queries TMDB or MusicBrainz for matches
- Uses fuzzy matching to find the best result
- Downloads artwork, descriptions, and other metadata
- Caches everything locally on your server
Updating Metadata
You can run Update Metadata at any time:
- Go to Settings → Libraries
- Select the library
- Run Update Metadata
Metadata Settings
Configure metadata preferences in Settings → Libraries → [Library Name] → Metadata.
Options include:
- Preferred language for metadata
- Artwork quality settings
- Daily Metadata Update schedule
- Provider priority order