Lidarr for Mac

About Lidarr

Lidarr is a free macOS application built to simplify the way you manage a personal music library. It applies a cataloging and automation approach familiar to users of TV-focused tools, but its functionality is tailored specifically for music collections. The app helps you keep your library organized and current with minimal manual effort.

Main capabilities

• Edit and correct track and album metadata (tags, artwork, etc.)
• Track album releases and versioning to ensure you have the editions you want
• Customize how files and folders are named and structured on disk
• Search for and add new artists, albums, or tracks to your collection
• Watch favorite artists and automatically fetch new releases as they become available

Supported sources and automation

Lidarr works with a variety of sources to locate music, including indexers and torrent/NZB services compatible with its workflow. Once configured, it can monitor artists you follow and automatically download new albums or singles when they are released, keeping your collection up to date without constant manual checks.

Alternatives worth considering

• LocalSend — free, peer-to-peer local network sharing for quick transfers
• Beets — a command-line tool focused on powerful tagging and library organization
• Headphones — another automated downloader that emphasizes ease of use for music

Getting started quickly

1. Install Lidarr on your macOS machine and open the setup wizard.
2. Add your preferred download clients and indexers so the app can search for music.
3. Import your existing library or start adding artists to monitor; configure naming and metadata rules to match your preferred organization.

With these steps, Lidarr can help turn a cluttered music folder into a neatly organized, automatically updated library.