Favorites: Auto FTP Sync

Hello everyone,

I would like to introduce my Kodi script that automates the synchronization of favorites. This script is especially useful for those who want to synchronize their favorites across multiple devices. Since I use this in a private setting for friends and acquaintances, each person must determine how to best utilize it for themselves. I think Kodi build creators might find it even more useful. Here is a detailed description of the functions and settings visible in the add-on’s user interface.

Functions and Settings:

1. Enable Sync:
– Description: Enables or disables synchronization.
– Important: This option must be enabled for the script to work.

2. Custom Folder Name:
– Description: A custom folder name that will be created on the FTP server to store standard favorites.
– Important: This name must be unique. If the folder already exists, you will receive a notification.

3. Sync Standard Favourites:
– Description: Enables synchronization of the main favorites list (favourites.xml).
– Important: If this option is enabled, your standard favorites will be automatically synchronized.

4. Sync Static Folders (Anime, Horror, Marvel, Goat):
– Description: Enables synchronization of static favorite folders.
– Important: These folders will also be synchronized and merged if this option is enabled.

5. Static Folders (comma separated):
– Description: Sets the names of the static folders to be synchronized (e.g., Anime, Horror, Marvel, Goat).
– Important: These names must match the folder names on the FTP server.

6. FTP Base Path:
– Description: The base directory path on the FTP server where favorites are stored.
– Important: This should be the main path on your FTP server where all favorites are stored.

7. FTP Host:
– Description: Hostname or IP address of the FTP server.
– Important: Enter the address of your FTP server here.

8. FTP User:
– Description: Username for the FTP server.
– Important: This is the username you use to log in to your FTP server.

9. FTP Password:
– Description: Password for the FTP server.
– Important: This is the password for your FTP user.

10. Server Static Folders Priority:
– Description: Determines if the favorites downloaded from the server should overwrite local favorites. This setting only affects the static folders (Anime, Horror, Marvel, Goat) and does not affect the standard favorites.
– Important: If this option is enabled, the favorites in the static folders on the server will take priority and overwrite the local favorites in these folders.

Usage:

1. Configuration:
– Ensure all FTP settings are correctly entered in the add-on.
– Enable synchronization (Enable Sync).

2. Folder Structure:
– The following structure must be present on the FTP server:
 

– {custom_folder}: The custom folder name set in the settings.
– {folder}: Predefined folder names like Anime, Horror, Marvel, Goat.

3. Synchronization Options:
– Enable synchronization options for standard and/or static favorites in the add-on.

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Best regards,
DK