Kodi NFO

Clean Kodi NFO files and artwork, written for you.

Kodi reads NFO metadata and local artwork natively, but keeping it clean across a big library by hand is the hard part. MetaTana writes and maintains Kodi-compatible NFO, artwork, subtitles, and sidecars beside your files. It does not replace Kodi and it does not modify your media. Every write is reviewable and rollback-safe.

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What it fixes

The NFO work you should not do by hand.

Kodi is only as good as the NFO and artwork on disk. Editing that by hand across thousands of files does not scale. MetaTana writes the source of truth for you.

Hand-written NFO that drifts

Stop maintaining NFO by hand. MetaTana writes consistent, Kodi-compatible NFO across your whole library.

Missing or low-res artwork

Pull high-quality posters, backgrounds, and 4K artwork so Kodi stops showing grey placeholders.

Messy folder and file names

Normalize names and folders to a clean, scan-friendly layout without touching the media itself.

Incomplete movie and TV NFO

Write full NFO with ratings, credits, cast, and stream facts for movies and episodes alike.

Inconsistent sets and collections

Group sets and collections consistently so duplicates and versions stop fragmenting your library.

No safety net for bulk edits

Every write is journaled, so a bad cleanup pass across thousands of files is one rollback away.

What it writes

Kodi-compatible NFO, then a refresh.

MetaTana writes reviewable NFO metadata and artwork beside your files so Kodi reads clean data on the next library refresh. Nothing is locked in a database you cannot leave.

Kodi-compatible NFO metadata

Posters, backgrounds, and 4K artwork

Subtitles and sidecars

Ratings, credits, and cast

Stream and technical facts

Every write journaled for rollback

How it fits

Between your library and your player.

Run MetaTana in Docker next to your library or on the desktop. It reads the local truth already beside your files, proposes reviewable writes, and rolls back cleanly if you change your mind. Kodi keeps doing what it does best.

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FAQ

Kodi NFO questions.

Does MetaTana replace Kodi?

No. MetaTana is not affiliated with Kodi and does not replace it. Kodi stays your player. MetaTana writes the NFO metadata, artwork, and sidecars beside your files that Kodi reads natively, then you refresh the library.

What NFO format does MetaTana write?

MetaTana writes Kodi-compatible NFO for movies and TV shows, alongside artwork and sidecars beside your files. Every write is reviewable and journaled, so you can roll back a cleanup pass.

Does MetaTana modify my media files?

No. MetaTana does not modify your media. It reads filenames and existing sidecar metadata, then writes NFO files, artwork, and sidecars alongside them so Kodi has clean data to read.

Do I need Pro to write Kodi NFO?

No. Writing Kodi-compatible NFO and artwork is part of the free media organizer, including local BYOK provider lookups. Pro adds hosted AI Vision for difficult matches and MCP automation.