Metadata Remote

Metadata Remote is a lightweight web app for directly editing audio file tags on servers without a desktop environment. It focuses on fast, safe, file-first editing via a browser, without requiring a full music library management ecosystem.

Key Features

• Edit standard and extended audio metadata fields, including custom field create/delete
• Bulk apply changes to individual files or entire folders
• Smart metadata suggestions based on filenames, folder patterns, sibling files, and MusicBrainz lookups
• In-browser audio playback and real-time search/filtering
• File and folder renaming from the UI
• Album art upload, preview, delete, bulk apply, and automatic corruption repair
• Extensive undo/redo history for up to 1000 operations, including bulk changes
• Keyboard-first navigation and editing workflow

Use Cases

• Cleaning up and organizing music libraries on NAS or headless media servers before Jellyfin/Plex scans
• Bulk metadata normalization for large collections and mixed formats
• Ongoing tag and artwork maintenance from any device without transferring files

Limitations and Considerations

• Edit history is stored in memory and is cleared on container restart
• Designed for internal network use; deploy behind an authenticated TLS-enabled reverse proxy if remote access is required

Metadata Remote is well-suited for homelab and server setups where you want a focused, fast metadata editor with minimal operational overhead. It combines direct file editing with practical tooling for bulk changes and tag inference.