Dynamic media library with on-demand downloads for Radarr/Sonarr and Plex
## n8n Placeholdarr for Plex (BETA)
This flow creates **dummy files** for every item added in your *Arrs (Radarr/Sonarr) with the tag `unprocessed-dummy`.
It’s useful for maintaining a large Plex library **without needing the actual movies or shows to be present on your Debrid provider**.
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### How It Works
- When a dummy file is played, the corresponding item is automatically **monitored in *Arr** and added to the download queue.
- This ensures that the content becomes available within **~3 minutes** for playback.
- If the content finishes downloading **while the dummy is still being played**, **Tautulli** triggers a webhook that **stops the stream** and notifies the user.
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### Requirements
- Each n8n node must have the correct **URL** and **authorization headers** configured.
- The **SSH host** (used to create dummy files) must have **FFmpeg** installed.
- A **Trakt.TV API key** is required if you're using **Trakt collections**.
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### Warning
> ⚠️ This flow is currently in **BETA** and under active development.
> It is **not recommended** for users without technical experience.
> Keep an eye on the GitHub repository for updates.
https://github.com/arjanterheegde/n8n-workflows-for-plex
