Kodi & Emby Metadata Sidecar Files

Video Tagger is a local-first desktop app for macOS that cleans up filenames, fetches movie & TV metadata, and writes Plex / Jellyfin / Kodi / Emby-compatible sidecar files next to your videos.

Make Kodi and Emby recognize every movie, episode, poster, and fanart.

Video Tagger writes the sidecar files that Kodi and Emby read during a library scan. You stay in control: pick the folder, pick the TMDB match, and apply changes locally.

What gets created

.nfo files with title, year, plot, cast, and episode details.
-poster.jpg and -fanart.jpg artwork.
Consistent, clean movie and episode filenames.

Why use local sidecars

Kodi and Emby can identify files through online scrapers, but mismatches are common for foreign titles, director's cuts, or bonus episodes. Local sidecars guarantee the metadata you chose is exactly what the server shows.

How it works

Choose the folder you want to tag.
Match each file to a TMDB entry.
Select the Kodi / Emby compatible preset.
Apply, then refresh the library in Kodi or Emby.

Read the quick start →