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How can I automatically retrieve the genres of a tune?

There are two ways to automatically retrieve genre information for a tune: 1. Using the “Get Info” Action This action fetches metadata for tunes or releases from available online sources. Currently, these sources are Bandcamp and Discogs. To use this feature, select the tune or release and either: Right-click → Actions → Get Info, or … Read More

What are the placeholders supported by Crates?

Supported Placeholders in Crates Crates supports a range of placeholders that can be used to dynamically insert values from tunes or releases into a string. These placeholders allow you to customize display information in a consistent and automated manner. Placeholders for Tunes and Releases The following placeholders can be used to represent specific metadata fields: … Read More

How to troubleshoot Crates Server Discovery

Intro Crates Server can broadcast its connection details in the local network, making it discoverable for other devices such as the iOS app, Crates Desktop UI running on another computer etc  By default, Crates comes with Server Discoverability enabled. To make sure, please check it under     Preferences → Mobile tab If the setting was … Read More

How can I import my Spotify collection?

You can import all your Liked Songs, playlists, and albums from your Spotify account into Crates by following these steps: 1. Connect your Spotify account Open the Crates navigation tree on the left panel. Under Online Libraries, right-click Spotify and select Connect to Spotify. 2. Choose what to import In the Connect to Spotify popup, … Read More