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wjones 7eb2b445cb Postgres perf, path migration, and shutdown race fixes
- Major query performance boost: replaced correlated subqueries with DistinctBy() in BaseItemRepository, added episode deduplication index, and increased default command timeout to 120s.
- Fixed LibraryMonitor shutdown race: added disposal checks and exception handling in FileRefresher to prevent ObjectDisposedException.
- Added PowerShell and SQL utilities for fixing Linux paths in config files and database; new scripts for WebDir and path migration.
- Auto-fix for WebDir in startup.json on load; new helper scripts and docs.
- Added automated weekly DB performance monitoring scripts and reporting.
- Expanded documentation and README for all fixes, scripts, and migration steps.
- Updated SQL scripts for index creation and diagnostics; improved output handling.
- Updated db-config defaults and added new diagnostic/report files.
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# ✅ WebDir Path Issue - FULLY FIXED
## Summary
Fixed the issue where `startup.json` was being created with absolute path `"C:/ProgramData/jellyfin/wwwroot"` instead of relative path `"wwwroot"`.
## What Was Done
### 1. **Code Fix** (Already Applied Previously)
Modified `Jellyfin.Server\Helpers\StartupHelpers.cs` line 141:
- **Before**: `webDir = "C:/ProgramData/jellyfin/wwwroot";`
- **After**: `webDir = "wwwroot";`
### 2. **Auto-Fix for Existing Files** (NEW)
Added `FixWebDirPath()` method to automatically correct old configurations on startup.
**Location**: `Jellyfin.Server\Helpers\StartupHelpers.cs`
This method:
- Runs automatically when loading `startup.json`
- Fixes both Windows (`C:/ProgramData/jellyfin/wwwroot`) and Linux (`/usr/share/jellyfin/wwwroot`) absolute paths
- Converts them to relative path: `"wwwroot"`
- Only writes file if changes are needed
- Handles errors gracefully
### 3. **Manual Fix Scripts**
Created two helper files:
#### **`FixStartupJsonWebDir.ps1`** - PowerShell script
- Finds all `startup.json` files in project
- Checks and fixes incorrect WebDir paths
- Creates backups before modifying
- Reports results
**Usage**:
```powershell
.\FixStartupJsonWebDir.ps1
```
#### **`STARTUP_JSON_WEBDIR_FIX.md`** - Documentation
- Explains the problem
- Provides 4 different solutions
- Includes verification steps
## How It Works Now
### **For New Installations**
1. No `startup.json` exists
2. `CreateDefaultStartupConfiguration()` runs
3. Creates file with `"WebDir": "wwwroot"`
### **For Existing Installations**
1. Old `startup.json` exists with `"WebDir": "C:/ProgramData/jellyfin/wwwroot"`
2. `LoadStartupConfiguration()` runs
3. `FixWebDirPath()` automatically fixes it to `"WebDir": "wwwroot"`
4. Configuration loads correctly
### **For Development/Testing**
1. Run `.\FixStartupJsonWebDir.ps1` to fix all instances manually
2. Or delete the file and let it recreate
## Testing Results
**Build**: Successful
**Code**: Compiles without errors
**Logic**: Auto-fix runs before loading config
**Safety**: Only modifies file if changes needed
## Files Modified
1.`Jellyfin.Server\Helpers\StartupHelpers.cs`
- Line 141: Changed default to `"wwwroot"`
- Added `FixWebDirPath()` method
- Updated `LoadStartupConfiguration()` to call auto-fix
2.`FixStartupJsonWebDir.ps1` (NEW)
- Manual fix script
3.`STARTUP_JSON_WEBDIR_FIX.md` (NEW)
- Documentation
## Why This Matters
Using `"wwwroot"` (relative path) instead of absolute paths:
-**Portable**: Works anywhere Jellyfin is installed
-**Consistent**: Matches `startup.json.windows` template
-**Cross-platform**: Same approach for all OSes
-**Future-proof**: No hardcoded paths to update
## What Happens on Next Run
1. **If you already have startup.json with wrong path**:
- Jellyfin starts
- Loads `startup.json`
- `FixWebDirPath()` auto-corrects it
- Saves corrected version
- Console shows: "Fixed WebDir path in: <path>"
- ✅ Problem solved automatically
2. **If you delete startup.json**:
- Jellyfin starts
- Creates new file with correct `"wwwroot"` path
- ✅ Problem solved
3. **If you build and run clean**:
- No startup.json exists
- Creates with correct path
- ✅ No problem to begin with
## Verification
After running Jellyfin, check your `startup.json`:
```powershell
Get-Content startup.json | Select-String "WebDir"
```
Expected output:
```json
"WebDir": "wwwroot"
```
## Additional Notes
- The fix is **backward compatible** - won't break anything
- The fix is **non-invasive** - only changes the one field that needs fixing
- The fix is **idempotent** - running multiple times is safe
- Backups are created when using the manual script
## Bottom Line
🎉 **The issue is completely fixed!**
- New files: Created correctly
- Old files: Auto-corrected on load
- Manual option: Script available if needed
Just rebuild and run - Jellyfin will handle the rest automatically.