pgsql-jellyfin/DATABASE_PRESETS_FEATURE.md

Summary: Multi-Database Configuration with Presets

✅ Feature Implemented!

Yes! The database.xml configuration file now includes preset configurations for both SQLite and PostgreSQL, making it easy to switch between database providers.

🎯 What Was Added

1. Preset Configurations in database.xml

The configuration file now includes a <PresetConfigurations> section with example configurations for:

• SQLite (default) - Single-file database
• PostgreSQL-Local - PostgreSQL on localhost

2. New Configuration Classes

PresetDatabaseConfiguration.cs - Stores template database configurations

public class PresetDatabaseConfiguration
{
    public string? DatabaseType { get; set; }
    public CustomDatabaseOptions? CustomProviderOptions { get; set; }
    public DatabaseLockingBehaviorTypes LockingBehavior { get; set; }
    public string? Description { get; set; }
}

Updated DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs - Added PresetConfigurations property

public Dictionary<string, PresetDatabaseConfiguration>? PresetConfigurations { get; set; }

📄 Configuration File Structure

The database.xml file now looks like this:

<DatabaseConfigurationOptions>
  
  <!-- ACTIVE CONFIGURATION -->
  <DatabaseType>Jellyfin-SQLite</DatabaseType>
  <LockingBehavior>NoLock</LockingBehavior>
  
  <!-- POSTGRESQL OPTIONS (when needed) -->
  <CustomProviderOptions>
    <!-- PostgreSQL settings -->
  </CustomProviderOptions>
  
  <!-- PRESET CONFIGURATIONS (Templates) -->
  <PresetConfigurations>
    <PresetConfiguration>
      <key>SQLite</key>
      <value>
        <DatabaseType>Jellyfin-SQLite</DatabaseType>
        <Description>Default SQLite database</Description>
      </value>
    </PresetConfiguration>
    
    <PresetConfiguration>
      <key>PostgreSQL-Local</key>
      <value>
        <DatabaseType>Jellyfin-PostgreSQL</DatabaseType>
        <Description>PostgreSQL on localhost</Description>
      </value>
    </PresetConfiguration>
  </PresetConfigurations>
  
</DatabaseConfigurationOptions>

🔄 How to Switch Databases

Step 1: Stop Jellyfin

sudo systemctl stop jellyfin

Step 2: Edit database.xml

To use SQLite:

<DatabaseType>Jellyfin-SQLite</DatabaseType>
<!-- Remove or comment out CustomProviderOptions -->

To use PostgreSQL:

<DatabaseType>Jellyfin-PostgreSQL</DatabaseType>
<CustomProviderOptions>
  <PluginName>Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres</PluginName>
  <PluginAssembly>Jellyfin.Database.Providers.Postgres.dll</PluginAssembly>
  <ConnectionString></ConnectionString>
  <Options>
    <CustomDatabaseOption>
      <Key>host</Key>
      <Value>localhost</Value>
    </CustomDatabaseOption>
    <CustomDatabaseOption>
      <Key>database</Key>
      <Value>jellyfin</Value>
    </CustomDatabaseOption>
    <CustomDatabaseOption>
      <Key>username</Key>
      <Value>jellyfin</Value>
    </CustomDatabaseOption>
    <CustomDatabaseOption>
      <Key>password</Key>
      <Value>your_password</Value>
    </CustomDatabaseOption>
  </Options>
</CustomProviderOptions>

Step 3: Start Jellyfin

sudo systemctl start jellyfin

📍 Configuration File Location

• Linux: /etc/jellyfin/database.xml or ~/.config/jellyfin/database.xml
• Windows: %ProgramData%\Jellyfin\config\database.xml
• Docker: /config/database.xml (in your config volume)

💡 Key Benefits

1. ✅ No need to remember syntax - Examples are right in the file
2. ✅ Quick reference - See all available options at a glance
3. ✅ Easy switching - Just change one line and add credentials
4. ✅ Self-documenting - Descriptions explain what each preset does
5. ✅ No separate documentation needed - Everything in one place

🗂️ Files Modified

Created:

1. src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/PresetDatabaseConfiguration.cs

   • New class to store preset configurations

2. database.xml.example

   • Complete example configuration file with comments

3. DATABASE_CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md

   • Comprehensive guide for database configuration

Modified:

1. src/Jellyfin.Database/Jellyfin.Database.Implementations/DbConfiguration/DatabaseConfigurationOptions.cs

   • Added PresetConfigurations property

2. Jellyfin.Server.Implementations/Extensions/ServiceCollectionExtensions.cs

   • Added default preset creation on first startup

📋 Example Presets Included

SQLite Preset

<PresetConfiguration>
  <key>SQLite</key>
  <value>
    <DatabaseType>Jellyfin-SQLite</DatabaseType>
    <LockingBehavior>NoLock</LockingBehavior>
    <Description>Default SQLite database configuration. Database stored in data directory.</Description>
  </value>
</PresetConfiguration>

PostgreSQL Preset

<PresetConfiguration>
  <key>PostgreSQL-Local</key>
  <value>
    <DatabaseType>Jellyfin-PostgreSQL</DatabaseType>
    <LockingBehavior>NoLock</LockingBehavior>
    <Description>PostgreSQL database on localhost. Update Options with your database credentials.</Description>
  </value>
</PresetConfiguration>

🚀 Usage Workflow

1. First Startup: database.xml is created with SQLite active and presets included
2. View Presets: Open database.xml to see available configurations
3. Switch Database:
   • Change <DatabaseType> to desired provider
   • Add/update <CustomProviderOptions> if using PostgreSQL
   • Restart Jellyfin
4. Done: Jellyfin now uses the new database

🎨 Advanced Customization

You can add your own presets to the configuration file:

<PresetConfiguration>
  <key>PostgreSQL-Production</key>
  <value>
    <DatabaseType>Jellyfin-PostgreSQL</DatabaseType>
    <LockingBehavior>Optimistic</LockingBehavior>
    <Description>PostgreSQL production server with optimistic locking</Description>
  </value>
</PresetConfiguration>

⚠️ Important Notes

1. Presets are templates only - They don't activate automatically
2. Copy settings to active configuration to use them
3. Stop Jellyfin before editing database.xml
4. Protect the file - It may contain passwords
5. Backup before changing database types

🔒 Security

# Protect database.xml
chmod 600 /etc/jellyfin/database.xml
chown jellyfin:jellyfin /etc/jellyfin/database.xml

🏗️ Build Status

✅ Build Successful
✅ No Breaking Changes
✅ Backward Compatible
✅ Comprehensive Documentation

📚 Documentation

Created comprehensive guides:

1. DATABASE_CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md - Complete configuration reference
2. database.xml.example - Annotated example file
3. This summary - Quick reference

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Your database.xml file now includes preset configurations for easy switching between SQLite and PostgreSQL! 🎉

Just edit one line (<DatabaseType>) and optionally add PostgreSQL credentials to switch databases. No need to remember complex configuration syntax - it's all right there in the file!