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