Question 1

How to install TraktForVLC on Mac?

Accepted Answer

Download the macOS installer from GitHub releases, make it executable with chmod +x, then run it in terminal. Follow the OAuth instructions that appear in the logs to link your trakt.tv account.

Question 2

TraktForVLC vs Kodi trakt scrobbler – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use TraktForVLC if you primarily watch local files with VLC; it offers direct event tracking. For Kodi media center users, a Kodi-specific plugin is better as it integrates with Kodi's ecosystem and library.

Question 3

Why isn't TraktForVLC scrobbling my movies?

Accepted Answer

Check your config file's media resolution settings; ensure APIs like IMDB are accessible. Increase max_try or adjust try_delay_factor if media isn't being identified, and verify internet connectivity.

Question 4

How to change the percentage for marking a show as watched?

Accepted Answer

Edit the trakt_config.json file in your VLC config directory; under media.start.percent, set a value like 0.5 to mark as watched after 50% viewed, then restart VLC.

Question 5

Can TraktForVLC track videos from network shares?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as VLC can play the files, TraktForVLC will track them. Media resolution works based on file metadata and APIs, not the storage location, but network delays might affect real-time updates.

Question 6

How to enable automatic updates in TraktForVLC?

Accepted Answer

In the config file, set helper.update.check_delay to a non-zero value (e.g., 86400 for daily checks) and action to 'install' for auto-updates. Choose release_type like 'stable' for reliability.

Question 7

TraktForVLC authorization keeps failing – how to fix?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the OAuth process completes fully; if interrupted, manually restart it using the command './TraktForVLC_version_os init_trakt_auth'. Check that trakt.tv services are online and your firewall allows connections.

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