Update manifest.json for release v1.6.1.20 [skip ci]

Jellyfin.Plugin.MediaBarEnhanced/Configuration/configPage.html

@@ -115,14 +115,10 @@
                         </div>
                         <div id="customMediaIdsContainer">
                             <div class="inputContainer">
-                                <label class="inputLabel inputLabelUnfocused" for="CustomMediaIds">Default Media/Collection/Playlist
+                                <label class="inputLabel inputLabelUnfocused" for="CustomMediaIds">Default Media/Collection/Playlist IDs (Newline or Comma-separated)</label>
-                                    IDs
-                                    (Newline or Comma separated)</label>
                                 <textarea class="emby-textarea" is="emby-textarea" id="CustomMediaIds" name="CustomMediaIds"
                                     style="width: 100%; height: 150px; font-family: monospace;"></textarea>
-                                <div class="fieldDescription">Enter the IDs of the items you want to show in the slideshow as
+                                <div class="fieldDescription">Enter the IDs of the items you want to show in the slideshow as your default content. You can separate them by new line or comma.
-                                    your default content.
-                                    You can separate them by new line or comma.
                                     <br><br>
                                     <b>Manual Trailer/Video Override:</b> You can specify a YouTube URL <b>OR</b> a Jellyfin Item ID (e.g. for a Theme Video) for an item by adding it in
                                     brackets: <br> <code>e.g. ID DESCRIPTION [https://youtu.be/...]</code> or <code>ID [JellyfinItemId] DESCRIPTION</code>.
@@ -132,11 +128,9 @@
                                         <li><b>YouTube URL:</b> Play a remote trailer from YouTube.</li>
                                         <li><b>Jellyfin Item ID (GUID):</b> Play the video of another library item (e.g. a Theme Video or Backdrop Video) using the native player.</li>
                                     </ul>
-                                    You can also add a description after the ID using any separator like space, pipe
+                                    You can also add a description after the ID using any separator like space, pipe (|) or dash (-): <br>e.g. <code>ID DESCRIPTION</code> or <code>ID | DESCRIPTION</code>
-                                    (|) or dash (-): <br>e.g. <code>ID DESCRIPTION</code> or <code>ID | DESCRIPTION</code>
                                     <br><br>
-                                    <b>Note:</b> If using a <b>Collection Name</b> (instead of an ID) combined with a description, you <b>MUST</b> use 
+                                    <b>Note:</b> If using a <b>Collection Name</b> (instead of an ID) combined with a description, you <b>MUST</b> use the pipe (|) separator.
-                                    the pipe (|) separator.
                                     <br>
                                     <b>Note:</b> The separator <b>MUST NOT</b> be a hex character (0-9, a-f).
                                 </div>
@@ -198,7 +192,7 @@
                                 <input is="emby-checkbox" type="checkbox" id="UseSponsorBlock" name="UseSponsorBlock" />
                                 <span>Use SponsorBlock</span>
                             </label>
-                            <div class="fieldDescription">Skip intro/outro segments in YouTube trailers.</div>
+                            <div class="fieldDescription">Skip intro/outro segments in YouTube trailers (if data is available).</div>
                         </div>
                         <div class="selectContainer">
                             <label class="selectLabel" for="PreferredVideoQuality">Preferred YouTube Quality</label>
@@ -603,7 +597,7 @@
                         '<div class="inputContainer">' +
                         '    <label class="inputLabel" style="margin-bottom:0.5em; display:block;">Media IDs</label>' +
                         '    <textarea is="emby-textarea" class="emby-textarea section-ids" style="width: 100%; height: 80px; font-family: monospace;">' + (data.MediaIds || '') + '</textarea>' +
-                        '    <div class="fieldDescription">Comma-separated list of Movie/Series/Collection IDs to show during this season.</div>' +
+                        '    <div class="fieldDescription">Comma-separated or Newline separated list of Movie/Series/Collection IDs to show during this season.<br>Same options available as for the default media IDs.</div>' +
                         '</div>';
 
                     div.querySelector('.remove-section').addEventListener('click', function() {

Jellyfin.Plugin.MediaBarEnhanced/Jellyfin.Plugin.MediaBarEnhanced.csproj

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
     <!-- <TreatWarningsAsErrors>false</TreatWarningsAsErrors> -->
     <Title>Jellyfin Media Bar Enhanced Plugin</Title>
     <Authors>CodeDevMLH</Authors>
-    <Version>1.6.1.19</Version>
+    <Version>1.6.1.20</Version>
     <RepositoryUrl>https://github.com/CodeDevMLH/jellyfin-plugin-media-bar-enhanced</RepositoryUrl>
   </PropertyGroup>
 

Jellyfin.Plugin.MediaBarEnhanced/Web/mediaBarEnhanced.js

@@ -1741,7 +1741,14 @@ const SlideCreator = {
                   const slide = document.querySelector(`.slide[data-item-id="${itemId}"]`);
                   const isVideoPlayerOpen = document.querySelector('.videoPlayerContainer') || document.querySelector('.youtubePlayerContainer');
 
-                  if (slide && slide.classList.contains('active') && !document.hidden && (!isVideoPlayerOpen || isVideoPlayerOpen.classList.contains('hide'))) {                
+                  // Check _pendingPlay flag (set by playCurrentVideo when player wasn't ready yet)
+                  const container = document.getElementById(`youtube-player-${itemId}`);
+                  const hasPendingPlay = container && container._pendingPlay;
+                  if (container) container._pendingPlay = false;
+
+                  const isActiveAndVisible = slide && slide.classList.contains('active') && !document.hidden && (!isVideoPlayerOpen || isVideoPlayerOpen.classList.contains('hide'));
+
+                  if ((isActiveAndVisible || hasPendingPlay) && !STATE.slideshow.isPaused) {
                     event.target.playVideo();
                     
                     // Check if it actually started playing after a short delay (handling autoplay blocks)
@@ -2325,7 +2332,31 @@ const SlideshowManager = {
 
       // Manage Video Playback: Stop others, Play current
       this.pauseOtherVideos(currentItemId);
-      this.playCurrentVideo(currentSlide, currentItemId);
+
+      const hasVideoBackdrop = !!currentSlide.querySelector('.video-backdrop');
+
+      // If paused and new slide has video, un-pause for video playback.
+      // If paused and new slide has only images, stay paused.
+      if (STATE.slideshow.isPaused && hasVideoBackdrop) {
+        STATE.slideshow.isPaused = false;
+        const pauseButton = document.querySelector('.pause-button');
+        if (pauseButton) {
+          pauseButton.innerHTML = '<i class="material-icons">pause</i>';
+          const pauseLabel = LocalizationUtils.getLocalizedString('ButtonPause', 'Pause');
+          pauseButton.setAttribute('aria-label', pauseLabel);
+          pauseButton.setAttribute('title', pauseLabel);
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (!STATE.slideshow.isPaused) {
+        this.playCurrentVideo(currentSlide, currentItemId);
+      } else {
+        // Still update mute button visibility based on video presence
+        const muteButton = document.querySelector('.mute-button');
+        if (muteButton) {
+          muteButton.style.display = hasVideoBackdrop ? 'block' : 'none';
+        }
+      }
 
       const enableAnimations = MediaBarEnhancedSettingsManager.getSetting('slideAnimations', CONFIG.slideAnimationEnabled);
 
@@ -2744,6 +2775,13 @@ const SlideshowManager = {
       return true;
     }
 
+    // YouTube player not ready yet (still loading from preload) — mark for auto-play when onReady fires
+    if (videoBackdrop && videoBackdrop.id && videoBackdrop.id.startsWith('youtube-player-') && !player) {
+      console.log(`YouTube player for ${itemId} not ready yet, marking _pendingPlay`);
+      videoBackdrop._pendingPlay = true;
+      return true;
+    }
+
     return false;
   },
 

README.md

@@ -155,21 +155,48 @@ Configure the plugin via **Dashboard** > **Plugins** > **Media Bar Enhanced**.
 Define exactly what shows up in your bar.
 
 *   **Enable Custom Media IDs**: Restrict the slideshow to a specific list of IDs.
-    *   **Manual Trailer Override**: Add `[YouTube_URL]` after an ID to force a specific trailer.
+    *   **Manual Trailer Override**: Add `[YouTube_URL]` or `[Jellyfin_ID]` after an ID to force a specific trailer/video.
     *   Example ID: `a1b2c3d4e5... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID]`
+    *   Example ID: `z1b2c3d4e5... [Jellyfin_ID]`
+    *   **Example Mixed List**:
+        ```
+        a1b2c3d4e5f6...                         <-- Plays local item video
+        6bdu812812hd... [https://youtu.be/...]  <-- Item metadata + Custom YouTube Trailer
+        12h44h124sf7... [hdc78127z4ff...]       <-- Item metadata + Custom Jellyfin Trailer/Video etc.
+        ```
     *   Example Collection Name: `Halloween Collection [https://...] | My Description` (Note: Use `|` to separate description from name if using a name instead of an ID)
+*   **Apply Limits to Custom IDs**: If enabled, the "Content Limits" (see below) will also apply to your Custom Media IDs list. By default, custom lists show all listed items regardless of limits.
 *   **Enable Seasonal Content Mode**: Advanced date-based scheduling.
-    *   Format: `DD.MM-DD.MM | Name | ID1, ID2, ID3`
+    *   **GUI Configuration**: You can easily add "Seasons" via the **Add Season** button.
-    *   Example: `20.10-31.10 | Halloween | <ID_OF_HALLOWEEN_COLLECTION>`
+    *   **Active Period**: Select the Start and End Day/Month for each season.
-    *   If the current date matches a range, those IDs are used. Otherwise, it defaults to standard behavior or the Custom Media IDs list.
+    *   **Media IDs**: Enter the Comma-separated list of IDs (Movies, Series, Collections) for that season.
+    *   **Priority**: If the current date matches a defined season, those IDs are used. If multiple seasons overlap, the first matching one is used. If no season matches, it falls back to the Default Custom Media IDs.
 
 **How to get IDs:**
 Check the URL of an item in the web interface:
 `.../web/#/details?id=YOUR_ITEM_ID_HERE&...`
 
+### Content Sorting
+Customize the order of slides in the Media Bar.
+
+*   **Sort By**: Choose criteria like *Random*, *Premiere Date*, *Production Year*, *Critic Rating*, *Community Rating*, *Name*, or *Runtime*.
+*   **Sort Order**: Ascending or Descending.
+*   **Note**: Sorting applies to both server-fetched content AND Custom Media IDs. Select **Original** to preserve the exact order of your Custom Media IDs list.
+
+### Content Limits
+Fine-tune performance by limiting the number of items fetched from the server.
+
+*   **Total Max Items**: Maximum total items to fetch (combined).
+*   **Max Movies**: Maximum movies to include (for random selection).
+*   **Max Tv Shows**: Maximum TV shows to include (for random selection).
+*   **Preload Count**: Number of slides to preload for smooth transitions.
+    *   *Intelligent Preloading*: The plugin uses a safe preloading strategy that respects this count but handles small lists gracefully to avoid playback issues.
+*   **Max Pagination Dots**: Maximum number of dots to show. If exceeded, it switches to a counter (e.g., 1/20).
+
 ### Advanced Settings
 *   **Slide Animations**: Enable/disable the "Zoom In" effect.
 *   **Use SponsorBlock**: Skips non-content segments in YouTube trailers (if the data exists).
+*   **Preferred YouTube Quality**: Select your preferred resolution (*Auto*, *Maximum*, *1080p*, *720p*).
 *   **Start Muted**: Videos start without sound (user can unmute).
 *   **Full Width Video**: Stretches video to cover the entire width (good for desktop, crop on mobile).
 *   **Enable Loading Screen**: Enable/disable the loading indicator while the bar initializes.

manifest.json

@@ -9,12 +9,12 @@
     "imageUrl": "https://git.mahom03-spacecloud.de/CodeDevMLH/jellyfin-plugin-media-bar-enhanced/raw/branch/main/logo.png",
     "versions": [
       {
-        "version": "1.6.1.19",
+        "version": "1.6.1.20",
         "changelog": "- fix tv mode issue\n- refactor video playback management",
         "targetAbi": "10.11.0.0",
-        "sourceUrl": "https://git.mahom03-spacecloud.de/CodeDevMLH/jellyfin-plugin-media-bar-enhanced/releases/download/v1.6.1.19/Jellyfin.Plugin.MediaBarEnhanced.zip",
+        "sourceUrl": "https://git.mahom03-spacecloud.de/CodeDevMLH/jellyfin-plugin-media-bar-enhanced/releases/download/v1.6.1.20/Jellyfin.Plugin.MediaBarEnhanced.zip",
-        "checksum": "5eb7e552e1a1c250560f66ce71bab4cf",
+        "checksum": "e3ed985f3e00f8124502faad46bd160d",
-        "timestamp": "2026-02-13T18:43:59Z"
+        "timestamp": "2026-02-14T00:10:57Z"
       },
       {
         "version": "1.6.0.2",