Quick Start
Creating Your First List
- Access Plugin Settings: Go to Dashboard → My Plugins → SmartLists
- Navigate to Create List Tab: Click on the "Create List" tab
- Configure Your List:
- Enter a name for your list
- Choose whether to create a Playlist or Collection
- Select the media type(s) you want to include
- Add rules to filter your content
- Choose sorting options (playlists only - collections don't support sorting)
- Set the list owner (for playlists) or reference user (for collections)
- Configure other settings as needed
Playlists vs Collections
For a detailed explanation of the differences between Playlists and Collections, see the Configuration Guide.
Example: Unwatched Action Movies
Here's a simple example to get you started:
List Name: "Unwatched Action Movies"
List Type: Playlist
Media Type: Movie
Rules: - Genre contains "Action" - Playback Status = Unplayed
Sort Order: Production Year (Descending)
Max Items: 100
This will create a playlist of up to 100 unwatched action movies, sorted by production year with the newest first.
Next Steps
- Learn about Configuration options
- Explore Fields and Operators for more complex rules
- Check out Common Use Cases for inspiration