/r/Plex's Tool Tuesday Thread - 2016-12-27 - Auto Update Scripts
Each week, we take a look at a tool that may sit on a Plex server stack, but may not be directly Plex-related. If you need help with this or any other tangibly related tool, pop it in the comments!
#Auto Update Scripts
Write-up by u/electro_nick_s.
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Website | Linux: https://github.com/mrworf/plexupdate |
| FreeNAS: https://github.com/mstinaff/PMS_Updater | |
| Windows: https://github.com/TechieGuy12/PlexServerAutoUpdater | |
| Description | Update your Plex service automatically |
| Platforms | Linux, FreeNAS and Windows |
| Installation | In the ReadMe where applicable |
What are these update scripts?
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PlexUpdate is a bash script which simplifies the life of headless Linux Plex Media Server users (how's that for a strange description). This tool will automatically download the latest version for linux (Using plexpass or public version) and if you kindly ask, also install it for you.
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PMS_Update is a script that can be copied into a running Plex Media Server plug-in, and without needing anything else installed it can search the Plex.tv download site using paid PlexPass credentials and check for newer versions. If a newer version is found it can either be downloaded and held for admin approval or automatically installed to the server.
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The PlexServerAutoUpdater application allows the Plex Media server to be updated automatically when it is run as a Windows service.
- Tip: The WindowsServerAutoUpdater requires the service wrapper to be installed. This can be found here
- Tip: Plex have recently launched an official Ubuntu repository, which is in the early stages and is currently public-only. You may prefer to use this instead.
How do I install these?
Check the install instructions on each page's read ReadMe
- Tip: These can be activated with Cron/Windows Task Scheduler
- Tip: PlexPy can check for updates and also activate scripts
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Posted Dec 27, 2016, 4:25 PM UTC