fix(ui): improve suggestion handling in unresolved series template

- Update Font Awesome from 6.0.0 to 6.6.0
- Replace suggestion links with buttons for better click handling
- Add debug logging for troubleshooting suggestion clicks
- Use 'link' field as primary provider key source

.dockerignore

@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ __pycache__/
 # Docker files (not needed inside the image)
 Docker/
 
+# Exception: VERSION is needed by Dockerfile.app
+!Docker/VERSION
+
 # Test and dev files
 tests/
 Temp/

Docker/Dockerfile.app

@@ -2,12 +2,13 @@ FROM python:3.12-slim
 
 WORKDIR /app
 
-# Install system dependencies for compiled Python packages
+# Install system dependencies for compiled Python packages and ffmpeg for HLS support
 RUN apt-get update && \
     apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends \
         gcc \
         g++ \
         libffi-dev \
+        ffmpeg \
     && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
 # Install Python dependencies (cached layer)
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ COPY src/ ./src/
 COPY run_server.py .
 COPY pyproject.toml .
 COPY data/config.json ./data/config.json
+COPY Docker/VERSION ./Docker/VERSION
 
 # Create runtime directories
 RUN mkdir -p /app/data/config_backups /app/logs

Docker/VERSION

@@ -1 +1 @@
-v1.1.1
+v1.4.13

Docker/entrypoint.sh

@@ -72,9 +72,11 @@ setup_killswitch() {
     iptables -A INPUT  -i "$INTERFACE" -j ACCEPT
     iptables -A OUTPUT -o "$INTERFACE" -j ACCEPT
 
-    # Allow DNS to the VPN DNS server (through wg0)
+    # Allow DNS (VPN DNS servers are routed through wg0; allow before routing decision)
-    iptables -A OUTPUT -o "$INTERFACE" -p udp --dport 53 -j ACCEPT
+    iptables -A OUTPUT -p udp --dport 53 -j ACCEPT
-    iptables -A OUTPUT -o "$INTERFACE" -p tcp --dport 53 -j ACCEPT
+    iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 53 -j ACCEPT
+    iptables -A INPUT  -p udp --sport 53 -j ACCEPT
+    iptables -A INPUT  -p tcp --sport 53 -j ACCEPT
 
     # Allow DHCP (for container networking)
     iptables -A OUTPUT -p udp --dport 67:68 -j ACCEPT
@@ -128,46 +130,46 @@ start_vpn() {
     ip link add "$INTERFACE" type wireguard
 
     # Apply the WireGuard config (keys, peer, endpoint)
-    # We filter out Address/DNS/MTU/PreUp/PostUp/PreDown/PostDown/SaveConfig
+    # Filter out wg-quick directives that wg setconf doesn't understand
-    # AllowedIPs is kept because WireGuard needs it to know which traffic to tunnel.
+    wg setconf "$INTERFACE" <(grep -v -i '^\(Address\|DNS\|MTU\|Table\|PreUp\|PostUp\|PreDown\|PostDown\|SaveConfig\)' "$CONFIG_FILE")
-    # We remove the auto-created default route afterwards and set our own.
+
-    wg setconf "$INTERFACE" <(grep -v -i '^\(Address\|DNS\|MTU\|PreUp\|PostUp\|PreDown\|PostDown\|SaveConfig\)' "$CONFIG_FILE")
+    # Log public key so it can be verified against the server's peer list
+    local PUBKEY
+    PUBKEY=$(wg show "$INTERFACE" public-key 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+    echo "[vpn] Public key: ${PUBKEY}"
 
     # Assign the address
     ip -4 address add "$VPN_ADDRESS" dev "$INTERFACE"
 
-    # Set MTU
+    # Set MTU and bring up
     ip link set mtu 1420 up dev "$INTERFACE"
 
-    # Remove the auto-created default route by wg setconf (if AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0)
+    # ── fwmark-based routing (mirrors wg-quick behavior) ──
-    # We set our own routes manually to avoid breaking the endpoint connection
+    # WireGuard marks its own encapsulated UDP packets with this fwmark.
+    # Policy rules then ensure:
+    #   - Normal packets (no mark) → VPN routing table → wg0
+    #   - WireGuard-encapsulated packets (marked) → main table → eth0
+    local FW_MARK=51820
+    local FW_TABLE=51820
+    wg set "$INTERFACE" fwmark "$FW_MARK"
+
+    # Remove any auto-created default route on wg0
     ip route del default dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
 
-    # Find default gateway/interface for the endpoint route
+    # VPN routing table: send everything through the tunnel
+    ip -4 route add default dev "$INTERFACE" table "$FW_TABLE"
+
+    # Policy rules:
+    # 1. Packets NOT marked by WireGuard use the VPN table (→ wg0)
+    # 2. suppress_prefixlength 0: ignore bare default routes in main table,
+    #    but keep more-specific routes (e.g. LAN, endpoint) working
+    ip -4 rule add not fwmark "$FW_MARK" table "$FW_TABLE"
+    ip -4 rule add table main suppress_prefixlength 0
+
+    # Find default gateway/interface
     DEFAULT_GW=$(ip route | grep '^default' | head -1 | awk '{print $3}')
     DEFAULT_IF=$(ip route | grep '^default' | head -1 | awk '{print $5}')
 
-    # Route VPN endpoint through the container's default gateway
-    if [ -n "$DEFAULT_GW" ] && [ -n "$DEFAULT_IF" ]; then
-        ip route add "$VPN_ENDPOINT/32" via "$DEFAULT_GW" dev "$DEFAULT_IF" 2>/dev/null || true
-    fi
-
-    # Parse AllowedIPs from config and add routes dynamically
-    ALLOWED_IPS=$(grep -i '^AllowedIPs' "$CONFIG_FILE" | head -1 | sed 's/.*= *//;s/ //g')
-
-    if [ -n "$ALLOWED_IPS" ]; then
-        for ip in $(echo "$ALLOWED_IPS" | tr ',' ' '); do
-            if [ "$ip" = "0.0.0.0/0" ]; then
-                # Use the split route trick to avoid overriding the default route
-                # (which would break the endpoint connection)
-                ip route add 0.0.0.0/1 dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
-                ip route add 128.0.0.0/1 dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
-            else
-                ip route add "$ip" dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
-            fi
-        done
-    fi
-
     # ── Policy routing: ensure responses to incoming LAN traffic go back via eth0 ──
     if [ -n "$DEFAULT_GW" ] && [ -n "$DEFAULT_IF" ]; then
         # Get the container's eth0 IP address (BusyBox-compatible, no grep -P)
@@ -189,11 +191,30 @@ start_vpn() {
         > /etc/resolv.conf
         for dns in $(echo "$VPN_DNS" | tr ',' ' '); do
             echo "nameserver $dns" >> /etc/resolv.conf
+            # Add explicit route to DNS server through wg0 so it's found in main table
+            # (suppress_prefixlength 0 ignores default routes but allows host routes)
+            ip -4 route add "$dns" dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
         done
         echo "[vpn] DNS set to: ${VPN_DNS}"
     fi
 
+    # Add explicit host route for the health-check target so it is picked up by
+    # the 'lookup main suppress_prefixlength 0' rule (same as DNS servers above).
+    # Without this, CHECK_HOST falls through to the VPN table default route whose
+    # source-address selection can be defeated by the priority-100 'from ETH0_IP'
+    # policy rule, causing pings to bypass wg0 and be dropped by the kill switch.
+    ip -4 route add "${CHECK_HOST}" dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
+    echo "[vpn] Health-check route: ${CHECK_HOST} → ${INTERFACE}"
+
     echo "[vpn] WireGuard interface ${INTERFACE} is up."
+    echo "[vpn] Main routes:"
+    ip route show | sed 's/^/[vpn]   /'
+    echo "[vpn] VPN table ($FW_TABLE):"
+    ip route show table "$FW_TABLE" 2>/dev/null | sed 's/^/[vpn]   /'
+    echo "[vpn] Policy rules:"
+    ip rule show | sed 's/^/[vpn]   /'
+    echo "[vpn] WireGuard status:"
+    wg show "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null | sed 's/^/[vpn]   /'
 }
 
 # ──────────────────────────────────────────────
@@ -202,23 +223,19 @@ start_vpn() {
 stop_vpn() {
     echo "[vpn] Stopping WireGuard interface ${INTERFACE}..."
 
-    # Remove routes added for AllowedIPs
+    local FW_MARK=51820
-    ALLOWED_IPS=$(grep -i '^AllowedIPs' "$CONFIG_FILE" | head -1 | sed 's/.*= *//;s/ //g')
+    local FW_TABLE=51820
-    if [ -n "$ALLOWED_IPS" ]; then
-        for ip in $(echo "$ALLOWED_IPS" | tr ',' ' '); do
-            if [ "$ip" = "0.0.0.0/0" ]; then
-                ip route del 0.0.0.0/1 dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
-                ip route del 128.0.0.0/1 dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
-            else
-                ip route del "$ip" dev "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
-            fi
-        done
-    fi
 
-    # Remove endpoint route
+    # Remove fwmark-based policy rules
-    if [ -n "$VPN_ENDPOINT" ]; then
+    ip -4 rule del not fwmark "$FW_MARK" table "$FW_TABLE" 2>/dev/null || true
-        ip route del "$VPN_ENDPOINT/32" 2>/dev/null || true
+    ip -4 rule del table main suppress_prefixlength 0 2>/dev/null || true
-    fi
+
+    # Flush VPN routing table
+    ip -4 route flush table "$FW_TABLE" 2>/dev/null || true
+
+    # Remove LAN policy routing
+    ip -4 rule del table 100 2>/dev/null || true
+    ip -4 route flush table 100 2>/dev/null || true
 
     ip link del "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null || true
 }
@@ -235,14 +252,31 @@ health_loop() {
     while true; do
         sleep "$CHECK_INTERVAL"
 
-        if curl -sf --max-time 5 "http://$CHECK_HOST" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+        if ping -c 1 -W 5 "$CHECK_HOST" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
             if [ "$failures" -gt 0 ]; then
                 echo "[health] VPN recovered."
                 failures=0
             fi
+            # Secondary DNS check
+            if ping -c 1 -W 5 "google.com" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+                : # DNS OK — silent
+            else
+                echo "[health] WARN google.com unreachable — possible DNS issue"
+            fi
         else
             failures=$((failures + 1))
-            echo "[health] Ping failed ($failures/$max_failures)"
+            echo "[health] Check failed ($failures/$max_failures) — ping ${CHECK_HOST} failed"
+            # Secondary check: distinguish IP failure from DNS failure
+            if ping -c 1 -W 5 "google.com" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+                echo "[health] INFO google.com reachable — DNS works, ${CHECK_HOST} may be filtered"
+            else
+                echo "[health] INFO google.com also unreachable — DNS or general routing failure"
+            fi
+            # Dump WireGuard stats to show if handshake is stale and how much data flows
+            echo "[health] wg stats:"
+            wg show "$INTERFACE" 2>/dev/null | grep -E 'latest handshake|transfer|endpoint' | sed 's/^/[health]   /' || echo "[health]   wg0 not found"
+            echo "[health] routes:"
+            ip route show | grep -E 'wg0|default' | sed 's/^/[health]   /'
 
             if [ "$failures" -ge "$max_failures" ]; then
                 echo "[health] VPN appears down. Restarting WireGuard..."
@@ -271,8 +305,83 @@ cleanup() {
 
 trap cleanup SIGTERM SIGINT
 
+# ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+# Startup connectivity checks — diagnose issues early
+# ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+check_vpn_connectivity() {
+    echo "[check] ── Startup connectivity checks ──"
+
+    # 1. Wait for WireGuard handshake (up to 15s)
+    local elapsed=0
+    local handshake_ts=0
+    echo "[check] Waiting for WireGuard handshake (up to 15s)..."
+    while [ "$elapsed" -lt 15 ]; do
+        handshake_ts=$(wg show "$INTERFACE" latest-handshakes 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}' | head -1)
+        if [ -n "$handshake_ts" ] && [ "$handshake_ts" != "0" ]; then
+            local age=$(( $(date +%s) - handshake_ts ))
+            echo "[check] OK   Handshake established ${age}s ago"
+            break
+        fi
+        sleep 1
+        elapsed=$((elapsed + 1))
+    done
+    if [ "$elapsed" -ge 15 ]; then
+        echo "[check] FAIL No WireGuard handshake after 15s — tunnel is not up"
+        echo "[check]      This container's public key (must be on the server):"
+        echo "[check]        PublicKey  = $(wg show "$INTERFACE" public-key 2>/dev/null || echo 'unknown')"
+        echo "[check]        AllowedIPs = ${VPN_ADDRESS}"
+        echo "[check]      Verify on server: wg show"
+    fi
+
+    # 2. Check whether traffic actually flows through the tunnel
+    echo "[check] Testing traffic through tunnel (ping ${CHECK_HOST})..."
+    local rx_before
+    rx_before=$(wg show "$INTERFACE" transfer 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}' | head -1)
+
+    if ping -c 1 -W 8 "${CHECK_HOST}" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+        echo "[check] OK   Traffic flows — tunnel is fully working"
+    else
+        local rx_after
+        rx_after=$(wg show "$INTERFACE" transfer 2>/dev/null | awk '{print $2}' | head -1)
+        echo "[check] FAIL ping ${CHECK_HOST} unreachable through tunnel"
+
+        if [ -n "$rx_before" ] && [ -n "$rx_after" ]; then
+            if [ "$rx_after" -le "$rx_before" ]; then
+                echo "[check]      RX bytes unchanged (${rx_before} → ${rx_after})"
+                echo "[check]      Server receives packets but does NOT route them back"
+                echo "[check]      Fix on VPN server (${VPN_ENDPOINT}):"
+                echo "[check]        sysctl net.ipv4.ip_forward              # must output 1"
+                echo "[check]        iptables -t nat -L POSTROUTING -v -n    # must have MASQUERADE"
+                echo "[check]        wg show                                  # check peer + AllowedIPs"
+            else
+                echo "[check]      RX increased (${rx_before} → ${rx_after}) — tunnel passes data"
+                echo "[check]      Issue may be specific to ${CHECK_HOST} or DNS"
+            fi
+        fi
+
+        local transfer
+        transfer=$(wg show "$INTERFACE" transfer 2>/dev/null | awk '{printf "rx=%s tx=%s", $2, $3}')
+        echo "[check]      wg transfer: ${transfer}"
+    fi
+
+    # 3. DNS check
+    echo "[check] Testing DNS resolution..."
+    if nslookup 1.1.1.1 > /dev/null 2>&1 || nslookup google.com > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+        echo "[check] OK   DNS resolves"
+    else
+        echo "[check] FAIL DNS resolution failed"
+        echo "[check]      resolv.conf: $(tr '\n' ' ' < /etc/resolv.conf)"
+        echo "[check]      Check that DNS servers are reachable through wg0"
+        echo "[check] ── End of checks ──"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    echo "[check] ── End of checks ──"
+}
+
 # ── Main ──
 enable_forwarding
 setup_killswitch
 start_vpn
+check_vpn_connectivity
 health_loop

Docker/podman-compose.prod.yml

@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ services:
     cap_add:
       - NET_ADMIN
       - SYS_MODULE
+      - NET_RAW
     sysctls:
       - net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
       - net.ipv4.conf.all.src_valid_mark=1
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ services:
       - /server/server_aniworld/wg0.conf:/etc/wireguard/wg0.conf:ro
       - /lib/modules:/lib/modules:ro
     ports:
-      - "2000:8000"
+      - "8000:8000"
     environment:
       - HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL=10
       - HEALTH_CHECK_HOST=1.1.1.1
@@ -51,4 +52,5 @@ services:
     volumes:
       - /server/server_aniworld/data:/app/data
       - /server/server_aniworld/logs:/app/logs
+      - /media/serien/Serien:/data
     restart: unless-stopped

Docker/podman-compose.yml

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ services:
     cap_add:
       - NET_ADMIN
       - SYS_MODULE
+      - NET_RAW
     sysctls:
       - net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
       - net.ipv4.conf.all.src_valid_mark=1
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ services:
         condition: service_healthy
     environment:
       - PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
+      - LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
     volumes:
       - app-data:/app/data
       - app-logs:/app/logs

Docker/release.sh

@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ bash "${SCRIPT_DIR}/push.sh" "${TARGET}"
 # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 cd "${SCRIPT_DIR}/.."
 git add Docker/VERSION package.json pyproject.toml
-git commit -m "chore: release ${NEW_TAG}"
+git commit -m "chore: bump version"
 git tag -a "${NEW_TAG}" -m "Release ${NEW_TAG}"
 echo "Local git commit + tag ${NEW_TAG} created."
 

Docker/wg0.conf

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 [Interface]
 PrivateKey = EPRa2f/v72LvIXAY4yqIRJifsSb+nCcYHqC2rwA94UI=
 Address = 100.64.244.78/32
-DNS = 198.18.0.1,198.18.0.2
+#DNS = 198.18.0.1,198.18.0.2
+DNS = 8.8.8.8
 
 # Route zum VPN-Server direkt über dein lokales Netz
 PostUp = ip route add 91.148.236.64 via 192.168.178.1 dev wlp4s0f0
@@ -13,4 +14,5 @@ PostDown = ip route del 192.168.178.0/24 via 192.168.178.1 dev wlp4s0f0
 PublicKey = KgTUh3KLijVluDvNpzDCJJfrJ7EyLzYLmdHCksG4sRg=
 AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
 Endpoint = 91.148.236.64:51820
+PersistentKeepalive = 25
 

Docs/ARCHITECTURE.md

@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ src/server/
 |   +-- websocket_service.py# WebSocket broadcasting
 |   +-- queue_repository.py # Database persistence
 |   +-- nfo_service.py      # NFO metadata management
+|   +-- setup_service.py    # Series key resolution from folder names
 |   +-- folder_scan_service.py # Daily folder maintenance scan
 +-- models/                 # Pydantic models
 |   +-- auth.py             # Auth request/response models
@@ -293,7 +294,7 @@ The FastAPI lifespan function (`src/server/fastapi_app.py`) runs the following s
 9. Scheduler service started
    +-- Cron-based library rescans configured
    +-- Optional: auto-download missing episodes after rescan
-   +-- Optional: folder maintenance (NFO repair, renaming, poster checks) during scheduled runs
+   +-- Optional: folder maintenance (NFO repair, key resolution, renaming, poster checks) during scheduled runs
 ```
 
 ### 12.2 Temp Folder Guarantee

Docs/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -37,10 +37,30 @@ This changelog follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/) principle
 
 ---
 
+## [Unreleased] - 2026-06-05
+
+### Fixed
+
+- **Folder scan series key resolution**: Fixed "Could not resolve series key for folder, skipping" warnings during library setup. `_resolve_key_via_search()` now uses fuzzy title matching instead of exact string comparison.
+    - Added `_normalize_title()` to strip anime suffixes: `(TV)`, `(Anime)`, `(OAD)`, `(OVA)`, `(Special)`, `(Movie)`, `(Spin-Off)`
+    - Added `_titles_match()` using `difflib.SequenceMatcher` with 0.85 similarity threshold for tolerance of minor title variations
+    - Added debug logging for title mismatches and multiple search results
+
+---
+
 ## [1.3.1] - 2026-02-22
 
 ### Added
 
+- **Encoding detection for HTML parsing** (`src/core/providers/aniworld_provider.py`):
+  Added `_decode_html_content()` function that uses `chardet` to detect the actual
+  encoding of HTML content before parsing. Falls back to UTF-8 with `errors='replace'`
+  to handle pages with mismatched encoding declarations. Applied to all BeautifulSoup
+  parsing calls to prevent "Some characters could not be decoded" warnings.
+- **chardet dependency**: Added `chardet>=5.2.0` to `requirements.txt` for encoding detection.
+
+### Added
+
 - **Temp file cleanup after every download** (`src/core/providers/aniworld_provider.py`,
   `src/core/providers/enhanced_provider.py`): Module-level helper
   `_cleanup_temp_file()` removes the working temp file and any yt-dlp `.part`
@@ -130,6 +150,10 @@ This changelog follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/) principle
 - Modified `src/server/api/anime.py` to save scanned episodes to database
 - Episodes table properly tracks missing episodes with automatic cleanup
 
+### Deprecated
+
+- **Legacy Series Files (key/data)**: File-based series storage is deprecated. `key` and `data` files in anime folders will be removed in v3.0.0. Database storage is now the primary method. See [docs/MIGRATION_GUIDE.md](docs/MIGRATION_GUIDE.md) for details.
+
 ---
 
 ## Sections for Each Release

Docs/DATABASE.md

@@ -83,17 +83,23 @@ Source: [src/server/database/models.py](../src/server/database/models.py), [src/
 
 ### 3.2 anime_series
 
-Stores anime series metadata.
+Stores anime series metadata. Corresponds to the core `Serie` class.
 
-| Column       | Type          | Constraints                | Description                                             |
+| Column           | Type          | Constraints                | Description                                             |
-| ------------ | ------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
+| ---------------- | ------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `id`         | INTEGER       | PRIMARY KEY, AUTOINCREMENT | Internal database ID                                    |
+| `id`             | INTEGER       | PRIMARY KEY, AUTOINCREMENT | Internal database ID                                    |
-| `key`        | VARCHAR(255)  | UNIQUE, NOT NULL, INDEX    | **Primary identifier** - provider-assigned URL-safe key |
+| `key`            | VARCHAR(255)  | UNIQUE, NOT NULL, INDEX    | **Primary identifier** - provider-assigned URL-safe key |
-| `name`       | VARCHAR(500)  | NOT NULL, INDEX            | Display name of the series                              |
+| `name`           | VARCHAR(500)  | NOT NULL, INDEX            | Display name of the series                              |
-| `site`       | VARCHAR(500)  | NOT NULL                   | Provider site URL                                       |
+| `site`           | VARCHAR(500)  | NOT NULL                   | Provider site URL                                       |
-| `folder`     | VARCHAR(1000) | NOT NULL                   | Filesystem folder name (metadata only)                  |
+| `folder`         | VARCHAR(1000) | NOT NULL                   | Filesystem folder name (metadata only)                  |
-| `created_at` | DATETIME      | NOT NULL, DEFAULT NOW      | Record creation timestamp                               |
+| `year`           | INTEGER       | NULLABLE                   | Release year of the series                               |
-| `updated_at` | DATETIME      | NOT NULL, ON UPDATE NOW    | Last update timestamp                                   |
+| `nfo_path`       | VARCHAR(1000) | NULLABLE                   | Path to tvshow.nfo metadata file                        |
+| `tmdb_id`        | INTEGER       | NULLABLE, INDEX             | TMDB (The Movie Database) ID for metadata               |
+| `tvdb_id`        | INTEGER       | NULLABLE, INDEX             | TVDB (TheTVDB) ID for metadata                          |
+| `has_nfo`        | BOOLEAN       | NOT NULL, DEFAULT FALSE    | Whether tvshow.nfo exists                               |
+| `loading_status` | VARCHAR(50)   | NOT NULL, DEFAULT 'completed' | Status: pending, loading_episodes, loading_nfo, completed, failed |
+| `created_at`     | DATETIME      | NOT NULL, DEFAULT NOW       | Record creation timestamp                               |
+| `updated_at`     | DATETIME      | NOT NULL, ON UPDATE NOW     | Last update timestamp                                   |
 
 **Identifier Convention:**
 
@@ -101,7 +107,13 @@ Stores anime series metadata.
 - `folder` is **metadata only** for filesystem operations (e.g., `"Attack on Titan (2013)"`)
 - `id` is used only for database relationships
 
-Source: [src/server/database/models.py](../src/server/database/models.py#L23-L87)
+**EpisodeDict Mapping:**
+
+The `episodeDict` (season → episode numbers mapping) is stored as individual `Episode` records:
+- Each `Episode` has `season` and `episode_number` columns
+- Relationship: `AnimeSeries.episodes` returns all Episode records for that series
+
+Source: [src/server/database/models.py](../src/server/database/models.py#L23-L150)
 
 ### 3.3 episodes
 
@@ -441,7 +453,187 @@ items = await db.execute(
 
 ---
 
-## 12. Database Location
+## 12. Series Storage: Database vs Files (Deprecated)
+
+### File-Based Storage (Removed in v2.0)
+
+Prior to v2.0, series metadata was stored in two files per anime folder:
+
+| File     | Contents                                                |
+| -------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `key`    | Series provider key (e.g., `"attack-on-titan"`)        |
+| `data`   | JSON serialization of `Serie` object                    |
+
+File structure example:
+```
+/anime/Attack on Titan (2013)/
+├── key          # Contains: attack-on-titan
+├── data         # Contains: {"key": "...", "name": "...", "episodeDict": {...}}
+├── Season 1/
+│   └── ...
+```
+
+### Database Storage (Current)
+
+Since v2.0, all series metadata is stored in the `anime_series` table with `Episode` records for episode tracking. This provides:
+
+- **ACID transactions** for data consistency
+- **Foreign key constraints** (cascade delete)
+- **Indexed queries** for fast lookups
+- **No filesystem dependency** for metadata
+
+### Migration from Files to Database
+
+The `Serie.save_to_file()` and `Serie.load_from_file()` methods are deprecated but still functional for backward compatibility during migration:
+
+```python
+from src.core.entities.series import Serie
+
+# Old file-based loading (deprecated)
+serie = Serie.load_from_file("/anime/Attack on Titan (2013)/data")
+
+# New database-based loading
+from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+serie = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, "attack-on-titan")
+```
+
+### Removing File Dependencies
+
+After verifying database schema supports all fields, file-based storage can be removed:
+
+1. ✅ Schema verified: All `Serie` fields have corresponding DB columns
+2. ✅ Migration complete: All existing series migrated to database
+3. ❌ File cleanup: Remove `key` and `data` files (pending)
+
+**Note:** The `save_to_file()` and `load_from_file()` methods will be removed in v3.0.0.
+
+---
+
+## 12. Series Persistence Flow
+
+When a directory scan discovers or updates series, the scanner persists data to the database instead of writing to disk files.
+
+### Scan Flow
+
+```
+Scan Directory
+    │
+    ▼
+Find MP4 Files → Extract Serie Key
+    │
+    ▼
+Check DB for Existing Series (by key)
+    │
+    ├─── EXISTS ──────────────────────► Update Series Metadata
+    │                                        │
+    │                                        ▼
+    │                                 Sync Episodes to DB
+    │                                      │
+    │◄──────────────────────────────────────┘
+    │
+    └─── NEW ───────────────────────────► Create New Series Record
+                                             │
+                                             ▼
+                                      Create Episode Records
+                                             │
+                                             ▼
+                                      Return to Scan Loop
+```
+
+### Key Methods
+
+**SerieScanner._persist_serie_to_db()**
+- Called after `get_missing_episodes_and_season()` computes episodeDict
+- Uses `AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key()` to check if series exists
+- If exists: calls `AnimeSeriesService.update()` + `_sync_episodes_to_db()`
+- If new: calls `AnimeSeriesService.create()` + creates episodes
+
+**SerieScanner._sync_episodes_to_db()**
+- Gets existing episodes from DB via `EpisodeService.get_by_series()`
+- Compares with new episodeDict
+- Removes episodes no longer missing (unless `is_downloaded=True`)
+- Adds new missing episodes
+- Preserves `is_downloaded=True` episodes when removing missing ones
+
+**SerieList.add_to_db()**
+- Used when adding a new discovered series via API
+- Creates filesystem folder + database record + episode records
+
+### Episode Sync Logic
+
+```python
+# For each episode in DB but not in new episodeDict:
+if episode.is_downloaded:
+    # Keep - file exists, don't remove
+    pass
+else:
+    # Remove - no longer missing
+    EpisodeService.delete()
+
+# For each episode in new episodeDict but not in DB:
+# Add as new missing episode
+EpisodeService.create(is_downloaded=False)
+```
+
+### Transaction Handling
+
+- DB operations use their own session with commit/rollback
+- If DB write fails, error is logged and scan continues
+- File-based `save_to_file()` no longer called during scan
+
+### Migration Path
+
+1. v2.x: Scanner writes to both DB (primary) and files (fallback)
+2. v3.0: Scanner writes only to DB, file methods removed
+
+---
+
+## 13. Series Persistence
+
+### Schema
+
+**AnimeSeries Table**: Stores series metadata (key, name, site, folder, year)
+
+| Column    | Type         | Constraints               | Description           |
+|-----------|--------------|---------------------------|----------------------|
+| `id`      | INTEGER      | PRIMARY KEY               | Auto-increment       |
+| `key`     | VARCHAR(255) | UNIQUE, NOT NULL          | Series provider key   |
+| `name`    | VARCHAR(500) | NOT NULL                 | Display name         |
+| `site`    | VARCHAR(500) |                           | Provider site URL    |
+| `folder`  | VARCHAR(1000)|                           | Filesystem folder    |
+
+**Episode Table**: Stores per-episode metadata (season, episode_number, is_downloaded)
+
+| Column          | Type         | Constraints               | Description           |
+|-----------------|--------------|---------------------------|----------------------|
+| `id`            | INTEGER      | PRIMARY KEY               | Auto-increment       |
+| `series_id`     | INTEGER      | FOREIGN KEY → anime_series| Parent series        |
+| `season`        | INTEGER      | NOT NULL                  | Season number        |
+| `episode_number`| INTEGER      | NOT NULL                  | Episode number       |
+| `is_downloaded` | BOOLEAN      | DEFAULT FALSE            | Download status      |
+
+### Relationships
+
+- `AnimeSeries.episodes` → List of Episode objects (one-to-many)
+- `Episode.series` → Parent AnimeSeries (many-to-one)
+- Cascade delete: Deleting a series removes all its episodes
+
+### Queries
+
+```python
+# Get all series with episodes
+AnimeSeriesService.get_all(db, with_episodes=True)
+
+# Get by provider key
+AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, key)
+
+# Get by folder path
+AnimeSeriesService.get_by_folder(db, folder)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 14. Database Location
 
 | Environment | Default Location                                  |
 | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------- |

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+# Development Guide
+
+## Document Purpose
+
+This document provides guidance for developers working on the Aniworld project.
+
+### What This Document Contains
+
+-   **Prerequisites**: Required software and tools
+-   **Environment Setup**: Step-by-step local development setup
+-   **Project Structure**: Source code organization explanation
+-   **Development Workflow**: Branch strategy, commit conventions
+-   **Coding Standards**: Style guide, linting, formatting
+-   **Running the Application**: Development server, CLI usage
+-   **Debugging Tips**: Common debugging approaches
+-   **IDE Configuration**: VS Code settings, recommended extensions
+-   **Contributing Guidelines**: How to submit changes
+-   **Code Review Process**: Review checklist and expectations
+
+### What This Document Does NOT Contain
+
+-   Production deployment (see [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md))
+-   API reference (see [API.md](API.md))
+-   Architecture decisions (see [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md))
+-   Test writing guides (see [TESTING.md](TESTING.md))
+-   Security guidelines (see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md))
+
+### Target Audience
+
+-   New Developers joining the project
+-   Contributors (internal and external)
+-   Anyone setting up a development environment
+
+---
+
+## Sections to Document
+
+1. Prerequisites
+    - Python version
+    - Conda environment
+    - Node.js (if applicable)
+    - Git
+2. Getting Started
+    - Clone repository
+    - Setup conda environment
+    - Install dependencies
+    - Configuration setup
+3. Project Structure Overview
+4. Development Server
+    - Starting FastAPI server
+    - Hot reload configuration
+    - Debug mode
+5. CLI Development
+6. Code Style
+    - PEP 8 compliance
+    - Type hints requirements
+    - Docstring format
+    - Import organization
+7. Git Workflow
+    - Branch naming
+    - Commit message format
+    - Pull request process
+8. Common Development Tasks
+
+### Adding Queue Deduplication
+
+The download queue prevents duplicate entries at two levels:
+
+**In-Memory Deduplication** (`src/server/services/download_service.py`):
+- `_pending_by_episode` dict tracks pending episodes: key = `(serie_id, season, episode)`
+- `_add_to_pending_queue()` updates the dict when adding items
+- `add_to_queue()` checks this dict before adding episodes (includes batch-local dedup)
+- `_remove_from_pending_queue()` cleans up the dict when items are removed
+
+**Database Constraint** (`src/server/models.py`):
+- `DownloadQueueItem` has a unique index on `episode_id` via `__table_args__`
+- Prevents duplicate queue entries at the database level
+- Unique constraint: `Index("ix_download_queue_episode_pending", "episode_id", unique=True)`
+
+**Scheduler Cooldown** (`src/server/services/scheduler_service.py`):
+- `_last_auto_download_time` tracks when auto-download last ran
+- 5-minute cooldown prevents rapid re-triggers
+- Checked at start of `_auto_download_missing()`
+
+### Episode Lifecycle
+
+Episodes transition through states stored in the `episodes` table:
+
+| State | `is_downloaded` | `file_path` | Description |
+|-------|----------------|-------------|-------------|
+| Missing | `False` | `NULL` | Episode not yet downloaded |
+| Downloaded | `True` | Set | Episode exists on disk |
+
+**State Transitions:**
+1. **Missing → Downloaded**: When download completes, `_remove_episode_from_missing_list()` calls `EpisodeService.mark_downloaded()` to set `is_downloaded=True` and populate `file_path`. The episode record is NOT deleted.
+
+**Query Implications:**
+- `get_series_with_missing_episodes()`: Filters for `is_downloaded=False` to find series with undownloaded episodes
+- `get_series_with_no_episodes()`: Finds series with `is_downloaded=False` episodes but NO `is_downloaded=True` episodes (completely unwatched series)
+
+### Mocking the Download Queue
+
+When testing components that use the download queue:
+
+```python
+# Mock repository for unit tests
+class MockQueueRepository:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._items: Dict[str, DownloadItem] = {}
+
+    async def save_item(self, item: DownloadItem) -> DownloadItem:
+        self._items[item.id] = item
+        return item
+
+    async def get_all_items(self) -> List[DownloadItem]:
+        return list(self._items.values())
+
+# Use in fixture
+@pytest.fixture
+def mock_queue_repository():
+    return MockQueueRepository()
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def download_service(mock_anime_service, mock_queue_repository):
+    return DownloadService(
+        anime_service=mock_anime_service,
+        queue_repository=mock_queue_repository,
+        max_retries=3,
+    )
+```
+
+9. Troubleshooting Development Issues
+
+### Async Context Managers for aiohttp
+
+All `aiohttp.ClientSession` usages must be wrapped in `async with`:
+
+```python
+# Correct — session properly closed on exit
+async with TMDBClient(api_key="key") as client:
+    result = await client.search_tv_show("Show")
+
+# Wrong — session may leak if exception occurs
+client = TMDBClient(api_key="key")
+result = await client.search_tv_show("Show")
+await client.close()  # May not be called if exception raised earlier
+```
+
+**Why:**
+- `aiohttp.ClientSession` holds TCP connections that must be explicitly closed
+- If exception occurs before `close()`, session leaks
+- Context manager guarantees `__aexit__` runs even on exceptions
+
+**Services that use aiohttp:**
+- `TMDBClient` — has `__aenter__`/`__aexit__`, use `async with`
+- `ImageDownloader` — has `__aenter__`/`__aexit__`, use `async with`
+- `NFOService` — wraps both above, use `async with`
+
+**Verification:**
+- Missing context manager usage triggers `__del__` warning on garbage collection
+- Integration tests verify no "Unclosed client session" errors in logs
+
+### Scheduler Persistence and Recovery
+
+The scheduler uses APScheduler's in-memory job store. Jobs are reconstructed from `config.json` on every startup — no separate database is needed.
+
+```python
+# Jobs are built from config on startup — no persistence DB required
+scheduler = AsyncIOScheduler()  # default MemoryJobStore
+scheduler.add_job(..., replace_existing=True)
+```
+
+**Startup misfire recovery:** On `start()`, the scheduler checks `system_settings.last_scan_timestamp` in `aniworld.db`. If the last scan is overdue (>23h but <25h ago), an immediate rescan is triggered. This replaces APScheduler's built-in misfire handling which required a separate SQLite database.
+
+**Grace period:** If the server was down for more than 25 hours, no automatic recovery occurs to avoid surprise rescans after long downtime.
+
+**Health endpoint:** `GET /health` returns `scheduler_next_run` and `scheduler_last_run` for external monitors (Uptime Kuma, Prometheus, etc.).
+
+**If server is down too long:** Manual trigger via `POST /api/scheduler/trigger-rescan` or wait for next scheduled run.
+
+### Database Session Management
+
+`get_async_session_factory()` returns a **new AsyncSession instance** directly (not a factory). The function name is historical — callers receive the session immediately:
+
+```python
+# Correct usage:
+db = get_async_session_factory()  # db IS the session
+await db.execute(...)
+await db.commit()
+await db.close()
+```
+
+Do NOT call the result again with `()` — that tries to call an `AsyncSession` object, causing `'AsyncSession' object is not callable`.
+
+For context manager usage, prefer `get_db_session()` (auto-commits) or `get_transactional_session()` (manual commit).
+
+### Health Check Endpoints
+
+The application provides health check endpoints for monitoring and container orchestration:
+
+#### `GET /health`
+Basic health check returning service status and startup health check results.
+
+**Response fields:**
+- `status`: "healthy", "degraded", or "unhealthy" based on startup checks
+- `timestamp`: ISO timestamp of the check
+- `series_app_initialized`: Whether the series app is loaded
+- `anime_directory_configured`: Whether anime_directory is set
+- `scheduler_next_run` / `scheduler_last_run`: Scheduler times
+- `checks`: Detailed startup check results (ffmpeg, DNS, anime_directory)
+
+#### `GET /health/ready`
+Readiness check for container orchestrators (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
+
+**Response when ready:**
+```json
+{
+  "status": "ready",
+  "ready": true,
+  "timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00",
+  "checks": {...}
+}
+```
+
+**Response when not ready (503):**
+```json
+{
+  "status": "not_ready",
+  "ready": false,
+  "timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00",
+  "critical_failures": ["anime_directory: not configured"],
+  "checks": {...}
+}
+```
+
+#### `GET /health/detailed`
+Comprehensive health check including database, filesystem, and system metrics.
+
+#### Startup Health Checks
+
+On application startup, the following checks are performed:
+
+| Check | Failure Status | Impact |
+|-------|---------------|--------|
+| `ffmpeg` | warning | HLS downloads may fail |
+| `dns_aniworld` | warning | Provider requests may fail |
+| `dns_tmdb` | warning | TMDB API calls may fail |
+| `anime_directory` | error | Download service disabled |
+
+DNS checks are warnings because failures can be transient. anime_directory errors disable the download service to prevent failures.
+
+### Troubleshooting Development Issues
+
+#### Scheduler missed a run
+
+1. Server was down at scheduled time (03:00 UTC by default).
+2. On restart, the scheduler checks `last_scan_timestamp` — if overdue by 23-25h, it triggers immediately.
+3. If server was down >25 hours, missed job is skipped to avoid surprise rescans.
+4. Trigger manually: `POST /api/scheduler/trigger-rescan`
+5. Monitor next run: `GET /health` → `scheduler_next_run`
+
+#### Scheduler not firing (no events at scheduled time)
+
+If the scheduler appears configured but never triggers:
+
+1. **Check application logs for scheduler startup:**
+   ```
+   grep "Scheduler service started" fastapi_app.log
+   ```
+   - If missing, the scheduler failed to start — check for errors above this line
+   - If present, scheduler started successfully
+
+2. **Verify the job is registered:**
+   ```
+   grep "Scheduler started with cron trigger" fastapi_app.log
+   ```
+
+3. **Verify APScheduler events in logs:**
+   ```
+   grep "apscheduler.executors.default" fastapi_app.log
+   ```
+   - `Running job` = job triggered
+   - `executed successfully` = job completed
+   - No output = job never fired
+
+4. **Test manual trigger:**
+   ```bash
+   curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/scheduler/trigger-rescan -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
+   ```
+   - If manual trigger works but cron doesn't, the issue is APScheduler configuration
+
+5. **Check next_run_time via health endpoint:**
+   ```bash
+   curl http://localhost:8000/health | jq .scheduler_next_run
+   ```
+   - If `null`, the job is not scheduled
+   - If set, the scheduler knows when to run next
+
+6. **Check timezone handling:**
+   - APScheduler uses UTC internally
+   - The schedule_time config (e.g., "03:00") is interpreted as UTC
+   - If you expect local time, adjust the schedule_time accordingly
+
+#### Startup health check failures
+
+If `/health` returns `unhealthy` status:
+
+1. **anime_directory error**: Directory not configured or not writable
+   - Check `ANIME_DIRECTORY` environment variable
+   - Verify directory exists and permissions allow write access
+   - Download service will not initialize until resolved
+
+2. **ffmpeg warning**: ffmpeg not found in PATH
+   - HLS stream downloads will fail
+   - Install ffmpeg: `apt install ffmpeg` or `brew install ffmpeg`
+
+3. **DNS warnings**: Domain resolution failed
+   - Check network connectivity
+   - DNS failures are transient — warnings don't block startup
+   - Retry later to verify: `GET /health`
+
+### Provider Failure Handling
+
+Download providers (VOE, Doodstream, Vidmoly, Vidoza, SpeedFiles, Streamtape,
+Luluvdo) regularly break: URLs expire, sites change their player markup, geo
+blocks appear, and `yt-dlp` extractors lag behind upstream changes. The
+`AniworldLoader.download()` flow is designed to fail fast and rotate.
+
+**Rotation order**
+
+1. The episode page is scraped for the providers AniWorld actually advertises.
+2. Results are ordered by the preference in `DEFAULT_PROVIDERS`
+   (`provider_config.py`); providers not listed run last.
+3. For each candidate the loader:
+   1. Calls `_check_url_alive()` — HEAD probe with GET fallback. Any 4xx
+      response or connection error skips the provider immediately.
+   2. Resolves the redirect via `_resolve_direct_link()` to obtain a direct
+      stream URL plus headers. Provider-specific extractors (e.g. `VOE`) are
+      preferred; unknown providers fall back to the embed URL so `yt-dlp` can
+      attempt extraction.
+   3. Tries `_try_direct_stream()` — straight `requests.get(stream=True)` when
+      `Content-Type` is `video/*` or `application/octet-stream`. This avoids
+      `yt-dlp` entirely for direct MP4 links.
+   4. Falls back to `yt-dlp` with the ffmpeg downloader for HLS streams.
+4. On any failure, temp files are cleaned and the loop moves to the next
+   provider. When the chain is exhausted, the loader logs
+   `All download providers failed for S{season}E{episode} ...; tried=[...]`
+   to both the application log and `logs/download_errors.log`.
+
+**Do not hardcode provider URLs.** Provider domains shift constantly (e.g.
+Doodstream alternates between `dood.li`, `dood.so`, `dood.la`). Only the
+referer hints in `PROVIDER_HEADERS` are persisted — discovery still happens
+at runtime through AniWorld's redirect endpoint.
+
+### HLS Stream Handling
+
+HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) manifests (`.m3u8`) require yt-dlp to use the
+`ffmpeg` downloader with `--hls-use-mpegts`. Both providers configure this
+automatically:
+
+```python
+ydl_opts = {
+    "downloader": "ffmpeg",     # Use ffmpeg instead of native
+    "hls_use_mpegts": True,     # Write transport stream (.ts) segments
+}
+```
+
+**Why this matters**: Without ffmpeg, yt-dlp logs:
+`"Live HLS streams are not supported by the native downloader"`
+
+**Requirements**:
+- ffmpeg must be installed and in PATH (`which ffmpeg`)
+- Install: `apt install ffmpeg` (Debian/Ubuntu) or `brew install ffmpeg` (macOS)
+- Startup health check (see Health Check Endpoints) verifies ffmpeg presence
+
+**Trade-offs**:
+- HLS downloads are slower than direct MP4 (reassembly of .ts segments)
+- Requires more disk space during download
+- May need post-processing if .ts format is not desired
+
+**Detection**: VOE provider extracts HLS URLs via `HLS_PATTERN` regex. Other
+providers let yt-dlp auto-detect from URL/content-type.
+
+### Updating yt-dlp
+
+When extractors break (typical symptoms: every provider HEAD probe succeeds
+but `yt-dlp` raises `Unable to extract` or `HTTP Error 404`):
+
+1. Check the upstream tracker first: https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/issues
+2. Upgrade in the conda environment:
+   ```bash
+   conda run -n AniWorld pip install --upgrade yt-dlp
+   ```
+3. Smoke-test against a known-good episode before pinning a new floor in
+   `requirements.txt` (`yt-dlp>=YYYY.MM.DD`).
+4. Re-run the provider test suite:
+   ```bash
+   conda run -n AniWorld python -m pytest tests/unit/test_aniworld_provider.py -v
+   ```
+5. If a specific extractor is removed upstream, drop the provider from
+   `DEFAULT_PROVIDERS` rather than patching `yt-dlp` in tree.
+
+### User Notification on Total Failure
+
+`SeriesApp.download_episode()` already emits a `download_status="failed"`
+WebSocket event when `loader.download()` returns `False`. Operators should
+forward this to `notification_service.notify_download_failed()` so users see
+a HIGH-priority alert. The loader keeps the failure detail in
+`logs/download_errors.log` for post-mortem.
+
+## Series Storage
+
+### Overview
+
+Series metadata now stored in the database (SQLAlchemy ORM).
+Legacy files (`key` and `data` per folder) are deprecated but preserved
+for backward compatibility.
+
+### Architecture
+
+- **Database**: Single source of truth for all series metadata
+- **In-Memory Cache**: SeriesApp maintains a cache for performance
+- **Filesystem**: Only used for episode files themselves, not metadata
+
+### Migration
+
+First startup after upgrade automatically imports any legacy
+series files into the database.
+
+### Legacy Files
+
+- `key` file: Contains series provider key (deprecated)
+- `data` file: Contains Serie JSON object (deprecated)
+
+Both are safe to delete after migration; not needed for normal operation.
+

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+# Navigation & Redirect Logic
+
+This document describes the setup flow navigation, covering how users progress from initial setup through to the main application.
+
+## Overview
+
+The application uses a middleware-based redirect system to enforce a strict state machine. Users must complete each phase before accessing the next. Attempting to bypass the current phase redirects to the appropriate page.
+
+## State Machine
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                         NAVIGATION STATES                                │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                                                          │
+│  NO_SETUP ──────────► SETUP_COMPLETE ──────────► UNRESOLVED_PENDING    │
+│       │                     │                         │                 │
+│       │                     │                         │                 │
+│       ▼                     ▼                         ▼                 │
+│   /setup               /loading                   /setup/unresolved     │
+│                       (series scan)               (resolve folders)     │
+│                                                                          │
+│                                                  UNRESOLVED_DONE ───────┐
+│                                                       │                  │
+│                                                       ▼                  │
+│                                              NFO_SCAN_PENDING           │
+│                                                       │                  │
+│                                                       ▼                  │
+│                                                  /loading                │
+│                                                  (NFO scan)              │
+│                                                       │                  │
+│                                                       ▼                  │
+│                                                 COMPLETE                 │
+│                                                       │                  │
+│                                                       ▼                  │
+│                                                    /login                │
+│                                                                          │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+## State Definitions
+
+| State | Condition | Target Page |
+|-------|-----------|-------------|
+| `NO_SETUP` | No master password configured | `/setup` |
+| `SETUP_COMPLETE` | Initial config passed, loading not started | `/loading` |
+| `UNRESOLVED_PENDING` | Setup done, unresolved exist, not marked done | `/setup/unresolved` |
+| `UNRESOLVED_DONE` | Unresolved phase marked complete, NFO scan pending | `/loading` |
+| `NFO_SCAN_PENDING` | Unresolved done, NFO scan incomplete | `/loading` |
+| `COMPLETE` | All phases finished | `/login` |
+
+## Middleware: SetupRedirectMiddleware
+
+**File:** `src/server/middleware/setup_redirect.py`
+
+The middleware intercepts all requests and enforces the state machine.
+
+### Exempt Paths (always accessible)
+
+| Path | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `/setup` | Initial setup page |
+| `/setup/unresolved` | Unresolved folder resolution |
+| `/loading` | Initialization progress page |
+| `/login` | Authentication |
+| `/api/auth/*` | Auth endpoints |
+| `/api/config/*` | Config API |
+| `/api/health` | Health check |
+| `/static/*` | Static assets |
+
+### Middleware Logic
+
+The middleware checks the current state and redirects accordingly:
+
+```
+1. NO_SETUP state:
+   → Redirect ALL requests to /setup
+   → Exception: /setup itself is accessible
+
+2. SETUP_COMPLETE state:
+   → Redirect /setup to /loading
+   → Redirect any other page to /loading
+
+3. UNRESOLVED_PENDING state (unresolved folders exist, not marked done):
+   → Redirect /setup to /setup/unresolved
+   → Redirect /loading to /setup/unresolved
+   → Allow access to /setup/unresolved
+   → Redirect any other page to /setup/unresolved
+
+4. UNRESOLVED_DONE state (unresolved marked done, NFO scan pending):
+   → Redirect /setup to /loading
+   → Redirect /setup/unresolved to /loading
+   → Redirect any other page to /loading
+
+5. NFO_SCAN_PENDING state:
+   → Redirect /setup to /loading
+   → Redirect /setup/unresolved to /loading
+   → Allow access to /loading (NFO phase runs)
+   → Redirect any other page to /loading
+
+6. COMPLETE state (loading finished):
+   → Redirect /setup, /loading, /setup/unresolved to /login
+   → Allow access to /login and main app
+```
+
+### Phase Tracking Flags
+
+| Flag | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `setup_complete` | Initial configuration was saved |
+| `loading_started` | Loading phase has been initiated (redirected to /loading) |
+| `unresolved_completed` | User clicked "Done" on unresolved page |
+| `loading_complete` | Series scan + initial loading finished |
+| `nfo_scan_complete` | Final NFO scan finished |
+
+## Pages
+
+### 1. Setup Page (`/setup`)
+
+**File:** `src/server/web/templates/setup.html`
+
+Handles initial configuration:
+- Master password creation
+- Anime directory selection
+- Database initialization
+
+**Allowed in states:** `NO_SETUP`
+
+**Post-completion:**
+- Sets `setup_complete` flag
+- Redirects to `/loading`
+
+### 2. Loading Page (`/loading`)
+
+**File:** `src/server/web/templates/loading.html`
+
+Shows initialization progress via WebSocket:
+- Series scanning
+- Database population
+- Logo/image loading
+
+**Allowed in states:** `SETUP_COMPLETE`, `UNRESOLVED_DONE`, `NFO_SCAN_PENDING`
+
+**Post-initialization (series scan complete):**
+```javascript
+async function checkUnresolvedAndProceed() {
+    const res = await fetch('/api/setup/unresolved', {
+        headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
+    });
+    const folders = await res.json();
+    
+    if (folders.length > 0) {
+        window.location.href = '/setup/unresolved';
+    } else {
+        window.location.href = '/login';
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**Post-NFO scan:**
+- Sets `nfo_scan_complete` flag
+- Redirects to `/login`
+
+### 3. Unresolved Folders Page (`/setup/unresolved`)
+
+**File:** `src/server/web/templates/unresolved.html`
+
+Allows manual resolution of folders that couldn't be auto-matched:
+- Shows list of unresolved folders
+- Provides search suggestions
+- Input field for entering provider key
+- Resolve/delete actions
+- **Done button** to complete the phase without resolving all folders
+
+**Allowed in states:** `UNRESOLVED_PENDING`
+
+**Done button behavior:**
+- Sets `unresolved_completed` flag
+- Redirects to `/loading` for final NFO scan
+
+**After completion:**
+- Any access redirects to `/loading`
+
+### 4. Login Page (`/login`)
+
+**File:** `src/server/web/templates/login.html`
+
+Authentication page. After successful login → redirect to `/` (main app).
+
+**Allowed in states:** `COMPLETE`
+
+## API Endpoints
+
+### Unresolved Folders API
+
+| Method | Endpoint | Description |
+|--------|----------|-------------|
+| `GET` | `/api/setup/unresolved` | List all unresolved folders |
+| `GET` | `/api/setup/unresolved/{folder_name}` | Get specific folder details |
+| `POST` | `/api/setup/unresolved/{folder_name}/resolve` | Resolve with provider key |
+| `POST` | `/api/setup/unresolved/{folder_name}/search` | Re-search for matches |
+| `DELETE` | `/api/setup/unresolved/{folder_name}` | Remove folder from tracking |
+| `POST` | `/api/setup/unresolved/done` | Mark unresolved phase as complete |
+
+### Auth API
+
+| Method | Endpoint | Description |
+|--------|----------|-------------|
+| `POST` | `/api/auth/setup` | Create master password |
+| `POST` | `/api/auth/login` | Authenticate |
+| `POST` | `/api/auth/logout` | End session |
+
+## Key Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `src/server/middleware/setup_redirect.py` | Redirect middleware (state machine) |
+| `src/server/controllers/page_controller.py` | Page route handlers |
+| `src/server/web/templates/setup.html` | Setup template |
+| `src/server/web/templates/loading.html` | Loading template |
+| `src/server/web/templates/unresolved.html` | Unresolved folders template |
+| `src/server/api/setup_endpoints.py` | Unresolved folders API |
+| `src/server/database/service.py` | UnresolvedFolderService |
+
+## Navigation Summary
+
+| Current State | Access `/setup` | Access `/loading` | Access `/setup/unresolved` |
+|--------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------------------------|
+| NO_SETUP | ✅ Allowed | ❌ → `/setup` | ❌ → `/setup` |
+| SETUP_COMPLETE | ❌ → `/loading` | ✅ Allowed | ❌ → `/loading` |
+| UNRESOLVED_PENDING | ❌ → `/setup/unresolved` | ❌ → `/setup/unresolved` | ✅ Allowed |
+| UNRESOLVED_DONE | ❌ → `/loading` | ✅ Allowed (NFO phase) | ❌ → `/loading` |
+| NFO_SCAN_PENDING | ❌ → `/loading` | ✅ Allowed (NFO phase) | ❌ → `/loading` |
+| COMPLETE | ❌ → `/login` | ❌ → `/login` | ❌ → `/login` |

Docs/NFO_GUIDE.md

@@ -171,6 +171,35 @@ Response:
 }
 ```
 
+### 3.6 Fallback Behavior When TMDB is Unavailable
+
+When TMDB lookup fails (network issues, API errors, or no match found), the system creates a **minimal NFO** to ensure the series is still tracked. This behavior applies to:
+
+- Manual NFO creation via API
+- Batch NFO creation operations
+- Automatic NFO creation during downloads
+
+**What a minimal NFO contains:**
+
+```xml
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
+<tvshow>
+    <title>Series Name</title>
+    <year>2024</year>
+    <plot>No metadata available for Series Name. TMDB lookup failed.</plot>
+</tvshow>
+```
+
+**Limitations of minimal NFOs:**
+- No poster, logo, or fanart images
+- No rating, genre, or studio information
+- No TMDB or other provider IDs
+- May not display correctly in some media servers
+
+**To upgrade a minimal NFO:**
+1. Use the Update endpoint (`PUT /api/nfo/{serie_id}/update`) when TMDB is available
+2. Or delete the NFO and recreate it with full metadata
+
 ---
 
 ## 4. File Structure
@@ -217,6 +246,7 @@ NFO files are created in the anime directory:
     <genre>Action</genre>
     <genre>Sci-Fi & Fantasy</genre>
     <uniqueid type="tmdb">1429</uniqueid>
+    <tmdbid>1429</tmdbid>
     <thumb aspect="poster">https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/...</thumb>
     <fanart>
         <thumb>https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/...</thumb>
@@ -224,6 +254,13 @@ NFO files are created in the anime directory:
 </tvshow>
 ```
 
+**Manual TMDB ID Override**: To skip TMDB search and use a specific ID directly, include `<tmdbid>YOUR_ID</tmdbid>` in the NFO. This is useful when:
+- TMDB search fails for your series (e.g., new or obscure anime)
+- You already know the correct TMDB ID
+- You want to avoid rate limiting from repeated searches
+
+Aniworld reads `<tmdbid>` element and `<uniqueid type="tmdb">` first. If found, it uses the ID directly instead of searching.
+
 ### 4.3 Episode NFO Format
 
 ```xml
@@ -600,6 +637,36 @@ Every poster check action is logged:
 4. Check network speed to TMDB servers
 5. Verify disk I/O performance
 
+### 6.7 TMDB Lookup Fails for My Series
+
+**Problem**: TMDB search fails with "No results found" for a valid series.
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+1. **Check if series exists on TMDB**: Visit https://www.themoviedb.org and search for your series
+2. **Use manual ID override**: Add TMDB ID directly to `tvshow.nfo`:
+   ```xml
+   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
+   <tvshow>
+       <title>Your Series Name</title>
+       <tmdbid>12345</tmdbid>
+       <uniqueid type="tmdb">12345</uniqueid>
+   </tvshow>
+   ```
+   Aniworld will use this ID directly instead of searching.
+
+3. **Try alternative titles**: Some anime have different titles (Japanese, romaji, English). If you have access to the folder, rename it to match the TMDB title.
+
+4. **Add to existing NFO**: If `tvshow.nfo` exists but has no TMDB ID, edit it to add:
+   ```xml
+   <tmdbid>YOUR_TMDB_ID</tmdbid>
+   ```
+   Then use the Update endpoint to refresh metadata.
+
+5. **Check for rate limiting**: If many lookups fail at once, you may be hitting TMDB rate limits. Wait and retry later.
+
+6. **Verify API key**: Ensure your TMDB API key is valid and has not exceeded usage limits.
+
 ---
 
 ## 7. Best Practices

Docs/TESTING.md

@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+# Testing Documentation
+
+## Document Purpose
+
+This document describes the testing strategy, guidelines, and practices for the Aniworld project.
+
+### What This Document Contains
+
+-   **Testing Strategy**: Overall approach to quality assurance
+-   **Test Categories**: Unit, integration, API, performance, security tests
+-   **Test Structure**: Organization of test files and directories
+-   **Writing Tests**: Guidelines for writing effective tests
+-   **Fixtures and Mocking**: Shared test utilities and mock patterns
+-   **Running Tests**: Commands and configurations
+-   **Coverage Requirements**: Minimum coverage thresholds
+-   **CI/CD Integration**: How tests run in automation
+-   **Test Data Management**: Managing test fixtures and data
+-   **Best Practices**: Do's and don'ts for testing
+
+### What This Document Does NOT Contain
+
+-   Production deployment (see [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md))
+-   Security audit procedures (see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md))
+-   Bug tracking and issue management
+-   Performance benchmarking results
+
+### Target Audience
+
+-   Developers writing tests
+-   QA Engineers
+-   CI/CD Engineers
+-   Code reviewers
+
+---
+
+## Sections to Document
+
+1. Testing Philosophy
+    - Test pyramid approach
+    - Quality gates
+2. Test Categories
+    - Unit Tests (`tests/unit/`)
+    - Integration Tests (`tests/integration/`)
+    - API Tests (`tests/api/`)
+    - Frontend Tests (`tests/frontend/`)
+    - Performance Tests (`tests/performance/`)
+    - Security Tests (`tests/security/`)
+3. Test Structure and Naming
+    - File naming conventions
+    - Test function naming
+    - Test class organization
+4. Running Tests
+    - pytest commands
+    - Running specific tests
+    - Verbose output
+    - Coverage reports
+5. Fixtures and Conftest
+    - Shared fixtures
+    - Database fixtures
+    - Mock services
+6. Mocking Guidelines
+    - What to mock
+    - Mock patterns
+    - External service mocks
+
+### Mocking the Download Queue
+
+Use `MockQueueRepository` for testing download queue functionality:
+
+```python
+from src.server.models.download import DownloadItem, EpisodeIdentifier
+
+class MockQueueRepository:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._items: Dict[str, DownloadItem] = {}
+```
+
+### Testing SetupService
+
+SetupService handles series key resolution from folder names during library setup. Test file: `tests/unit/test_setup_service.py`.
+
+Key methods tested:
+- `_extract_year_from_folder_name()` — parses `(YYYY)` suffix
+- `_extract_title_from_folder_name()` — strips year suffix
+- `_resolve_key_via_search()` — resolves provider key via fuzzy title matching
+
+```python
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_returns_key_when_single_exact_match(self):
+    """Search returns 1 result with same name → returns key."""
+    mock_series_app = AsyncMock()
+    mock_series_app.search.return_value = [
+        {'title': 'Attack on Titan', 'link': '/anime/stream/attack-on-titan'}
+    ]
+
+    with patch('src.server.services.setup_service.get_series_app', return_value=mock_series_app):
+        result = await SetupService._resolve_key_via_search("Attack on Titan")
+
+    assert result == 'attack-on-titan'
+```
+
+### Mocking aiohttp Sessions
+
+When testing code that uses `aiohttp.ClientSession`:
+
+```python
+from unittest.mock import AsyncMock, MagicMock, patch
+from aiohttp import ClientSession
+
+# Mock aiohttp session for testing
+class MockAiohttpSession:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.closed = False
+    
+    async def close(self):
+        self.closed = True
+    
+    def get(self, url, **kwargs):
+        mock_response = AsyncMock()
+        mock_response.status = 200
+        mock_response.json = AsyncMock(return_value={"data": "test"})
+        mock_response.__aenter__ = AsyncMock(return_value=mock_response)
+        mock_response.__aexit__ = AsyncMock(return_value=None)
+        return mock_response
+
+# Use in fixture
+@pytest.fixture
+async def mock_tmdb_session():
+    session = MockAiohttpSession()
+    yield session
+    # Cleanup verification
+    assert session.closed, "Session was not closed"
+```
+
+**Key points:**
+- Always verify `session.closed` is `True` after context manager exits
+- Mock `__aenter__` and `__aexit__` for response context managers
+- Set `closed = False` on mock session for unclosed warning tests
+
+7. Coverage Requirements
+8. CI/CD Integration
+9. Writing Good Tests
+    - Arrange-Act-Assert pattern
+    - Test isolation
+    - Edge cases
+10. Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Docs/diagrams/system-architecture.mmd

@@ -31,14 +31,16 @@ flowchart TB
 
     subgraph Core["Core Layer"]
         SeriesApp["SeriesApp"]
+        SeriesCache["SeriesCache<br/>(In-Memory)"]
         SerieScanner["SerieScanner"]
         SerieList["SerieList"]
     end
 
     subgraph Data["Data Layer"]
-        SQLite[(SQLite<br/>aniworld.db)]
+        SQLite[("SQLite<br/>aniworld.db")]
         ConfigJSON[(config.json)]
-        FileSystem[(File System<br/>Anime Directory)]
+        FileSystem[(File System<br/>Anime Episodes)]
+        LegacyFiles[("Legacy Files<br/>key/data<br/>(Deprecated)")]
     end
 
     subgraph External["External"]
@@ -71,9 +73,13 @@ flowchart TB
     AnimeService --> SQLite
 
     %% Core to Data
+    SeriesApp --> SeriesCache
+    SeriesCache -.->|Cached Series| SQLite
     SeriesApp --> SerieScanner
     SeriesApp --> SerieList
-    SerieScanner --> FileSystem
+    SerieScanner -->|Scan Episodes| FileSystem
+    SerieScanner -->|Detect Series| SQLite
+    SerieScanner -->|Migrate Legacy| LegacyFiles
     SerieScanner --> Provider
 
     %% Event flow

Docs/features.md

@@ -107,6 +107,10 @@ The application now features a comprehensive configuration system that allows us
 - **Progress Tracking**: Live progress updates for downloads and scans
 - **System Notifications**: Real-time system messages and alerts
 
+## Folder Management
+
+- **Fuzzy Series Key Resolution**: Automatic series key resolution from folder names using fuzzy title matching — tolerates title variations like `(TV)`, `(OVA)`, `(Movie)` suffixes and uses similarity matching to resolve provider keys during library setup
+
 ## Core Functionality Overview
 
 The web application provides a complete interface for managing anime downloads with user-friendly pages for configuration, library management, search capabilities, and download monitoring. All operations are tracked in real-time with comprehensive progress reporting and error handling.

Docs/key

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+API key : 299ae8f630a31bda814263c551361448
+9bc3e547caff878615cbdba2cc421d37
+
+/setup
+
+
+SeriesApp initialized for directory:

Docs/runner.csx

@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env dotnet-script
+#nullable enable
+
+using System;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using System.Threading;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+// ── Ctrl+C: kill active process and exit cleanly ──────────────────────────────
+var cts = new CancellationTokenSource();
+Process? activeProcess = null;
+
+Console.CancelKeyPress += (_, e) =>
+{
+    e.Cancel = true;
+    Console.WriteLine("\n[runner] Interrupted — shutting down...");
+    cts.Cancel();
+    try { activeProcess?.Kill(entireProcessTree: true); } catch { }
+};
+
+// ── Paths ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+var repoRoot = Directory.GetCurrentDirectory();
+var tasksFile = Path.Combine(repoRoot, "Docs", "Tasks.md");
+
+if (!File.Exists(tasksFile))
+{
+    Console.Error.WriteLine($"[runner] ERROR: Tasks.md not found at {tasksFile}");
+    Console.Error.WriteLine("[runner] Run this script from the repository root.");
+    Environment.Exit(1);
+}
+
+// ── Read & split by "---" separator lines ────────────────────────────────────
+var content = File.ReadAllText(tasksFile);
+var items = Regex
+    .Split(content, @"\r?\n---\r?\n")
+    .Select(s => s.Trim())
+    .Where(s => s.Length > 0)
+    .ToList();
+
+Console.WriteLine($"[runner] Found {items.Count} section(s) in Tasks.md");
+
+// ── Helper: run copilot and stream output, return full output ─────────────────
+async Task<string> RunCopilot(IEnumerable<string> extraArgs, string prompt)
+{
+    var output = new StringBuilder();
+
+    var argList = new List<string> { "launch", "copilot", "--model", "minimax-m2.7:cloud", "--yes", "--", "--allow-all-tools" };
+    argList.AddRange(extraArgs);
+    argList.Add("-p");
+    argList.Add(prompt);
+
+    var psi = new ProcessStartInfo("ollama")
+    {
+        WorkingDirectory = repoRoot,
+        RedirectStandardOutput = true,
+        RedirectStandardError = true,
+        UseShellExecute = false,
+    };
+    foreach (var a in argList)
+        psi.ArgumentList.Add(a);
+
+    activeProcess = new Process { StartInfo = psi };
+
+    activeProcess.OutputDataReceived += (_, e) =>
+    {
+        if (e.Data is null) return;
+        Console.WriteLine(e.Data);
+        output.AppendLine(e.Data);
+    };
+    activeProcess.ErrorDataReceived += (_, e) =>
+    {
+        if (e.Data is null) return;
+        Console.Error.WriteLine(e.Data);
+        output.AppendLine(e.Data);
+    };
+
+    activeProcess.Start();
+    activeProcess.BeginOutputReadLine();
+    activeProcess.BeginErrorReadLine();
+
+    await activeProcess.WaitForExitAsync(cts.Token);
+    activeProcess = null;
+
+    return output.ToString();
+}
+
+// ── Main loop ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+{
+    var item = items[i];
+    if (cts.IsCancellationRequested) break;
+
+    Console.WriteLine();
+    Console.WriteLine("[runner] ══════════════════════════════════════════════");
+    Console.WriteLine($"[runner] Task:\n{item}");
+    Console.WriteLine("[runner] ══════════════════════════════════════════════");
+    Console.WriteLine();
+
+    // Step 1 — run the task prompt
+    await RunCopilot(Enumerable.Empty<string>(), $"/caveman full");
+    await RunCopilot(new[] { "--continue" }, $"read ./Docs/instructions.md. {item}");
+    if (cts.IsCancellationRequested) break;
+
+    // Step 2 — confirm completion in the same chat session
+    Console.WriteLine("\n[runner] Asking for task confirmation...\n");
+    var confirmation = await RunCopilot(
+        new[] { "--continue" },
+        "are you sure tasks is done. reply with yes"
+    );
+    if (cts.IsCancellationRequested) break;
+
+    // Step 3 — check for "yes" in the reply, with retry logic for issue resolution
+    int maxRetries = 3;
+    int retryCount = 0;
+    bool taskConfirmed = confirmation.Contains("yes", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
+
+    while (!taskConfirmed && retryCount < maxRetries)
+    {
+        retryCount++;
+        Console.WriteLine($"\n[runner] Attempt {retryCount}/{maxRetries}: Resolving remaining issues and running tests...\n");
+
+        confirmation = await RunCopilot(
+            new[] { "--continue" },
+            "resolve any remaining issues, make sure all tests are running and pass. then confirm with yes if done"
+        );
+        if (cts.IsCancellationRequested) break;
+
+        taskConfirmed = confirmation.Contains("yes", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
+    }
+
+    if (!taskConfirmed)
+    {
+        Console.WriteLine($"\n[runner] Task not confirmed as done after {maxRetries} attempts. Stopping.");
+        break;
+    }
+
+    // Step 4 — commit the work
+    Console.WriteLine("\n[runner] Task confirmed. Making git commit...\n");
+
+    await RunCopilot(Enumerable.Empty<string>(), $"/caveman full");
+    await RunCopilot(new[] { "--continue" }, "make git commit");
+    if (cts.IsCancellationRequested) break;
+
+    // Step 5 — remove completed task from Tasks.md
+    var remaining = items.Skip(i + 1).ToList();
+    File.WriteAllText(tasksFile, string.Join("\n\n---\n\n", remaining));
+    Console.WriteLine("[runner] Removed completed task from Tasks.md");
+}
+
+Console.WriteLine("\n[runner] Finished.");

Makefile

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+.PHONY: up down clean browser-clean setup
+
+up:
+	python run_server.py
+
+down:
+	pkill -f "uvicorn src.server.fastapi_app:app" || pkill -f "python.*run_server.py" || true
+
+clean:
+	rm -rf data/*.db data/*.db-shm data/*.db-wal data/config.json
+
+browser-clean:
+	rm -rf "$$HOME/.cache/microsoft-edge"/* || true
+	rm -rf "$$HOME/.cache/mozilla/firefox"/* || true
+	find "$$HOME/.mozilla/firefox" -name "cache2" -type d -exec rm -rf {} \; 2>/dev/null || true
+
+setup:
+	curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/setup \
+		-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+		-H "X-API-Key: 299ae8f630a31bda814263c551361448" \
+		-d '{"path": "/home/lukas/Volume/serien/", "password": "Hallo123!"}'

docs/DEVELOPMENT.md

@@ -1,64 +0,0 @@
-# Development Guide
-
-## Document Purpose
-
-This document provides guidance for developers working on the Aniworld project.
-
-### What This Document Contains
-
--   **Prerequisites**: Required software and tools
--   **Environment Setup**: Step-by-step local development setup
--   **Project Structure**: Source code organization explanation
--   **Development Workflow**: Branch strategy, commit conventions
--   **Coding Standards**: Style guide, linting, formatting
--   **Running the Application**: Development server, CLI usage
--   **Debugging Tips**: Common debugging approaches
--   **IDE Configuration**: VS Code settings, recommended extensions
--   **Contributing Guidelines**: How to submit changes
--   **Code Review Process**: Review checklist and expectations
-
-### What This Document Does NOT Contain
-
--   Production deployment (see [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md))
--   API reference (see [API.md](API.md))
--   Architecture decisions (see [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md))
--   Test writing guides (see [TESTING.md](TESTING.md))
--   Security guidelines (see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md))
-
-### Target Audience
-
--   New Developers joining the project
--   Contributors (internal and external)
--   Anyone setting up a development environment
-
----
-
-## Sections to Document
-
-1. Prerequisites
-    - Python version
-    - Conda environment
-    - Node.js (if applicable)
-    - Git
-2. Getting Started
-    - Clone repository
-    - Setup conda environment
-    - Install dependencies
-    - Configuration setup
-3. Project Structure Overview
-4. Development Server
-    - Starting FastAPI server
-    - Hot reload configuration
-    - Debug mode
-5. CLI Development
-6. Code Style
-    - PEP 8 compliance
-    - Type hints requirements
-    - Docstring format
-    - Import organization
-7. Git Workflow
-    - Branch naming
-    - Commit message format
-    - Pull request process
-8. Common Development Tasks
-9. Troubleshooting Development Issues

docs/TESTING.md

@@ -1,71 +0,0 @@
-# Testing Documentation
-
-## Document Purpose
-
-This document describes the testing strategy, guidelines, and practices for the Aniworld project.
-
-### What This Document Contains
-
--   **Testing Strategy**: Overall approach to quality assurance
--   **Test Categories**: Unit, integration, API, performance, security tests
--   **Test Structure**: Organization of test files and directories
--   **Writing Tests**: Guidelines for writing effective tests
--   **Fixtures and Mocking**: Shared test utilities and mock patterns
--   **Running Tests**: Commands and configurations
--   **Coverage Requirements**: Minimum coverage thresholds
--   **CI/CD Integration**: How tests run in automation
--   **Test Data Management**: Managing test fixtures and data
--   **Best Practices**: Do's and don'ts for testing
-
-### What This Document Does NOT Contain
-
--   Production deployment (see [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md))
--   Security audit procedures (see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md))
--   Bug tracking and issue management
--   Performance benchmarking results
-
-### Target Audience
-
--   Developers writing tests
--   QA Engineers
--   CI/CD Engineers
--   Code reviewers
-
----
-
-## Sections to Document
-
-1. Testing Philosophy
-    - Test pyramid approach
-    - Quality gates
-2. Test Categories
-    - Unit Tests (`tests/unit/`)
-    - Integration Tests (`tests/integration/`)
-    - API Tests (`tests/api/`)
-    - Frontend Tests (`tests/frontend/`)
-    - Performance Tests (`tests/performance/`)
-    - Security Tests (`tests/security/`)
-3. Test Structure and Naming
-    - File naming conventions
-    - Test function naming
-    - Test class organization
-4. Running Tests
-    - pytest commands
-    - Running specific tests
-    - Verbose output
-    - Coverage reports
-5. Fixtures and Conftest
-    - Shared fixtures
-    - Database fixtures
-    - Mock services
-6. Mocking Guidelines
-    - What to mock
-    - Mock patterns
-    - External service mocks
-7. Coverage Requirements
-8. CI/CD Integration
-9. Writing Good Tests
-    - Arrange-Act-Assert pattern
-    - Test isolation
-    - Edge cases
-10. Common Pitfalls to Avoid

docs/key

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-API key : 299ae8f630a31bda814263c551361448
-
-/mnt/server/serien/Serien/
-

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "aniworld-web",
-  "version": "1.1.1",
+  "version": "1.4.13",
   "description": "Aniworld Anime Download Manager - Web Frontend",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {

requirements.txt

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ APScheduler>=3.10.4
 Events>=0.5
 requests>=2.31.0
 beautifulsoup4>=4.12.0
+chardet>=5.2.0
 fake-useragent>=1.4.0
 yt-dlp>=2024.1.0
 urllib3>=2.0.0

src/cli/nfo_cli.py

@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
 """CLI command for NFO management.
 
-This script provides command-line interface for creating, updating,
+Note: NFO service has been removed. This CLI is no longer functional.
-and checking NFO metadata files.
 """
 
-import asyncio
 import logging
 import sys
 from pathlib import Path
@@ -12,9 +10,6 @@ from pathlib import Path
 # Add src to path
 sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent))
 
-from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.core.services.series_manager_service import SeriesManagerService
-
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
@@ -125,7 +120,7 @@ async def check_nfo_status():
     logger.info("Anime Directory: %s", settings.anime_directory)
 
     # Create series list (no NFO service needed for status check)
-    from src.core.entities.SerieList import SerieList
+    from src.server.database.SerieList import SerieList
     serie_list = SerieList(settings.anime_directory)
     all_series = serie_list.get_all()
 
@@ -179,91 +174,6 @@ async def check_nfo_status():
     return 0
 
 
-async def update_nfo_files():
-    """Update existing NFO files with fresh data from TMDB."""
-    logger.info("%s", "=" * 70)
-    logger.info("NFO Update Tool")
-    logger.info("%s", "=" * 70)
-
-    if not settings.tmdb_api_key:
-        logger.error("TMDB_API_KEY not configured")
-        logger.error("Set TMDB_API_KEY in .env file or environment")
-        logger.error("Get API key from: https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api")
-        return 1
-
-    if not settings.anime_directory:
-        logger.error("ANIME_DIRECTORY not configured")
-        return 1
-
-    logger.info("Anime Directory: %s", settings.anime_directory)
-    logger.info(
-        "Download media: %s",
-        settings.nfo_download_poster or settings.nfo_download_logo or settings.nfo_download_fanart,
-    )
-    
-    # Get series with NFO
-    from src.core.entities.SerieList import SerieList
-    serie_list = SerieList(settings.anime_directory)
-    all_series = serie_list.get_all()
-    series_with_nfo = [s for s in all_series if s.has_nfo()]
-    
-    if not series_with_nfo:
-        logger.warning("No series with NFO files found")
-        logger.info("Run 'scan' command first to create NFO files")
-        return 0
-
-    logger.info("Found %d series with NFO files", len(series_with_nfo))
-    logger.info("Updating NFO files with fresh data from TMDB...")
-    logger.info("This may take a while")
-
-    # Initialize NFO service using factory
-    from src.core.services.nfo_factory import create_nfo_service
-    try:
-        nfo_service = create_nfo_service()
-    except ValueError as e:
-        logger.error("Error creating NFO service: %s", e)
-        return 1
-
-    success_count = 0
-    error_count = 0
-
-    try:
-        for i, serie in enumerate(series_with_nfo, 1):
-            logger.info("[%d/%d] Updating: %s", i, len(series_with_nfo), serie.name)
-
-            try:
-                await nfo_service.update_tvshow_nfo(
-                    serie_folder=serie.folder,
-                    download_media=(
-                        settings.nfo_download_poster or
-                        settings.nfo_download_logo or
-                        settings.nfo_download_fanart
-                    ),
-                )
-                logger.info("Updated successfully: %s", serie.name)
-                success_count += 1
-
-                # Small delay to respect API rate limits
-                await asyncio.sleep(0.5)
-
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.exception("Failed to update NFO for %s", serie.name)
-                error_count += 1
-
-        logger.info("%s", "=" * 70)
-        logger.info("Update complete")
-        logger.info("Success: %d", success_count)
-        logger.info("Errors: %d", error_count)
-
-    except Exception:
-        logger.exception("Fatal error during NFO update")
-        return 1
-    finally:
-        await nfo_service.close()
-    
-    return 0
-
-
 def main():
     """Main CLI entry point."""
     logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format="%(message)s")
@@ -273,7 +183,6 @@ def main():
         logger.info("\nUsage:")
         logger.info("  python -m src.cli.nfo_cli scan     # Scan and create missing NFO files")
         logger.info("  python -m src.cli.nfo_cli status   # Check NFO status for all series")
-        logger.info("  python -m src.cli.nfo_cli update   # Update existing NFO files with fresh data")
         logger.info("\nConfiguration:")
         logger.info("  Set TMDB_API_KEY in .env file")
         logger.info("  Set NFO_AUTO_CREATE=true to enable auto-creation")
@@ -286,11 +195,9 @@ def main():
         return asyncio.run(scan_and_create_nfo())
     elif command == "status":
         return asyncio.run(check_nfo_status())
-    elif command == "update":
-        return asyncio.run(update_nfo_files())
     else:
         logger.error("Unknown command: %s", command)
-        logger.info("Use 'scan', 'status', or 'update'")
+        logger.info("Use 'scan' or 'status'")
         return 1
 
 

src/config/settings.py

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import re
 import secrets
 from typing import Optional
 
@@ -114,6 +115,40 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
         validation_alias="NFO_PREFER_FSK_RATING",
         description="Prefer German FSK rating over MPAA rating in NFO files"
     )
+    nfo_folder_ignore_patterns: str = Field(
+        default="The Last of Us|Loki|Chernobyl|Star Trek Discovery|Marvel|Matrix|Fast & Furious|Jurassic|James Bond|Mission: Impossible|Bourne|Hunger Games|Die Hard|John Wick|Pacific Rim|Guardians of the Galaxy|Avengers|Batman|Superman|Wonder Woman|Spider-Man|X-Men|Fantastic Four|Terminator|Predator|Rambo|Rocky|Expendables|Tomb Raider|Jumanji|Jurassic Park|Pirates of the Caribbean|Harry Potter|Lord of the Rings|Hobbit|Game of Thrones|Westworld|Stranger Things|Breaking Bad|Better Call Saul|Sherlock|Downton Abbey|The Crown|Bridgerton|Sex Education|Normal People|Emily in Paris|The Witcher|Servant|Lucifer|Dark|Shadow and Bone|Grimm|Fairytale",
+        validation_alias="NFO_FOLDER_IGNORE_PATTERNS",
+        description="Regex patterns for folder names to skip during scan (pipe-separated)"
+    )
+
+    @property
+    def folder_ignore_patterns(self) -> list[str]:
+        """Parse ignore patterns from comma-separated string into list.
+
+        Returns:
+            List of regex patterns to skip during folder scanning.
+        """
+        if not self.nfo_folder_ignore_patterns:
+            return []
+        return [
+            pattern.strip()
+            for pattern in self.nfo_folder_ignore_patterns.split("|")
+            if pattern.strip()
+        ]
+
+    def should_ignore_folder(self, folder_name: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if folder should be ignored based on ignore patterns.
+
+        Args:
+            folder_name: Name of folder to check.
+
+        Returns:
+            True if folder matches any ignore pattern, False otherwise.
+        """
+        for pattern in self.folder_ignore_patterns:
+            if re.search(pattern, folder_name, re.IGNORECASE):
+                return True
+        return False
 
     @property
     def allowed_origins(self) -> list[str]:
@@ -134,5 +169,23 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
             ]
         return [origin.strip() for origin in raw.split(",") if origin.strip()]
 
+    @property
+    def scan_key_overrides(self) -> dict[str, str]:
+        """Return scan key overrides from config.json.
+        
+        Maps folder names to provider keys for cases where auto-generated
+        keys from folder names are incorrect.
+        
+        Returns:
+            Dict mapping folder names to provider keys.
+        """
+        from src.server.services.config_service import ConfigService
+        try:
+            config_service = ConfigService()
+            config = config_service.load_config()
+            return config.scan_key_overrides or {}
+        except Exception:
+            return {}
+
 
 settings = Settings()

src/core/entities/SerieList.py

@@ -1,320 +0,0 @@
-"""Utilities for loading and managing stored anime series metadata.
-
-This module provides the SerieList class for managing collections of anime
-series metadata. It uses file-based storage only.
-
-Note:
-    This module is part of the core domain layer and has no database
-    dependencies. All database operations are handled by the service layer.
-"""
-
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import logging
-import os
-import warnings
-from json import JSONDecodeError
-from typing import Dict, Iterable, List, Optional
-
-from src.core.entities.series import Serie
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-class SerieList:
-    """
-    Represents the collection of cached series stored on disk.
-    
-    Series are identified by their unique 'key' (provider identifier).
-    The 'folder' is metadata only and not used for lookups.
-    
-    This class manages in-memory series data loaded from filesystem.
-    It has no database dependencies - all persistence is handled by
-    the service layer.
-    
-    Example:
-        # File-based mode
-        serie_list = SerieList("/path/to/anime")
-        series = serie_list.get_all()
-    
-    Attributes:
-        directory: Path to the anime directory
-        keyDict: Internal dictionary mapping serie.key to Serie objects
-    """
-
-    def __init__(
-        self,
-        base_path: str,
-        skip_load: bool = False
-    ) -> None:
-        """Initialize the SerieList.
-        
-        Args:
-            base_path: Path to the anime directory
-            skip_load: If True, skip automatic loading of series from files.
-                Useful when planning to load from database instead.
-        """
-        self.directory: str = base_path
-        # Internal storage using serie.key as the dictionary key
-        self.keyDict: Dict[str, Serie] = {}
-        
-        # Only auto-load from files if not skipping
-        if not skip_load:
-            self.load_series()
-
-    def add(self, serie: Serie, use_sanitized_folder: bool = True) -> str:
-        """
-        Persist a new series if it is not already present (file-based mode).
-        
-        Uses serie.key for identification. Creates the filesystem folder
-        using either the sanitized display name (default) or the existing
-        folder property.
-        
-        Args:
-            serie: The Serie instance to add
-            use_sanitized_folder: If True (default), use serie.sanitized_folder
-                for the filesystem folder name based on display name.
-                If False, use serie.folder as-is for backward compatibility.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str: The folder path that was created/used
-        
-        Note:
-            This method creates data files on disk. For database storage,
-            use add_to_db() instead.
-        """
-        if self.contains(serie.key):
-            # Return existing folder path
-            existing = self.keyDict[serie.key]
-            return os.path.join(self.directory, existing.folder)
-
-        # Determine folder name to use
-        if use_sanitized_folder:
-            folder_name = serie.sanitized_folder
-            # Update the serie's folder property to match what we create
-            serie.folder = folder_name
-        else:
-            folder_name = serie.folder
-
-        data_path = os.path.join(self.directory, folder_name, "data")
-        anime_path = os.path.join(self.directory, folder_name)
-        os.makedirs(anime_path, exist_ok=True)
-        if not os.path.isfile(data_path):
-            serie.save_to_file(data_path)
-            # Store by key, not folder
-            self.keyDict[serie.key] = serie
-        
-        return anime_path
-
-    def contains(self, key: str) -> bool:
-        """
-        Return True when a series identified by ``key`` already exists.
-        
-        Args:
-            key: The unique provider identifier for the series
-            
-        Returns:
-            True if the series exists in the collection
-        """
-        return key in self.keyDict
-
-    def load_series(self) -> None:
-        """Populate the in-memory map with metadata discovered on disk."""
-
-        logger.info("Scanning anime folders in %s", self.directory)
-        try:
-            entries: Iterable[str] = os.listdir(self.directory)
-        except OSError as error:
-            logger.error(
-                "Unable to scan directory %s: %s",
-                self.directory,
-                error,
-            )
-            return
-
-        nfo_stats = {"total": 0, "with_nfo": 0, "without_nfo": 0}
-        media_stats = {
-            "with_poster": 0,
-            "without_poster": 0,
-            "with_logo": 0,
-            "without_logo": 0,
-            "with_fanart": 0,
-            "without_fanart": 0
-        }
-
-        for anime_folder in entries:
-            anime_path = os.path.join(self.directory, anime_folder, "data")
-            if os.path.isfile(anime_path):
-                logger.debug("Found data file for folder %s", anime_folder)
-                serie = self._load_data(anime_folder, anime_path)
-                
-                if serie:
-                    nfo_stats["total"] += 1
-                    # Check for NFO file
-                    nfo_file_path = os.path.join(
-                        self.directory, anime_folder, "tvshow.nfo"
-                    )
-                    if os.path.isfile(nfo_file_path):
-                        serie.nfo_path = nfo_file_path
-                        nfo_stats["with_nfo"] += 1
-                    else:
-                        nfo_stats["without_nfo"] += 1
-                        logger.debug(
-                            "Series '%s' (key: %s) is missing tvshow.nfo",
-                            serie.name,
-                            serie.key
-                        )
-                    
-                    # Check for media files
-                    folder_path = os.path.join(self.directory, anime_folder)
-                    
-                    poster_path = os.path.join(folder_path, "poster.jpg")
-                    if os.path.isfile(poster_path):
-                        media_stats["with_poster"] += 1
-                    else:
-                        media_stats["without_poster"] += 1
-                        logger.debug(
-                            "Series '%s' (key: %s) is missing poster.jpg",
-                            serie.name,
-                            serie.key
-                        )
-                    
-                    logo_path = os.path.join(folder_path, "logo.png")
-                    if os.path.isfile(logo_path):
-                        media_stats["with_logo"] += 1
-                    else:
-                        media_stats["without_logo"] += 1
-                        logger.debug(
-                            "Series '%s' (key: %s) is missing logo.png",
-                            serie.name,
-                            serie.key
-                        )
-                    
-                    fanart_path = os.path.join(folder_path, "fanart.jpg")
-                    if os.path.isfile(fanart_path):
-                        media_stats["with_fanart"] += 1
-                    else:
-                        media_stats["without_fanart"] += 1
-                        logger.debug(
-                            "Series '%s' (key: %s) is missing fanart.jpg",
-                            serie.name,
-                            serie.key
-                        )
-                
-                continue
-
-            logger.warning(
-                "Skipping folder %s because no metadata file was found",
-                anime_folder,
-            )
-        
-        # Log summary statistics
-        if nfo_stats["total"] > 0:
-            logger.info(
-                "NFO scan complete: %d series total, %d with NFO, %d without NFO",
-                nfo_stats["total"],
-                nfo_stats["with_nfo"],
-                nfo_stats["without_nfo"]
-            )
-            logger.info(
-                "Media scan complete: Poster (%d/%d), Logo (%d/%d), Fanart (%d/%d)",
-                media_stats["with_poster"],
-                nfo_stats["total"],
-                media_stats["with_logo"],
-                nfo_stats["total"],
-                media_stats["with_fanart"],
-                nfo_stats["total"]
-            )
-
-    def _load_data(self, anime_folder: str, data_path: str) -> Optional[Serie]:
-        """
-        Load a single series metadata file into the in-memory collection.
-        
-        Args:
-            anime_folder: The folder name (for logging only)
-            data_path: Path to the metadata file
-            
-        Returns:
-            Serie: The loaded Serie object, or None if loading failed
-        """
-        try:
-            serie = Serie.load_from_file(data_path)
-            # Store by key, not folder
-            self.keyDict[serie.key] = serie
-            logger.debug(
-                "Successfully loaded metadata for %s (key: %s)",
-                anime_folder,
-                serie.key
-            )
-            return serie
-        except (OSError, JSONDecodeError, KeyError, ValueError) as error:
-            logger.error(
-                "Failed to load metadata for folder %s from %s: %s",
-                anime_folder,
-                data_path,
-                error,
-            )
-            return None
-
-    def GetMissingEpisode(self) -> List[Serie]:
-        """Return all series that still contain missing episodes."""
-        return [
-            serie
-            for serie in self.keyDict.values()
-            if serie.episodeDict
-        ]
-
-    def get_missing_episodes(self) -> List[Serie]:
-        """PEP8-friendly alias for :meth:`GetMissingEpisode`."""
-        return self.GetMissingEpisode()
-
-    def GetList(self) -> List[Serie]:
-        """Return all series instances stored in the list."""
-        return list(self.keyDict.values())
-
-    def get_all(self) -> List[Serie]:
-        """PEP8-friendly alias for :meth:`GetList`."""
-        return self.GetList()
-    
-    def get_by_key(self, key: str) -> Optional[Serie]:
-        """
-        Get a series by its unique provider key.
-        
-        This is the primary method for series lookup.
-        
-        Args:
-            key: The unique provider identifier (e.g., "attack-on-titan")
-            
-        Returns:
-            The Serie instance if found, None otherwise
-        """
-        return self.keyDict.get(key)
-    
-    def get_by_folder(self, folder: str) -> Optional[Serie]:
-        """
-        Get a series by its folder name.
-        
-        .. deprecated:: 2.0.0
-            Use :meth:`get_by_key` instead. Folder-based lookups will be
-            removed in version 3.0.0. The `folder` field is metadata only
-            and should not be used for identification.
-        
-        This method is provided for backward compatibility only.
-        Prefer using get_by_key() for new code.
-        
-        Args:
-            folder: The filesystem folder name (e.g., "Attack on Titan (2013)")
-            
-        Returns:
-            The Serie instance if found, None otherwise
-        """
-        warnings.warn(
-            "get_by_folder() is deprecated and will be removed in v3.0.0. "
-            "Use get_by_key() instead. The 'folder' field is metadata only.",
-            DeprecationWarning,
-            stacklevel=2
-        )
-        for serie in self.keyDict.values():
-            if serie.folder == folder:
-                return serie
-        return None

src/core/entities/series.py

@@ -1,410 +0,0 @@
-import json
-import logging
-import os
-import warnings
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Optional
-
-from src.server.utils.filesystem import sanitize_folder_name
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-class Serie:
-    """
-    Represents an anime series with metadata and episode information.
-    
-    The `key` property is the unique identifier for the series
-    (provider-assigned, URL-safe).
-    The `folder` property is the filesystem folder name
-    (metadata only, not used for lookups).
-    
-    Args:
-        key: Unique series identifier from provider
-            (e.g., "attack-on-titan"). Cannot be empty.
-        name: Display name of the series
-        site: Provider site URL
-        folder: Filesystem folder name (metadata only,
-            e.g., "Attack on Titan (2013)")
-        episodeDict: Dictionary mapping season numbers to
-            lists of episode numbers
-        year: Release year of the series (optional)
-        
-    Raises:
-        ValueError: If key is None or empty string
-    """
-    
-    def __init__(
-        self,
-        key: str,
-        name: str,
-        site: str,
-        folder: str,
-        episodeDict: dict[int, list[int]],
-        year: int | None = None,
-        nfo_path: Optional[str] = None
-    ):
-        if not key or not key.strip():
-            raise ValueError("Serie key cannot be None or empty")
-        
-        self._key = key.strip()
-        self._name = name
-        self._site = site
-        self._folder = folder
-        self._episodeDict = episodeDict
-        self._year = year
-        self._nfo_path = nfo_path
-        
-    def __str__(self):
-        """String representation of Serie object"""
-        year_str = f", year={self.year}" if self.year else ""
-        return (
-            f"Serie(key='{self.key}', name='{self.name}', "
-            f"site='{self.site}', folder='{self.folder}', "
-            f"episodeDict={self.episodeDict}{year_str})"
-        )
-
-    def __repr__(self):
-        """Concise developer representation of Serie object."""
-        season_count = len(self.episodeDict)
-        episode_count = sum(len(eps) for eps in self.episodeDict.values())
-        year_str = f", year={self.year}" if self.year else ""
-        return (
-            f"Serie(key={self.key!r}, name={self.name!r}"
-            f"{year_str}, seasons={season_count}, episodes={episode_count})"
-        )
-
-    @property
-    def key(self) -> str:
-        """
-        Unique series identifier (primary identifier for all lookups).
-        
-        This is the provider-assigned, URL-safe identifier used
-        throughout the application for series identification,
-        lookups, and operations.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str: The unique series key
-        """
-        return self._key
-
-    @key.setter
-    def key(self, value: str):
-        """
-        Set the unique series identifier.
-        
-        Args:
-            value: New key value
-            
-        Raises:
-            ValueError: If value is None or empty string
-        """
-        if not value or not value.strip():
-            raise ValueError("Serie key cannot be None or empty")
-        self._key = value.strip()
-
-    @property
-    def name(self) -> str:
-        return self._name
-
-    @name.setter
-    def name(self, value: str):
-        self._name = value
-
-    @property
-    def site(self) -> str:
-        return self._site
-
-    @site.setter
-    def site(self, value: str):
-        self._site = value
-
-    @property
-    def folder(self) -> str:
-        """
-        Filesystem folder name (metadata only, not used for lookups).
-        
-        This property contains the local directory name where the series
-        files are stored. It should NOT be used as an identifier for
-        series lookups - use `key` instead.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str: The filesystem folder name
-        """
-        return self._folder
-
-    @folder.setter
-    def folder(self, value: str):
-        """
-        Set the filesystem folder name.
-        
-        Args:
-            value: Folder name for the series
-        """
-        self._folder = value
-
-    @property
-    def episodeDict(self) -> dict[int, list[int]]:
-        return self._episodeDict
-
-    @episodeDict.setter
-    def episodeDict(self, value: dict[int, list[int]]):
-        self._episodeDict = value
-
-    @property
-    def year(self) -> int | None:
-        """
-        Release year of the series.
-        
-        Returns:
-            int or None: The year the series was released, or None if unknown
-        """
-        return self._year
-
-    @year.setter
-    def year(self, value: int | None):
-        """Set the release year of the series."""
-        self._year = value
-
-    @property
-    def nfo_path(self) -> Optional[str]:
-        """
-        Path to the tvshow.nfo metadata file.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str or None: Path to the NFO file, or None if not set
-        """
-        return self._nfo_path
-
-    @nfo_path.setter
-    def nfo_path(self, value: Optional[str]):
-        """Set the path to the NFO file."""
-        self._nfo_path = value
-
-    def has_nfo(self, base_directory: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
-        """
-        Check if tvshow.nfo file exists for this series.
-        
-        Args:
-            base_directory: Base anime directory path. If provided, checks
-                relative to base_directory/folder/tvshow.nfo. If not provided,
-                uses nfo_path directly.
-        
-        Returns:
-            bool: True if tvshow.nfo exists, False otherwise
-        """
-        if base_directory:
-            nfo_file = Path(base_directory) / self.folder / "tvshow.nfo"
-        elif self._nfo_path:
-            nfo_file = Path(self._nfo_path)
-        else:
-            return False
-        
-        return nfo_file.exists() and nfo_file.is_file()
-
-    def has_poster(self, base_directory: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
-        """
-        Check if poster.jpg file exists for this series.
-        
-        Args:
-            base_directory: Base anime directory path. If provided, checks
-                relative to base_directory/folder/poster.jpg.
-        
-        Returns:
-            bool: True if poster.jpg exists, False otherwise
-        """
-        if not base_directory:
-            return False
-        
-        poster_file = Path(base_directory) / self.folder / "poster.jpg"
-        return poster_file.exists() and poster_file.is_file()
-
-    def has_logo(self, base_directory: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
-        """
-        Check if logo.png file exists for this series.
-        
-        Args:
-            base_directory: Base anime directory path. If provided, checks
-                relative to base_directory/folder/logo.png.
-        
-        Returns:
-            bool: True if logo.png exists, False otherwise
-        """
-        if not base_directory:
-            return False
-        
-        logo_file = Path(base_directory) / self.folder / "logo.png"
-        return logo_file.exists() and logo_file.is_file()
-
-    def has_fanart(self, base_directory: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
-        """
-        Check if fanart.jpg file exists for this series.
-        
-        Args:
-            base_directory: Base anime directory path. If provided, checks
-                relative to base_directory/folder/fanart.jpg.
-        
-        Returns:
-            bool: True if fanart.jpg exists, False otherwise
-        """
-        if not base_directory:
-            return False
-        
-        fanart_file = Path(base_directory) / self.folder / "fanart.jpg"
-        return fanart_file.exists() and fanart_file.is_file()
-
-    @property
-    def name_with_year(self) -> str:
-        """
-        Get the series name with year appended if available.
-        
-        Returns a name in the format "Name (Year)" if year is available,
-        otherwise returns just the name. This should be used for creating
-        filesystem folders to distinguish series with the same name.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str: Name with year in format "Name (Year)", or just name if no year
-            
-        Example:
-            >>> serie = Serie("dororo", "Dororo", ..., year=2025)
-            >>> serie.name_with_year
-            'Dororo (2025)'
-        """
-        if self._year:
-            return f"{self._name} ({self._year})"
-        return self._name
-
-    @property
-    def sanitized_folder(self) -> str:
-        """
-        Get a filesystem-safe folder name derived from the display name with year.
-        
-        This property returns a sanitized version of the series name with year
-        (if available) suitable for use as a filesystem folder name. It removes/
-        replaces characters that are invalid for filesystems while preserving
-        Unicode characters.
-        
-        Use this property when creating folders for the series on disk.
-        The `folder` property stores the actual folder name used.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str: Filesystem-safe folder name based on display name with year
-            
-        Example:
-            >>> serie = Serie("attack-on-titan", "Attack on Titan: Final", ..., year=2025)
-            >>> serie.sanitized_folder
-            'Attack on Titan Final (2025)'
-        """
-        # Use name_with_year if available, fall back to folder, then key
-        name_to_sanitize = self.name_with_year or self._folder or self._key
-        try:
-            return sanitize_folder_name(name_to_sanitize)
-        except ValueError:
-            # Fallback to key if name cannot be sanitized
-            return sanitize_folder_name(self._key)
-
-    def ensure_folder_with_year(self) -> str:
-        """Ensure folder name includes year if available.
-        
-        If the serie has a year and the current folder name doesn't include it,
-        updates the folder name to include the year in format "Name (Year)".
-        
-        This method should be called before creating folders or NFO files to
-        ensure consistent naming across the application.
-        
-        Returns:
-            str: The folder name (updated if needed)
-            
-        Example:
-            >>> serie = Serie("perfect-blue", "Perfect Blue", ..., folder="Perfect Blue", year=1997)
-            >>> serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-            'Perfect Blue (1997)'
-            >>> serie.folder  # folder property is updated
-            'Perfect Blue (1997)'
-        """
-        if self._year:
-            # Check if folder already has year format
-            year_pattern = f"({self._year})"
-            if year_pattern not in self._folder:
-                # Update folder to include year
-                self._folder = self.sanitized_folder
-                logger.info(
-                    f"Updated folder name for '{self._key}' to include year: {self._folder}"
-                )
-        return self._folder
-
-    def to_dict(self):
-        """Convert Serie object to dictionary for JSON serialization."""
-        return {
-            "key": self.key,
-            "name": self.name,
-            "site": self.site,
-            "folder": self.folder,
-            "episodeDict": {
-                str(k): list(v) for k, v in self.episodeDict.items()
-            },
-            "year": self.year,
-            "nfo_path": self.nfo_path
-        }
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def from_dict(data: dict):
-        """Create a Serie object from dictionary."""
-        # Convert keys to int
-        episode_dict = {
-            int(k): v for k, v in data["episodeDict"].items()
-        }
-        return Serie(
-            data["key"],
-            data["name"],
-            data["site"],
-            data["folder"],
-            episode_dict,
-            data.get("year"),  # Optional year field for backward compatibility
-            data.get("nfo_path")  # Optional nfo_path field
-        )
-
-    def save_to_file(self, filename: str):
-        """Save Serie object to JSON file.
-        
-        .. deprecated::
-            File-based storage is deprecated. Use database storage via
-            `AnimeSeriesService.create()` instead. This method will be
-            removed in v3.0.0.
-            
-        Args:
-            filename: Path to save the JSON file
-        """
-        warnings.warn(
-            "save_to_file() is deprecated and will be removed in v3.0.0. "
-            "Use database storage via AnimeSeriesService.create() instead.",
-            DeprecationWarning,
-            stacklevel=2
-        )
-        with open(filename, "w", encoding="utf-8") as file:
-            json.dump(self.to_dict(), file, indent=4)
-
-    @classmethod
-    def load_from_file(cls, filename: str) -> "Serie":
-        """Load Serie object from JSON file.
-        
-        .. deprecated::
-            File-based storage is deprecated. Use database storage via
-            `AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key()` instead. This method will be
-            removed in v3.0.0.
-            
-        Args:
-            filename: Path to load the JSON file from
-            
-        Returns:
-            Serie: The loaded Serie object
-        """
-        warnings.warn(
-            "load_from_file() is deprecated and will be removed in v3.0.0. "
-            "Use database storage via AnimeSeriesService instead.",
-            DeprecationWarning,
-            stacklevel=2
-        )
-        with open(filename, "r", encoding="utf-8") as file:
-            data = json.load(file)
-        return cls.from_dict(data)

src/core/services/nfo_factory.py

@@ -1,237 +0,0 @@
-"""NFO Service Factory Module.
-
-This module provides a centralized factory for creating NFOService instances
-with consistent configuration and initialization logic.
-
-The factory supports both direct instantiation and FastAPI dependency injection,
-while remaining testable through optional dependency overrides.
-"""
-
-import logging
-from typing import Optional
-
-from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.core.services.nfo_service import NFOService
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-class NFOServiceFactory:
-    """Factory for creating NFOService instances with consistent configuration.
-    
-    This factory centralizes NFO service initialization logic that was previously
-    duplicated across multiple modules (SeriesApp, SeriesManagerService, API endpoints).
-    
-    The factory follows these precedence rules for configuration:
-    1. Explicit parameters (highest priority)
-    2. Environment variables via settings
-    3. config.json via ConfigService (fallback)
-    4. Raise error if TMDB API key unavailable
-    
-    Example:
-        >>> factory = NFOServiceFactory()
-        >>> nfo_service = factory.create()
-        >>> # Or with custom settings:
-        >>> nfo_service = factory.create(tmdb_api_key="custom_key")
-    """
-    
-    def __init__(self):
-        """Initialize the NFO service factory."""
-        self._config_service = None
-    
-    def create(
-        self,
-        tmdb_api_key: Optional[str] = None,
-        anime_directory: Optional[str] = None,
-        image_size: Optional[str] = None,
-        auto_create: Optional[bool] = None
-    ) -> NFOService:
-        """Create an NFOService instance with proper configuration.
-        
-        This method implements the configuration precedence:
-        1. Use explicit parameters if provided
-        2. Fall back to settings (from ENV vars)
-        3. Fall back to config.json (only if ENV not set)
-        4. Raise ValueError if TMDB API key still unavailable
-        
-        Args:
-            tmdb_api_key: TMDB API key (optional, falls back to settings/config)
-            anime_directory: Anime directory path (optional, defaults to settings)
-            image_size: Image size for downloads (optional, defaults to settings)
-            auto_create: Whether to auto-create NFO files (optional, defaults to settings)
-            
-        Returns:
-            NFOService: Configured NFO service instance
-            
-        Raises:
-            ValueError: If TMDB API key cannot be determined from any source
-            
-        Example:
-            >>> factory = NFOServiceFactory()
-            >>> # Use all defaults from settings
-            >>> service = factory.create()
-            >>> # Override specific settings
-            >>> service = factory.create(auto_create=False)
-        """
-        # Step 1: Determine TMDB API key with fallback logic
-        api_key = tmdb_api_key or settings.tmdb_api_key
-        
-        # Step 2: If no API key in settings, try config.json as fallback
-        if not api_key:
-            api_key = self._get_api_key_from_config()
-        
-        # Step 3: Validate API key is available
-        if not api_key:
-            raise ValueError(
-                "TMDB API key not configured. Set TMDB_API_KEY environment "
-                "variable or configure in config.json (nfo.tmdb_api_key)."
-            )
-        
-        # Step 4: Use provided values or fall back to settings
-        directory = anime_directory or settings.anime_directory
-        size = image_size or settings.nfo_image_size
-        auto = auto_create if auto_create is not None else settings.nfo_auto_create
-        
-        # Step 5: Create and return the service
-        logger.debug(
-            "Creating NFOService: directory=%s, size=%s, auto_create=%s",
-            directory, size, auto
-        )
-        
-        return NFOService(
-            tmdb_api_key=api_key,
-            anime_directory=directory,
-            image_size=size,
-            auto_create=auto
-        )
-    
-    def create_optional(
-        self,
-        tmdb_api_key: Optional[str] = None,
-        anime_directory: Optional[str] = None,
-        image_size: Optional[str] = None,
-        auto_create: Optional[bool] = None
-    ) -> Optional[NFOService]:
-        """Create an NFOService instance, returning None if configuration unavailable.
-        
-        This is a convenience method for cases where NFO service is optional.
-        Unlike create(), this returns None instead of raising ValueError when
-        the TMDB API key is not configured.
-        
-        Args:
-            tmdb_api_key: TMDB API key (optional)
-            anime_directory: Anime directory path (optional)
-            image_size: Image size for downloads (optional)
-            auto_create: Whether to auto-create NFO files (optional)
-            
-        Returns:
-            Optional[NFOService]: Configured service or None if key unavailable
-            
-        Example:
-            >>> factory = NFOServiceFactory()
-            >>> service = factory.create_optional()
-            >>> if service:
-            ...     service.create_tvshow_nfo(...)
-        """
-        try:
-            return self.create(
-                tmdb_api_key=tmdb_api_key,
-                anime_directory=anime_directory,
-                image_size=image_size,
-                auto_create=auto_create
-            )
-        except ValueError as e:
-            logger.debug("NFO service not available: %s", e)
-            return None
-    
-    def _get_api_key_from_config(self) -> Optional[str]:
-        """Get TMDB API key from config.json as fallback.
-        
-        This method is only called when the API key is not in settings
-        (i.e., not set via environment variable). It provides backward
-        compatibility with config.json configuration.
-        
-        Returns:
-            Optional[str]: API key from config.json, or None if unavailable
-        """
-        try:
-            # Lazy import to avoid circular dependencies
-            from src.server.services.config_service import get_config_service
-            
-            if self._config_service is None:
-                self._config_service = get_config_service()
-            
-            config = self._config_service.load_config()
-            
-            if config.nfo and config.nfo.tmdb_api_key:
-                logger.debug("Using TMDB API key from config.json")
-                return config.nfo.tmdb_api_key
-                
-        except Exception as e:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-            logger.debug("Could not load API key from config.json: %s", e)
-        
-        return None
-
-
-# Global factory instance for convenience
-_factory_instance: Optional[NFOServiceFactory] = None
-
-
-def get_nfo_factory() -> NFOServiceFactory:
-    """Get the global NFO service factory instance.
-    
-    This function provides a singleton factory instance for the application.
-    The singleton pattern here is for the factory itself (which is stateless),
-    not for the NFO service instances it creates.
-    
-    Returns:
-        NFOServiceFactory: The global factory instance
-        
-    Example:
-        >>> factory = get_nfo_factory()
-        >>> service = factory.create()
-    """
-    global _factory_instance
-    
-    if _factory_instance is None:
-        _factory_instance = NFOServiceFactory()
-    
-    return _factory_instance
-
-
-def create_nfo_service(
-    tmdb_api_key: Optional[str] = None,
-    anime_directory: Optional[str] = None,
-    image_size: Optional[str] = None,
-    auto_create: Optional[bool] = None
-) -> NFOService:
-    """Convenience function to create an NFOService instance.
-    
-    This is a shorthand for get_nfo_factory().create() that can be used
-    when you need a quick NFO service instance without interacting with
-    the factory directly.
-    
-    Args:
-        tmdb_api_key: TMDB API key (optional)
-        anime_directory: Anime directory path (optional)
-        image_size: Image size for downloads (optional)
-        auto_create: Whether to auto-create NFO files (optional)
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOService: Configured NFO service instance
-        
-    Raises:
-        ValueError: If TMDB API key cannot be determined
-        
-    Example:
-        >>> service = create_nfo_service()
-        >>> # Or with custom settings:
-        >>> service = create_nfo_service(auto_create=False)
-    """
-    factory = get_nfo_factory()
-    return factory.create(
-        tmdb_api_key=tmdb_api_key,
-        anime_directory=anime_directory,
-        image_size=image_size,
-        auto_create=auto_create
-    )

src/core/services/nfo_repair_service.py

@@ -1,180 +0,0 @@
-"""NFO repair service for detecting and fixing incomplete tvshow.nfo files.
-
-This module provides utilities to check whether an existing ``tvshow.nfo``
-contains all required tags and to trigger a repair (re-fetch from TMDB) when
-needed.
-
-Example:
-    >>> service = NfoRepairService(nfo_service)
-    >>> repaired = await service.repair_series(Path("/anime/Attack on Titan"), "Attack on Titan")
-"""
-
-import logging
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Dict, List
-
-from lxml import etree
-
-from src.core.services.nfo_service import NFOService
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-# XPath relative to <tvshow> root → human-readable label
-REQUIRED_TAGS: Dict[str, str] = {
-    "./title": "title",
-    "./originaltitle": "originaltitle",
-    "./year": "year",
-    "./plot": "plot",
-    "./runtime": "runtime",
-    "./premiered": "premiered",
-    "./status": "status",
-    "./imdbid": "imdbid",
-    "./genre": "genre",
-    "./studio": "studio",
-    "./country": "country",
-    "./actor/name": "actor/name",
-    "./watched": "watched",
-}
-
-
-def parse_nfo_tags(nfo_path: Path) -> Dict[str, List[str]]:
-    """Parse an existing tvshow.nfo and return present tag values.
-
-    Evaluates every XPath in :data:`REQUIRED_TAGS` against the document root
-    and collects all non-empty text values.
-
-    Args:
-        nfo_path: Absolute path to the ``tvshow.nfo`` file.
-
-    Returns:
-        Mapping of XPath expression → list of non-empty text strings found in
-        the document.  Returns an empty dict on any error (missing file,
-        invalid XML, permission error).
-
-    Example:
-        >>> tags = parse_nfo_tags(Path("/anime/Attack on Titan/tvshow.nfo"))
-        >>> tags.get("./title")
-        ['Attack on Titan']
-    """
-    if not nfo_path.exists():
-        logger.debug("NFO file not found: %s", nfo_path)
-        return {}
-
-    try:
-        tree = etree.parse(str(nfo_path))
-        root = tree.getroot()
-
-        result: Dict[str, List[str]] = {}
-        for xpath in REQUIRED_TAGS:
-            elements = root.findall(xpath)
-            result[xpath] = [e.text for e in elements if e.text]
-
-        return result
-
-    except etree.XMLSyntaxError as exc:
-        logger.warning("Malformed XML in %s: %s", nfo_path, exc)
-        return {}
-    except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-        logger.warning("Unexpected error parsing %s: %s", nfo_path, exc)
-        return {}
-
-
-def find_missing_tags(nfo_path: Path) -> List[str]:
-    """Return tags that are absent or empty in the NFO.
-
-    Args:
-        nfo_path: Absolute path to the ``tvshow.nfo`` file.
-
-    Returns:
-        List of human-readable tag labels (values from :data:`REQUIRED_TAGS`)
-        whose XPath matched no elements or only elements with empty text.
-        An empty list means the NFO is complete.
-
-    Example:
-        >>> missing = find_missing_tags(Path("/anime/series/tvshow.nfo"))
-        >>> if missing:
-        ...     print("Missing:", missing)
-    """
-    parsed = parse_nfo_tags(nfo_path)
-    missing: List[str] = []
-    for xpath, label in REQUIRED_TAGS.items():
-        if not parsed.get(xpath):
-            missing.append(label)
-    return missing
-
-
-def nfo_needs_repair(nfo_path: Path) -> bool:
-    """Return ``True`` if the NFO is missing any required tag.
-
-    Args:
-        nfo_path: Absolute path to the ``tvshow.nfo`` file.
-
-    Returns:
-        True if :func:`find_missing_tags` returns a non-empty list.
-
-    Example:
-        >>> if nfo_needs_repair(Path("/anime/series/tvshow.nfo")):
-        ...     await service.repair_series(series_path, series_name)
-    """
-    return bool(find_missing_tags(nfo_path))
-
-
-class NfoRepairService:
-    """Service that detects and repairs incomplete tvshow.nfo files.
-
-    Wraps the module-level helpers with structured logging and delegates
-    the actual TMDB re-fetch to an injected :class:`NFOService` instance.
-
-    Attributes:
-        _nfo_service: The underlying NFOService used to update NFOs.
-    """
-
-    def __init__(self, nfo_service: NFOService) -> None:
-        """Initialise the repair service.
-
-        Args:
-            nfo_service: Configured :class:`NFOService` instance.
-        """
-        self._nfo_service = nfo_service
-
-    async def repair_series(self, series_path: Path, series_name: str) -> bool:
-        """Repair an NFO file if required tags are missing.
-
-        Checks ``{series_path}/tvshow.nfo`` for completeness.  If tags are
-        missing, logs them and calls
-        ``NFOService.update_tvshow_nfo(series_name)`` to re-fetch metadata
-        from TMDB.
-
-        Args:
-            series_path: Absolute path to the series folder.
-            series_name: Series folder name used as the identifier for
-                         :meth:`NFOService.update_tvshow_nfo`.
-
-        Returns:
-            ``True`` if a repair was triggered, ``False`` if the NFO was
-            already complete (or did not exist).
-        """
-        nfo_path = series_path / "tvshow.nfo"
-        missing = find_missing_tags(nfo_path)
-
-        if not missing:
-            logger.info(
-                "NFO repair skipped — complete: %s",
-                series_name,
-            )
-            return False
-
-        logger.info(
-            "NFO repair triggered for %s — missing tags: %s",
-            series_name,
-            ", ".join(missing),
-        )
-
-        await self._nfo_service.update_tvshow_nfo(
-            series_name,
-            download_media=False,
-        )
-
-        logger.info("NFO repair completed: %s", series_name)
-        return True

src/core/services/nfo_service.py

@@ -1,587 +0,0 @@
-"""NFO service for creating and managing tvshow.nfo files.
-
-This service orchestrates TMDB API calls, XML generation, and media downloads
-to create complete NFO metadata for TV series.
-
-Example:
-    >>> nfo_service = NFOService(tmdb_api_key="key", anime_directory="/anime")
-    >>> await nfo_service.create_tvshow_nfo("Attack on Titan", "/anime/aot", 2013)
-"""
-
-import logging
-import re
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
-
-from lxml import etree
-
-from src.core.services.tmdb_client import TMDBAPIError, TMDBClient
-from src.core.utils.image_downloader import ImageDownloader
-from src.core.utils.nfo_generator import generate_tvshow_nfo
-from src.core.utils.nfo_mapper import tmdb_to_nfo_model
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-class NFOService:
-    """Service for creating and managing tvshow.nfo files.
-    
-    Attributes:
-        tmdb_client: TMDB API client
-        image_downloader: Image downloader utility
-        anime_directory: Base directory for anime series
-    """
-    
-    def __init__(
-        self,
-        tmdb_api_key: str,
-        anime_directory: str,
-        image_size: str = "original",
-        auto_create: bool = True
-    ):
-        """Initialize NFO service.
-        
-        Args:
-            tmdb_api_key: TMDB API key
-            anime_directory: Base anime directory path
-            image_size: Image size to download (original, w500, etc.)
-            auto_create: Whether to auto-create NFOs
-        """
-        self.tmdb_client = TMDBClient(api_key=tmdb_api_key)
-        self.image_downloader = ImageDownloader()
-        self.anime_directory = Path(anime_directory)
-        self.image_size = image_size
-        self.auto_create = auto_create
-    
-    def has_nfo(self, serie_folder: str) -> bool:
-        """Check if tvshow.nfo exists for a series.
-        
-        Args:
-            serie_folder: Series folder name
-            
-        Returns:
-            True if NFO file exists
-        """
-        nfo_path = self.anime_directory / serie_folder / "tvshow.nfo"
-        return nfo_path.exists()
-    
-    @staticmethod
-    def _extract_year_from_name(serie_name: str) -> Tuple[str, Optional[int]]:
-        """Extract year from series name if present in format 'Name (YYYY)'.
-        
-        Args:
-            serie_name: Series name, possibly with year in parentheses
-            
-        Returns:
-            Tuple of (clean_name, year)
-            - clean_name: Series name without year
-            - year: Extracted year or None
-            
-        Examples:
-            >>> _extract_year_from_name("Attack on Titan (2013)")
-            ("Attack on Titan", 2013)
-            >>> _extract_year_from_name("Attack on Titan")
-            ("Attack on Titan", None)
-        """
-        # Match year in parentheses at the end: (YYYY)
-        match = re.search(r'\((\d{4})\)\s*$', serie_name)
-        if match:
-            year = int(match.group(1))
-            clean_name = serie_name[:match.start()].strip()
-            return clean_name, year
-        return serie_name, None
-    
-    async def check_nfo_exists(self, serie_folder: str) -> bool:
-        """Check if tvshow.nfo exists for a series.
-        
-        Args:
-            serie_folder: Series folder name
-            
-        Returns:
-            True if tvshow.nfo exists
-        """
-        nfo_path = self.anime_directory / serie_folder / "tvshow.nfo"
-        return nfo_path.exists()
-    
-    async def create_tvshow_nfo(
-        self,
-        serie_name: str,
-        serie_folder: str,
-        year: Optional[int] = None,
-        download_poster: bool = True,
-        download_logo: bool = True,
-        download_fanart: bool = True
-    ) -> Path:
-        """Create tvshow.nfo by scraping TMDB.
-        
-        Args:
-            serie_name: Name of the series to search (may include year in parentheses)
-            serie_folder: Series folder name
-            year: Release year (helps narrow search). If None and name contains year, 
-                  year will be auto-extracted
-            download_poster: Whether to download poster.jpg
-            download_logo: Whether to download logo.png
-            download_fanart: Whether to download fanart.jpg
-            
-        Returns:
-            Path to created NFO file
-            
-        Raises:
-            TMDBAPIError: If TMDB API fails
-            FileNotFoundError: If series folder doesn't exist
-        """
-        # Extract year from name if not provided
-        clean_name, extracted_year = self._extract_year_from_name(serie_name)
-        if year is None and extracted_year is not None:
-            year = extracted_year
-            logger.info("Extracted year %s from series name", year)
-        
-        # Use clean name for search
-        search_name = clean_name
-        
-        logger.info("Creating NFO for %s (year: %s)", search_name, year)
-        
-        folder_path = self.anime_directory / serie_folder
-        if not folder_path.exists():
-            logger.info("Creating series folder: %s", folder_path)
-            folder_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
-        
-        try:
-            await self.tmdb_client._ensure_session()
-
-            # Search for TV show with clean name (without year)
-            logger.debug("Searching TMDB for: %s", search_name)
-            search_results = await self.tmdb_client.search_tv_show(search_name)
-
-            if not search_results.get("results"):
-                raise TMDBAPIError(f"No results found for: {search_name}")
-
-            # Find best match (consider year if provided)
-            tv_show = self._find_best_match(search_results["results"], search_name, year)
-            tv_id = tv_show["id"]
-
-            logger.info("Found match: %s (ID: %s)", tv_show['name'], tv_id)
-
-            # Get detailed information with multi-language image support
-            details = await self.tmdb_client.get_tv_show_details(
-                tv_id,
-                append_to_response="credits,external_ids,images"
-            )
-
-            # Get content ratings for FSK
-            content_ratings = await self.tmdb_client.get_tv_show_content_ratings(tv_id)
-
-            # Enrich with fallback languages for empty overview/tagline
-            # Pass search result overview as last resort fallback
-            search_overview = tv_show.get("overview") or None
-            if not search_overview:
-                try:
-                    logger.debug(
-                        "No overview in German search result, trying en-US search fallback for: %s",
-                        search_name,
-                    )
-                    en_search_results = await self.tmdb_client.search_tv_show(
-                        search_name,
-                        language="en-US",
-                    )
-                    if en_search_results.get("results"):
-                        en_match = self._find_best_match(
-                            en_search_results["results"], search_name, year
-                        )
-                        search_overview = en_match.get("overview") or None
-                        if search_overview:
-                            logger.info(
-                                "Using en-US search overview fallback for %s",
-                                search_name,
-                            )
-                except (TMDBAPIError, Exception) as exc:
-                    logger.warning(
-                        "Failed en-US search fallback for overview: %s",
-                        exc,
-                    )
-
-            details = await self._enrich_details_with_fallback(
-                details, search_overview=search_overview
-            )
-
-            # Convert TMDB data to TVShowNFO model
-            nfo_model = tmdb_to_nfo_model(
-                details,
-                content_ratings,
-                self.tmdb_client.get_image_url,
-                self.image_size,
-            )
-
-            # Generate XML
-            nfo_xml = generate_tvshow_nfo(nfo_model)
-
-            # Save NFO file
-            nfo_path = folder_path / "tvshow.nfo"
-            nfo_path.write_text(nfo_xml, encoding="utf-8")
-            logger.info("Created NFO: %s", nfo_path)
-
-            # Download media files
-            await self._download_media_files(
-                details,
-                folder_path,
-                download_poster=download_poster,
-                download_logo=download_logo,
-                download_fanart=download_fanart
-            )
-
-            return nfo_path
-        finally:
-            await self.tmdb_client.close()
-    
-    async def update_tvshow_nfo(
-        self,
-        serie_folder: str,
-        download_media: bool = True
-    ) -> Path:
-        """Update existing tvshow.nfo with fresh data from TMDB.
-        
-        Args:
-            serie_folder: Series folder name
-            download_media: Whether to re-download media files
-            
-        Returns:
-            Path to updated NFO file
-            
-        Raises:
-            FileNotFoundError: If NFO file doesn't exist
-            TMDBAPIError: If TMDB API fails or no TMDB ID found in NFO
-        """
-        folder_path = self.anime_directory / serie_folder
-        nfo_path = folder_path / "tvshow.nfo"
-        
-        if not nfo_path.exists():
-            raise FileNotFoundError(f"NFO file not found: {nfo_path}")
-        
-        logger.info("Updating NFO for %s", serie_folder)
-        
-        # Parse existing NFO to extract TMDB ID
-        try:
-            tree = etree.parse(str(nfo_path))
-            root = tree.getroot()
-            
-            # Try to find TMDB ID from uniqueid elements
-            tmdb_id = None
-            for uniqueid in root.findall(".//uniqueid"):
-                if uniqueid.get("type") == "tmdb":
-                    tmdb_id = int(uniqueid.text)
-                    break
-            
-            # Fallback: check for tmdbid element
-            if tmdb_id is None:
-                tmdbid_elem = root.find(".//tmdbid")
-                if tmdbid_elem is not None and tmdbid_elem.text:
-                    tmdb_id = int(tmdbid_elem.text)
-            
-            if tmdb_id is None:
-                raise TMDBAPIError(
-                    f"No TMDB ID found in existing NFO. "
-                    f"Delete the NFO and create a new one instead."
-                )
-            
-            logger.debug("Found TMDB ID: %s", tmdb_id)
-            
-        except etree.XMLSyntaxError as e:
-            raise TMDBAPIError(f"Invalid XML in NFO file: {e}")
-        except ValueError as e:
-            raise TMDBAPIError(f"Invalid TMDB ID format in NFO: {e}")
-        
-        try:
-            await self.tmdb_client._ensure_session()
-            logger.debug("Fetching fresh data for TMDB ID: %s", tmdb_id)
-            details = await self.tmdb_client.get_tv_show_details(
-                tmdb_id,
-                append_to_response="credits,external_ids,images"
-            )
-
-            # Get content ratings for FSK
-            content_ratings = await self.tmdb_client.get_tv_show_content_ratings(tmdb_id)
-
-            # Enrich with fallback languages for empty overview/tagline
-            details = await self._enrich_details_with_fallback(details)
-            # Convert TMDB data to TVShowNFO model
-            nfo_model = tmdb_to_nfo_model(
-                details,
-                content_ratings,
-                self.tmdb_client.get_image_url,
-                self.image_size,
-            )
-
-            # Generate XML
-            nfo_xml = generate_tvshow_nfo(nfo_model)
-
-            # Save updated NFO file
-            nfo_path.write_text(nfo_xml, encoding="utf-8")
-            logger.info("Updated NFO: %s", nfo_path)
-
-            # Re-download media files if requested
-            if download_media:
-                await self._download_media_files(
-                    details,
-                    folder_path,
-                    download_poster=True,
-                    download_logo=True,
-                    download_fanart=True
-                )
-
-            return nfo_path
-        finally:
-            await self.tmdb_client.close()
-    
-    def parse_nfo_ids(self, nfo_path: Path) -> Dict[str, Optional[int]]:
-        """Parse TMDB ID and TVDB ID from an existing NFO file.
-        
-        Args:
-            nfo_path: Path to tvshow.nfo file
-            
-        Returns:
-            Dictionary with 'tmdb_id' and 'tvdb_id' keys.
-            Values are integers if found, None otherwise.
-            
-        Example:
-            >>> ids = nfo_service.parse_nfo_ids(Path("/anime/series/tvshow.nfo"))
-            >>> print(ids)
-            {'tmdb_id': 1429, 'tvdb_id': 79168}
-        """
-        result = {"tmdb_id": None, "tvdb_id": None}
-        
-        if not nfo_path.exists():
-            logger.debug("NFO file not found: %s", nfo_path)
-            return result
-        
-        try:
-            tree = etree.parse(str(nfo_path))
-            root = tree.getroot()
-            
-            # Try to find TMDB ID from uniqueid elements first
-            for uniqueid in root.findall(".//uniqueid"):
-                uid_type = uniqueid.get("type")
-                uid_text = uniqueid.text
-                
-                if uid_type == "tmdb" and uid_text:
-                    try:
-                        result["tmdb_id"] = int(uid_text)
-                    except ValueError:
-                        logger.warning(
-                            f"Invalid TMDB ID format in NFO: {uid_text}"
-                        )
-                
-                elif uid_type == "tvdb" and uid_text:
-                    try:
-                        result["tvdb_id"] = int(uid_text)
-                    except ValueError:
-                        logger.warning(
-                            f"Invalid TVDB ID format in NFO: {uid_text}"
-                        )
-            
-            # Fallback: check for dedicated tmdbid/tvdbid elements
-            if result["tmdb_id"] is None:
-                tmdbid_elem = root.find(".//tmdbid")
-                if tmdbid_elem is not None and tmdbid_elem.text:
-                    try:
-                        result["tmdb_id"] = int(tmdbid_elem.text)
-                    except ValueError:
-                        logger.warning(
-                            f"Invalid TMDB ID format in tmdbid element: "
-                            f"{tmdbid_elem.text}"
-                        )
-            
-            if result["tvdb_id"] is None:
-                tvdbid_elem = root.find(".//tvdbid")
-                if tvdbid_elem is not None and tvdbid_elem.text:
-                    try:
-                        result["tvdb_id"] = int(tvdbid_elem.text)
-                    except ValueError:
-                        logger.warning(
-                            f"Invalid TVDB ID format in tvdbid element: "
-                            f"{tvdbid_elem.text}"
-                        )
-            
-            logger.debug(
-                f"Parsed IDs from NFO: {nfo_path.name} - "
-                f"TMDB: {result['tmdb_id']}, TVDB: {result['tvdb_id']}"
-            )
-            
-        except etree.XMLSyntaxError as e:
-            logger.error("Invalid XML in NFO file %s: %s", nfo_path, e)
-        except Exception as e:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-            logger.error("Error parsing NFO file %s: %s", nfo_path, e)
-        
-        return result
-    
-    async def _enrich_details_with_fallback(
-        self,
-        details: Dict[str, Any],
-        search_overview: Optional[str] = None,
-    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-        """Enrich TMDB details with fallback languages for empty fields.
-
-        When requesting details in ``de-DE``, some anime have an empty
-        ``overview`` (and potentially other translatable fields).  This
-        method detects empty values and fills them from alternative
-        languages (``en-US``, then ``ja-JP``) so that NFO files always
-        contain a ``plot`` regardless of whether the German translation
-        exists.  As a last resort, the overview from the search result
-        is used.
-
-        Args:
-            details: TMDB TV show details (language ``de-DE``).
-            search_overview: Overview text from the TMDB search result,
-                used as a final fallback if all language-specific
-                requests fail or return empty overviews.
-
-        Returns:
-            The *same* dict, mutated in-place with fallback values
-            where needed.
-        """
-        overview = details.get("overview") or ""
-
-        if overview:
-            # Overview already populated – nothing to do.
-            return details
-
-        tmdb_id = details.get("id")
-        fallback_languages = ["en-US", "ja-JP"]
-
-        for lang in fallback_languages:
-            if details.get("overview"):
-                break
-
-            logger.debug(
-                "Trying %s fallback for TMDB ID %s",
-                lang, tmdb_id,
-            )
-
-            try:
-                lang_details = await self.tmdb_client.get_tv_show_details(
-                    tmdb_id,
-                    language=lang,
-                )
-
-                if not details.get("overview") and lang_details.get("overview"):
-                    details["overview"] = lang_details["overview"]
-                    logger.info(
-                        "Used %s overview fallback for TMDB ID %s",
-                        lang, tmdb_id,
-                    )
-
-                # Also fill tagline if missing
-                if not details.get("tagline") and lang_details.get("tagline"):
-                    details["tagline"] = lang_details["tagline"]
-            except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-                logger.warning(
-                    "Failed to fetch %s fallback for TMDB ID %s: %s",
-                    lang, tmdb_id, exc,
-                )
-
-        # Last resort: use search result overview
-        if not details.get("overview") and search_overview:
-            details["overview"] = search_overview
-            logger.info(
-                "Used search result overview fallback for TMDB ID %s",
-                tmdb_id,
-            )
-
-        return details
-
-    def _find_best_match(
-        self,
-        results: List[Dict[str, Any]],
-        query: str,
-        year: Optional[int] = None
-    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-        """Find best matching TV show from search results.
-        
-        Args:
-            results: TMDB search results
-            query: Original search query
-            year: Expected release year
-            
-        Returns:
-            Best matching TV show data
-        """
-        if not results:
-            raise TMDBAPIError("No search results to match")
-        
-        # If year is provided, try to find exact match
-        if year:
-            for result in results:
-                first_air_date = result.get("first_air_date", "")
-                if first_air_date.startswith(str(year)):
-                    logger.debug("Found year match: %s (%s)", result['name'], first_air_date)
-                    return result
-        
-        # Return first result (usually best match)
-        return results[0]
-    
-
-    
-    async def _download_media_files(
-        self,
-        tmdb_data: Dict[str, Any],
-        folder_path: Path,
-        download_poster: bool = True,
-        download_logo: bool = True,
-        download_fanart: bool = True
-    ) -> Dict[str, bool]:
-        """Download media files (poster, logo, fanart).
-        
-        Args:
-            tmdb_data: TMDB TV show details
-            folder_path: Series folder path
-            download_poster: Download poster.jpg
-            download_logo: Download logo.png
-            download_fanart: Download fanart.jpg
-            
-        Returns:
-            Dictionary with download status for each file
-        """
-        poster_url = None
-        logo_url = None
-        fanart_url = None
-        
-        # Get poster URL
-        if download_poster and tmdb_data.get("poster_path"):
-            poster_url = self.tmdb_client.get_image_url(
-                tmdb_data["poster_path"],
-                self.image_size
-            )
-        
-        # Get fanart URL
-        if download_fanart and tmdb_data.get("backdrop_path"):
-            fanart_url = self.tmdb_client.get_image_url(
-                tmdb_data["backdrop_path"],
-                "original"  # Always use original for fanart
-            )
-        
-        # Get logo URL
-        if download_logo:
-            images_data = tmdb_data.get("images", {})
-            logos = images_data.get("logos", [])
-            if logos:
-                logo_url = self.tmdb_client.get_image_url(
-                    logos[0]["file_path"],
-                    "original"  # Logos should be original size
-                )
-        
-        # Download all media concurrently
-        results = await self.image_downloader.download_all_media(
-            folder_path,
-            poster_url=poster_url,
-            logo_url=logo_url,
-            fanart_url=fanart_url,
-            skip_existing=True
-        )
-        
-        logger.info("Media download results: %s", results)
-        return results
-    
-
-    
-    async def close(self):
-        """Clean up resources."""
-        await self.tmdb_client.close()

src/core/services/series_manager_service.py

@@ -1,279 +0,0 @@
-"""Service for managing series with NFO metadata support.
-
-This service layer component orchestrates SerieList (core entity) with
-NFOService to provide automatic NFO creation and updates during series scans.
-
-This follows clean architecture principles by keeping the core entities
-independent of external services like TMDB API.
-"""
-
-import asyncio
-import logging
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Optional
-
-from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.core.entities.SerieList import SerieList
-from src.core.services.nfo_service import NFOService
-from src.core.services.tmdb_client import TMDBAPIError
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-
-class SeriesManagerService:
-    """Service for managing series with optional NFO metadata support.
-    
-    This service wraps SerieList and adds NFO creation/update capabilities
-    based on configuration settings. It maintains clean separation between
-    core entities and external services.
-    
-    Attributes:
-        serie_list: SerieList instance for series management
-        nfo_service: Optional NFOService for metadata management
-        auto_create_nfo: Whether to auto-create NFO files
-        update_on_scan: Whether to update existing NFO files
-    """
-    
-    def __init__(
-        self,
-        anime_directory: str,
-        tmdb_api_key: Optional[str] = None,
-        auto_create_nfo: bool = False,
-        update_on_scan: bool = False,
-        download_poster: bool = True,
-        download_logo: bool = True,
-        download_fanart: bool = True,
-        image_size: str = "original"
-    ):
-        """Initialize series manager service.
-        
-        Args:
-            anime_directory: Base directory for anime series
-            tmdb_api_key: TMDB API key (optional, required for NFO features)
-            auto_create_nfo: Automatically create NFO files when scanning
-            update_on_scan: Update existing NFO files when scanning
-            download_poster: Download poster.jpg
-            download_logo: Download logo.png
-            download_fanart: Download fanart.jpg
-            image_size: Image size to download
-        """
-        self.anime_directory = anime_directory
-        # Skip automatic folder scanning - we load from database instead
-        self.serie_list = SerieList(anime_directory, skip_load=True)
-        
-        # NFO configuration
-        self.auto_create_nfo = auto_create_nfo
-        self.update_on_scan = update_on_scan
-        self.download_poster = download_poster
-        self.download_logo = download_logo
-        self.download_fanart = download_fanart
-        
-        # Initialize NFO service if API key provided and NFO features enabled
-        self.nfo_service: Optional[NFOService] = None
-        if tmdb_api_key and (auto_create_nfo or update_on_scan):
-            try:
-                from src.core.services.nfo_factory import get_nfo_factory
-                factory = get_nfo_factory()
-                self.nfo_service = factory.create(
-                    tmdb_api_key=tmdb_api_key,
-                    anime_directory=anime_directory,
-                    image_size=image_size,
-                    auto_create=auto_create_nfo
-                )
-                logger.info("NFO service initialized (auto_create=%s, update=%s)",
-                           auto_create_nfo, update_on_scan)
-            except (ValueError, Exception) as e:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-                logger.warning(
-                    "Failed to initialize NFO service: %s", str(e)
-                )
-                self.nfo_service = None
-        elif auto_create_nfo or update_on_scan:
-            logger.warning(
-                "NFO features requested but TMDB_API_KEY not provided. "
-                "NFO creation/updates will be skipped."
-            )
-    
-    @classmethod
-    def from_settings(cls) -> "SeriesManagerService":
-        """Create SeriesManagerService from application settings.
-        
-        Returns:
-            Configured SeriesManagerService instance
-        """
-        return cls(
-            anime_directory=settings.anime_directory,
-            tmdb_api_key=settings.tmdb_api_key,
-            auto_create_nfo=settings.nfo_auto_create,
-            update_on_scan=settings.nfo_update_on_scan,
-            download_poster=settings.nfo_download_poster,
-            download_logo=settings.nfo_download_logo,
-            download_fanart=settings.nfo_download_fanart,
-            image_size=settings.nfo_image_size
-        )
-    
-    async def process_nfo_for_series(
-        self,
-        serie_folder: str,
-        serie_name: str,
-        serie_key: str,
-        year: Optional[int] = None
-    ):
-        """Process NFO file for a series (create or update).
-        
-        Args:
-            serie_folder: Series folder name
-            serie_name: Series display name
-            serie_key: Series unique identifier for database updates
-            year: Release year (helps with TMDB matching)
-        """
-        if not self.nfo_service:
-            return
-        
-        try:
-            folder_path = Path(self.anime_directory) / serie_folder
-            nfo_path = folder_path / "tvshow.nfo"
-            nfo_exists = await self.nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-            
-            # If NFO exists, parse IDs and update database
-            if nfo_exists:
-                logger.debug("Parsing IDs from existing NFO for '%s'", serie_name)
-                ids = self.nfo_service.parse_nfo_ids(nfo_path)
-                
-                if ids["tmdb_id"] or ids["tvdb_id"]:
-                    # Update database using service layer
-                    from datetime import datetime, timezone
-
-                    from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
-                    from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
-                    
-                    async with get_db_session() as db:
-                        series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, serie_key)
-                        
-                        if series:
-                            now = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
-                            
-                            # Prepare update fields
-                            update_fields = {
-                                "has_nfo": True,
-                                "nfo_updated_at": now,
-                            }
-                            
-                            if series.nfo_created_at is None:
-                                update_fields["nfo_created_at"] = now
-                            
-                            if ids["tmdb_id"] is not None:
-                                update_fields["tmdb_id"] = ids["tmdb_id"]
-                                logger.debug(
-                                    f"Updated TMDB ID for '{serie_name}': "
-                                    f"{ids['tmdb_id']}"
-                                )
-                            
-                            if ids["tvdb_id"] is not None:
-                                update_fields["tvdb_id"] = ids["tvdb_id"]
-                                logger.debug(
-                                    f"Updated TVDB ID for '{serie_name}': "
-                                    f"{ids['tvdb_id']}"
-                                )
-                            
-                            # Use service layer for update
-                            await AnimeSeriesService.update(db, series.id, **update_fields)
-                            await db.commit()
-                            
-                            logger.info(
-                                f"Updated database with IDs from NFO for "
-                                f"'{serie_name}' - TMDB: {ids['tmdb_id']}, "
-                                f"TVDB: {ids['tvdb_id']}"
-                            )
-                        else:
-                            logger.warning(
-                                f"Series not found in database for NFO ID "
-                                f"update: {serie_key}"
-                            )
-            
-            # Create NFO file only if it doesn't exist and auto_create enabled
-            if not nfo_exists and self.auto_create_nfo:
-                logger.info(
-                    f"Creating NFO for '{serie_name}' ({serie_folder})"
-                )
-                await self.nfo_service.create_tvshow_nfo(
-                    serie_name=serie_name,
-                    serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                    year=year,
-                    download_poster=self.download_poster,
-                    download_logo=self.download_logo,
-                    download_fanart=self.download_fanart
-                )
-                logger.info("Successfully created NFO for '%s'", serie_name)
-            elif nfo_exists:
-                logger.debug(
-                    f"NFO exists for '{serie_name}', skipping download"
-                )
-                    
-        except TMDBAPIError as e:
-            logger.error("TMDB API error processing '%s': %s", serie_name, e)
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(
-                f"Unexpected error processing NFO for '{serie_name}': {e}",
-                exc_info=True
-            )
-    
-    async def scan_and_process_nfo(self):
-        """Scan all series and process NFO files based on configuration.
-        
-        This method:
-        1. Loads series from database (avoiding filesystem scan)
-        2. For each series with existing NFO, reads TMDB/TVDB IDs
-           and updates database
-        3. For each series without NFO (if auto_create=True), creates one
-        4. For each series with NFO (if update_on_scan=True), updates it
-        5. Runs operations concurrently for better performance
-        """
-        if not self.nfo_service:
-            logger.info("NFO service not enabled, skipping NFO processing")
-            return
-        
-        # Import database dependencies
-        from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
-        from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
-
-        # Load series from database (not from filesystem)
-        async with get_db_session() as db:
-            anime_series_list = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(
-                db, with_episodes=False
-            )
-        
-        if not anime_series_list:
-            logger.info("No series found in database to process")
-            return
-        
-        logger.info("Processing NFO for %s series...", len(anime_series_list))
-        
-        # Create tasks for concurrent processing
-        # Each task creates its own database session
-        tasks = []
-        for anime_series in anime_series_list:
-            # Extract year if available
-            year = getattr(anime_series, 'year', None)
-            
-            task = self.process_nfo_for_series(
-                serie_folder=anime_series.folder,
-                serie_name=anime_series.name,
-                serie_key=anime_series.key,
-                year=year
-            )
-            tasks.append(task)
-        
-        # Process in batches to avoid overwhelming TMDB API
-        batch_size = 5
-        for i in range(0, len(tasks), batch_size):
-            batch = tasks[i:i + batch_size]
-            await asyncio.gather(*batch, return_exceptions=True)
-            
-            # Small delay between batches to respect rate limits
-            if i + batch_size < len(tasks):
-                await asyncio.sleep(2)
-    
-    async def close(self):
-        """Clean up resources."""
-        if self.nfo_service:
-            await self.nfo_service.close()

src/server/SeriesApp.py

@@ -19,12 +19,10 @@ from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional
 from events import Events
 
 from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.core.entities.SerieList import SerieList
+from src.server.database.SerieList import SerieList
-from src.core.entities.series import Serie
+from src.server.database.models import AnimeSeries
-from src.core.providers.provider_factory import Loaders
+from src.server.providers.provider_factory import Loaders
-from src.core.SerieScanner import SerieScanner
+from src.server.SerieScanner import SerieScanner
-from src.core.services.nfo_service import NFOService
-from src.core.services.tmdb_client import TMDBAPIError
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -143,16 +141,12 @@ class SeriesApp:
     def __init__(
         self,
         directory_to_search: str,
-        db_lookup: Optional[Callable[[str], Optional["Serie"]]] = None,
     ):
         """
         Initialize SeriesApp.
 
         Args:
             directory_to_search: Base directory for anime series
-            db_lookup: Optional callable ``(folder_name) -> Serie | None``
-                passed through to ``SerieScanner`` as a fallback key source
-                when no local ``key`` or ``data`` file exists.
         """
 
         self.directory_to_search = directory_to_search
@@ -166,32 +160,18 @@ class SeriesApp:
         self.loaders = Loaders()
         self.loader = self.loaders.GetLoader(key="aniworld.to")
         self.serie_scanner = SerieScanner(
-            directory_to_search, self.loader, db_lookup=db_lookup
+            directory_to_search,
+            self.loader,
         )
-        # Skip automatic loading from data files - series will be loaded
+        # Series will be loaded from database by the service layer during application setup
-        # from database by the service layer during application setup
+        self.list = SerieList(self.directory_to_search)
-        self.list = SerieList(self.directory_to_search, skip_load=True)
         self.series_list: List[Any] = []
         # Initialize empty list - series loaded later via load_series_from_list()
         # No need to call _init_list_sync() anymore
         
-        # Initialize NFO service if a TMDB API key is configured
+        # NFO service removed - metadata handling moved to server layer
-        self.nfo_service: Optional[NFOService] = None
+        self.nfo_service = None
-        try:
+        
-            from src.core.services.nfo_factory import get_nfo_factory
-
-            factory = get_nfo_factory()
-            self.nfo_service = factory.create()
-            logger.info("NFO service initialized successfully")
-        except ValueError:
-            logger.info(
-                "NFO service not available — TMDB API key not configured"
-            )
-            self.nfo_service = None
-        except Exception as e:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-            logger.warning("Failed to initialize NFO service: %s", str(e))
-            self.nfo_service = None
-
         logger.info(
             "SeriesApp initialized for directory: %s",
             directory_to_search,
@@ -353,101 +333,15 @@ class SeriesApp:
                 )
                 return False
 
-        # Check and create NFO files if needed
-        if self.nfo_service and settings.nfo_auto_create:
-            try:
-                # Check if NFO exists
-                nfo_exists = await self.nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(
-                    serie_folder
-                )
-                
-                if not nfo_exists:
-                    logger.info(
-                        "NFO not found for %s, creating metadata...",
-                        serie_folder
-                    )
-                    
-                    # Fire NFO creation started event
-                    self._events.download_status(
-                        DownloadStatusEventArgs(
-                            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                            key=key,
-                            season=season,
-                            episode=episode,
-                            status="nfo_creating",
-                            message="Creating NFO metadata...",
-                            item_id=item_id,
-                        )
-                    )
-                    
-                    # Create NFO and download media files
-                    try:
-                        # Use folder name as series name
-                        await self.nfo_service.create_tvshow_nfo(
-                            serie_name=serie_folder,
-                            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                            download_poster=settings.nfo_download_poster,
-                            download_logo=settings.nfo_download_logo,
-                            download_fanart=settings.nfo_download_fanart
-                        )
-                        
-                        logger.info(
-                            "NFO and media files created for %s",
-                            serie_folder
-                        )
-                        
-                        # Fire NFO creation completed event
-                        self._events.download_status(
-                            DownloadStatusEventArgs(
-                                serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                                key=key,
-                                season=season,
-                                episode=episode,
-                                status="nfo_completed",
-                                message="NFO metadata created",
-                                item_id=item_id,
-                            )
-                        )
-                        
-                    except TMDBAPIError as tmdb_error:
-                        logger.warning(
-                            "Failed to create NFO for %s: %s",
-                            serie_folder,
-                            str(tmdb_error)
-                        )
-                        # Fire failed event (but continue with download)
-                        self._events.download_status(
-                            DownloadStatusEventArgs(
-                                serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                                key=key,
-                                season=season,
-                                episode=episode,
-                                status="nfo_failed",
-                                message=(
-                                    f"NFO creation failed: "
-                                    f"{str(tmdb_error)}"
-                                ),
-                                item_id=item_id,
-                            )
-                        )
-                else:
-                    logger.debug("NFO already exists for %s", serie_folder)
-                    
-            except Exception as nfo_error:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-                logger.error(
-                    "Error checking/creating NFO for %s: %s",
-                    serie_folder,
-                    str(nfo_error),
-                    exc_info=True
-                )
-                # Don't fail the download if NFO creation fails
-
         try:
             def download_progress_handler(progress_info):
                 """Handle download progress events from loader."""
-                logger.debug(
+                # Throttle progress logging to avoid spam
-                    "download_progress_handler called with: %s", progress_info
+                status = progress_info.get("status", "")
-                )
+                if status in ("downloading", "finished"):
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "download_progress_handler called with: %s", progress_info
+                    )
 
                 downloaded = progress_info.get('downloaded_bytes', 0)
                 total_bytes = (
@@ -759,7 +653,7 @@ class SeriesApp:
         """
         await self._init_list()
     
-    def _get_serie_by_key(self, key: str) -> Optional[Serie]:
+    def _get_serie_by_key(self, key: str) -> Optional[AnimeSeries]:
         """
         Get a series by its unique provider key.
         
@@ -770,7 +664,7 @@ class SeriesApp:
                 "attack-on-titan")
             
         Returns:
-            The Serie instance if found, None otherwise
+            The AnimeSeries instance if found, None otherwise
             
         Note:
             This method uses the SerieList.get_by_key() method which
@@ -778,39 +672,40 @@ class SeriesApp:
         """
         return self.list.get_by_key(key)
 
-    def get_all_series_from_data_files(self) -> List[Serie]:
+    def get_all_series_from_data_files(self) -> List[AnimeSeries]:
         """
         Get all series from data files in the anime directory.
 
         Scans the directory_to_search for all 'data' files and loads
-        the Serie metadata from each file. This method is synchronous
+        the AnimeSeries metadata from each file. This method is synchronous
         and can be wrapped with asyncio.to_thread if needed for async
         contexts.
 
         Returns:
-            List of Serie objects found in data files. Returns an empty
+            List of AnimeSeries objects found in data files. Returns an empty
             list if no data files are found or if the directory doesn't
             exist.
 
         Example:
             series_app = SeriesApp("/path/to/anime")
             all_series = series_app.get_all_series_from_data_files()
-            for serie in all_series:
+            for anime in all_series:
-                print(f"Found: {serie.name} (key={serie.key})")
+                print(f"Found: {anime.name} (key={anime.key})")
         """
         logger.info(
             "Scanning for data files in directory: %s",
             self.directory_to_search
         )
 
-        # Create a fresh SerieList instance for file-based loading
+        all_series: List[AnimeSeries] = []
-        # This ensures we get all series from data files without
+
-        # interfering with the main instance's state
         try:
-            temp_list = SerieList(
+            if not os.path.isdir(self.directory_to_search):
-                self.directory_to_search,
+                logger.warning(
-                skip_load=False  # Allow automatic loading
+                    "Directory does not exist: %s",
-            )
+                    self.directory_to_search
+                )
+                return []
         except (OSError, ValueError) as e:
             logger.error(
                 "Failed to scan directory for data files: %s",
@@ -819,8 +714,53 @@ class SeriesApp:
             )
             return []
 
-        # Get all series from the temporary list
+        try:
-        all_series = temp_list.get_all()
+            for folder_name in os.listdir(self.directory_to_search):
+                folder_path = os.path.join(
+                    self.directory_to_search, folder_name
+                )
+                if not os.path.isdir(folder_path):
+                    continue
+
+                data_file = os.path.join(folder_path, "data")
+                if not os.path.isfile(data_file):
+                    continue
+
+                series_data = _load_data_file(data_file)
+                if series_data is None:
+                    continue
+
+                key = series_data.get("key")
+                if not key:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Data file missing key, skipping: %s",
+                        data_file
+                    )
+                    continue
+
+                anime = AnimeSeries(
+                    key=key,
+                    name=series_data.get("name") or folder_name,
+                    site=series_data.get("site", "https://aniworld.to"),
+                    folder=series_data.get("folder", folder_name),
+                    year=series_data.get("year"),
+                )
+
+                episode_dict = series_data.get("episodeDict", {})
+                if episode_dict:
+                    anime._episode_dict_cache = {
+                        int(season): episodes
+                        for season, episodes in episode_dict.items()
+                    }
+
+                all_series.append(anime)
+        except (OSError, ValueError) as e:
+            logger.error(
+                "Failed to scan directory for data files: %s",
+                str(e),
+                exc_info=True
+            )
+            return []
 
         logger.info(
             "Found %d series from data files in %s",
@@ -840,3 +780,38 @@ class SeriesApp:
         if hasattr(self, 'executor'):
             self.executor.shutdown(wait=True)
             logger.info("ThreadPoolExecutor shut down successfully")
+
+
+def _load_data_file(data_file_path: str) -> Optional[dict]:
+    """Load and parse a legacy 'data' file (JSON).
+
+    Args:
+        data_file_path: Path to the data file
+
+    Returns:
+        Parsed data dict or None if parsing fails
+    """
+    import json
+
+    try:
+        with open(data_file_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            data = json.load(f)
+
+        if not isinstance(data, dict):
+            logger.warning("Data file is not a dictionary: %s", data_file_path)
+            return None
+
+        return data
+
+    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
+        logger.warning(
+            "Failed to parse legacy data file (JSON error): %s - %s",
+            data_file_path, str(e)
+        )
+        return None
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(
+            "Failed to read legacy data file: %s - %s",
+            data_file_path, str(e)
+        )
+        return None

src/server/api/anime.py

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import logging
+import re
 import warnings
 from typing import Any, List, Optional
 
@@ -6,7 +7,8 @@ from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
 from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
 from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
 
-from src.core.entities.series import Serie
+from src.config.settings import settings
+from src.server.database.models import AnimeSeries
 from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
 from src.server.exceptions import (
     BadRequestError,
@@ -14,16 +16,19 @@ from src.server.exceptions import (
     ServerError,
     ValidationError,
 )
+from src.server.models.anime import AnimeMetadataUpdate
 from src.server.services.anime_service import AnimeService, AnimeServiceError
 from src.server.services.background_loader_service import BackgroundLoaderService
 from src.server.utils.dependencies import (
     get_anime_service,
     get_background_loader_service,
+    get_database_session,
     get_optional_database_session,
     get_series_app,
     require_auth,
 )
 from src.server.utils.filesystem import sanitize_folder_name
+from src.server.utils.key_utils import generate_key_from_folder, is_valid_key
 from src.server.utils.validators import validate_filter_value, validate_search_query
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -31,6 +36,31 @@ logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 router = APIRouter(prefix="/api/anime", tags=["anime"])
 
 
+def _compute_folder_name(name: str, year: Optional[int]) -> str:
+    """Compute sanitized folder name from display name and year.
+
+    If year is provided, strips any existing year in (YYYY) format to avoid
+    duplicates, then appends the new year. If year is None, preserves the
+    original name (with any existing year).
+
+    Args:
+        name: Display name of the series
+        year: Release year from provider, or None
+
+    Returns:
+        Sanitized folder name in format "Name (YYYY)" or just "Name"
+    """
+    if year:
+        # Strip any existing year in (YYYY) format before adding new year
+        clean_name = re.sub(r'\s*\(\d{4}\)\s*$', '', name).strip()
+        folder_name_with_year = f"{clean_name} ({year})"
+    else:
+        # No new year provided, preserve original name (with any existing year)
+        folder_name_with_year = name
+
+    return sanitize_folder_name(folder_name_with_year)
+
+
 @router.get("/status")
 async def get_anime_status(
     _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
@@ -70,6 +100,37 @@ async def get_anime_status(
         ) from exc
 
 
+class DuplicateFolderGroup(BaseModel):
+    """Placeholder - duplicates functionality removed."""
+    key: str = Field(..., description="Series key (unique identifier)")
+    folders: List[str] = Field(..., description="List of duplicate folder names")
+    folder_count: int = Field(..., description="Number of duplicate folders")
+
+
+class DuplicateFoldersResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Placeholder - duplicates functionality removed."""
+    total_groups: int = Field(..., description="Total number of duplicate groups")
+    duplicate_groups: List[DuplicateFolderGroup] = Field(
+        ..., description="List of duplicate folder groups"
+    )
+    message: str = Field(..., description="Human-readable summary")
+
+
+@router.get("/duplicate-folders", response_model=DuplicateFoldersResponse)
+async def get_duplicate_folders(
+    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+) -> DuplicateFoldersResponse:
+    """List all pre-existing duplicate folder groups.
+
+    Note: Duplicate folder scanning has been removed. Returns empty response.
+    """
+    return DuplicateFoldersResponse(
+        total_groups=0,
+        duplicate_groups=[],
+        message="Duplicate folder scanning has been removed.",
+    )
+
+
 class AnimeSummary(BaseModel):
     """Summary of an anime series with missing episodes.
     
@@ -728,14 +789,9 @@ async def add_series(
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.warning("Could not fetch year for %s: %s", key, e)
         
-        # Create folder name with year if available
+        # Step B: Compute sanitized folder name with year (deduplicates if year already in name)
-        if year:
-            folder_name_with_year = f"{name} ({year})"
-        else:
-            folder_name_with_year = name
-        
         try:
-            folder = sanitize_folder_name(folder_name_with_year)
+            folder = _compute_folder_name(name, year)
         except ValueError as e:
             raise HTTPException(
                 status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
@@ -744,7 +800,37 @@ async def add_series(
         
         db_id = None
         
-        # Step C: Save to database if available
+        # Step C: Create folder on disk if it doesn't exist, and rename if needed
+        # Determine the anime directory path
+        anime_dir = settings.anime_directory if hasattr(settings, 'anime_directory') else None
+        current_folder_on_disk = None
+        
+        if anime_dir:
+            import os
+            anime_path = os.path.join(anime_dir, folder)
+            
+            # Check if an existing folder (without year) needs renaming
+            # Look for folder that matches name without year
+            if year:
+                potential_old_name = sanitize_folder_name(name)
+                potential_old_path = os.path.join(anime_dir, potential_old_name)
+                if potential_old_path != anime_path and os.path.exists(potential_old_path):
+                    current_folder_on_disk = potential_old_name
+                    logger.info(
+                        "Found existing folder without year for %s: %s, renaming to %s",
+                        key,
+                        potential_old_name,
+                        folder
+                    )
+                elif not os.path.exists(anime_path):
+                    # No existing folder to rename, create new one
+                    os.makedirs(anime_path, exist_ok=True)
+            else:
+                # No year, just ensure folder exists
+                if not os.path.exists(anime_path):
+                    os.makedirs(anime_path, exist_ok=True)
+        
+        # Step D: Save to database if available
         if db is not None:
             # Check if series already exists in database
             existing = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, key)
@@ -790,18 +876,18 @@ async def add_series(
         
         # Step D: Add to SerieList (in-memory only, no folder creation)
         if series_app and hasattr(series_app, "list"):
-            serie = Serie(
+            from src.server.database.models import AnimeSeries
+            anime = AnimeSeries(
                 key=key,
                 name=name,
                 site="aniworld.to",
                 folder=folder,
-                episodeDict={},
                 year=year
             )
-            
+
             # Add to in-memory cache without creating folder on disk
             if hasattr(series_app.list, 'keyDict'):
-                series_app.list.keyDict[key] = serie
+                series_app.list.keyDict[key] = anime
                 logger.info(
                     "Added series to in-memory cache: %s (key=%s, folder=%s, year=%s)",
                     name,
@@ -810,7 +896,32 @@ async def add_series(
                     year
                 )
         
-        # Step E: Queue background loading task for episodes, NFO, and images
+        # Step E: Rename existing folder if needed (e.g., folder existed without year)
+        if current_folder_on_disk:
+            try:
+                renamed = await anime_service.rename_folder_if_needed(
+                    key=key,
+                    current_folder=current_folder_on_disk,
+                    target_folder=folder,
+                    db=db
+                )
+                if renamed:
+                    logger.info(
+                        "Successfully renamed folder for %s: %s -> %s",
+                        key,
+                        current_folder_on_disk,
+                        folder
+                    )
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Failed to rename folder for %s: %s -> %s: %s",
+                    key,
+                    current_folder_on_disk,
+                    folder,
+                    e
+                )
+        
+        # Step F: Queue background loading task for episodes, NFO, and images
         try:
             await background_loader.add_series_loading_task(
                 key=key,
@@ -831,7 +942,7 @@ async def add_series(
                 e
             )
 
-        # Step F: Scan missing episodes immediately if background loader is not running
+        # Step G: Scan missing episodes immediately if background loader is not running
         # Uses existing SerieScanner and AnimeService sync to avoid duplicates
         try:
             loader_running = bool(
@@ -1084,3 +1195,75 @@ async def get_anime(
 # Maximum allowed input size for security
 MAX_INPUT_LENGTH = 100000  # 100KB
 
+
+@router.put("/{anime_key}")
+async def update_anime_metadata(
+    anime_key: str,
+    body: AnimeMetadataUpdate,
+    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+    db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> dict:
+    """Update anime metadata (key, tmdb_id, tvdb_id).
+
+    Args:
+        anime_key: Current series key to update
+        body: Fields to update (all optional)
+        _auth: Authentication dependency
+        db: Database session
+
+    Returns:
+        Updated series metadata
+
+    Raises:
+        HTTPException 404: Series not found
+        HTTPException 409: Key conflict (new key already exists)
+        HTTPException 422: Validation error
+    """
+    series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, anime_key)
+    if not series:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Series with key '{anime_key}' not found",
+        )
+
+    updates = {}
+
+    if body.key is not None and body.key != anime_key:
+        existing = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, body.key)
+        if existing:
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_409_CONFLICT,
+                detail=f"A series with key '{body.key}' already exists",
+            )
+        updates["key"] = body.key
+
+    if body.tmdb_id is not None:
+        updates["tmdb_id"] = body.tmdb_id
+
+    if body.tvdb_id is not None:
+        updates["tvdb_id"] = body.tvdb_id
+
+    if not updates:
+        return {
+            "key": series.key,
+            "tmdb_id": series.tmdb_id,
+            "tvdb_id": series.tvdb_id,
+            "message": "No changes",
+        }
+
+    updated = await AnimeSeriesService.update(db, series.id, **updates)
+    await db.commit()
+
+    logger.info(
+        "Updated metadata for '%s': %s",
+        anime_key,
+        updates,
+    )
+
+    return {
+        "key": updated.key,
+        "tmdb_id": updated.tmdb_id,
+        "tvdb_id": updated.tvdb_id,
+        "message": "Metadata updated successfully",
+    }
+

src/server/api/auth.py

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 """Authentication API endpoints for Aniworld."""
 from typing import Optional
 
+import structlog
 from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
 from fastapi import status as http_status
 from fastapi.security import HTTPAuthorizationCredentials, HTTPBearer
@@ -15,6 +16,9 @@ from src.server.models.auth import (
 from src.server.models.config import AppConfig
 from src.server.services.auth_service import AuthError, LockedOutError, auth_service
 from src.server.services.config_service import get_config_service
+from src.server.services.progress_service import ProgressType
+
+logger = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
 
 # NOTE: import dependencies (optional_auth, security) lazily inside handlers
 # to avoid importing heavyweight modules (e.g. sqlalchemy) at import time.
@@ -76,8 +80,6 @@ async def setup_auth(req: SetupRequest):
             config.scheduler.schedule_days = req.scheduler_schedule_days
         if req.scheduler_auto_download_after_rescan is not None:
             config.scheduler.auto_download_after_rescan = req.scheduler_auto_download_after_rescan
-        if req.scheduler_folder_scan_enabled is not None:
-            config.scheduler.folder_scan_enabled = req.scheduler_folder_scan_enabled
         
         # Update logging configuration
         if req.logging_level:
@@ -116,6 +118,10 @@ async def setup_auth(req: SetupRequest):
         # Store master password hash in config's other field
         config.other['master_password_hash'] = password_hash
         
+        # Mark that loading has been initiated (used by middleware to prevent
+        # premature redirect to /login after setup)
+        config.other['loading_started'] = True
+        
         # Store anime directory in config's other field if provided
         anime_directory = None
         if req.anime_directory:
@@ -146,10 +152,7 @@ async def setup_auth(req: SetupRequest):
         # Trigger initialization in background task
         import asyncio
 
-        from src.server.services.initialization_service import (
+        from src.server.services.initialization_service import perform_initial_setup
-            perform_initial_setup,
-            perform_nfo_scan_if_needed,
-        )
         from src.server.services.progress_service import get_progress_service
         
         progress_service = get_progress_service()
@@ -160,11 +163,23 @@ async def setup_auth(req: SetupRequest):
                 # Perform the initial series sync and mark as completed
                 await perform_initial_setup(progress_service)
                 
-                # Perform NFO scan if configured
+                # Start scheduler if anime_directory is now set
-                await perform_nfo_scan_if_needed(progress_service)
+                try:
+                    from src.server.services.scheduler.scheduler_service import (
+                        get_scheduler_service,
+                    )
+
+                    scheduler_svc = get_scheduler_service()
+                    logger.info("Starting scheduler after initialization")
+                    await scheduler_svc.ensure_started()
+                    logger.info("Scheduler started successfully during setup")
+                except Exception as sched_exc:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Failed to start scheduler during setup: %s", sched_exc
+                    )
+                    # Continue — scheduler failure should not break initialization
                 
                 # Send completion event
-                from src.server.services.progress_service import ProgressType
                 await progress_service.start_progress(
                     progress_id="initialization_complete",
                     progress_type=ProgressType.SYSTEM,
@@ -180,7 +195,6 @@ async def setup_auth(req: SetupRequest):
                 )
             except Exception as e:
                 # Send error event
-                from src.server.services.progress_service import ProgressType
                 await progress_service.start_progress(
                     progress_id="initialization_error",
                     progress_type=ProgressType.ERROR,
@@ -198,8 +212,9 @@ async def setup_auth(req: SetupRequest):
         # Start initialization in background
         asyncio.create_task(run_initialization())
         
-        # Return redirect to loading page
+        # Return redirect to loading page with phase=initial
-        return {"status": "ok", "redirect": "/loading"}
+        # The loading page will show ONLY series_sync step, then redirect to /setup/unresolved
+        return {"status": "ok", "redirect": "/loading?phase=initial"}
         # Note: Media scan is skipped during setup as it requires
         # background_loader service which is only available during
         # application lifespan. It will run on first application startup.

src/server/api/config.py

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
+import logging
 from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
 
 from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
 
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
 from src.server.models.config import AppConfig, ConfigUpdate, ValidationResult
 from src.server.services.config_service import (
     ConfigBackupError,
@@ -28,16 +31,53 @@ def get_config(auth: Optional[dict] = Depends(require_auth)) -> AppConfig:
 
 
 @router.put("", response_model=AppConfig)
-def update_config(
+async def update_config(
     update: ConfigUpdate, auth: dict = Depends(require_auth)
 ) -> AppConfig:
     """Apply an update to the configuration and persist it.
 
-    Creates automatic backup before applying changes.
+    Creates automatic backup before applying changes. If anime_directory
+    is configured, starts the scheduler service.
     """
     try:
         config_service = get_config_service()
-        return config_service.update_config(update)
+        updated_config = config_service.update_config(update)
+
+        # Sync anime_directory to settings if it was updated
+        from src.config.settings import settings as app_settings
+
+        anime_dir_changed = False
+        if update.other and update.other.get("anime_directory"):
+            anime_dir = update.other.get("anime_directory")
+            if anime_dir and not app_settings.anime_directory:
+                app_settings.anime_directory = str(anime_dir)
+                anime_dir_changed = True
+                logger.info("Synced anime_directory from config: %s", anime_dir)
+
+        # Start scheduler if anime_directory was just configured
+        if anime_dir_changed:
+            try:
+                from src.server.services.scheduler.scheduler_service import (
+                    get_scheduler_service,
+                )
+
+                scheduler_svc = get_scheduler_service()
+                logger.info(
+                    "Starting scheduler after anime_directory configuration"
+                )
+                await scheduler_svc.ensure_started()
+                logger.info(
+                    "Scheduler started successfully after config update"
+                )
+            except Exception as sched_exc:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Failed to start scheduler after config update: %s",
+                    sched_exc,
+                )
+                # Config was already saved, don't fail the request
+
+        return updated_config
+
     except ConfigValidationError as e:
         raise HTTPException(
             status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
@@ -244,9 +284,9 @@ async def update_directory(
         try:
             import structlog
 
-            from src.server.services.anime_service import sync_series_from_data_files
+            from src.server.services.anime_service import sync_legacy_series_to_db
             logger = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
-            sync_count = await sync_series_from_data_files(directory, logger)
+            sync_count = await sync_legacy_series_to_db(directory, logger)
             logger.info(
                 "Directory updated: synced series from data files",
                 directory=directory,

src/server/api/health.py

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ from datetime import datetime
 from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
 
 import psutil
-from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
+from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, Request
 from pydantic import BaseModel
 from sqlalchemy import text
 from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
@@ -17,15 +17,21 @@ logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 router = APIRouter(prefix="/health", tags=["health"])
 
 
+from src.server.utils.version import APP_VERSION
+
+
 class HealthStatus(BaseModel):
     """Basic health status response."""
 
     status: str
     timestamp: str
-    version: str = "1.0.1"
+    version: str = APP_VERSION
     service: str = "aniworld-api"
     series_app_initialized: bool = False
     anime_directory_configured: bool = False
+    scheduler_next_run: Optional[str] = None
+    scheduler_last_run: Optional[str] = None
+    checks: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
 
 
 class DatabaseHealth(BaseModel):
@@ -60,7 +66,7 @@ class DetailedHealthStatus(BaseModel):
 
     status: str
     timestamp: str
-    version: str = "1.0.1"
+    version: str = APP_VERSION
     dependencies: DependencyHealth
     startup_time: datetime
 
@@ -171,29 +177,92 @@ def get_system_metrics() -> SystemMetrics:
 
 
 @router.get("", response_model=HealthStatus)
-async def basic_health_check() -> HealthStatus:
+async def basic_health_check(request: Request) -> HealthStatus:
     """Basic health check endpoint.
     
     This endpoint does not depend on anime_directory configuration
     and should always return 200 OK for basic health monitoring.
     Includes service information for identification.
+    Includes scheduler next/last run times for monitoring tools.
+    Includes startup health check results.
 
     Returns:
         HealthStatus: Simple health status with timestamp and service info.
     """
     from src.config.settings import settings
     from src.server.utils.dependencies import _series_app
+
+    # Get scheduler status for health monitoring
+    scheduler_status: dict = {}
+    try:
+        from src.server.services.scheduler.scheduler_service import (
+            get_scheduler_service,
+        )
+        scheduler_status = get_scheduler_service().get_status()
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+    # Get startup checks from app state
+    checks = getattr(request.app.state, "startup_checks", None)
+    
+    # Determine overall status based on checks
+    overall_status = "healthy"
+    if checks:
+        for check_name, check_data in checks.items():
+            if check_data.get("status") == "error":
+                overall_status = "unhealthy"
+                break
+            elif check_data.get("status") == "warning":
+                overall_status = "degraded"
     
     logger.debug("Basic health check requested")
     return HealthStatus(
-        status="healthy",
+        status=overall_status,
         timestamp=datetime.now().isoformat(),
         service="aniworld-api",
         series_app_initialized=_series_app is not None,
         anime_directory_configured=bool(settings.anime_directory),
+        scheduler_next_run=scheduler_status.get("next_run"),
+        scheduler_last_run=scheduler_status.get("last_run"),
+        checks=checks,
     )
 
 
+@router.get("/ready")
+async def ready_check(request: Request) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Readiness check endpoint for container orchestrators.
+    
+    Returns 503 if critical dependencies are not available.
+    This endpoint is used by Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc. to determine
+    if the container should receive traffic.
+    
+    Returns:
+        dict: Readiness status with checks details.
+    """
+    checks = getattr(request.app.state, "startup_checks", {})
+    
+    critical_failures = []
+    for check_name, check_data in checks.items():
+        if check_data.get("status") == "error":
+            critical_failures.append(f"{check_name}: {check_data.get('message')}")
+    
+    if critical_failures:
+        return {
+            "status": "not_ready",
+            "ready": False,
+            "timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+            "critical_failures": critical_failures,
+            "checks": checks,
+        }
+    
+    return {
+        "status": "ready",
+        "ready": True,
+        "timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat(),
+        "checks": checks,
+    }
+
+
 @router.get("/detailed", response_model=DetailedHealthStatus)
 async def detailed_health_check(
     db: AsyncSession = Depends(get_database_session),

src/server/api/nfo.py

@@ -1,758 +1,70 @@
 """NFO Management API endpoints.
 
-This module provides REST API endpoints for managing tvshow.nfo files
+Note: NFO service has been removed. All NFO endpoints return 503.
-and associated media (poster, logo, fanart).
 """
-import asyncio
+from fastapi import APIRouter, HTTPException, status
-import logging
-from datetime import datetime
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import List
-
-from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
-
-from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.core.entities.series import Serie
-from src.core.SeriesApp import SeriesApp
-from src.core.services.nfo_factory import get_nfo_factory
-from src.core.services.nfo_service import NFOService
-from src.core.services.tmdb_client import TMDBAPIError
-from src.server.models.nfo import (
-    MediaDownloadRequest,
-    MediaFilesStatus,
-    NFOBatchCreateRequest,
-    NFOBatchCreateResponse,
-    NFOBatchResult,
-    NFOCheckResponse,
-    NFOContentResponse,
-    NFOCreateRequest,
-    NFOCreateResponse,
-    NFOMissingResponse,
-    NFOMissingSeries,
-)
-from src.server.utils.dependencies import get_series_app, require_auth
-from src.server.utils.media import check_media_files, get_media_file_paths
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 router = APIRouter(prefix="/api/nfo", tags=["nfo"])
 
 
-async def get_nfo_service() -> NFOService:
+@router.get("/disabled")
-    """Get NFO service dependency.
+async def nfo_disabled():
-    
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-    Returns:
+    raise HTTPException(
-        NFOService instance
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-        
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If NFO service not configured
-    """
-    try:
-        # Use centralized factory for consistent initialization
-        factory = get_nfo_factory()
-        return factory.create()
-    except ValueError as e:
-        # Factory raises ValueError if API key not configured
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-            detail=str(e)
-        ) from e
-
-
-# =============================================================================
-# IMPORTANT: Literal path routes must be defined BEFORE path parameter routes
-# to avoid route matching conflicts. For example, /batch/create must come
-# before /{serie_id}/create, otherwise "batch" is treated as a serie_id.
-# =============================================================================
-
-
-@router.post("/batch/create", response_model=NFOBatchCreateResponse)
-async def batch_create_nfo(
-    request: NFOBatchCreateRequest,
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
-) -> NFOBatchCreateResponse:
-    """Batch create NFO files for multiple series.
-    
-    Args:
-        request: Batch creation options
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOBatchCreateResponse with results
-    """
-    results: List[NFOBatchResult] = []
-    successful = 0
-    failed = 0
-    skipped = 0
-    
-    # Get all series
-    series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-    series_map = {
-        getattr(s, 'key', None): s
-        for s in series_list
-        if getattr(s, 'key', None)
-    }
-    
-    # Process each series
-    semaphore = asyncio.Semaphore(request.max_concurrent)
-    
-    async def process_serie(serie_id: str) -> NFOBatchResult:
-        """Process a single series."""
-        async with semaphore:
-            try:
-                serie = series_map.get(serie_id)
-                if not serie:
-                    return NFOBatchResult(
-                        serie_id=serie_id,
-                        serie_folder="",
-                        success=False,
-                        message="Series not found"
-                    )
-                
-                # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-                serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-                
-                # Check if NFO exists
-                if request.skip_existing:
-                    has_nfo = await nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-                    if has_nfo:
-                        return NFOBatchResult(
-                            serie_id=serie_id,
-                            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                            success=False,
-                            message="Skipped - NFO already exists"
-                        )
-                
-                # Create NFO
-                nfo_path = await nfo_service.create_tvshow_nfo(
-                    serie_name=serie.name or serie_folder,
-                    serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                    download_poster=request.download_media,
-                    download_logo=request.download_media,
-                    download_fanart=request.download_media
-                )
-                
-                return NFOBatchResult(
-                    serie_id=serie_id,
-                    serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                    success=True,
-                    message="NFO created successfully",
-                    nfo_path=str(nfo_path)
-                )
-                
-            except Exception as e:
-                logger.error(
-                    f"Error creating NFO for {serie_id}: {e}",
-                    exc_info=True
-                )
-                return NFOBatchResult(
-                    serie_id=serie_id,
-                    serie_folder=serie.folder if serie else "",
-                    success=False,
-                    message=f"Error: {str(e)}"
-                )
-    
-    # Process all series concurrently
-    tasks = [process_serie(sid) for sid in request.serie_ids]
-    results = await asyncio.gather(*tasks)
-    
-    # Count results
-    for result in results:
-        if result.success:
-            successful += 1
-        elif "Skipped" in result.message:
-            skipped += 1
-        else:
-            failed += 1
-    
-    return NFOBatchCreateResponse(
-        total=len(request.serie_ids),
-        successful=successful,
-        failed=failed,
-        skipped=skipped,
-        results=list(results)
     )
 
 
-@router.get("/missing", response_model=NFOMissingResponse)
+@router.post("/batch/create")
-async def get_missing_nfo(
+async def batch_create_nfo():
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
+    raise HTTPException(
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-) -> NFOMissingResponse:
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
-    """Get list of series without NFO files.
+    )
-    
-    Args:
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOMissingResponse with series list
-    """
-    try:
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        missing_series: List[NFOMissingSeries] = []
-        
-        for serie in series_list:
-            serie_id = getattr(serie, 'key', None)
-            if not serie_id:
-                continue
-            
-            # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-            serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-            has_nfo = await nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-            
-            if not has_nfo:
-                # Build full path and check media files
-                folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie_folder
-                media_status = check_media_files(folder_path)
-                file_paths = get_media_file_paths(folder_path)
-                
-                media_files = MediaFilesStatus(
-                    has_poster=media_status.get("poster", False),
-                    has_logo=media_status.get("logo", False),
-                    has_fanart=media_status.get("fanart", False),
-                    poster_path=str(file_paths["poster"]) if file_paths.get("poster") else None,
-                    logo_path=str(file_paths["logo"]) if file_paths.get("logo") else None,
-                    fanart_path=str(file_paths["fanart"]) if file_paths.get("fanart") else None
-                )
-                
-                has_media = (
-                    media_files.has_poster
-                    or media_files.has_logo
-                    or media_files.has_fanart
-                )
-                
-                missing_series.append(NFOMissingSeries(
-                    serie_id=serie_id,
-                    serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                    serie_name=serie.name or serie_folder,
-                    has_media=has_media,
-                    media_files=media_files
-                ))
-        
-        return NFOMissingResponse(
-            total_series=len(series_list),
-            missing_nfo_count=len(missing_series),
-            series=missing_series
-        )
-        
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.exception("Error getting missing NFOs: %s", e)
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to get missing NFOs: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
 
 
-# =============================================================================
+@router.post("/{serie_id}/create")
-# Series-specific endpoints (with {serie_id} path parameter)
+async def create_nfo(serie_id: str):
-# These must come AFTER literal path routes like /batch/create and /missing
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-# =============================================================================
+    raise HTTPException(
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
+    )
 
 
-@router.get("/{serie_id}/check", response_model=NFOCheckResponse)
+@router.get("/{serie_id}/status")
-async def check_nfo(
+async def get_nfo_status(serie_id: str):
-    serie_id: str,
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+    raise HTTPException(
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
-) -> NFOCheckResponse:
+    )
-    """Check if NFO and media files exist for a series.
-    
-    Args:
-        serie_id: Series identifier
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOCheckResponse with NFO and media status
-        
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If series not found
-    """
-    try:
-        # Get series info
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        serie = next(
-            (s for s in series_list if getattr(s, 'key', None) == serie_id),
-            None
-        )
-        
-        if not serie:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail=f"Series not found: {serie_id}"
-            )
-        
-        # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-        serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-        folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie_folder
-        
-        # Check NFO
-        has_nfo = await nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-        nfo_path = None
-        if has_nfo:
-            nfo_path = str(folder_path / "tvshow.nfo")
-        
-        # Check media files using utility function
-        media_status = check_media_files(
-            folder_path,
-            check_poster=True,
-            check_logo=True,
-            check_fanart=True,
-            check_nfo=False  # Already checked above
-        )
-        
-        # Get file paths
-        file_paths = get_media_file_paths(folder_path)
-        
-        # Build MediaFilesStatus model
-        media_files = MediaFilesStatus(
-            has_poster=media_status.get("poster", False),
-            has_logo=media_status.get("logo", False),
-            has_fanart=media_status.get("fanart", False),
-            poster_path=str(file_paths["poster"]) if file_paths["poster"] else None,
-            logo_path=str(file_paths["logo"]) if file_paths["logo"] else None,
-            fanart_path=str(file_paths["fanart"]) if file_paths["fanart"] else None
-        )
-        
-        return NFOCheckResponse(
-            serie_id=serie_id,
-            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-            has_nfo=has_nfo,
-            nfo_path=nfo_path,
-            media_files=media_files
-        )
-        
-    except HTTPException:
-        raise
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.exception("Error checking NFO for %s: %s", serie_id, e)
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to check NFO: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
 
 
-@router.post("/{serie_id}/create", response_model=NFOCreateResponse)
+@router.delete("/{serie_id}/delete")
-async def create_nfo(
+async def delete_nfo(serie_id: str):
-    serie_id: str,
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-    request: NFOCreateRequest,
+    raise HTTPException(
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
+    )
-) -> NFOCreateResponse:
-    """Create NFO file and download media for a series.
-    
-    Args:
-        serie_id: Series identifier
-        request: NFO creation options
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOCreateResponse with creation result
-        
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If series not found or creation fails
-    """
-    try:
-        # Get series info
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        serie = next(
-            (s for s in series_list if getattr(s, 'key', None) == serie_id),
-            None
-        )
-        
-        if not serie:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail=f"Series not found: {serie_id}"
-            )
-        
-        # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-        serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-        
-        # If year not provided in request but serie has year, use it
-        year = request.year or serie.year
-        
-        # Check if NFO already exists
-        if not request.overwrite_existing:
-            has_nfo = await nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-            if has_nfo:
-                raise HTTPException(
-                    status_code=status.HTTP_409_CONFLICT,
-                    detail="NFO already exists. Use overwrite_existing=true"
-                )
-        
-        # Create NFO
-        serie_name = request.serie_name or serie.name or serie_folder
-        nfo_path = await nfo_service.create_tvshow_nfo(
-            serie_name=serie_name,
-            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-            year=year,
-            download_poster=request.download_poster,
-            download_logo=request.download_logo,
-            download_fanart=request.download_fanart
-        )
-        
-        # Check media files
-        folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie_folder
-        media_status = check_media_files(folder_path)
-        file_paths = get_media_file_paths(folder_path)
-        
-        media_files = MediaFilesStatus(
-            has_poster=media_status.get("poster", False),
-            has_logo=media_status.get("logo", False),
-            has_fanart=media_status.get("fanart", False),
-            poster_path=str(file_paths["poster"]) if file_paths.get("poster") else None,
-            logo_path=str(file_paths["logo"]) if file_paths.get("logo") else None,
-            fanart_path=str(file_paths["fanart"]) if file_paths.get("fanart") else None
-        )
-        
-        return NFOCreateResponse(
-            serie_id=serie_id,
-            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-            nfo_path=str(nfo_path),
-            media_files=media_files,
-            message="NFO and media files created successfully"
-        )
-        
-    except HTTPException:
-        raise
-    except TMDBAPIError as e:
-        logger.warning("TMDB API error creating NFO for %s: %s", serie_id, e)
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-            detail=f"TMDB API error: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(
-            f"Error creating NFO for {serie_id}: {e}",
-            exc_info=True
-        )
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to create NFO: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
 
 
-@router.put("/{serie_id}/update", response_model=NFOCreateResponse)
+@router.get("/poster/{serie_id}")
-async def update_nfo(
+async def get_nfo_poster(serie_id: str):
-    serie_id: str,
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-    download_media: bool = True,
+    raise HTTPException(
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
+    )
-) -> NFOCreateResponse:
-    """Update existing NFO file with fresh TMDB data.
-    
-    Args:
-        serie_id: Series identifier
-        download_media: Whether to re-download media files
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOCreateResponse with update result
-        
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If series or NFO not found
-    """
-    try:
-        # Get series info
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        serie = next(
-            (s for s in series_list if getattr(s, 'key', None) == serie_id),
-            None
-        )
-        
-        if not serie:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail=f"Series not found: {serie_id}"
-            )
-        
-        # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-        serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-        
-        # Check if NFO exists
-        has_nfo = await nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-        if not has_nfo:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail="NFO file not found. Use create endpoint instead."
-            )
-        
-        # Update NFO
-        nfo_path = await nfo_service.update_tvshow_nfo(
-            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-            download_media=download_media
-        )
-        
-        # Check media files
-        folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie_folder
-        media_status = check_media_files(folder_path)
-        file_paths = get_media_file_paths(folder_path)
-        
-        media_files = MediaFilesStatus(
-            has_poster=media_status.get("poster", False),
-            has_logo=media_status.get("logo", False),
-            has_fanart=media_status.get("fanart", False),
-            poster_path=str(file_paths["poster"]) if file_paths.get("poster") else None,
-            logo_path=str(file_paths["logo"]) if file_paths.get("logo") else None,
-            fanart_path=str(file_paths["fanart"]) if file_paths.get("fanart") else None
-        )
-        
-        return NFOCreateResponse(
-            serie_id=serie_id,
-            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-            nfo_path=str(nfo_path),
-            media_files=media_files,
-            message="NFO updated successfully"
-        )
-        
-    except HTTPException:
-        raise
-    except TMDBAPIError as e:
-        logger.warning("TMDB API error updating NFO for %s: %s", serie_id, e)
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-            detail=f"TMDB API error: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(
-            f"Error updating NFO for {serie_id}: {e}",
-            exc_info=True
-        )
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to update NFO: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
 
 
-@router.get("/{serie_id}/content", response_model=NFOContentResponse)
+@router.get("/fanart/{serie_id}")
-async def get_nfo_content(
+async def get_nfo_fanart(serie_id: str):
-    serie_id: str,
+    """NFO endpoints disabled - NFO service removed."""
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
+    raise HTTPException(
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
+        status_code=status.HTTP_503_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE,
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
+        detail="NFO service has been removed. Use series management endpoints instead."
-) -> NFOContentResponse:
+    )
-    """Get NFO file content for a series.
-    
-    Args:
-        serie_id: Series identifier
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        NFOContentResponse with NFO content
-        
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If series or NFO not found
-    """
-    try:
-        # Get series info
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        serie = next(
-            (s for s in series_list if getattr(s, 'key', None) == serie_id),
-            None
-        )
-        
-        if not serie:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail=f"Series not found: {serie_id}"
-            )
-        
-        # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-        serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-        
-        # Check if NFO exists
-        nfo_path = (
-            Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie_folder / "tvshow.nfo"
-        )
-        if not nfo_path.exists():
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail="NFO file not found"
-            )
-        
-        # Read NFO content
-        content = nfo_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
-        file_size = nfo_path.stat().st_size
-        last_modified = datetime.fromtimestamp(nfo_path.stat().st_mtime)
-        
-        return NFOContentResponse(
-            serie_id=serie_id,
-            serie_folder=serie_folder,
-            content=content,
-            file_size=file_size,
-            last_modified=last_modified
-        )
-        
-    except HTTPException:
-        raise
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(
-            f"Error reading NFO content for {serie_id}: {e}",
-            exc_info=True
-        )
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to read NFO content: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
-
-
-@router.get("/{serie_id}/media/status", response_model=MediaFilesStatus)
-async def get_media_status(
-    serie_id: str,
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app)
-) -> MediaFilesStatus:
-    """Get media files status for a series.
-    
-    Args:
-        serie_id: Series identifier
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        MediaFilesStatus with file existence info
-        
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If series not found
-    """
-    try:
-        # Get series info
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        serie = next(
-            (s for s in series_list if getattr(s, 'key', None) == serie_id),
-            None
-        )
-        
-        if not serie:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail=f"Series not found: {serie_id}"
-            )
-        
-        # Build full path and check media files
-        folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie.folder
-        media_status = check_media_files(folder_path)
-        file_paths = get_media_file_paths(folder_path)
-        
-        return MediaFilesStatus(
-            has_poster=media_status.get("poster", False),
-            has_logo=media_status.get("logo", False),
-            has_fanart=media_status.get("fanart", False),
-            poster_path=str(file_paths["poster"]) if file_paths.get("poster") else None,
-            logo_path=str(file_paths["logo"]) if file_paths.get("logo") else None,
-            fanart_path=str(file_paths["fanart"]) if file_paths.get("fanart") else None
-        )
-        
-    except HTTPException:
-        raise
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(
-            f"Error checking media status for {serie_id}: {e}",
-            exc_info=True
-        )
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to check media status: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e
-
-
-@router.post("/{serie_id}/media/download", response_model=MediaFilesStatus)
-async def download_media(
-    serie_id: str,
-    request: MediaDownloadRequest,
-    _auth: dict = Depends(require_auth),
-    series_app: SeriesApp = Depends(get_series_app),
-    nfo_service: NFOService = Depends(get_nfo_service)
-) -> MediaFilesStatus:
-    """Download missing media files for a series.
-    
-    Args:
-        serie_id: Series identifier
-        request: Media download options
-        _auth: Authentication dependency
-        series_app: Series app dependency
-        nfo_service: NFO service dependency
-        
-    Returns:
-        MediaFilesStatus after download attempt
-        
-    Raises:
-        HTTPException: If series or NFO not found
-    """
-    try:
-        # Get series info
-        series_list = series_app.list.GetList()
-        serie = next(
-            (s for s in series_list if getattr(s, 'key', None) == serie_id),
-            None
-        )
-        
-        if not serie:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail=f"Series not found: {serie_id}"
-            )
-        
-        # Ensure folder name includes year if available
-        serie_folder = serie.ensure_folder_with_year()
-        
-        # Check if NFO exists (needed for TMDB ID)
-        has_nfo = await nfo_service.check_nfo_exists(serie_folder)
-        if not has_nfo:
-            raise HTTPException(
-                status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
-                detail="NFO required for media download. Create NFO first."
-            )
-        
-        # For now, update NFO which will re-download media
-        # In future, could add standalone media download
-        if (request.download_poster or request.download_logo
-                or request.download_fanart):
-            await nfo_service.update_tvshow_nfo(
-                serie_folder=serie_folder,
-                download_media=True
-            )
-        
-        # Build full path and check media files
-        folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / serie_folder
-        media_status = check_media_files(folder_path)
-        file_paths = get_media_file_paths(folder_path)
-        
-        return MediaFilesStatus(
-            has_poster=media_status.get("poster", False),
-            has_logo=media_status.get("logo", False),
-            has_fanart=media_status.get("fanart", False),
-            poster_path=str(file_paths["poster"]) if file_paths.get("poster") else None,
-            logo_path=str(file_paths["logo"]) if file_paths.get("logo") else None,
-            fanart_path=str(file_paths["fanart"]) if file_paths.get("fanart") else None
-        )
-        
-    except HTTPException:
-        raise
-    except Exception as e:
-        logger.error(
-            f"Error downloading media for {serie_id}: {e}",
-            exc_info=True
-        )
-        raise HTTPException(
-            status_code=status.HTTP_500_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-            detail=f"Failed to download media: {str(e)}"
-        ) from e

src/server/api/scheduler.py

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
 
 from src.server.models.config import SchedulerConfig
 from src.server.services.config_service import ConfigServiceError, get_config_service
-from src.server.services.scheduler_service import get_scheduler_service
+from src.server.services.scheduler.scheduler_service import get_scheduler_service
 from src.server.utils.dependencies import require_auth
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@ def _build_response(config: SchedulerConfig) -> Dict[str, Any]:
             "schedule_time": config.schedule_time,
             "schedule_days": config.schedule_days,
             "auto_download_after_rescan": config.auto_download_after_rescan,
-            "folder_scan_enabled": config.folder_scan_enabled,
         },
         "status": {
             "is_running": runtime.get("is_running", False),

src/server/api/setup_endpoints.py

@@ -0,0 +1,423 @@
+"""API endpoints for setup and unresolved folder management.
+
+Provides endpoints to:
+- List unresolved folders that couldn't be auto-resolved during setup
+- Get suggestions/search results for an unresolved folder
+- Resolve an unresolved folder by providing a provider key
+"""
+import json
+import logging
+from typing import Any, Optional
+
+from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, status
+from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
+
+from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
+from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService, UnresolvedFolderService
+from src.server.utils.dependencies import (
+    get_database_session,
+    get_series_app,
+    require_auth,
+)
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+router = APIRouter(prefix="/api/setup", tags=["setup"])
+
+
+class UnresolvedFolderResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response model for an unresolved folder."""
+    
+    folder_name: str = Field(..., description="Original filesystem folder name")
+    title: str = Field(..., description="Extracted title from folder name")
+    year: Optional[int] = Field(None, description="Extracted release year")
+    search_attempts: int = Field(..., description="Number of search attempts made")
+    search_suggestions: list[dict[str, Any]] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Cached search results for potential matches"
+    )
+    
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+
+class ResolveFolderRequest(BaseModel):
+    """Request model for resolving an unresolved folder."""
+    
+    provider_key: str = Field(
+        ...,
+        min_length=1,
+        max_length=255,
+        description="Provider key to associate with this folder"
+    )
+
+
+class ResolveFolderResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response model for resolving an unresolved folder."""
+    
+    status: str = Field(..., description="Operation status")
+    message: str = Field(..., description="Human-readable message")
+    folder_name: str = Field(..., description="Folder name that was resolved")
+    key: str = Field(..., description="Provider key that was used")
+    series_id: int = Field(..., description="Database ID of the created series")
+
+
+@router.get("/unresolved", response_model=list[UnresolvedFolderResponse])
+async def list_unresolved_folders(
+    db=Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> list[UnresolvedFolderResponse]:
+    """List all unresolved folders that need manual key resolution.
+    
+    Returns folders that couldn't be auto-resolved during setup,
+    including cached search suggestions when available.
+    
+    Returns:
+        List of UnresolvedFolderResponse objects
+    """
+    folders = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_all_unresolved(db)
+    
+    result = []
+    for folder in folders:
+        suggestions = []
+        if folder.last_search_result:
+            try:
+                suggestions = json.loads(folder.last_search_result)
+            except json.JSONDecodeError:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Failed to parse search result for folder: %s",
+                    folder.folder_name
+                )
+        
+        result.append(UnresolvedFolderResponse(
+            folder_name=folder.folder_name,
+            title=folder.title,
+            year=folder.year,
+            search_attempts=folder.search_attempts,
+            search_suggestions=suggestions,
+        ))
+    
+    return result
+
+
+@router.get("/unresolved/{folder_name}", response_model=UnresolvedFolderResponse)
+async def get_unresolved_folder(
+    folder_name: str,
+    db=Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> UnresolvedFolderResponse:
+    """Get details for a specific unresolved folder.
+    
+    Args:
+        folder_name: URL-encoded folder name to look up
+        
+    Returns:
+        UnresolvedFolderResponse for the specified folder
+        
+    Raises:
+        HTTPException: 404 if folder not found or already resolved
+    """
+    folder = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_by_folder_name(db, folder_name)
+    
+    if not folder:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Unresolved folder not found: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    if folder.is_resolved:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Folder already resolved: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    suggestions = []
+    if folder.last_search_result:
+        try:
+            suggestions = json.loads(folder.last_search_result)
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            pass
+    
+    return UnresolvedFolderResponse(
+        folder_name=folder.folder_name,
+        title=folder.title,
+        year=folder.year,
+        search_attempts=folder.search_attempts,
+        search_suggestions=suggestions,
+    )
+
+
+@router.post("/unresolved/{folder_name}/resolve", response_model=ResolveFolderResponse)
+async def resolve_unresolved_folder(
+    folder_name: str,
+    request: ResolveFolderRequest,
+    db=Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> ResolveFolderResponse:
+    """Resolve an unresolved folder by providing the correct provider key.
+    
+    This endpoint:
+    1. Validates the provider key format
+    2. Updates the UnresolvedFolder record as resolved
+    3. Creates the AnimeSeries record in the database
+    4. Returns the created series information
+    
+    Args:
+        folder_name: URL-encoded folder name to resolve
+        request: ResolveFolderRequest with the provider_key
+        
+    Returns:
+        ResolveFolderResponse with created series details
+        
+    Raises:
+        HTTPException: 404 if folder not found
+        HTTPException: 400 if key is invalid or series already exists
+    """
+    # Check if folder exists and is unresolved
+    unresolved = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_by_folder_name(db, folder_name)
+    
+    if not unresolved:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Unresolved folder not found: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    if unresolved.is_resolved:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail=f"Folder already resolved: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    # Check if a series with this key already exists
+    existing_series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, request.provider_key)
+    if existing_series:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST,
+            detail=f"Series with key '{request.provider_key}' already exists"
+        )
+    
+    # Mark as resolved
+    await UnresolvedFolderService.resolve(db, folder_name, request.provider_key)
+    
+    # Create the AnimeSeries record
+    series = await AnimeSeriesService.create(
+        db=db,
+        key=request.provider_key,
+        name=unresolved.title,
+        site="https://aniworld.to",
+        folder=folder_name,
+        year=unresolved.year,
+        loading_status="pending",
+        episodes_loaded=False,
+        logo_loaded=False,
+        images_loaded=False,
+    )
+    
+    logger.info(
+        "Resolved unresolved folder via API: %s -> key=%s (series_id=%d)",
+        folder_name, request.provider_key, series.id
+    )
+    
+    return ResolveFolderResponse(
+        status="success",
+        message=f"Successfully resolved and added series: {unresolved.title}",
+        folder_name=folder_name,
+        key=request.provider_key,
+        series_id=series.id,
+    )
+
+
+class SearchFolderRequest(BaseModel):
+    """Request model for searching an unresolved folder with custom query."""
+    query: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Custom search query override")
+
+
+@router.post("/unresolved/{folder_name}/search", response_model=UnresolvedFolderResponse)
+async def search_unresolved_folder(
+    folder_name: str,
+    request: Optional[SearchFolderRequest] = None,
+    db=Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> UnresolvedFolderResponse:
+    """Re-search for a specific unresolved folder to get fresh suggestions.
+    
+    Performs a new search using the folder's title or a custom query.
+    Caches the results for subsequent display.
+    
+    Args:
+        folder_name: URL-encoded folder name to search for
+        request: Optional SearchFolderRequest with custom query override
+        
+    Returns:
+        UnresolvedFolderResponse with updated search suggestions
+        
+    Raises:
+        HTTPException: 404 if folder not found or already resolved
+    """
+    from pathlib import Path
+    
+    folder = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_by_folder_name(db, folder_name)
+    
+    if not folder:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Unresolved folder not found: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    if folder.is_resolved:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Folder already resolved: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    # Use custom query if provided, otherwise fall back to folder title
+    search_query = request.query if request and request.query else folder.title
+    
+    # Perform search
+    series_app = get_series_app()
+    try:
+        results = await series_app.search(search_query)
+        search_result_json = json.dumps(results) if results else "[]"
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning(
+            "Search failed for unresolved folder: %s, error: %s",
+            folder_name, str(e)
+        )
+        search_result_json = "[]"
+        results = []
+    
+    # Update the folder with new search results
+    await UnresolvedFolderService.update_search_result(db, folder_name, search_result_json)
+    
+    return UnresolvedFolderResponse(
+        folder_name=folder.folder_name,
+        title=folder.title,
+        year=folder.year,
+        search_attempts=folder.search_attempts + 1,
+        search_suggestions=results,
+    )
+
+
+@router.delete("/unresolved/{folder_name}")
+async def delete_unresolved_folder(
+    folder_name: str,
+    db=Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> dict[str, str]:
+    """Delete an unresolved folder tracking record.
+    
+    Use this when you've manually added the series outside of this flow
+    (e.g., via POST /api/anime/add) to clean up the unresolved tracker.
+    
+    Args:
+        folder_name: URL-encoded folder name to delete
+        
+    Returns:
+        Dict with status message
+        
+    Raises:
+        HTTPException: 404 if folder not found
+    """
+    deleted = await UnresolvedFolderService.delete(db, folder_name)
+    
+    if not deleted:
+        raise HTTPException(
+            status_code=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND,
+            detail=f"Unresolved folder not found: {folder_name}"
+        )
+    
+    return {"status": "success", "message": f"Deleted unresolved folder: {folder_name}"}
+
+
+class DoneResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response model for completing unresolved folders."""
+    status: str = Field(..., description="Operation status")
+    message: str = Field(..., description="Human-readable message")
+    count: int = Field(..., description="Number of folders marked as done")
+
+
+@router.post("/unresolved/done", response_model=DoneResponse)
+async def complete_unresolved_folders(
+    db=Depends(get_database_session),
+) -> DoneResponse:
+    """Mark all unresolved folders as handled and complete the unresolved phase.
+    
+    This endpoint:
+    1. Marks the unresolved phase as completed in config
+    2. Returns the count of folders that were handled
+    
+    After this, /setup/unresolved will redirect to /loading.
+    
+    Returns:
+        DoneResponse with status and count of handled folders
+    """
+    from src.server.services.config_service import get_config_service
+
+    # Get all unresolved folders
+    folders = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_all_unresolved(db)
+    count = len(folders)
+    
+    # Mark unresolved as completed in config
+    config_service = get_config_service()
+    try:
+        config = config_service.load_config()
+        if config.other is None:
+            config.other = {}
+        config.other['unresolved_completed'] = True
+        config_service.save_config(config, create_backup=False)
+        logger.info("Marked unresolved phase as completed")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.warning("Failed to save unresolved_completed flag: %s", e)
+    
+    logger.info(
+        "Completed unresolved phase: %d folders handled",
+        count
+    )
+    
+    return DoneResponse(
+        status="success",
+        message=f"Marked {count} folders as handled. Unresolved phase completed.",
+        count=count,
+    )
+
+
+class NfoScanPhaseResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response model for NFO scan phase trigger."""
+    status: str = Field(..., description="Status of the operation")
+    message: str = Field(..., description="Human-readable message")
+
+
+@router.post("/nfo-scan-phase", response_model=NfoScanPhaseResponse)
+async def trigger_nfo_scan_phase() -> NfoScanPhaseResponse:
+    """Trigger the NFO scan phase.
+    
+    This endpoint is called by the loading page when accessed with ?phase=nfo.
+    It starts the NFO scan in the background and returns immediately.
+    The loading page then connects via WebSocket to receive progress updates.
+    
+    Returns:
+        NfoScanPhaseResponse with status and message
+    """
+    import asyncio
+
+    from src.server.services.initialization_service import perform_nfo_scan_phase
+    from src.server.services.progress_service import get_progress_service
+    
+    progress_service = get_progress_service()
+    
+    async def run_nfo_scan():
+        """Run NFO scan phase with progress updates."""
+        try:
+            await perform_nfo_scan_phase(progress_service)
+            logger.info("NFO scan phase completed via API trigger")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("NFO scan phase failed: %s", e, exc_info=True)
+            if progress_service:
+                await progress_service.fail_progress(
+                    progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                    error_message=f"NFO scan failed: {str(e)}",
+                    metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan", "phase": "nfo"}
+                )
+    
+    # Start NFO scan in background
+    asyncio.create_task(run_nfo_scan())
+    
+    return NfoScanPhaseResponse(
+        status="started",
+        message="NFO scan phase started. Check progress via WebSocket."
+    )

src/server/config/__init__.py

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ def get_settings() -> Union[DevelopmentSettings, ProductionSettings]:
     Example:
         >>> settings = get_settings()
         >>> print(settings.log_level)
-        DEBUG
+        INFO
     """
     if ENVIRONMENT in {"development", "testing"}:
         return get_development_settings()

src/server/config/development.py

@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ class DevelopmentSettings(BaseSettings):
     @property
     def debug_enabled(self) -> bool:
         """Check if debug mode is enabled."""
-        return True
+        return False
 
     @property
     def reload_enabled(self) -> bool:

src/server/controllers/page_controller.py

@@ -59,3 +59,13 @@ async def loading_page(request: Request):
         request,
         title="Initializing - Aniworld"
     )
+
+
+@router.get("/setup/unresolved", response_class=HTMLResponse)
+async def unresolved_page(request: Request):
+    """Serve the unresolved folders resolution page."""
+    return render_template(
+        "unresolved.html",
+        request,
+        title="Resolve Series - Aniworld"
+    )

src/server/database/SerieList.py

@@ -0,0 +1,288 @@
+"""Utilities for loading and managing stored anime series metadata.
+
+This module provides the SerieList class for managing collections of anime
+series metadata loaded from the database.
+
+Note:
+    This module is part of the server database layer. All persistence
+    is handled by the service layer.
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import logging
+from typing import Dict, List, Optional
+
+from src.server.database.models import AnimeSeries
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class SerieList:
+    """
+    Represents the collection of cached series loaded from database.
+    
+    Series are identified by their unique 'key' (provider identifier).
+    The 'folder' is metadata only and not used for lookups.
+    
+    This class manages in-memory series data loaded from database.
+    
+    Example:
+        # Load from database
+        serie_list = SerieList("/path/to/anime")
+        await serie_list.load_all_from_db()
+        series = serie_list.get_all()
+    
+    Attributes:
+        directory: Path to the anime directory
+        keyDict: Internal dictionary mapping serie.key to AnimeSeries objects
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, base_path: str) -> None:
+        """Initialize the SerieList.
+        
+        Args:
+            base_path: Path to the anime directory
+        """
+        self.directory: str = base_path
+        # Internal storage using serie.key as the dictionary key
+        self.keyDict: Dict[str, AnimeSeries] = {}
+
+    async def add_to_db(self, anime: AnimeSeries) -> bool:
+        """Persist a new series to the database.
+
+        Creates the filesystem folder using anime.folder, then persists
+        the series metadata to the database.
+
+        Args:
+            anime: The AnimeSeries instance to add
+
+        Returns:
+            True if successful, False otherwise
+        """
+        try:
+            from src.server.database.connection import get_async_session_factory
+            from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService, EpisodeService
+
+            folder_name = anime.folder
+            anime_path = self.directory + "/" + folder_name
+            import os
+            os.makedirs(anime_path, exist_ok=True)
+
+            session_factory = get_async_session_factory()
+            db = session_factory()
+            try:
+                existing = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, anime.key)
+                if existing:
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Series '%s' (key=%s) already exists in DB, skipping",
+                        anime.name, anime.key
+                    )
+                    return True
+
+                db_anime_series = await AnimeSeriesService.create(
+                    db=db,
+                    key=anime.key,
+                    name=anime.name,
+                    site=anime.site,
+                    folder=folder_name,
+                    year=anime.year
+                )
+                for ep in anime.episodes:
+                    await EpisodeService.create(
+                        db=db,
+                        series_id=db_anime_series.id,
+                        season=ep.season,
+                        episode_number=ep.episode_number
+                    )
+                await db.commit()
+                self.keyDict[anime.key] = anime
+                logger.info(
+                    "Persisted series '%s' to database",
+                    anime.name
+                )
+                return True
+            except Exception as e:
+                await db.rollback()
+                logger.error(
+                    "Failed to persist series '%s' to DB: %s",
+                    anime.key, e, exc_info=True
+                )
+                return False
+            finally:
+                await db.close()
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(
+                "Could not add series '%s' to DB (DB unavailable?): %s",
+                anime.key, e
+            )
+            return False
+
+    def contains(self, key: str) -> bool:
+        """
+        Return True when a series identified by ``key`` already exists.
+        
+        Args:
+            key: The unique provider identifier for the series
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if the series exists in the collection
+        """
+        return key in self.keyDict
+
+    def GetMissingEpisode(self) -> List[AnimeSeries]:
+        """Return all series that still contain missing episodes."""
+        return [
+            anime for anime in self.keyDict.values()
+            if anime.episodeDict
+        ]
+
+    def get_missing_episodes(self) -> List[AnimeSeries]:
+        """PEP8-friendly alias for :meth:`GetMissingEpisode`."""
+        return self.GetMissingEpisode()
+
+    def GetList(self) -> List[AnimeSeries]:
+        """Return all series instances stored in the list."""
+        return list(self.keyDict.values())
+
+    def get_all(self) -> List[AnimeSeries]:
+        """PEP8-friendly alias for :meth:`GetList`."""
+        return self.GetList()
+    
+    def get_by_key(self, key: str) -> Optional[AnimeSeries]:
+        """
+        Get a series by its unique provider key.
+        
+        This is the primary method for series lookup.
+        
+        Args:
+            key: The unique provider identifier (e.g., "attack-on-titan")
+            
+        Returns:
+            The AnimeSeries instance if found, None otherwise
+        """
+        return self.keyDict.get(key)
+    
+    def get_by_folder(self, folder: str) -> Optional[AnimeSeries]:
+        """
+        Get a series by its folder name.
+        
+        .. deprecated:: 2.0.0
+            Use :meth:`get_by_key` instead. Folder-based lookups will be
+            removed in version 3.0.0. The `folder` field is metadata only
+            and should not be used for identification.
+        
+        This method is provided for backward compatibility only.
+        Prefer using get_by_key() for new code.
+        
+        Args:
+            folder: The filesystem folder name (e.g., "Attack on Titan (2013)")
+            
+        Returns:
+            The AnimeSeries instance if found, None otherwise
+        """
+        import warnings
+        warnings.warn(
+            "get_by_folder() is deprecated and will be removed in v3.0.0. "
+            "Use get_by_key() instead. The 'folder' field is metadata only.",
+            DeprecationWarning,
+            stacklevel=2
+        )
+        for anime in self.keyDict.values():
+            if anime.folder == folder:
+                return anime
+        return None
+
+    async def load_all_from_db(self) -> int:
+        """Load all series from database into in-memory cache.
+        
+        Retrieves all anime series from the database with their episodes
+        and populates the in-memory keyDict for fast access.
+        
+        Returns:
+            int: Number of series loaded into cache
+        """
+        from src.server.database.connection import get_async_session_factory
+        from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+        
+        try:
+            session_factory = get_async_session_factory()
+            db = session_factory()
+            try:
+                anime_series_list = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(
+                    db, with_episodes=True
+                )
+                
+                count = 0
+                for anime_series in anime_series_list:
+                    self.keyDict[anime_series.key] = anime_series
+                    count += 1
+                
+                logger.info(
+                    "Loaded %d series from database into in-memory cache",
+                    count
+                )
+                return count
+            finally:
+                await db.close()
+        except RuntimeError:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Database not available, skipping DB load"
+            )
+            return 0
+
+    async def _load_single_series_from_db(
+        self,
+        anime_folder: str
+    ) -> Optional[AnimeSeries]:
+        """Load a single series from database by folder name.
+        
+        Looks up a series in the database by its folder name and adds
+        it to the in-memory cache.
+        
+        Args:
+            anime_folder: The filesystem folder name to look up
+            
+        Returns:
+            AnimeSeries if found and loaded, None otherwise
+        """
+        from src.server.database.connection import get_async_session_factory
+        from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+        
+        try:
+            session_factory = get_async_session_factory()
+            db = session_factory()
+            try:
+                anime_series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_folder(
+                    db, anime_folder
+                )
+                if not anime_series:
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Series with folder '%s' not found in DB",
+                        anime_folder
+                    )
+                    return None
+                
+                self.keyDict[anime_series.key] = anime_series
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Loaded series '%s' (key=%s) from DB",
+                    anime_series.name, anime_series.key
+                )
+                return anime_series
+            finally:
+                await db.close()
+        except RuntimeError:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Database not available, cannot load series '%s'",
+                anime_folder
+            )
+            return None
+
+    def invalidate_cache(self) -> None:
+        """Clear the in-memory cache.
+        
+        Use after database modifications to force reload from DB
+        on next access.
+        """
+        self.keyDict.clear()
+        logger.debug("SerieList in-memory cache invalidated")

src/server/database/__init__.py

@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ from src.server.database.service import (
     EpisodeService,
     UserSessionService,
 )
+from src.server.database.SerieList import SerieList
 from src.server.database.system_settings_service import SystemSettingsService
 
 __all__ = [
@@ -79,4 +80,6 @@ __all__ = [
     "DownloadQueueService",
     "SystemSettingsService",
     "UserSessionService",
+    # SerieList
+    "SerieList",
 ]

src/server/database/init.py

@@ -119,6 +119,11 @@ async def initialize_database(
             result["tables_created"] = tables
             logger.info("Created %s tables", len(tables))
         
+        # Migrate schema if needed (add missing columns to existing tables)
+        migrations = await migrate_schema_if_needed(engine)
+        if migrations:
+            logger.info("Applied %s schema migrations", len(migrations))
+        
         # Validate schema if requested
         if validate_schema:
             validation = await validate_database_schema(engine)
@@ -305,6 +310,66 @@ async def validate_database_schema(
         }
 
 
+# =============================================================================
+# Schema Migration
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+async def migrate_schema_if_needed(
+    engine: Optional[AsyncEngine] = None
+) -> List[str]:
+    """Migrate database schema to current version if needed.
+    
+    Handles adding missing columns to existing tables for backward
+    compatibility with older database schemas.
+    
+    Args:
+        engine: Optional database engine (uses default if not provided)
+    
+    Returns:
+        List of migration operations performed
+    """
+    if engine is None:
+        engine = get_engine()
+    
+    migrations_applied = []
+    
+    try:
+        async with engine.connect() as conn:
+            # Get existing columns in system_settings table
+            existing_columns = await conn.run_sync(
+                lambda sync_conn: [
+                    col["name"]
+                    for col in inspect(sync_conn).get_columns("system_settings")
+                ]
+            )
+            
+            # Migration: Add legacy_key_cleanup_completed column if missing
+            if "legacy_key_cleanup_completed" not in existing_columns:
+                logger.info(
+                    "Migrating system_settings table: "
+                    "adding legacy_key_cleanup_completed column"
+                )
+                await conn.execute(
+                    text("""
+                        ALTER TABLE system_settings
+                        ADD COLUMN legacy_key_cleanup_completed BOOLEAN
+                        NOT NULL DEFAULT 0
+                    """)
+                )
+                migrations_applied.append("added legacy_key_cleanup_completed")
+                logger.info(
+                    "Migration complete: added legacy_key_cleanup_completed column"
+                )
+    
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error("Schema migration failed: %s", e)
+        # Don't raise - migration failures shouldn't block startup
+        # The missing column will be handled gracefully by the application
+    
+    return migrations_applied
+
+
 # =============================================================================
 # Schema Version Management
 # =============================================================================

src/server/database/models.py

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ from datetime import datetime, timezone
 from enum import Enum
 from typing import List, Optional
 
-from sqlalchemy import Boolean, DateTime, ForeignKey, Integer, String, Text, func
+from sqlalchemy import Boolean, DateTime, ForeignKey, Index, Integer, String, Text, func
 from sqlalchemy.orm import Mapped, mapped_column, relationship, validates
 
 from src.server.database.base import Base, TimestampMixin
@@ -83,6 +83,10 @@ class AnimeSeries(Base, TimestampMixin):
         Boolean, nullable=False, default=False, server_default="0",
         doc="Whether tvshow.nfo file exists for this series"
     )
+    nfo_path: Mapped[Optional[str]] = mapped_column(
+        String(1000), nullable=True,
+        doc="Path to the tvshow.nfo metadata file"
+    )
     nfo_created_at: Mapped[Optional[datetime]] = mapped_column(
         DateTime(timezone=True), nullable=True,
         doc="Timestamp when NFO was first created"
@@ -91,6 +95,7 @@ class AnimeSeries(Base, TimestampMixin):
         DateTime(timezone=True), nullable=True,
         doc="Timestamp when NFO was last updated"
     )
+    # TMDB (The Movie Database) ID for series metadata
     tmdb_id: Mapped[Optional[int]] = mapped_column(
         Integer, nullable=True, index=True,
         doc="TMDB (The Movie Database) ID for series metadata"
@@ -185,6 +190,54 @@ class AnimeSeries(Base, TimestampMixin):
             f"name='{self.name}')>"
         )
 
+    @property
+    def episodeDict(self) -> dict[int, list[int]]:
+        """Build episode dictionary from episodes relationship or private cache.
+
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary mapping season numbers to lists of episode numbers
+        """
+        # Check for private cache first (set when loading from JSON without DB)
+        if hasattr(self, '_episode_dict_cache') and self._episode_dict_cache is not None:
+            return self._episode_dict_cache
+        
+        episode_dict: dict[int, list[int]] = {}
+        if self.episodes:
+            for ep in self.episodes:
+                season = ep.season or 1
+                if season not in episode_dict:
+                    episode_dict[season] = []
+                episode_dict[season].append(ep.episode_number or 0)
+        return episode_dict
+
+    @property
+    def name_with_year(self) -> str:
+        """Get series name with year appended if available.
+
+        Returns:
+            Name in format "Name (Year)" if year is available, else just name
+        """
+        if self.year:
+            import re
+            year_suffix = f" ({self.year})"
+            clean_name = re.sub(r'(\s*\(\d{4}\))+\s*$', '', self.name or '').strip()
+            return f"{clean_name}{year_suffix}"
+        return self.name or ''
+
+    @property
+    def sanitized_folder(self) -> str:
+        """Get filesystem-safe folder name from display name with year.
+
+        Returns:
+            Sanitized folder name based on display name with year
+        """
+        from src.server.utils.filesystem import sanitize_folder_name
+        name_to_sanitize = self.name_with_year or self.folder or self.key
+        try:
+            return sanitize_folder_name(name_to_sanitize)
+        except ValueError:
+            return sanitize_folder_name(self.key)
+
 
 class Episode(Base, TimestampMixin):
     """SQLAlchemy model for anime episodes.
@@ -316,6 +369,7 @@ class DownloadQueueItem(Base, TimestampMixin):
         id: Primary key
         series_id: Foreign key to AnimeSeries
         episode_id: Foreign key to Episode
+        status: Queue status (pending/downloading/completed/failed/permanently_failed)
         error_message: Error description if failed
         download_url: Provider download URL
         file_destination: Target file path
@@ -347,6 +401,33 @@ class DownloadQueueItem(Base, TimestampMixin):
         index=True
     )
     
+    # Status column to track queue item state
+    # Allows distinguishing pending items from permanently failed ones
+    status: Mapped[str] = mapped_column(
+        String(50), nullable=False, default="pending",
+        doc="Queue item status: pending, downloading, completed, failed, permanently_failed"
+    )
+    
+    # Retry count to track failed download attempts
+    # Used to determine when to move item to permanently_failed
+    retry_count: Mapped[int] = mapped_column(
+        Integer, nullable=False, default=0,
+        doc="Number of retry attempts for this download"
+    )
+    
+    # Unique constraint to prevent duplicate pending queue items per episode
+    # An episode can only have one PENDING entry at a time
+    # The status column allows failed items to remain in DB while new
+    # pending items can be added (application-level dedup still required)
+    __table_args__ = (
+        Index(
+            "ix_download_queue_episode_status",
+            "episode_id",
+            "status",
+            unique=True,
+        ),
+    )
+    
     # Error handling
     error_message: Mapped[Optional[str]] = mapped_column(
         Text, nullable=True,
@@ -545,6 +626,96 @@ class UserSession(Base, TimestampMixin):
         self.is_active = False
 
 
+class UnresolvedFolder(Base, TimestampMixin):
+    """SQLAlchemy model for folders that couldn't be resolved during setup.
+    
+    Tracks anime folders whose provider key couldn't be auto-resolved
+    during the initial setup scan. Users can provide the correct key
+    via the API to complete the series registration.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        id: Primary key
+        folder_name: Original filesystem folder name
+        title: Extracted title from folder name
+        year: Extracted release year (optional)
+        provider_key: User-provided provider key to resolve this folder
+        search_attempts: Number of auto-search attempts made
+        last_search_result: Cached search results (JSON string) for UI suggestions
+        resolved_at: Timestamp when provider_key was provided
+        created_at: Creation timestamp (from TimestampMixin)
+        updated_at: Last update timestamp (from TimestampMixin)
+    """
+    __tablename__ = "unresolved_folders"
+    
+    # Primary key
+    id: Mapped[int] = mapped_column(
+        Integer, primary_key=True, autoincrement=True
+    )
+    
+    # Folder metadata
+    folder_name: Mapped[str] = mapped_column(
+        String(1000), unique=True, nullable=False, index=True,
+        doc="Original filesystem folder name"
+    )
+    title: Mapped[str] = mapped_column(
+        String(500), nullable=False,
+        doc="Extracted title from folder name"
+    )
+    year: Mapped[Optional[int]] = mapped_column(
+        Integer, nullable=True,
+        doc="Extracted release year"
+    )
+    
+    # Resolution data
+    provider_key: Mapped[Optional[str]] = mapped_column(
+        String(255), nullable=True,
+        doc="User-provided provider key to resolve this folder"
+    )
+    search_attempts: Mapped[int] = mapped_column(
+        Integer, nullable=False, default=0, server_default="0",
+        doc="Number of auto-search attempts made"
+    )
+    last_search_result: Mapped[Optional[str]] = mapped_column(
+        Text, nullable=True,
+        doc="Cached search results (JSON) for UI display"
+    )
+    resolved_at: Mapped[Optional[datetime]] = mapped_column(
+        DateTime(timezone=True), nullable=True,
+        doc="Timestamp when this folder was resolved"
+    )
+    
+    @validates('folder_name')
+    def validate_folder_name(self, key: str, value: str) -> str:
+        """Validate folder name is not empty."""
+        if not value or not value.strip():
+            raise ValueError("Folder name cannot be empty")
+        if len(value) > 1000:
+            raise ValueError("Folder name must be 1000 characters or less")
+        return value.strip()
+    
+    @validates('title')
+    def validate_title(self, key: str, value: str) -> str:
+        """Validate title is not empty."""
+        if not value or not value.strip():
+            raise ValueError("Title cannot be empty")
+        if len(value) > 500:
+            raise ValueError("Title must be 500 characters or less")
+        return value.strip()
+    
+    @property
+    def is_resolved(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if this folder has been resolved with a provider key."""
+        return self.provider_key is not None and self.resolved_at is not None
+    
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return (
+            f"<UnresolvedFolder(id={self.id}, "
+            f"folder_name='{self.folder_name}', "
+            f"title='{self.title}', "
+            f"resolved={self.is_resolved})>"
+        )
+
+
 class SystemSettings(Base, TimestampMixin):
     """SQLAlchemy model for system-wide settings and state.
     
@@ -580,6 +751,14 @@ class SystemSettings(Base, TimestampMixin):
         Boolean, nullable=False, default=False, server_default="0",
         doc="Whether the initial media scan has been completed"
     )
+    migration_legacy_files_completed: Mapped[bool] = mapped_column(
+        Boolean, nullable=False, default=False, server_default="0",
+        doc="Whether legacy key/data file migration has been completed"
+    )
+    legacy_key_cleanup_completed: Mapped[bool] = mapped_column(
+        Boolean, nullable=False, default=False, server_default="0",
+        doc="Whether legacy key file cleanup has been completed"
+    )
     last_scan_timestamp: Mapped[Optional[datetime]] = mapped_column(
         DateTime(timezone=True), nullable=True,
         doc="Timestamp of the last completed scan"

src/server/database/service.py

@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ from src.server.database.models import (
     AnimeSeries,
     DownloadQueueItem,
     Episode,
+    UnresolvedFolder,
     UserSession,
 )
 
@@ -70,6 +71,10 @@ class AnimeSeriesService:
         logo_loaded: bool = False,
         images_loaded: bool = False,
         loading_started_at: datetime | None = None,
+        has_nfo: bool = False,
+        nfo_path: str | None = None,
+        nfo_created_at: datetime | None = None,
+        nfo_updated_at: datetime | None = None,
     ) -> AnimeSeries:
         """Create a new anime series.
         
@@ -85,6 +90,10 @@ class AnimeSeriesService:
             logo_loaded: Whether logo is loaded (default: False)
             images_loaded: Whether images are loaded (default: False)
             loading_started_at: When loading started (optional)
+            has_nfo: Whether tvshow.nfo exists (default: False)
+            nfo_path: Path to tvshow.nfo file (optional)
+            nfo_created_at: When NFO file was created (optional)
+            nfo_updated_at: When NFO file was last updated (optional)
         
         Returns:
             Created AnimeSeries instance
@@ -103,6 +112,10 @@ class AnimeSeriesService:
             logo_loaded=logo_loaded,
             images_loaded=images_loaded,
             loading_started_at=loading_started_at,
+            has_nfo=has_nfo,
+            nfo_path=nfo_path,
+            nfo_created_at=nfo_created_at,
+            nfo_updated_at=nfo_updated_at,
         )
         db.add(series)
         await db.flush()
@@ -169,6 +182,26 @@ class AnimeSeriesService:
         )
         return result.scalar_one_or_none()
 
+    @staticmethod
+    async def get_by_folder(db: AsyncSession, folder: str) -> Optional[AnimeSeries]:
+        """Look up an anime series by its filesystem folder name (async).
+
+        Intended as primary lookup for ``SerieScanner`` when scanning
+        directories, replacing the legacy file-based lookups (key/data files).
+
+        Args:
+            db: Async database session.
+            folder: Filesystem folder name to match (e.g.
+                ``"Rooster Fighter (2026)"``).
+
+        Returns:
+            ``AnimeSeries`` instance or ``None`` if not found.
+        """
+        result = await db.execute(
+            select(AnimeSeries).where(AnimeSeries.folder == folder)
+        )
+        return result.scalar_one_or_none()
+
     @staticmethod
     async def get_all(
         db: AsyncSession,
@@ -541,6 +574,7 @@ class EpisodeService:
         db: AsyncSession,
         series_id: int,
         season: Optional[int] = None,
+        only_missing: bool = False,
     ) -> List[Episode]:
         """Get episodes for a series.
         
@@ -548,6 +582,9 @@ class EpisodeService:
             db: Database session
             series_id: Foreign key to AnimeSeries
             season: Optional season filter
+            only_missing: If True, only return episodes where
+                is_downloaded is False (i.e., missing episodes).
+                Default False returns all episodes.
         
         Returns:
             List of Episode instances
@@ -557,6 +594,9 @@ class EpisodeService:
         if season is not None:
             query = query.where(Episode.season == season)
         
+        if only_missing:
+            query = query.where(Episode.is_downloaded == False)
+        
         query = query.order_by(Episode.season, Episode.episode_number)
         result = await db.execute(query)
         return list(result.scalars().all())
@@ -622,11 +662,11 @@ class EpisodeService:
     @staticmethod
     async def delete(db: AsyncSession, episode_id: int) -> bool:
         """Delete episode.
-        
+
         Args:
             db: Database session
             episode_id: Episode primary key
-        
+
         Returns:
             True if deleted, False if not found
         """
@@ -635,6 +675,33 @@ class EpisodeService:
         )
         return result.rowcount > 0
 
+    @staticmethod
+    async def delete_by_series(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        series_id: int,
+        season: int,
+        episode_number: int,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Delete episode by series ID, season, and episode number.
+
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            series_id: Foreign key to AnimeSeries
+            season: Season number
+            episode_number: Episode number within season
+
+        Returns:
+            True if deleted, False if not found
+        """
+        result = await db.execute(
+            delete(Episode).where(
+                Episode.series_id == series_id,
+                Episode.season == season,
+                Episode.episode_number == episode_number,
+            )
+        )
+        return result.rowcount > 0
+
     @staticmethod
     async def delete_by_series_and_episode(
         db: AsyncSession,
@@ -748,6 +815,8 @@ class DownloadQueueService:
         episode_id: int,
         download_url: Optional[str] = None,
         file_destination: Optional[str] = None,
+        status: str = "pending",
+        retry_count: int = 0,
     ) -> DownloadQueueItem:
         """Add item to download queue.
         
@@ -757,6 +826,8 @@ class DownloadQueueService:
             episode_id: Foreign key to Episode
             download_url: Optional provider download URL
             file_destination: Optional target file path
+            status: Queue item status (default: "pending")
+            retry_count: Number of retry attempts (default: 0)
         
         Returns:
             Created DownloadQueueItem instance
@@ -766,13 +837,15 @@ class DownloadQueueService:
             episode_id=episode_id,
             download_url=download_url,
             file_destination=file_destination,
+            status=status,
+            retry_count=retry_count,
         )
         db.add(item)
         await db.flush()
         await db.refresh(item)
         logger.info(
             f"Added to download queue: episode_id={episode_id} "
-            f"for series_id={series_id}"
+            f"for series_id={series_id}, status={status}"
         )
         return item
     
@@ -799,21 +872,24 @@ class DownloadQueueService:
     async def get_by_episode(
         db: AsyncSession,
         episode_id: int,
+        status_filter: Optional[str] = None,
     ) -> Optional[DownloadQueueItem]:
         """Get download queue item by episode ID.
         
         Args:
             db: Database session
             episode_id: Foreign key to Episode
+            status_filter: Optional status to filter by (e.g., "pending")
         
         Returns:
             DownloadQueueItem instance or None if not found
         """
-        result = await db.execute(
+        query = select(DownloadQueueItem).where(
-            select(DownloadQueueItem).where(
+            DownloadQueueItem.episode_id == episode_id
-                DownloadQueueItem.episode_id == episode_id
-            )
         )
+        if status_filter:
+            query = query.where(DownloadQueueItem.status == status_filter)
+        result = await db.execute(query)
         return result.scalar_one_or_none()
     
     @staticmethod
@@ -873,6 +949,95 @@ class DownloadQueueService:
         logger.debug("Set error on download queue item %s", item_id)
         return item
     
+    @staticmethod
+    async def set_status(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        item_id: int,
+        status: str,
+    ) -> Optional[DownloadQueueItem]:
+        """Set status on download queue item.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            item_id: Item primary key
+            status: New status value
+        
+        Returns:
+            Updated DownloadQueueItem instance or None if not found
+        """
+        item = await DownloadQueueService.get_by_id(db, item_id)
+        if not item:
+            return None
+        
+        item.status = status
+        
+        await db.flush()
+        await db.refresh(item)
+        logger.debug("Set status on download queue item %s to %s", item_id, status)
+        return item
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def increment_retry_count(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        item_id: int,
+    ) -> Optional[DownloadQueueItem]:
+        """Increment retry count on download queue item.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            item_id: Item primary key
+        
+        Returns:
+            Updated DownloadQueueItem instance or None if not found
+        """
+        item = await DownloadQueueService.get_by_id(db, item_id)
+        if not item:
+            return None
+        
+        item.retry_count += 1
+        
+        await db.flush()
+        await db.refresh(item)
+        logger.debug(
+            "Incremented retry count on download queue item %s to %s",
+            item_id, item.retry_count
+        )
+        return item
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def set_status_and_error(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        item_id: int,
+        status: str,
+        error_message: Optional[str] = None,
+    ) -> Optional[DownloadQueueItem]:
+        """Set status and error message on download queue item atomically.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            item_id: Item primary key
+            status: New status value
+            error_message: Optional error description
+        
+        Returns:
+            Updated DownloadQueueItem instance or None if not found
+        """
+        item = await DownloadQueueService.get_by_id(db, item_id)
+        if not item:
+            return None
+        
+        item.status = status
+        if error_message is not None:
+            item.error_message = error_message
+        
+        await db.flush()
+        await db.refresh(item)
+        logger.debug(
+            "Set status=%s on download queue item %s, error=%s",
+            status, item_id, error_message
+        )
+        return item
+    
     @staticmethod
     async def delete(db: AsyncSession, item_id: int) -> bool:
         """Delete download queue item.
@@ -1200,3 +1365,176 @@ class UserSessionService:
         
         return new_session
 
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Unresolved Folder Service
+# ============================================================================
+
+
+class UnresolvedFolderService:
+    """Service for tracking and resolving folders that couldn't be auto-resolved.
+    
+    During initial setup, some folders may not resolve to a provider key
+    (no search match or multiple ambiguous matches). These are tracked as
+    UnresolvedFolder records and can later be resolved by the user providing
+    the correct provider key.
+    """
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def create(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        folder_name: str,
+        title: str,
+        year: int | None = None,
+        search_attempts: int = 1,
+        last_search_result: str | None = None,
+    ) -> UnresolvedFolder:
+        """Create a new unresolved folder tracking record.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            folder_name: Original filesystem folder name
+            title: Extracted title from folder name
+            year: Extracted release year (optional)
+            search_attempts: Number of search attempts made (default: 1)
+            last_search_result: JSON string of search results for UI (optional)
+        
+        Returns:
+            Created UnresolvedFolder instance
+        """
+        folder = UnresolvedFolder(
+            folder_name=folder_name,
+            title=title,
+            year=year,
+            search_attempts=search_attempts,
+            last_search_result=last_search_result,
+        )
+        db.add(folder)
+        await db.flush()
+        await db.refresh(folder)
+        logger.info(
+            "Created unresolved folder tracking: %s (title=%s, year=%s)",
+            folder_name, title, year
+        )
+        return folder
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def get_by_folder_name(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        folder_name: str,
+    ) -> Optional[UnresolvedFolder]:
+        """Get unresolved folder by folder name.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            folder_name: Filesystem folder name to look up
+        
+        Returns:
+            UnresolvedFolder instance or None if not found
+        """
+        result = await db.execute(
+            select(UnresolvedFolder).where(
+                UnresolvedFolder.folder_name == folder_name
+            )
+        )
+        return result.scalar_one_or_none()
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def get_all_unresolved(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+    ) -> list[UnresolvedFolder]:
+        """Get all unresolved folders that haven't been resolved yet.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+        
+        Returns:
+            List of unresolved UnresolvedFolder instances
+        """
+        result = await db.execute(
+            select(UnresolvedFolder)
+            .where(UnresolvedFolder.provider_key.is_(None))
+            .order_by(UnresolvedFolder.created_at)
+        )
+        return list(result.scalars().all())
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def resolve(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        folder_name: str,
+        provider_key: str,
+    ) -> Optional[UnresolvedFolder]:
+        """Mark an unresolved folder as resolved with the given provider key.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            folder_name: Filesystem folder name to resolve
+            provider_key: Provider key to associate with this folder
+        
+        Returns:
+            Updated UnresolvedFolder instance or None if not found
+        """
+        from datetime import datetime, timezone
+        
+        folder = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_by_folder_name(db, folder_name)
+        if not folder:
+            return None
+        
+        folder.provider_key = provider_key
+        folder.resolved_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        await db.flush()
+        await db.refresh(folder)
+        logger.info(
+            "Resolved unresolved folder: %s -> key=%s",
+            folder_name, provider_key
+        )
+        return folder
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def delete(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        folder_name: str,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Delete an unresolved folder record (e.g., after manual add).
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            folder_name: Filesystem folder name to delete
+        
+        Returns:
+            True if deleted, False if not found
+        """
+        folder = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_by_folder_name(db, folder_name)
+        if not folder:
+            return False
+        
+        await db.delete(folder)
+        await db.flush()
+        return True
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    async def update_search_result(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        folder_name: str,
+        search_result: str,
+    ) -> Optional[UnresolvedFolder]:
+        """Update the cached search result for an unresolved folder.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            folder_name: Filesystem folder name to update
+            search_result: JSON string of search results
+        
+        Returns:
+            Updated UnresolvedFolder instance or None if not found
+        """
+        folder = await UnresolvedFolderService.get_by_folder_name(db, folder_name)
+        if not folder:
+            return None
+        
+        folder.search_attempts += 1
+        folder.last_search_result = search_result
+        await db.flush()
+        await db.refresh(folder)
+        return folder
+

src/server/database/system_settings_service.py

@@ -125,6 +125,66 @@ class SystemSettingsService:
         settings = await SystemSettingsService.get_or_create(db)
         return settings.initial_media_scan_completed
 
+    @staticmethod
+    async def is_migration_legacy_files_completed(db: AsyncSession) -> bool:
+        """Check if legacy key/data file migration has been completed.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if legacy migration is completed, False otherwise
+        """
+        settings = await SystemSettingsService.get_or_create(db)
+        return settings.migration_legacy_files_completed
+
+    @staticmethod
+    async def mark_migration_legacy_files_completed(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        timestamp: Optional[datetime] = None
+    ) -> None:
+        """Mark the legacy key/data file migration as completed.
+        
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            timestamp: Optional timestamp to set, defaults to current time
+        """
+        settings = await SystemSettingsService.get_or_create(db)
+        settings.migration_legacy_files_completed = True
+        settings.last_scan_timestamp = timestamp or datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        await db.commit()
+        logger.info("Marked legacy files migration as completed")
+
+    @staticmethod
+    async def is_legacy_key_cleanup_completed(db: AsyncSession) -> bool:
+        """Check if legacy key file cleanup has been completed.
+
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+
+        Returns:
+            True if cleanup is completed, False otherwise
+        """
+        settings = await SystemSettingsService.get_or_create(db)
+        return settings.legacy_key_cleanup_completed
+
+    @staticmethod
+    async def mark_legacy_key_cleanup_completed(
+        db: AsyncSession,
+        timestamp: Optional[datetime] = None
+    ) -> None:
+        """Mark the legacy key file cleanup as completed.
+
+        Args:
+            db: Database session
+            timestamp: Optional timestamp to set, defaults to current time
+        """
+        settings = await SystemSettingsService.get_or_create(db)
+        settings.legacy_key_cleanup_completed = True
+        settings.last_scan_timestamp = timestamp or datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        await db.commit()
+        logger.info("Marked legacy key file cleanup as completed")
+
     @staticmethod
     async def mark_initial_media_scan_completed(
         db: AsyncSession,
@@ -154,6 +214,8 @@ class SystemSettingsService:
         settings.initial_scan_completed = False
         settings.initial_nfo_scan_completed = False
         settings.initial_media_scan_completed = False
+        settings.migration_legacy_files_completed = False
+        settings.legacy_key_cleanup_completed = False
         settings.last_scan_timestamp = None
         await db.commit()
         logger.info("Reset all scan completion flags")

src/server/error_handler.py

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ errors in provider operations with automatic retry mechanisms.
 
 import functools
 import logging
-from typing import Any, Callable, TypeVar
+from typing import Any, Callable, Optional, TypeVar
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
@@ -42,41 +42,97 @@ class DownloadError(Exception):
 class RecoveryStrategies:
     """Strategies for handling errors and recovering from failures."""
 
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        max_retries: int = 3,
+        base_delay: float = 1.0,
+        max_delay: float = 60.0,
+        exponential_base: float = 2.0,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Initialize recovery strategies.
+
+        Args:
+            max_retries: Maximum number of retry attempts.
+            base_delay: Initial delay between retries in seconds.
+            max_delay: Maximum delay between retries in seconds.
+            exponential_base: Base for exponential backoff multiplier.
+        """
+        self.max_retries = max_retries
+        self.base_delay = base_delay
+        self.max_delay = max_delay
+        self.exponential_base = exponential_base
+
+    def _calculate_delay(self, attempt: int) -> float:
+        """Calculate delay for given retry attempt using exponential backoff.
+
+        Args:
+            attempt: Zero-based retry attempt number.
+
+        Returns:
+            Delay in seconds before next retry.
+        """
+        delay = self.base_delay * (self.exponential_base ** attempt)
+        return min(delay, self.max_delay)
+
     @staticmethod
     def handle_network_failure(
         func: Callable, *args: Any, **kwargs: Any
     ) -> Any:
-        """Handle network failures with basic retry logic."""
+        """Handle network failures with exponential backoff retry logic."""
+        last_error: Optional[Exception] = None
         max_retries = 3
+        base_delay = 1.0
+        max_delay = 60.0
+        exponential_base = 2.0
+        
         for attempt in range(max_retries):
             try:
                 return func(*args, **kwargs)
-            except (NetworkError, ConnectionError):
+            except (NetworkError, ConnectionError, TimeoutError) as exc:
-                if attempt == max_retries - 1:
+                last_error = exc
-                    raise
+                if attempt < max_retries - 1:
-                logger.warning(
+                    delay = base_delay * (exponential_base ** attempt)
-                    "Network error on attempt %d, retrying...",
+                    delay = min(delay, max_delay)
-                    attempt + 1,
+                    logger.warning(
-                )
+                        "Network error on attempt %d/%d, retrying in %.1fs: %s",
-                continue
+                        attempt + 1, max_retries, delay, exc
+                    )
+                    import time
+                    time.sleep(delay)
+                    continue
+        if last_error:
+            raise last_error
+        raise NetworkError("Network failure after retries")
 
     @staticmethod
     def handle_download_failure(
         func: Callable, *args: Any, **kwargs: Any
     ) -> Any:
-        """Handle download failures with retry logic."""
+        """Handle download failures with exponential backoff retry logic."""
+        last_error: Optional[Exception] = None
         max_retries = 2
+        base_delay = 1.0
+        max_delay = 60.0
+        exponential_base = 2.0
+        
         for attempt in range(max_retries):
             try:
                 return func(*args, **kwargs)
-            except DownloadError:
+            except DownloadError as exc:
-                if attempt == max_retries - 1:
+                last_error = exc
-                    raise
+                if attempt < max_retries - 1:
-                logger.warning(
+                    delay = base_delay * (exponential_base ** attempt)
-                    "Download error on attempt %d, retrying...",
+                    delay = min(delay, max_delay)
-                    attempt + 1,
+                    logger.warning(
-                )
+                        "Download error on attempt %d/%d, retrying in %.1fs: %s",
-                continue
+                        attempt + 1, max_retries, delay, exc
+                    )
+                    import time
+                    time.sleep(delay)
+                    continue
+        if last_error:
+            raise last_error
+        raise DownloadError("Download failed after retries")
 
 
 class FileCorruptionDetector:

src/server/exceptions/exceptions/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+from src.server.exceptions.exceptions.Exceptions import MatchNotFoundError, NoKeyFoundException
+
+__all__ = ["MatchNotFoundError", "NoKeyFoundException"]

src/server/fastapi_app.py

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ from src.server.api.health import router as health_router
 from src.server.api.logging import router as logging_router
 from src.server.api.nfo import router as nfo_router
 from src.server.api.scheduler import router as scheduler_router
+from src.server.api.setup_endpoints import router as setup_router
 from src.server.api.websocket import router as websocket_router
 from src.server.controllers.error_controller import (
     not_found_handler,
@@ -38,7 +39,6 @@ from src.server.controllers.page_controller import router as page_router
 from src.server.middleware.auth import AuthMiddleware
 from src.server.middleware.error_handler import register_exception_handlers
 from src.server.middleware.setup_redirect import SetupRedirectMiddleware
-from src.server.services.anime_service import sync_series_from_data_files
 from src.server.services.progress_service import get_progress_service
 from src.server.services.websocket_service import get_websocket_service
 
@@ -104,6 +104,107 @@ async def _check_incomplete_series_on_startup(background_loader) -> None:
         logger.exception("Failed to check incomplete series on startup")
 
 
+async def _run_startup_health_checks(logger) -> dict:
+    """Run startup health checks for critical dependencies.
+    
+    Checks:
+    - ffmpeg availability
+    - DNS resolution for aniworld.to and api.themoviedb.org
+    - anime_directory configuration and writability
+    
+    Args:
+        logger: Logger instance for recording check results.
+        
+    Returns:
+        dict: Health check results with status and details for each check.
+    """
+    import asyncio
+    import shutil
+    import socket
+    from typing import Any, Dict
+    
+    checks: Dict[str, Any] = {
+        "ffmpeg": {"status": "unknown", "message": None},
+        "dns_aniworld": {"status": "unknown", "message": None},
+        "dns_tmdb": {"status": "unknown", "message": None},
+        "anime_directory": {"status": "unknown", "message": None, "path": None},
+    }
+    
+    # Check ffmpeg availability
+    try:
+        ffmpeg_path = shutil.which("ffmpeg")
+        if ffmpeg_path:
+            checks["ffmpeg"]["status"] = "ok"
+            checks["ffmpeg"]["message"] = f"Found at {ffmpeg_path}"
+            logger.debug("ffmpeg health check passed: %s", ffmpeg_path)
+        else:
+            checks["ffmpeg"]["status"] = "warning"
+            checks["ffmpeg"]["message"] = "ffmpeg not found in PATH"
+            logger.warning("ffmpeg health check failed: not in PATH")
+    except Exception as e:
+        checks["ffmpeg"]["status"] = "error"
+        checks["ffmpeg"]["message"] = str(e)
+        logger.warning("Could not check ffmpeg: %s", e)
+    
+    # Check DNS resolution for aniworld.to
+    try:
+        socket.gethostbyname("aniworld.to")
+        checks["dns_aniworld"]["status"] = "ok"
+        checks["dns_aniworld"]["message"] = "Resolved successfully"
+        logger.debug("DNS health check passed for aniworld.to")
+    except socket.gaierror as e:
+        checks["dns_aniworld"]["status"] = "warning"
+        checks["dns_aniworld"]["message"] = f"DNS resolution failed: {e}"
+        logger.warning("DNS health check failed for aniworld.to: %s", e)
+    except Exception as e:
+        checks["dns_aniworld"]["status"] = "warning"
+        checks["dns_aniworld"]["message"] = f"Unexpected error: {e}"
+        logger.warning("Unexpected DNS error for aniworld.to: %s", e)
+    
+    # Check DNS resolution for api.themoviedb.org
+    try:
+        socket.gethostbyname("api.themoviedb.org")
+        checks["dns_tmdb"]["status"] = "ok"
+        checks["dns_tmdb"]["message"] = "Resolved successfully"
+        logger.debug("DNS health check passed for api.themoviedb.org")
+    except socket.gaierror as e:
+        checks["dns_tmdb"]["status"] = "warning"
+        checks["dns_tmdb"]["message"] = f"DNS resolution failed: {e}"
+        logger.warning("DNS health check failed for api.themoviedb.org: %s", e)
+    except Exception as e:
+        checks["dns_tmdb"]["status"] = "warning"
+        checks["dns_tmdb"]["message"] = f"Unexpected error: {e}"
+        logger.warning("Unexpected DNS error for api.themoviedb.org: %s", e)
+    
+    # Check anime_directory configuration and writability
+    from src.config.settings import settings
+    anime_dir = settings.anime_directory
+    
+    if not anime_dir:
+        checks["anime_directory"]["status"] = "error"
+        checks["anime_directory"]["message"] = "anime_directory not configured"
+        checks["anime_directory"]["path"] = None
+        logger.error("anime_directory health check failed: not configured")
+    else:
+        import os
+        checks["anime_directory"]["path"] = anime_dir
+        
+        if not os.path.isdir(anime_dir):
+            checks["anime_directory"]["status"] = "error"
+            checks["anime_directory"]["message"] = f"Directory does not exist: {anime_dir}"
+            logger.error("anime_directory health check failed: %s does not exist", anime_dir)
+        elif not os.access(anime_dir, os.W_OK):
+            checks["anime_directory"]["status"] = "error"
+            checks["anime_directory"]["message"] = f"Directory not writable: {anime_dir}"
+            logger.error("anime_directory health check failed: %s not writable", anime_dir)
+        else:
+            checks["anime_directory"]["status"] = "ok"
+            checks["anime_directory"]["message"] = f"Directory exists and is writable: {anime_dir}"
+            logger.debug("anime_directory health check passed: %s", anime_dir)
+    
+    return checks
+
+
 @asynccontextmanager
 async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
     """Manage application lifespan (startup and shutdown).
@@ -114,6 +215,7 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
     """
     # Setup logging first with INFO level
     logger = setup_logging(log_level="INFO")
+    logger.info("Starting FastAPI application v%s", APP_VERSION)
     
     # Track successful initialization steps
     initialized = {
@@ -242,7 +344,6 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
         from src.server.services.initialization_service import (
             perform_initial_setup,
             perform_media_scan_if_needed,
-            perform_nfo_scan_if_needed,
         )
         
         try:
@@ -271,9 +372,6 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
                         "exist yet): %s", e
                     )
 
-                # Run NFO scan only on first run (if configured)
-                await perform_nfo_scan_if_needed()
-
                 # Initialize download service
                 try:
                     from src.server.utils.dependencies import get_download_service
@@ -297,19 +395,6 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.warning("Failed to start background loader service: %s", e)
 
-                # Initialize and start scheduler service
-                try:
-                    from src.server.services.scheduler_service import (
-                        get_scheduler_service,
-                    )
-                    scheduler_service = get_scheduler_service()
-                    await scheduler_service.start()
-                    initialized['scheduler'] = True
-                    logger.info("Scheduler service started")
-                except Exception as e:
-                    logger.warning("Failed to start scheduler service: %s", e)
-                    # Continue - scheduler is optional
-
                 # Run media scan only on first run
                 await perform_media_scan_if_needed(background_loader)
             else:
@@ -317,6 +402,22 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
                     "Download service initialization skipped - "
                     "anime directory not configured"
                 )
+
+            # Initialize and start scheduler service (independent of anime_directory)
+            # The scheduler loads its own config from config.json and the
+            # anime_directory may be configured there even if the env var is empty.
+            try:
+                logger.info("Initializing scheduler service...")
+                from src.server.services.scheduler.scheduler_service import (
+                    get_scheduler_service,
+                )
+                scheduler_service = get_scheduler_service()
+                logger.info("Scheduler service instance obtained, starting...")
+                await scheduler_service.start()
+                initialized['scheduler'] = True
+                logger.info("Scheduler service started successfully")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning("Failed to start scheduler service: %s", e)
         except (OSError, RuntimeError, ValueError) as e:
             logger.warning("Failed to initialize services: %s", e)
             # Continue startup - services can be initialized later
@@ -329,6 +430,27 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
         logger.info(
             "API documentation available at http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/docs"
         )
+
+        # Check for ffmpeg availability and warn if missing
+        try:
+            import shutil as _shutil
+            if _shutil.which("ffmpeg") is None:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "ffmpeg not found in PATH. HLS streams may fail to download. "
+                    "Install ffmpeg to enable HLS support."
+                )
+            else:
+                logger.debug("ffmpeg found at: %s", _shutil.which("ffmpeg"))
+        except Exception as _exc:
+            logger.warning("Could not check for ffmpeg: %s", _exc)
+
+        # Run startup health checks and store results for /health endpoint
+        try:
+            startup_checks = await _run_startup_health_checks(logger)
+            app.state.startup_checks = startup_checks
+        except Exception as _exc:
+            logger.warning("Could not run startup health checks: %s", _exc)
+            app.state.startup_checks = {}
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error("Error during startup: %s", e, exc_info=True)
         startup_error = e
@@ -373,7 +495,9 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
     # 1. Stop scheduler service (only if initialized)
     if initialized['scheduler']:
         try:
-            from src.server.services.scheduler_service import get_scheduler_service
+            from src.server.services.scheduler.scheduler_service import (
+                get_scheduler_service,
+            )
             scheduler_service = get_scheduler_service()
             logger.info("Stopping scheduler service...")
             await asyncio.wait_for(
@@ -418,8 +542,8 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
     
     # 4. Shutdown download service and persist active downloads
     try:
-        from src.server.services.download_service import (  # noqa: E501
+        from src.server.services.download_service import (
-            _download_service_instance,
+            _download_service_instance,  # noqa: E501
         )
         if _download_service_instance is not None:
             logger.info("Stopping download service...")
@@ -476,11 +600,13 @@ async def lifespan(_application: FastAPI):
         raise startup_error
 
 
+from src.server.utils.version import APP_VERSION
+
 # Initialize FastAPI app with lifespan
 app = FastAPI(
     title="Aniworld Download Manager",
     description="Modern web interface for Aniworld anime download management",
-    version="1.0.1",
+    version=APP_VERSION,
     docs_url="/api/docs",
     redoc_url="/api/redoc",
     lifespan=lifespan
@@ -519,6 +645,7 @@ app.include_router(scheduler_router)
 app.include_router(anime_router)
 app.include_router(download_router)
 app.include_router(nfo_router)
+app.include_router(setup_router)
 app.include_router(logging_router)
 app.include_router(websocket_router)
 

src/server/middleware/setup_redirect.py

@@ -32,10 +32,12 @@ class SetupRedirectMiddleware(BaseHTTPMiddleware):
     # Paths that should always be accessible, even without setup
     EXEMPT_PATHS = {
         "/setup",  # Setup page itself
+        "/setup/unresolved",  # Unresolved folders page (after setup)
         "/loading",  # Loading page (initialization progress)
         "/login",  # Login page (needs to be accessible after setup)
         "/queue",  # Queue page (for initial load)
         "/api/auth/",  # All auth endpoints (setup, login, logout, register)
+        "/api/setup/",  # Setup API (unresolved folders, etc.)
         "/ws/connect",  # WebSocket connection (needed for loading page)
         "/api/queue/",  # Queue API endpoints
         "/api/downloads/",  # Download API endpoints
@@ -103,6 +105,34 @@ class SetupRedirectMiddleware(BaseHTTPMiddleware):
         
         return False
     
+    def _is_unresolved_completed(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if the unresolved phase has been completed.
+        
+        Returns:
+            True if unresolved phase is complete, False otherwise
+        """
+        try:
+            config_service = get_config_service()
+            config = config_service.load_config()
+            other = config.other or {}
+            return bool(other.get('unresolved_completed', False))
+        except Exception:
+            return False
+
+    def _is_loading_complete(self) -> bool:
+        """Check if initial loading has completed.
+        
+        Returns:
+            True if loading is complete, False otherwise
+        """
+        try:
+            config_service = get_config_service()
+            config = config_service.load_config()
+            other = config.other or {}
+            return bool(other.get('loading_complete', False))
+        except Exception:
+            return False
+    
     async def dispatch(
         self, request: Request, call_next: Callable
     ) -> Response:
@@ -116,31 +146,34 @@ class SetupRedirectMiddleware(BaseHTTPMiddleware):
             Either a redirect to /setup or the normal response
         """
         path = request.url.path
+        query_params = request.query_params
         
         # Check if trying to access setup or loading page after completion
-        if path in ("/setup", "/loading"):
+        if path in ("/setup", "/loading", "/setup/unresolved"):
             if not self._needs_setup():
-                # Setup is complete, check loading status
                 if path == "/setup":
-                    # Redirect to loading if initialization is in progress
+                    # Redirect to login if setup is already complete
-                    # Otherwise redirect to login
                     return RedirectResponse(url="/login", status_code=302)
+                elif path == "/setup/unresolved":
+                    # Check if unresolved phase is already completed
+                    if self._is_unresolved_completed():
+                        # Redirect to loading - unresolved phase already done
+                        return RedirectResponse(url="/loading?phase=nfo", status_code=302)
                 elif path == "/loading":
-                    # Check if initialization is complete
+                    # Handle phase query parameter
-                    try:
+                    phase = query_params.get("phase")
-                        from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
+                    if phase == "initial":
-                        from src.server.database.system_settings_service import (
+                        # Only redirect if loading has actually completed
-                            SystemSettingsService,
+                        # If loading_started=True but loading_complete=False, user should stay
-                        )
+                        # on loading page to see progress
-                        
+                        if self._is_loading_complete():
-                        async with get_db_session() as db:
+                            return RedirectResponse(url="/login", status_code=302)
-                            is_complete = await SystemSettingsService.is_initial_scan_completed(db)
+                        # Otherwise, allow access to loading page (loading in progress)
-                            if is_complete:
+                    elif not phase:
-                                # Initialization complete, redirect to login
+                        # No phase specified and loading is complete
-                                return RedirectResponse(url="/login", status_code=302)
+                        if self._is_loading_complete():
-                    except Exception:
+                            return RedirectResponse(url="/login", status_code=302)
-                        # If we can't check, allow access to loading page
+                    # phase=nfo is always allowed - it triggers the NFO scan phase
-                        pass
         
         # Skip setup check for exempt paths
         if self._is_path_exempt(path):

src/server/models/anime.py

@@ -83,6 +83,30 @@ class AnimeSeriesResponse(BaseModel):
         return v
 
 
+class AnimeMetadataUpdate(BaseModel):
+    """Request model for updating anime metadata (key, tmdb_id, tvdb_id)."""
+
+    key: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="New series key (URL-safe, lowercase)")
+    tmdb_id: Optional[int] = Field(None, ge=1, description="TMDB ID (positive integer)")
+    tvdb_id: Optional[int] = Field(None, ge=1, description="TVDB ID (positive integer)")
+
+    @field_validator('key', mode='before')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_key_format(cls, v: Optional[str]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Validate key is URL-safe lowercase with hyphens only."""
+        if v is None:
+            return v
+        v = v.strip().lower()
+        if not v:
+            raise ValueError("Key cannot be empty")
+        if not KEY_PATTERN.match(v):
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Key must contain only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens. "
+                "Cannot start or end with a hyphen."
+            )
+        return v
+
+
 class SearchRequest(BaseModel):
     """Request payload for searching series."""
 

src/server/models/auth.py

@@ -73,9 +73,6 @@ class SetupRequest(BaseModel):
     scheduler_auto_download_after_rescan: Optional[bool] = Field(
         default=False, description="Auto-download missing episodes after rescan"
     )
-    scheduler_folder_scan_enabled: Optional[bool] = Field(
-        default=False, description="Run folder maintenance during scheduled run"
-    )
     
     # Logging configuration
     logging_level: Optional[str] = Field(

src/server/models/config.py

@@ -39,11 +39,21 @@ class SchedulerConfig(BaseModel):
         description="Automatically queue and start downloads for all missing "
                     "episodes after a scheduled rescan completes.",
     )
-    folder_scan_enabled: bool = Field(
+    nfo_scan_after_rescan: bool = Field(
-        default=False,
+        default=True,
-        description="Run folder maintenance (NFO repair, folder renaming, "
+        description="Run NFO validation and creation after a scheduled rescan "
-                    "poster checks) during the scheduled run.",
+                    "completes. Checks each series folder for tvshow.nfo and "
+                    "creates or fills missing properties.",
     )
+    # Legacy alias fields — read via Pydantic alias
+    auto_download: Optional[bool] = Field(default=None, alias="auto_download")
+
+    def __init__(self, **data):
+        super().__init__(**data)
+        # Map legacy keys to primary fields only when primary key absent from data.
+        # "key in data" checks for explicit presence (even False/None), not just truthiness.
+        if self.auto_download is not None and "auto_download_after_rescan" not in data:
+            object.__setattr__(self, "auto_download_after_rescan", self.auto_download)
 
     @field_validator("schedule_time")
     @classmethod
@@ -69,6 +79,22 @@ class SchedulerConfig(BaseModel):
             )
         return v
 
+    def model_dump(self, **kwargs) -> Dict[str, object]:
+        """Serialize, excluding legacy alias fields when they are None.
+
+        The alias fields (auto_download, folder_scan) must not be written to
+        config.json as null entries, otherwise a roundtrip load sees the key
+        present (哪怕 value is None) and skips the alias-to-primary mapping.
+        """
+        data = super().model_dump(**kwargs)
+        # Drop None alias fields so they don't pollute config.json.
+        # They are still settable via the constructor for backward compatibility.
+        if data.get("auto_download") is None:
+            data.pop("auto_download", None)
+        if data.get("folder_scan") is None:
+            data.pop("folder_scan", None)
+        return data
+
 
 class BackupConfig(BaseModel):
     """Configuration for automatic backups of application data."""
@@ -171,6 +197,12 @@ class AppConfig(BaseModel):
     logging: LoggingConfig = Field(default_factory=LoggingConfig)
     backup: BackupConfig = Field(default_factory=BackupConfig)
     nfo: NFOConfig = Field(default_factory=NFOConfig)
+    scan_key_overrides: Dict[str, str] = Field(
+        default_factory=dict,
+        description="Map of folder names to provider keys for scan overrides. "
+                    "Used when auto-generated keys from folder names are incorrect. "
+                    "Format: {\"Folder Name\": \"actual-provider-key\"}"
+    )
     other: Dict[str, object] = Field(
         default_factory=dict, description="Arbitrary other settings"
     )
@@ -209,6 +241,7 @@ class ConfigUpdate(BaseModel):
     logging: Optional[LoggingConfig] = None
     backup: Optional[BackupConfig] = None
     nfo: Optional[NFOConfig] = None
+    scan_key_overrides: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None
     other: Optional[Dict[str, object]] = None
 
     def apply_to(self, current: AppConfig) -> AppConfig:
@@ -225,6 +258,8 @@ class ConfigUpdate(BaseModel):
             data["backup"] = self.backup.model_dump()
         if self.nfo is not None:
             data["nfo"] = self.nfo.model_dump()
+        if self.scan_key_overrides is not None:
+            data["scan_key_overrides"] = self.scan_key_overrides
         if self.other is not None:
             merged = dict(current.other or {})
             merged.update(self.other)

src/server/models/download.py

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ class DownloadStatus(str, Enum):
     COMPLETED = "completed"
     FAILED = "failed"
     CANCELLED = "cancelled"
+    PERMANENTLY_FAILED = "permanently_failed"
 
 
 class DownloadPriority(str, Enum):

src/server/models/nfo.py

@@ -355,3 +355,29 @@ class NFOMissingResponse(BaseModel):
         ...,
         description="List of series missing NFO"
     )
+
+
+class NfoDiagnosticsResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response for NFO diagnostics showing missing required tags."""
+
+    has_nfo: bool = Field(..., description="Whether tvshow.nfo exists")
+    nfo_path: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Path to NFO file if exists")
+    missing_tags: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="List of missing required tag names"
+    )
+    required_tags: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="All required tag names for reference"
+    )
+
+
+class NfoRepairResponse(BaseModel):
+    """Response after NFO repair attempt."""
+
+    success: bool = Field(..., description="Whether repair succeeded")
+    message: str = Field(..., description="Human-readable result message")
+    repaired_tags: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Tags that were missing before repair"
+    )

src/server/nfo/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+"""NFO package - TV show metadata generation for Kodi/XBMC.
+
+Re-exports the public API for the nfo package.
+"""
+
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_models import TVShowNFO
+from src.server.nfo.tmdb_client import TMDBClient, TMDBAPIError
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_generator import generate_tvshow_nfo
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_mapper import tmdb_to_nfo_model

src/server/nfo/nfo_generator.py

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ This module provides functions to generate tvshow.nfo XML files from
 TVShowNFO Pydantic models, adapted from the scraper project.
 
 Example:
-    >>> from src.core.entities.nfo_models import TVShowNFO
+    >>> from src.server.nfo.nfo_models import TVShowNFO
     >>> nfo = TVShowNFO(title="Test Show", year=2020, tmdbid=12345)
     >>> xml_string = generate_tvshow_nfo(nfo)
 """
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ from typing import Optional
 from lxml import etree
 
 from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.core.entities.nfo_models import TVShowNFO
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_models import TVShowNFO
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 

src/server/nfo/nfo_mapper.py

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ import logging
 from datetime import datetime
 from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional
 
-from src.core.entities.nfo_models import (
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_models import (
     ActorInfo,
     ImageInfo,
     NamedSeason,

src/server/nfo/nfo_models.py

@@ -0,0 +1,335 @@
+"""Pydantic models for NFO metadata based on Kodi/XBMC standard.
+
+This module provides data models for tvshow.nfo files that are compatible
+with media center applications like Kodi, Plex, and Jellyfin.
+
+Example:
+    >>> nfo = TVShowNFO(
+    ...     title="Attack on Titan",
+    ...     year=2013,
+    ...     tmdbid=1429
+    ... )
+    >>> nfo.premiered = "2013-04-07"
+"""
+
+from datetime import datetime
+from typing import List, Optional
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel, Field, HttpUrl, field_validator
+
+
+class RatingInfo(BaseModel):
+    """Rating information from various sources.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        name: Source of the rating (e.g., 'themoviedb', 'imdb')
+        value: Rating value (typically 0-10)
+        votes: Number of votes
+        max_rating: Maximum possible rating (default: 10)
+        default: Whether this is the default rating to display
+    """
+    
+    name: str = Field(..., description="Rating source name")
+    value: float = Field(..., ge=0, description="Rating value")
+    votes: Optional[int] = Field(None, ge=0, description="Number of votes")
+    max_rating: int = Field(10, ge=1, description="Maximum rating value")
+    default: bool = Field(False, description="Is this the default rating")
+    
+    @field_validator('value')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_value(cls, v: float, info) -> float:
+        """Ensure rating value doesn't exceed max_rating."""
+        # Note: max_rating is not available yet during validation,
+        # so we use a reasonable default check
+        if v > 10:
+            raise ValueError("Rating value cannot exceed 10")
+        return v
+
+
+class ActorInfo(BaseModel):
+    """Actor/cast member information.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        name: Actor's name
+        role: Character name/role
+        thumb: URL to actor's photo
+        profile: URL to actor's profile page
+        tmdbid: TMDB ID for the actor
+    """
+    
+    name: str = Field(..., description="Actor's name")
+    role: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Character role")
+    thumb: Optional[HttpUrl] = Field(None, description="Actor photo URL")
+    profile: Optional[HttpUrl] = Field(None, description="Actor profile URL")
+    tmdbid: Optional[int] = Field(None, description="TMDB actor ID")
+
+
+class ImageInfo(BaseModel):
+    """Image information for posters, fanart, and logos.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        url: URL to the image
+        aspect: Image aspect/type (e.g., 'poster', 'clearlogo', 'logo')
+        season: Season number for season-specific images
+        type: Image type (e.g., 'season')
+    """
+    
+    url: HttpUrl = Field(..., description="Image URL")
+    aspect: Optional[str] = Field(
+        None,
+        description="Image aspect (poster, clearlogo, logo)"
+    )
+    season: Optional[int] = Field(None, ge=-1, description="Season number")
+    type: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Image type")
+
+
+class NamedSeason(BaseModel):
+    """Named season information.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        number: Season number
+        name: Season name/title
+    """
+    
+    number: int = Field(..., ge=0, description="Season number")
+    name: str = Field(..., description="Season name")
+
+
+class UniqueID(BaseModel):
+    """Unique identifier from various sources.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        type: ID source type (tmdb, imdb, tvdb)
+        value: The ID value
+        default: Whether this is the default ID
+    """
+    
+    type: str = Field(..., description="ID type (tmdb, imdb, tvdb)")
+    value: str = Field(..., description="ID value")
+    default: bool = Field(False, description="Is default ID")
+
+
+class TVShowNFO(BaseModel):
+    """Main tvshow.nfo structure following Kodi/XBMC standard.
+    
+    This model represents the complete metadata for a TV show that can be
+    serialized to XML for use with media center applications.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        title: Main title of the show
+        originaltitle: Original title (e.g., in original language)
+        showtitle: Show title (often same as title)
+        sorttitle: Title used for sorting
+        year: Release year
+        plot: Full plot description
+        outline: Short plot summary
+        tagline: Show tagline/slogan
+        runtime: Episode runtime in minutes
+        mpaa: Content rating (e.g., TV-14, TV-MA)
+        certification: Additional certification info
+        premiered: Premiere date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
+        status: Show status (e.g., 'Continuing', 'Ended')
+        studio: List of production studios
+        genre: List of genres
+        country: List of countries
+        tag: List of tags/keywords
+        ratings: List of ratings from various sources
+        userrating: User's personal rating
+        watched: Whether the show has been watched
+        playcount: Number of times watched
+        tmdbid: TMDB ID
+        imdbid: IMDB ID
+        tvdbid: TVDB ID
+        uniqueid: List of unique IDs
+        thumb: List of thumbnail/poster images
+        fanart: List of fanart/backdrop images
+        actors: List of cast members
+        namedseason: List of named seasons
+        trailer: Trailer URL
+        dateadded: Date when added to library
+    """
+    
+    # Required fields
+    title: str = Field(..., description="Show title", min_length=1)
+    
+    # Basic information (optional)
+    originaltitle: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Original title")
+    showtitle: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Show title")
+    sorttitle: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Sort title")
+    year: Optional[int] = Field(
+        None,
+        ge=1900,
+        le=2100,
+        description="Release year"
+    )
+    
+    # Plot and description
+    plot: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Full plot description")
+    outline: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Short plot summary")
+    tagline: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Show tagline")
+    
+    # Technical details
+    runtime: Optional[int] = Field(
+        None,
+        ge=0,
+        description="Episode runtime in minutes"
+    )
+    mpaa: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Content rating")
+    fsk: Optional[str] = Field(
+        None,
+        description="German FSK rating (e.g., 'FSK 12', 'FSK 16')"
+    )
+    certification: Optional[str] = Field(
+        None,
+        description="Certification info"
+    )
+    
+    # Status and dates
+    premiered: Optional[str] = Field(
+        None,
+        description="Premiere date (YYYY-MM-DD)"
+    )
+    status: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Show status")
+    dateadded: Optional[str] = Field(
+        None,
+        description="Date added to library"
+    )
+    
+    # Multi-value fields
+    studio: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Production studios"
+    )
+    genre: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Genres"
+    )
+    country: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Countries"
+    )
+    tag: List[str] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Tags/keywords"
+    )
+    
+    # IDs
+    tmdbid: Optional[int] = Field(None, description="TMDB ID")
+    imdbid: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="IMDB ID")
+    tvdbid: Optional[int] = Field(None, description="TVDB ID")
+    uniqueid: List[UniqueID] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Unique IDs"
+    )
+    
+    # Ratings and viewing info
+    ratings: List[RatingInfo] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Ratings"
+    )
+    userrating: Optional[float] = Field(
+        None,
+        ge=0,
+        le=10,
+        description="User rating"
+    )
+    watched: bool = Field(False, description="Watched status")
+    playcount: Optional[int] = Field(
+        None,
+        ge=0,
+        description="Play count"
+    )
+    
+    # Media
+    thumb: List[ImageInfo] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Thumbnail images"
+    )
+    fanart: List[ImageInfo] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Fanart images"
+    )
+    
+    # Cast and crew
+    actors: List[ActorInfo] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Cast members"
+    )
+    
+    # Seasons
+    namedseason: List[NamedSeason] = Field(
+        default_factory=list,
+        description="Named seasons"
+    )
+    
+    # Additional
+    trailer: Optional[HttpUrl] = Field(None, description="Trailer URL")
+    
+    @field_validator('premiered')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_premiered_date(cls, v: Optional[str]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Validate premiered date format (YYYY-MM-DD)."""
+        if v is None:
+            return v
+        
+        # Check format strictly: YYYY-MM-DD
+        if len(v) != 10 or v[4] != '-' or v[7] != '-':
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Premiered date must be in YYYY-MM-DD format"
+            )
+        
+        try:
+            datetime.strptime(v, '%Y-%m-%d')
+        except ValueError as exc:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Premiered date must be in YYYY-MM-DD format"
+            ) from exc
+        
+        return v
+    
+    @field_validator('dateadded')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_dateadded(cls, v: Optional[str]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Validate dateadded format (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)."""
+        if v is None:
+            return v
+        
+        # Check format strictly: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
+        if len(v) != 19 or v[4] != '-' or v[7] != '-' or v[10] != ' ' or v[13] != ':' or v[16] != ':':
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Dateadded must be in YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS format"
+            )
+        
+        try:
+            datetime.strptime(v, '%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
+        except ValueError as exc:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "Dateadded must be in YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS format"
+            ) from exc
+        
+        return v
+    
+    @field_validator('imdbid')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_imdbid(cls, v: Optional[str]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Validate IMDB ID format (should start with 'tt')."""
+        if v is None:
+            return v
+        
+        if not v.startswith('tt'):
+            raise ValueError("IMDB ID must start with 'tt'")
+        
+        if not v[2:].isdigit():
+            raise ValueError("IMDB ID must be 'tt' followed by digits")
+        
+        return v
+    
+    def model_post_init(self, __context) -> None:
+        """Set default values after initialization."""
+        # Set showtitle to title if not provided
+        if self.showtitle is None:
+            self.showtitle = self.title
+        
+        # Set originaltitle to title if not provided
+        if self.originaltitle is None:
+            self.originaltitle = self.title

src/server/nfo/tmdb_client.py

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Example:
 
 import asyncio
 import logging
+import time
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
 
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ class TMDBClient:
     
     DEFAULT_BASE_URL = "https://api.themoviedb.org/3"
     DEFAULT_IMAGE_BASE_URL = "https://image.tmdb.org/t/p"
+    NEGATIVE_CACHE_TTL = 86400  # 24 hours
     
     def __init__(
         self,
@@ -63,6 +65,12 @@ class TMDBClient:
         self.max_connections = max_connections
         self.session: Optional[aiohttp.ClientSession] = None
         self._cache: Dict[str, Any] = {}
+        self._negative_cache: Dict[str, float] = {}  # query -> timestamp when cached
+        # TMDB allows ~40 req/s; use 30 concurrent + per-second throttle to stay safe
+        self._semaphore = asyncio.Semaphore(30)
+        self._rate_limit_lock = asyncio.Lock()
+        self._request_timestamps: List[float] = []
+        self._max_requests_per_second = 35  # Stay under TMDB's ~40/s limit
     
     async def __aenter__(self):
         """Async context manager entry."""
@@ -83,7 +91,7 @@ class TMDBClient:
         self,
         endpoint: str,
         params: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
-        max_retries: int = 3
+        max_retries: int = 5
     ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
         """Make an async request to TMDB API with retries.
         
@@ -110,58 +118,100 @@ class TMDBClient:
             logger.debug("Cache hit for %s", endpoint)
             return self._cache[cache_key]
         
+        # Check negative cache (cached empty results)
+        negative_cache_key = f"{endpoint}:{str(sorted(params.items()))}"
+        if negative_cache_key in self._negative_cache:
+            if time.monotonic() - self._negative_cache[negative_cache_key] < self.NEGATIVE_CACHE_TTL:
+                logger.debug("Negative cache hit for %s (cached empty result)", endpoint)
+                return {"results": []}
+            else:
+                # Expired negative cache entry
+                del self._negative_cache[negative_cache_key]
+        
         delay = 1
         last_error = None
         
-        for attempt in range(max_retries):
+        # Rate limiting: ensure we don't exceed ~35 requests/second
-            try:
+        async with self._rate_limit_lock:
-                # Re-ensure session before each attempt in case it was closed
+            now = time.monotonic()
-                await self._ensure_session()
+            # Remove timestamps older than 1 second
-                
+            self._request_timestamps = [
-                if self.session is None:
+                ts for ts in self._request_timestamps if now - ts < 1.0
-                    raise TMDBAPIError("Session is not available")
+            ]
-                
+            if len(self._request_timestamps) >= self._max_requests_per_second:
-                logger.debug("TMDB API request: %s (attempt %s)", endpoint, attempt + 1)
+                sleep_time = 1.0 - (now - self._request_timestamps[0])
-                async with self.session.get(url, params=params, timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=60)) as resp:
+                if sleep_time > 0:
-                    if resp.status == 401:
+                    logger.debug("Rate throttling: waiting %.2fs", sleep_time)
-                        raise TMDBAPIError("Invalid TMDB API key")
+                    await asyncio.sleep(sleep_time)
-                    elif resp.status == 404:
+            self._request_timestamps.append(time.monotonic())
-                        raise TMDBAPIError(f"Resource not found: {endpoint}")
+        
-                    elif resp.status == 429:
+        async with self._semaphore:
-                        # Rate limit - wait longer
+            for attempt in range(max_retries):
-                        retry_after = int(resp.headers.get('Retry-After', delay * 2))
+                try:
-                        logger.warning("Rate limited, waiting %ss", retry_after)
+                    # Re-ensure session before each attempt in case it was closed
-                        await asyncio.sleep(retry_after)
-                        continue
-                    
-                    resp.raise_for_status()
-                    data = await resp.json()
-                    self._cache[cache_key] = data
-                    return data
-                    
-            except asyncio.TimeoutError as e:
-                last_error = e
-                if attempt < max_retries - 1:
-                    logger.warning("Request timeout (attempt %s), retrying in %ss", attempt + 1, delay)
-                    await asyncio.sleep(delay)
-                    delay *= 2
-                else:
-                    logger.error("Request timed out after %s attempts", max_retries)
-                    
-            except (aiohttp.ClientError, AttributeError) as e:
-                last_error = e
-                # If connector/session was closed, try to recreate it
-                if "Connector is closed" in str(e) or isinstance(e, AttributeError):
-                    logger.warning("Session issue detected, recreating session: %s", e)
-                    self.session = None
                     await self._ensure_session()
-                
+                    
-                if attempt < max_retries - 1:
+                    if self.session is None:
-                    logger.warning("Request failed (attempt %s): %s, retrying in %ss", attempt + 1, e, delay)
+                        raise TMDBAPIError("Session is not available")
-                    await asyncio.sleep(delay)
+                    
-                    delay *= 2
+                    logger.debug("TMDB API request: %s (attempt %s)", endpoint, attempt + 1)
-                else:
+                    async with self.session.get(url, params=params, timeout=aiohttp.ClientTimeout(total=60)) as resp:
-                    logger.error("Request failed after %s attempts: %s", max_retries, e)
+                        if resp.status == 401:
+                            raise TMDBAPIError("Invalid TMDB API key")
+                        elif resp.status == 404:
+                            raise TMDBAPIError(f"Resource not found: {endpoint}")
+                        elif resp.status == 429:
+                            # Rate limit - wait longer with exponential backoff
+                            retry_after = int(resp.headers.get('Retry-After', max(delay * 2, 2)))
+                            logger.warning("Rate limited, waiting %ss", retry_after)
+                            await asyncio.sleep(retry_after)
+                            continue
+                        
+                        resp.raise_for_status()
+                        data = await resp.json()
+                        self._cache[cache_key] = data
+                        # Cache negative result if empty
+                        if endpoint.startswith("search/") and not data.get("results"):
+                            self._negative_cache[negative_cache_key] = time.monotonic()
+                            logger.debug("Cached negative result for %s", endpoint)
+                        return data
+                        
+                except asyncio.TimeoutError as e:
+                    last_error = e
+                    if attempt < max_retries - 1:
+                        logger.warning("Request timeout (attempt %s), retrying in %ss", attempt + 1, delay)
+                        await asyncio.sleep(delay)
+                        delay *= 2
+                    else:
+                        logger.error("Request timed out after %s attempts", max_retries)
+                        
+                except (aiohttp.ClientError, AttributeError) as e:
+                    last_error = e
+                    # If connector/session was closed, try to recreate it
+                    if "Connector is closed" in str(e) or isinstance(e, AttributeError):
+                        logger.warning(
+                            "Session issue detected, recreating session: %s",
+                            e,
+                            exc_info=True,
+                        )
+                        self.session = None
+                        await self._ensure_session()
+
+                    # DNS / host-unreachable errors are not transient — abort immediately
+                    error_str = str(e)
+                    if "name resolution" in error_str.lower() or (
+                        isinstance(e, aiohttp.ClientConnectorError) and
+                        "Cannot connect to host" in error_str
+                    ):
+                        logger.error("Non-transient connection error, aborting retries: %s", e)
+                        raise TMDBAPIError(f"Request failed after {attempt + 1} attempts: {e}") from e
+
+                    if attempt < max_retries - 1:
+                        logger.warning("Request failed (attempt %s): %s, retrying in %ss", attempt + 1, e, delay)
+                        await asyncio.sleep(delay)
+                        delay *= 2
+                    else:
+                        logger.error("Request failed after %s attempts: %s", max_retries, e)
         
         raise TMDBAPIError(f"Request failed after {max_retries} attempts: {last_error}")
     
@@ -190,6 +240,34 @@ class TMDBClient:
             {"query": query, "language": language, "page": page}
         )
     
+    async def search_multi(
+        self,
+        query: str,
+        language: str = "en-US",
+        page: int = 1
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Search for movies and TV shows by name using TMDB multi search.
+        
+        Multi search returns both movies and TV shows, useful for anime
+        that might be indexed as movies on TMDB.
+        
+        Args:
+            query: Search query (show name)
+            language: Language for results (default: English)
+            page: Page number for pagination
+            
+        Returns:
+            Search results with list of movies and TV shows
+            
+        Example:
+            >>> results = await client.search_multi("Suzume no Tojimari")
+            >>> shows = [r for r in results["results"] if r["media_type"] == "tv"]
+        """
+        return await self._request(
+            "search/multi",
+            {"query": query, "language": language, "page": page}
+        )
+    
     async def get_tv_show_details(
         self,
         tv_id: int,
@@ -309,8 +387,38 @@ class TMDBClient:
             await self.session.close()
             self.session = None
             logger.debug("TMDB client session closed")
+
+    def __del__(self):
+        """Warn if session is unclosed during garbage collection."""
+        if self.session is not None and not self.session.closed:
+            logger.warning(
+                "TMDBClient: unclosed session detected. "
+                "Use 'async with TMDBClient(...)' or call close() explicitly."
+            )
     
     def clear_cache(self):
         """Clear the request cache."""
         self._cache.clear()
         logger.debug("TMDB client cache cleared")
+    
+    def clear_negative_cache(self):
+        """Clear the negative result cache."""
+        self._negative_cache.clear()
+        logger.debug("TMDB negative cache cleared")
+    
+    def cleanup_expired_negative_cache(self) -> int:
+        """Remove expired entries from negative cache.
+        
+        Returns:
+            Number of entries removed
+        """
+        now = time.monotonic()
+        expired_keys = [
+            key for key, timestamp in self._negative_cache.items()
+            if now - timestamp >= self.NEGATIVE_CACHE_TTL
+        ]
+        for key in expired_keys:
+            del self._negative_cache[key]
+        if expired_keys:
+            logger.debug("Removed %d expired negative cache entries", len(expired_keys))
+        return len(expired_keys)

src/server/providers/aniworld_provider.py

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import threading
 from pathlib import Path
 from urllib.parse import quote
 
+import chardet
 import requests
 from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
 from events import Events
@@ -80,6 +81,37 @@ if not download_error_logger.handlers:
 noKeyFound_logger = logging.getLogger()
 
 
+def _decode_html_content(content: bytes) -> str:
+    """Decode HTML content with encoding detection.
+
+    Uses chardet to detect the actual encoding of the content,
+    falling back to utf-8 with replacement error handling.
+
+    Args:
+        content: Raw HTML bytes from the response
+
+    Returns:
+        Decoded string content
+    """
+    detected = chardet.detect(content)
+    encoding = detected.get('encoding', 'utf-8')
+    confidence = detected.get('confidence', 0)
+
+    if confidence < 0.7:
+        logger.debug(
+            "Low encoding confidence (%.2f) for detected encoding '%s', using utf-8",
+            confidence,
+            encoding
+        )
+        encoding = 'utf-8'
+
+    try:
+        return content.decode(encoding, errors='replace')
+    except Exception as exc:
+        logger.warning("Failed to decode content with %s: %s, using utf-8 replace", encoding, exc)
+        return content.decode('utf-8', errors='replace')
+
+
 class AniworldLoader(Loader):
     def __init__(self) -> None:
         self.SUPPORTED_PROVIDERS = DEFAULT_PROVIDERS
@@ -90,7 +122,10 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         self.LULUVDO_USER_AGENT = LULUVDO_USER_AGENT
         self.PROVIDER_HEADERS = {
             ProviderType.VIDMOLY.value: ['Referer: "https://vidmoly.to"'],
-            ProviderType.DOODSTREAM.value: ['Referer: "https://dood.li/"'],
+            ProviderType.DOODSTREAM.value: [
+                'Referer: "https://dood.li/"',
+                'Referer: "https://playmogo.com/"',
+            ],
             ProviderType.VOE.value: [f"User-Agent: {self.RANDOM_USER_AGENT}"],
             ProviderType.LULUVDO.value: [
                 f"User-Agent: {self.LULUVDO_USER_AGENT}",
@@ -123,6 +158,7 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
 
         self._KeyHTMLDict = {}
         self._EpisodeHTMLDict = {}
+        self._YearDict = {}
         self.Providers = Providers()
 
         # Events: download_progress is triggered with progress dict
@@ -231,7 +267,7 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         language_code = self._get_language_key(language)
 
         episode_soup = BeautifulSoup(
-            self._get_episode_html(season, episode, key).content,
+            _decode_html_content(self._get_episode_html(season, episode, key).content),
             'html.parser'
         )
         change_language_box_div = episode_soup.find(
@@ -249,6 +285,118 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         logger.debug("Available languages for S%02dE%03d: %s, requested: %s, available: %s", season, episode, languages, language_code, is_available)
         return is_available    
 
+    def _check_url_alive(
+        self,
+        url: str,
+        headers: dict | None = None,
+        timeout: int = 10,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Probe a provider URL with HEAD before committing to yt-dlp.
+
+        Skips dead providers quickly so the failover loop never blocks
+        waiting for yt-dlp to fail on a 404. Falls back to a streaming
+        GET when HEAD is not allowed by the upstream server.
+
+        Args:
+            url: URL to probe.
+            headers: Optional headers to forward with the probe.
+            timeout: Per-request timeout (seconds).
+
+        Returns:
+            True when the URL responds with a non-4xx status, else False.
+        """
+        try:
+            response = self.session.head(
+                url,
+                headers=headers,
+                timeout=timeout,
+                allow_redirects=True,
+            )
+            if response.status_code == 405:
+                response = self.session.get(
+                    url,
+                    headers=headers,
+                    timeout=timeout,
+                    stream=True,
+                    allow_redirects=True,
+                )
+                response.close()
+            if 400 <= response.status_code < 500:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Provider URL returned HTTP %s: %s",
+                    response.status_code, url
+                )
+                return False
+            return True
+        except requests.RequestException as exc:
+            logger.warning("Provider URL unreachable %s: %s", url, exc)
+            return False
+
+    def _try_direct_stream(
+        self,
+        link: str,
+        output_path: str,
+        headers: dict | None,
+        timeout: int,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Stream a direct video URL to disk without yt-dlp.
+
+        Used as a fast-path when the resolved provider link already points
+        at a downloadable video file (``Content-Type: video/*`` or
+        ``application/octet-stream``). HLS and other non-video payloads
+        are rejected so the caller can fall back to yt-dlp.
+
+        Args:
+            link: Direct download URL.
+            output_path: Destination file path.
+            headers: Optional HTTP headers.
+            timeout: Per-request timeout (seconds).
+
+        Returns:
+            True on a successful save, False when the link is not a
+            direct video or the download fails.
+        """
+        try:
+            with self.session.get(
+                link,
+                headers=headers,
+                timeout=timeout,
+                stream=True,
+            ) as response:
+                if not response.ok:
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Direct stream HEAD returned %s for %s",
+                        response.status_code, link[:80]
+                    )
+                    return False
+                content_type = response.headers.get("Content-Type", "")
+                if not (
+                    content_type.startswith("video/")
+                    or content_type == "application/octet-stream"
+                ):
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Direct stream skipped, Content-Type=%s",
+                        content_type
+                    )
+                    return False
+                logger.info(
+                    "Direct stream download starting (type=%s)",
+                    content_type
+                )
+                with open(output_path, "wb") as fh:
+                    for chunk in response.iter_content(chunk_size=1024 * 1024):
+                        if self._cancel_flag.is_set():
+                            logger.info(
+                                "Cancellation detected during direct stream"
+                            )
+                            return False
+                        if chunk:
+                            fh.write(chunk)
+            return True
+        except requests.RequestException as exc:
+            logger.warning("Direct stream download failed: %s", exc)
+            return False
+
     def download(
         self,
         base_directory: str,
@@ -259,7 +407,12 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         language: str = "German Dub"
     ) -> bool:
         """Download episode to specified directory.
-        
+
+        Iterates the providers actually advertised on the episode page
+        (ordered by SUPPORTED_PROVIDERS preference), probing each URL
+        before attempting an extraction so dead providers are skipped
+        immediately instead of stalling yt-dlp on a 404.
+
         Args:
             base_directory: Base download directory path
             serie_folder: Filesystem folder name (metadata only, used for
@@ -308,12 +461,78 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         temp_path = os.path.join(temp_dir, output_file)
         logger.debug("Temporary path: %s", temp_path)
 
-        for provider in self.SUPPORTED_PROVIDERS:
+        candidate_providers = self._select_providers_for_episode(
-            logger.debug("Attempting download with provider: %s", provider)
+            season, episode, key, language
-            link, header = self._get_direct_link_from_provider(
+        )
+        if not candidate_providers:
+            logger.error(
+                "No providers advertised for S%02dE%03d (%s) in %s",
                 season, episode, key, language
             )
-            logger.debug("Direct link obtained from provider")
+            self.clear_cache()
+            return False
+
+        tried: list[str] = []
+        for provider_name, redirect_url in candidate_providers:
+            tried.append(provider_name)
+            logger.debug("Attempting download with provider: %s", provider_name)
+
+            probe_headers = {"User-Agent": self.RANDOM_USER_AGENT}
+            if not self._check_url_alive(
+                redirect_url,
+                headers=probe_headers,
+                timeout=self.DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT,
+            ):
+                logger.info(
+                    "Skipping provider %s, redirect URL not reachable",
+                    provider_name
+                )
+                continue
+
+            try:
+                resolved = self._resolve_direct_link(
+                    redirect_url, provider_name
+                )
+            except Exception as exc:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Provider %s link resolution failed: %s: %s",
+                    provider_name, type(exc).__name__, exc
+                )
+                continue
+
+            if resolved is None:
+                logger.info(
+                    "Provider %s returned no direct link", provider_name
+                )
+                continue
+
+            link, header = resolved
+
+            if self._cancel_flag.is_set():
+                logger.info("Cancellation requested before download start")
+                _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
+                self.clear_cache()
+                return False
+
+            if self._try_direct_stream(
+                link,
+                temp_path,
+                header,
+                self.DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT,
+            ) and os.path.exists(temp_path):
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Direct stream succeeded with provider %s", provider_name
+                )
+                shutil.copyfile(temp_path, output_path)
+                os.remove(temp_path)
+                logger.info(
+                    "Download completed successfully (direct): %s",
+                    output_file
+                )
+                self.clear_cache()
+                return True
+
+            _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
 
             cancel_flag = self._cancel_flag
 
@@ -321,7 +540,6 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
                 if cancel_flag.is_set():
                     logger.info("Cancellation detected in progress hook")
                     raise DownloadCancelled("Download cancelled by user")
-                # Fire the event for progress
                 self.events.download_progress(d)
 
             ydl_opts = {
@@ -331,7 +549,12 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
                 'no_warnings': True,
                 'progress_with_newline': False,
                 'nocheckcertificate': True,
+                'logger': logger,
                 'progress_hooks': [events_progress_hook],
+                # yt-dlp defaults to native HLS downloader which warns about
+                # "Live HLS streams are not supported" - disable to go
+                # straight to ffmpeg, avoiding the warning
+                'hls_prefer_native': False,
             }
 
             if header:
@@ -339,9 +562,11 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
                 logger.debug("Using custom headers for download")
 
             try:
-                logger.debug("Starting YoutubeDL download")
+                logger.info(
+                    "Starting yt-dlp download with %s: %s",
+                    provider_name, output_file
+                )
                 logger.debug("Download link: %s...", link[:100])
-                logger.debug("YDL options: %s", ydl_opts)
 
                 with YoutubeDL(ydl_opts) as ydl:
                     info = ydl.extract_info(link, download=True)
@@ -352,39 +577,185 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
 
                 if os.path.exists(temp_path):
                     logger.debug("Moving file from temp to final destination")
-                    # Use copyfile instead of copy to avoid metadata permission issues
                     shutil.copyfile(temp_path, output_path)
                     os.remove(temp_path)
-                    logger.info("Download completed successfully: %s", output_file)
+                    logger.info(
+                        "Download completed successfully: %s", output_file
+                    )
                     self.clear_cache()
                     return True
-                else:
-                    logger.error("Download failed: temp file not found at %s", temp_path)
-                    self.clear_cache()
-                    return False
-            except BrokenPipeError as e:
                 logger.error(
-                    "Broken pipe error with provider %s: %s. "
+                    "Download failed: temp file not found at %s", temp_path
-                    "This usually means the stream connection was closed.",
+                )
-                    provider, e
+            except DownloadCancelled:
+                logger.info("Download cancelled by user")
+                _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
+                self.clear_cache()
+                return False
+            except BrokenPipeError as exc:
+                logger.error(
+                    "Broken pipe error with provider %s: %s",
+                    provider_name, exc
                 )
                 _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
                 continue
-            except Exception as e:
+            except Exception as exc:
+                # Check if this is an HLS-related failure that might succeed
+                # with additional ffmpeg options
+                exc_str = str(exc).lower()
+                is_hls_related = (
+                    'hls' in exc_str or
+                    'live' in exc_str or
+                    'native downloader' in exc_str
+                )
+                if is_hls_related and 'ffmpeg' not in str(ydl_opts.get('downloader', '')):
+                    logger.info(
+                        "HLS stream detected, retrying with ffmpeg options: %s",
+                        output_file
+                    )
+                    # Retry with ffmpeg explicitly set
+                    retry_opts = ydl_opts.copy()
+                    retry_opts['downloader'] = 'ffmpeg'
+                    retry_opts['hls_use_mpegts'] = True
+                    try:
+                        with YoutubeDL(retry_opts) as ydl:
+                            info = ydl.extract_info(link, download=True)
+                        if os.path.exists(temp_path):
+                            shutil.copyfile(temp_path, output_path)
+                            os.remove(temp_path)
+                            logger.info(
+                                "Download completed successfully (retry): %s",
+                                output_file
+                            )
+                            self.clear_cache()
+                            return True
+                    except Exception:
+                        _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
+                        # Continue to next provider if retry also fails
+                        continue
+
                 logger.error(
                     "YoutubeDL download failed with provider %s: %s: %s",
-                    provider, type(e).__name__, e
+                    provider_name, type(exc).__name__, exc
                 )
                 _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
                 continue
-            break
 
-        # If we get here, all providers failed
+        logger.error(
-        logger.error("All download providers failed")
+            "All download providers failed for S%02dE%03d (%s) in %s. "
+            "Tried: %s. Episode may be unavailable on the source site.",
+            season, episode, key, language, ", ".join(tried) or "none"
+        )
+        download_error_logger.error(
+            "All providers failed for %s S%02dE%03d (%s); tried=%s",
+            key, season, episode, language, tried
+        )
         _cleanup_temp_file(temp_path)
         self.clear_cache()
         return False
 
+    def _select_providers_for_episode(
+        self,
+        season: int,
+        episode: int,
+        key: str,
+        language: str,
+    ) -> list[tuple[str, str]]:
+        """Return ``[(provider_name, redirect_url), ...]`` for an episode.
+
+        Filters by requested language and orders results by
+        ``SUPPORTED_PROVIDERS`` preference so the failover chain matches
+        operator expectations. Returns an empty list when nothing is
+        advertised on the page.
+        """
+        if not self.is_language(season, episode, key, language):
+            logger.warning(
+                "Language %s not advertised for S%02dE%03d (%s)",
+                language, season, episode, key
+            )
+            return []
+        language_code = self._get_language_key(language)
+        providers = self._get_provider_from_html(season, episode, key)
+        ordered: list[tuple[str, str]] = []
+        preferred = list(self.SUPPORTED_PROVIDERS)
+        for name in preferred:
+            lang_map = providers.get(name)
+            if lang_map and language_code in lang_map:
+                ordered.append((name, lang_map[language_code]))
+        for name, lang_map in providers.items():
+            if name in preferred:
+                continue
+            if language_code in lang_map:
+                ordered.append((name, lang_map[language_code]))
+        return ordered
+
+    def _resolve_direct_link(
+        self,
+        redirect_url: str,
+        provider_name: str,
+    ) -> tuple[str, dict] | None:
+        """Resolve a provider redirect URL into a direct stream link.
+
+        Follows the redirect to the embedded player, then delegates to a
+        provider-specific extractor (when registered) or returns the
+        embed URL itself so yt-dlp can attempt extraction.
+
+        Args:
+            redirect_url: AniWorld redirect URL.
+            provider_name: Provider key (e.g. ``"VOE"``).
+
+        Returns:
+            ``(direct_link, headers)`` tuple or None when extraction fails.
+        """
+        try:
+            embedded = self.session.get(
+                redirect_url,
+                timeout=self.DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT,
+                headers={"User-Agent": self.RANDOM_USER_AGENT},
+                allow_redirects=True,
+            ).url
+        except requests.RequestException as exc:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Failed resolving redirect for %s: %s", provider_name, exc
+            )
+            return None
+
+        try:
+            extractor = self.Providers.GetProvider(provider_name)
+        except (KeyError, AttributeError):
+            extractor = None
+
+        if extractor is not None:
+            try:
+                return extractor.get_link(
+                    embedded, self.DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT
+                )
+            except Exception as exc:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Custom extractor %s failed: %s",
+                    provider_name, exc
+                )
+                return None
+
+        header_list = self.PROVIDER_HEADERS.get(provider_name)
+        header_dict = self._parse_provider_headers(header_list)
+        return embedded, header_dict
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _parse_provider_headers(
+        header_list: list | None,
+    ) -> dict[str, str]:
+        """Convert legacy ``"Name: value"`` header strings to a dict."""
+        if not header_list:
+            return {}
+        parsed: dict[str, str] = {}
+        for entry in header_list:
+            if not isinstance(entry, str) or ":" not in entry:
+                continue
+            name, _, value = entry.partition(":")
+            parsed[name.strip()] = value.strip().strip('"')
+        return parsed
+
     def get_site_key(self) -> str:
         """Get the site key for this provider."""
         return "aniworld.to"
@@ -393,7 +764,7 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         """Get anime title from series key."""
         logger.debug("Getting title for key: %s", key)
         soup = BeautifulSoup(
-            self._get_key_html(key).content,
+            _decode_html_content(self._get_key_html(key).content),
             'html.parser'
         )
         title_div = soup.find('div', class_='series-title')
@@ -404,55 +775,81 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
             if span_tag:
                 title = span_tag.text
                 logger.debug("Found title: %s", title)
+
+                # Also try to extract year from sibling p tag "Jahr: {year}"
+                # Year is typically right after title in the HTML structure
+                year = self._extract_year_from_soup(soup)
+                if year is not None:
+                    self._YearDict[key] = year
+                    logger.debug("Cached year %d for key: %s", year, key)
+
                 return title
 
         logger.warning("No title found for key: %s", key)
         return ""
 
+    def _extract_year_from_soup(self, soup: BeautifulSoup) -> int | None:
+        """Extract year from BeautifulSoup object.
+
+        Looks for 'Jahr: {year}' pattern in p tags adjacent to series-title.
+
+        Args:
+            soup: Parsed BeautifulSoup object
+
+        Returns:
+            Year as int or None if not found
+        """
+        # Try to find year in metadata
+        for p_tag in soup.find_all('p'):
+            text = p_tag.get_text()
+            if 'Jahr:' in text or 'Year:' in text:
+                match = re.search(r'(\d{4})', text)
+                if match:
+                    return int(match.group(1))
+
+        # Fallback: look in series-info div
+        info_div = soup.find('div', class_='series-info')
+        if info_div:
+            text = info_div.get_text()
+            match = re.search(r'\b(19\d{2}|20\d{2})\b', text)
+            if match:
+                return int(match.group(1))
+
+        return None
+
     def get_year(self, key: str) -> int | None:
         """Get anime release year from series key.
-        
+
-        Attempts to extract the year from the series page metadata.
+        Uses cached year from get_title if available,
-        Returns None if year cannot be determined.
+        otherwise extracts and caches it.
-        
+
         Args:
             key: Series identifier
-            
+
         Returns:
-            int or None: Release year if found, None otherwise
+            Release year or None if not found
         """
         logger.debug("Getting year for key: %s", key)
+
+        # Check cache first
+        if key in self._YearDict:
+            logger.debug("Using cached year %d for key: %s", self._YearDict[key], key)
+            return self._YearDict[key]
+
+        # Not cached - extract from HTML
         try:
             soup = BeautifulSoup(
-                self._get_key_html(key).content,
+                _decode_html_content(self._get_key_html(key).content),
                 'html.parser'
             )
-            
+
-            # Try to find year in metadata
+            year = self._extract_year_from_soup(soup)
-            # Check for "Jahr:" or similar metadata fields
+            if year is not None:
-            for p_tag in soup.find_all('p'):
+                self._YearDict[key] = year
-                text = p_tag.get_text()
+                logger.debug("Found and cached year %d for key: %s", year, key)
-                if 'Jahr:' in text or 'Year:' in text:
+
-                    # Extract year from text like "Jahr: 2025"
+            return year
-                    match = re.search(r'(\d{4})', text)
+
-                    if match:
-                        year = int(match.group(1))
-                        logger.debug("Found year in metadata: %s", year)
-                        return year
-            
-            # Try alternative: look for year in genre/info section
-            info_div = soup.find('div', class_='series-info')
-            if info_div:
-                text = info_div.get_text()
-                match = re.search(r'\b(19\d{2}|20\d{2})\b', text)
-                if match:
-                    year = int(match.group(1))
-                    logger.debug("Found year in info section: %s", year)
-                    return year
-            
-            logger.debug("No year found for key: %s", key)
-            return None
-            
         except Exception as e:
             logger.warning("Error extracting year for key %s: %s", key, e)
             return None
@@ -538,7 +935,7 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         """
         logger.debug("Extracting providers from HTML for S%02dE%03d (%s)", season, episode, key)
         soup = BeautifulSoup(
-            self._get_episode_html(season, episode, key).content,
+            _decode_html_content(self._get_episode_html(season, episode, key).content),
             'html.parser'
         )
         providers: dict[str, dict[int, str]] = {}
@@ -661,7 +1058,7 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
         base_url = f"{self.ANIWORLD_TO}/anime/stream/{safe_slug}/"
         logger.debug("Base URL: %s", base_url)
         response = requests.get(base_url, timeout=self.DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT)
-        soup = BeautifulSoup(response.content, 'html.parser')
+        soup = BeautifulSoup(_decode_html_content(response.content), 'html.parser')
 
         season_meta = soup.find('meta', itemprop='numberOfSeasons')
         number_of_seasons = int(season_meta['content']) if season_meta else 0
@@ -676,7 +1073,7 @@ class AniworldLoader(Loader):
                 season_url,
                 timeout=self.DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT,
             )
-            soup = BeautifulSoup(response.content, 'html.parser')
+            soup = BeautifulSoup(_decode_html_content(response.content), 'html.parser')
 
             episode_links = soup.find_all('a', href=True)
             unique_links = set(

src/server/providers/base_provider.py

@@ -91,6 +91,17 @@ class Loader(ABC):
             Series title string
         """
 
+    @abstractmethod
+    def get_year(self, key: str) -> int | None:
+        """Get the release year of a series.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Unique series identifier/key
+
+        Returns:
+            Release year as integer, or None if year cannot be determined
+        """
+
     @abstractmethod
     def get_season_episode_count(self, slug: str) -> Dict[int, int]:
         """Get season and episode counts for a series.

src/server/providers/enhanced_provider.py

@@ -88,7 +88,10 @@ class EnhancedAniWorldLoader(Loader):
 
         self.PROVIDER_HEADERS = {
             ProviderType.VIDMOLY.value: ['Referer: "https://vidmoly.to"'],
-            ProviderType.DOODSTREAM.value: ['Referer: "https://dood.li/"'],
+            ProviderType.DOODSTREAM.value: [
+                'Referer: "https://dood.li/"',
+                'Referer: "https://playmogo.com/"',
+            ],
             ProviderType.VOE.value: [f'User-Agent: {self.RANDOM_USER_AGENT}'],
             ProviderType.LULUVDO.value: [
                 f'User-Agent: {self.LULUVDO_USER_AGENT}',
@@ -107,6 +110,7 @@ class EnhancedAniWorldLoader(Loader):
         # Cache dictionaries
         self._KeyHTMLDict = {}
         self._EpisodeHTMLDict = {}
+        self._YearDict = {}
         
         # Provider manager
         self.Providers = Providers()
@@ -566,6 +570,10 @@ class EnhancedAniWorldLoader(Loader):
                     "nocheckcertificate": True,
                     "socket_timeout": self.download_timeout,
                     "http_chunk_size": 1024 * 1024,  # 1MB chunks
+                    "logger": self.logger,
+                    # Use ffmpeg for HLS streams and transport stream format
+                    "downloader": "ffmpeg",
+                    "hls_use_mpegts": True,
                 }
                 if headers:
                     ydl_opts['http_headers'] = headers
@@ -659,6 +667,10 @@ class EnhancedAniWorldLoader(Loader):
                 if title_span:
                     span = title_span.find('span')
                     if span:
+                        # Extract and cache year from soup if available
+                        year = self._ExtractYearFromSoup(soup)
+                        if year is not None:
+                            self._YearDict[key] = year
                         return span.text.strip()
             
             self.logger.warning("Could not extract title for key: %s", key)
@@ -667,7 +679,62 @@ class EnhancedAniWorldLoader(Loader):
         except Exception as e:
             self.logger.error("Failed to get title for key %s: %s", key, e)
             raise RetryableError(f"Title extraction failed: {e}") from e
-    
+
+    def _ExtractYearFromSoup(self, soup: BeautifulSoup) -> int | None:
+        """Extract year from parsed BeautifulSoup.
+
+        Looks for 'Jahr: {year}' pattern in p tags.
+
+        Args:
+            soup: Parsed BeautifulSoup object
+
+        Returns:
+            Year as int or None if not found
+        """
+        for p_tag in soup.find_all('p'):
+            text = p_tag.get_text()
+            if 'Jahr:' in text or 'Year:' in text:
+                match = re.search(r'(\d{4})', text)
+                if match:
+                    return int(match.group(1))
+
+        info_div = soup.find('div', class_='series-info')
+        if info_div:
+            text = info_div.get_text()
+            match = re.search(r'\b(19\d{2}|20\d{2})\b', text)
+            if match:
+                return int(match.group(1))
+
+        return None
+
+    def GetYear(self, key: str) -> int | None:
+        """Get anime release year from series key.
+
+        Uses cached year from GetTitle if available,
+        otherwise extracts and caches it.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Series identifier
+
+        Returns:
+            Release year or None if not found
+        """
+        # Check cache first
+        if key in self._YearDict:
+            return self._YearDict[key]
+
+        # Not cached - extract from HTML
+        try:
+            soup = BeautifulSoup(self._GetKeyHTML(key).content, 'html.parser')
+            year = self._ExtractYearFromSoup(soup)
+            if year is not None:
+                self._YearDict[key] = year
+            return year
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.warning("Error extracting year for key %s: %s", key, e)
+            return None
+
     def GetSiteKey(self) -> str:
         """Get site identifier."""
         return "aniworld.to"

src/server/providers/failover.py

@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ import asyncio
 import logging
 from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, TypeVar
 
-from src.core.providers.health_monitor import get_health_monitor
+from src.server.providers.health_monitor import get_health_monitor
-from src.core.providers.provider_config import DEFAULT_PROVIDERS
+from src.server.providers.provider_config import DEFAULT_PROVIDERS
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 

src/server/providers/monitored_provider.py

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ import logging
 import time
 from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional
 
-from src.core.providers.base_provider import Loader
+from src.server.providers.base_provider import Loader
-from src.core.providers.health_monitor import get_health_monitor
+from src.server.providers.health_monitor import get_health_monitor
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 

src/server/services/anime_service.py

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from typing import Optional
 
 import structlog
 
-from src.core.SeriesApp import SeriesApp
+from src.server.SeriesApp import SeriesApp
 from src.server.services.progress_service import (
     ProgressService,
     ProgressType,
@@ -498,13 +498,19 @@ class AnimeService:
                 logger.info("No series found in SeriesApp")
                 return []
             
-            # Build NFO metadata map and filter data from database
+            # Build NFO metadata map, episode dict, and filter data from database.
-            nfo_map = {}
+            # Using DB as authoritative source for episodeDict ensures that
-            series_with_no_episodes = set()
+            # episodes marked is_downloaded=True are never shown as missing,
+            # even if the in-memory state is stale.
+            nfo_map: dict = {}
+            db_episode_dict_map: dict[str, dict[int, list[int]]] = {}
+            series_with_no_episodes: set = set()
             
             async with get_db_session() as db:
-                # Get all series NFO metadata using service layer
+                # Single query: load all series with their episodes eagerly
-                db_series_list = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(db)
+                db_series_list = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(
+                    db, with_episodes=True
+                )
                 
                 for db_series in db_series_list:
                     nfo_created = (
@@ -522,7 +528,23 @@ class AnimeService:
                         "tmdb_id": db_series.tmdb_id,
                         "tvdb_id": db_series.tvdb_id,
                         "series_id": db_series.id,
+                        "loading_status": db_series.loading_status,
+                        "loading_error": db_series.loading_error,
                     }
+                    
+                    # Build episodeDict from DB, skipping is_downloaded=True
+                    # episodes so they are never shown as missing in the UI.
+                    ep_dict: dict[int, list[int]] = {}
+                    if db_series.episodes:
+                        for ep in db_series.episodes:
+                            if ep.is_downloaded:
+                                continue
+                            if ep.season not in ep_dict:
+                                ep_dict[ep.season] = []
+                            ep_dict[ep.season].append(ep.episode_number)
+                        for s in ep_dict:
+                            ep_dict[s].sort()
+                    db_episode_dict_map[db_series.folder] = ep_dict
                 
                 # If filter is "missing_episodes", get series with any missing episodes
                 if filter_type == "missing_episodes":
@@ -545,7 +567,12 @@ class AnimeService:
                 name = getattr(serie, "name", "")
                 site = getattr(serie, "site", "")
                 folder = getattr(serie, "folder", "")
-                episode_dict = getattr(serie, "episodeDict", {}) or {}
+                # Use DB-backed episodeDict (is_downloaded=True already filtered out)
+                # with in-memory episodeDict as fallback if the series isn't in DB yet.
+                episode_dict = db_episode_dict_map.get(
+                    folder,
+                    getattr(serie, "episodeDict", {}) or {}
+                )
 
                 # Apply filter if specified
                 if filter_type == "missing_episodes":
@@ -571,6 +598,8 @@ class AnimeService:
                     "tmdb_id": nfo_data.get("tmdb_id"),
                     "tvdb_id": nfo_data.get("tvdb_id"),
                     "series_id": nfo_data.get("series_id"),
+                    "loading_status": nfo_data.get("loading_status"),
+                    "loading_error": nfo_data.get("loading_error"),
                 }
                 result_list.append(series_dict)
             
@@ -815,18 +844,24 @@ class AnimeService:
         - Adds new missing episodes that are not in the database
         - Removes episodes from database that are no longer missing
           (i.e., the file has been added to the filesystem)
+        - Preserves episodes marked as downloaded (is_downloaded=True)
+          so download history is not lost
         """
         from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService, EpisodeService
 
-        # Get existing episodes from database
+        # Get existing episodes from database (all episodes, including downloaded)
         existing_episodes = await EpisodeService.get_by_series(db, existing.id)
         
         # Build dict of existing episodes: {season: {ep_num: episode_id}}
+        # and track which ones are already downloaded
         existing_dict: dict[int, dict[int, int]] = {}
+        downloaded_set: set[tuple[int, int]] = set()
         for ep in existing_episodes:
             if ep.season not in existing_dict:
                 existing_dict[ep.season] = {}
             existing_dict[ep.season][ep.episode_number] = ep.id
+            if ep.is_downloaded:
+                downloaded_set.add((ep.season, ep.episode_number))
         
         # Get new missing episodes from scan
         new_dict = serie.episodeDict or {}
@@ -857,9 +892,22 @@ class AnimeService:
         
         # Remove episodes from database that are no longer missing
         # (i.e., the episode file now exists on the filesystem)
+        # BUT: preserve episodes that are already downloaded (is_downloaded=True)
+        # so we don't lose download history
         for season, eps_dict in existing_dict.items():
             for ep_num, episode_id in eps_dict.items():
                 if (season, ep_num) not in new_missing_set:
+                    # Skip already-downloaded episodes — they should stay in DB
+                    # with is_downloaded=True to preserve download history
+                    if (season, ep_num) in downloaded_set:
+                        logger.debug(
+                            "Preserving downloaded episode in database: "
+                            "%s S%02dE%02d",
+                            serie.key,
+                            season,
+                            ep_num
+                        )
+                        continue
                     await EpisodeService.delete(db, episode_id)
                     logger.info(
                         "Removed episode from database (no longer missing): "
@@ -889,42 +937,21 @@ class AnimeService:
         
         This method is called during initialization and after rescans
         to ensure the in-memory series list is in sync with the database.
+        
+        Only episodes where is_downloaded=False are loaded into the
+        in-memory episodeDict, so downloaded episodes are not shown
+        as missing.
         """
-        from src.core.entities.series import Serie
         from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
         from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
-        
+
         async with get_db_session() as db:
             anime_series_list = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(
                 db, with_episodes=True
             )
-            
+
-            # Convert to Serie objects
+            # Load AnimeSeries objects directly into SeriesApp
-            series_list = []
+            self._app.load_series_from_list(anime_series_list)
-            for anime_series in anime_series_list:
-                # Build episode_dict from episodes relationship
-                episode_dict: dict[int, list[int]] = {}
-                if anime_series.episodes:
-                    for episode in anime_series.episodes:
-                        season = episode.season
-                        if season not in episode_dict:
-                            episode_dict[season] = []
-                        episode_dict[season].append(episode.episode_number)
-                    # Sort episode numbers
-                    for season in episode_dict:
-                        episode_dict[season].sort()
-                
-                serie = Serie(
-                    key=anime_series.key,
-                    name=anime_series.name,
-                    site=anime_series.site,
-                    folder=anime_series.folder,
-                    episodeDict=episode_dict
-                )
-                series_list.append(serie)
-            
-            # Load into SeriesApp
-            self._app.load_series_from_list(series_list)
 
     async def sync_episodes_to_db(self, series_key: str) -> int:
         """
@@ -962,23 +989,39 @@ class AnimeService:
                 logger.warning("Series not found in database: %s", series_key)
                 return 0
             
-            # Get existing episodes from database
+            # Get existing episodes from database (all, including downloaded)
             existing_episodes = await EpisodeService.get_by_series(db, series_db.id)
             
             # Build dict of existing episodes: {season: {ep_num: episode_id}}
+            # and track which ones are already downloaded
             existing_dict: dict[int, dict[int, int]] = {}
+            downloaded_set: set[tuple[int, int]] = set()
             for ep in existing_episodes:
                 if ep.season not in existing_dict:
                     existing_dict[ep.season] = {}
                 existing_dict[ep.season][ep.episode_number] = ep.id
+                if ep.is_downloaded:
+                    downloaded_set.add((ep.season, ep.episode_number))
             
             # Get new missing episodes from in-memory serie
             new_dict = serie.episodeDict or {}
             
             # Add new missing episodes that are not in the database
+            # Skip episodes that are already downloaded (is_downloaded=True)
+            # so we don't re-add them as missing after they've been downloaded
             for season, episode_numbers in new_dict.items():
                 existing_season_eps = existing_dict.get(season, {})
                 for ep_num in episode_numbers:
+                    # Skip if already downloaded — don't re-add as missing
+                    if (season, ep_num) in downloaded_set:
+                        logger.debug(
+                            "Skipping already-downloaded episode: "
+                            "%s S%02dE%02d",
+                            series_key,
+                            season,
+                            ep_num,
+                        )
+                        continue
                     if ep_num not in existing_season_eps:
                         await EpisodeService.create(
                             db=db,
@@ -1014,20 +1057,23 @@ class AnimeService:
         if hasattr(self._app, 'list') and hasattr(self._app.list, 'keyDict'):
             serie = self._app.list.keyDict.get(series_key)
             if serie:
-                # Convert episode dict keys to strings for JSON
+                # Fetch NFO metadata and episodes from database.
-                missing_episodes = {str(k): v for k, v in (serie.episodeDict or {}).items()}
+                # Using DB as the authoritative source for missing_episodes
-                total_missing = sum(len(eps) for eps in missing_episodes.values())
+                # ensures that episodes marked is_downloaded=True are never
-                
+                # broadcast as missing, even if in-memory state is stale.
-                # Fetch NFO metadata from database
                 has_nfo = False
                 nfo_created_at = None
                 nfo_updated_at = None
                 tmdb_id = None
                 tvdb_id = None
+                missing_episodes: dict[str, list] = {}
                 
                 try:
                     from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
-                    from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+                    from src.server.database.service import (
+                        AnimeSeriesService,
+                        EpisodeService,
+                    )
                     
                     async with get_db_session() as db:
                         db_series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, series_key)
@@ -1043,12 +1089,31 @@ class AnimeService:
                             )
                             tmdb_id = db_series.tmdb_id
                             tvdb_id = db_series.tvdb_id
+                            
+                            # Build missing_episodes from DB, skipping is_downloaded=True
+                            db_episodes = await EpisodeService.get_by_series(
+                                db, db_series.id, only_missing=True
+                            )
+                            for ep in db_episodes:
+                                key_str = str(ep.season)
+                                if key_str not in missing_episodes:
+                                    missing_episodes[key_str] = []
+                                missing_episodes[key_str].append(ep.episode_number)
+                            for s in missing_episodes:
+                                missing_episodes[s].sort()
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.warning(
-                        "Could not fetch NFO data for %s: %s",
+                        "Could not fetch series data for %s from DB: %s",
                         series_key,
                         str(e)
                     )
+                    # Fallback to in-memory state
+                    missing_episodes = {
+                        str(k): v
+                        for k, v in (serie.episodeDict or {}).items()
+                    }
+                
+                total_missing = sum(len(eps) for eps in missing_episodes.values())
                 
                 series_data = {
                     "key": serie.key,
@@ -1082,17 +1147,17 @@ class AnimeService:
 
     async def add_series_to_db(
         self,
-        serie,
+        anime,
         db
     ):
         """
         Add a series to the database if it doesn't already exist.
         
-        Uses serie.key for identification. Creates a new AnimeSeries
+        Uses anime.key for identification. Creates a new AnimeSeries
         record in the database if it doesn't already exist.
         
         Args:
-            serie: The Serie instance to add
+            anime: The AnimeSeries instance to add
             db: Database session for async operations
             
         Returns:
@@ -1101,45 +1166,138 @@ class AnimeService:
         from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService, EpisodeService
 
         # Check if series already exists in DB
-        existing = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, serie.key)
+        existing = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, anime.key)
         if existing:
             logger.debug(
                 "Series already exists in database: %s (key=%s)",
-                serie.name,
+                anime.name,
-                serie.key
+                anime.key
             )
             return None
         
         # Create new series in database
         anime_series = await AnimeSeriesService.create(
             db=db,
-            key=serie.key,
+            key=anime.key,
-            name=serie.name,
+            name=anime.name,
-            site=serie.site,
+            site=anime.site,
-            folder=serie.folder,
+            folder=anime.folder,
-            year=serie.year if hasattr(serie, 'year') else None,
+            year=anime.year if hasattr(anime, 'year') else None,
         )
         
-        # Create Episode records for each episode in episodeDict
+        # Create Episode records for each episode in episodes relationship
-        if serie.episodeDict:
+        if anime.episodes:
-            for season, episode_numbers in serie.episodeDict.items():
+            for episode in anime.episodes:
-                for episode_number in episode_numbers:
+                await EpisodeService.create(
-                    await EpisodeService.create(
+                    db=db,
-                        db=db,
+                    series_id=anime_series.id,
-                        series_id=anime_series.id,
+                    season=episode.season,
-                        season=season,
+                    episode_number=episode.episode_number,
-                        episode_number=episode_number,
+                )
-                    )
         
         logger.info(
             "Added series to database: %s (key=%s, year=%s)",
-            serie.name,
+            anime.name,
-            serie.key,
+            anime.key,
-            serie.year if hasattr(serie, 'year') else None
+            anime.year if hasattr(anime, 'year') else None
         )
         
         return anime_series
 
+    async def rename_folder_if_needed(
+        self,
+        key: str,
+        current_folder: str,
+        target_folder: str,
+        db: Optional[AsyncSession] = None,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Rename anime folder if current and target folders differ.
+
+        Compares current_folder with target_folder, and if different,
+        renames the folder on disk using shutil.move. Updates the DB
+        record and in-memory cache if rename succeeds.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Series unique identifier
+            current_folder: Current folder name (metadata from DB)
+            target_folder: Desired folder name (computed with year)
+            db: Optional database session for updating DB record
+
+        Returns:
+            True if rename was performed, False if no rename needed or failed
+        """
+        import os
+        import shutil
+
+        if current_folder == target_folder:
+            logger.debug(
+                "Folder rename not needed for %s: same folder name",
+                key
+            )
+            return False
+
+        current_path = self._directory / current_folder
+        target_path = self._directory / target_folder
+
+        if not current_path.exists():
+            logger.debug(
+                "Folder rename not needed for %s: current folder does not exist on disk",
+                key
+            )
+            return False
+
+        if target_path.exists():
+            logger.warning(
+                "Cannot rename folder for %s: target path already exists: %s",
+                key,
+                target_path
+            )
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            # Rename folder on disk
+            shutil.move(str(current_path), str(target_path))
+            logger.info(
+                "Renamed folder for %s: %s -> %s",
+                key,
+                current_folder,
+                target_folder
+            )
+
+            # Update in-memory cache
+            if key in self._app.list.keyDict:
+                self._app.list.keyDict[key].folder = target_folder
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Updated in-memory cache folder for %s: %s",
+                    key,
+                    target_folder
+                )
+
+            # Update database if session provided
+            if db is not None:
+                from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+
+                # Look up series by key to get database ID
+                series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, key)
+                if series:
+                    await AnimeSeriesService.update(db, series_id=series.id, folder=target_folder)
+                    logger.debug(
+                        "Updated DB folder for %s: %s",
+                        key,
+                        target_folder
+                    )
+
+            return True
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.exception(
+                "Failed to rename folder for %s: %s -> %s",
+                key,
+                current_folder,
+                target_folder
+            )
+            return False
+
     async def contains_in_db(self, key: str, db) -> bool:
         """
         Check if a series with the given key exists in the database.
@@ -1462,19 +1620,17 @@ def get_anime_service(series_app: SeriesApp) -> AnimeService:
     return AnimeService(series_app)
 
 
-async def sync_series_from_data_files(
+async def sync_legacy_series_to_db(
     anime_directory: str,
     log_instance=None  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
 ) -> int:
     """
-    Sync series from data files to the database.
+    One-time legacy sync: import any series from 'data' files
+    not already in the database.
 
-    Scans the anime directory for data files and adds any new series
+    Deprecated: Series are now loaded directly from the database.
-    to the database. Existing series are skipped (no duplicates).
+    This function remains for backwards compatibility with legacy
-
+    file-based data during migration.
-    This function is typically called during application startup to ensure
-    series metadata stored in filesystem data files is available in the
-    database.
 
     Args:
         anime_directory: Path to the anime directory with data files
@@ -1486,6 +1642,11 @@ async def sync_series_from_data_files(
     """
     # Always use structlog for structured logging with keyword arguments
     log = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
+        
+    log.warning(
+        "sync_legacy_series_to_db is deprecated. "
+        "Series are now loaded directly from database."
+    )
 
     try:
         from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
@@ -1550,6 +1711,7 @@ async def sync_series_from_data_files(
                         name=serie.name,
                         site=serie.site,
                         folder=serie.folder,
+                        year=serie.year if hasattr(serie, 'year') else None,
                     )
                     
                     # Create Episode records for each episode in episodeDict

src/server/services/background_loader_service.py

@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
 
 import structlog
 
-from src.core.services.nfo_factory import get_nfo_factory
 from src.server.services.websocket_service import WebSocketService
 
 logger = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
@@ -497,112 +496,25 @@ class BackgroundLoaderService:
             raise
     
     async def _load_nfo_and_images(self, task: SeriesLoadingTask, db: Any) -> bool:
-        """Load NFO file and images for a series by reusing NFOService.
+        """Load NFO file and images for a series.
+        
+        Note: NFO service has been removed. This method now just marks
+        progress as False since NFO handling moved to server layer.
         
         Args:
             task: The loading task
             db: Database session
             
         Returns:
-            bool: True if NFO was created, False if it already existed or failed
+            bool: Always False since NFO service removed
         """
         task.status = LoadingStatus.LOADING_NFO
-        await self._broadcast_status(task, "Checking NFO file...")
+        await self._broadcast_status(task, "NFO loading disabled...")
         
-        try:
+        task.progress["nfo"] = False
-            # Check if NFOService is available
+        task.progress["logo"] = False
-            if not self.series_app.nfo_service:
+        task.progress["images"] = False
-                logger.warning(
+        return False
-                    f"NFOService not available, skipping NFO/images for {task.key}"
-                )
-                task.progress["nfo"] = False
-                task.progress["logo"] = False
-                task.progress["images"] = False
-                return False
-            
-            # Check if NFO already exists
-            if self.series_app.nfo_service.has_nfo(task.folder):
-                logger.info("NFO already exists for %s, skipping creation", task.key)
-                
-                # Update task progress
-                task.progress["nfo"] = True
-                task.progress["logo"] = True  # Assume logo exists if NFO exists
-                task.progress["images"] = True  # Assume images exist if NFO exists
-                
-                # Update database with existing NFO info
-                from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
-                series_db = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, task.key)
-                if series_db:
-                    # Only update if not already marked
-                    if not series_db.has_nfo:
-                        series_db.has_nfo = True
-                        series_db.nfo_created_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
-                        logger.info("Updated database with existing NFO for %s", task.key)
-                    if not series_db.logo_loaded:
-                        series_db.logo_loaded = True
-                    if not series_db.images_loaded:
-                        series_db.images_loaded = True
-                    await db.commit()
-                
-                logger.info("Existing NFO found and database updated for series: %s", task.key)
-                return False
-            
-            # NFO doesn't exist, create it
-            await self._broadcast_status(task, "Generating NFO file...")
-            logger.info("Creating new NFO for %s", task.key)
-            
-            # Create a fresh NFOService for this task to avoid shared TMDB session closure
-            try:
-                factory = get_nfo_factory()
-                nfo_service = factory.create()
-            except ValueError:
-                logger.warning(
-                    "NFOService unavailable for %s, skipping NFO/images",
-                    task.key
-                )
-                task.progress["nfo"] = False
-                task.progress["logo"] = False
-                task.progress["images"] = False
-                return False
-
-            try:
-                nfo_path = await nfo_service.create_tvshow_nfo(
-                    serie_name=task.name,
-                    serie_folder=task.folder,
-                    year=task.year,
-                    download_poster=True,
-                    download_logo=True,
-                    download_fanart=True
-                )
-            finally:
-                await nfo_service.close()
-
-            # Update task progress
-            task.progress["nfo"] = True
-            task.progress["logo"] = True
-            task.progress["images"] = True
-            
-            # Update database
-            from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
-            series_db = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, task.key)
-            if series_db:
-                series_db.has_nfo = True
-                series_db.nfo_created_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
-                series_db.logo_loaded = True
-                series_db.images_loaded = True
-                series_db.loading_status = "loading_nfo"
-                await db.commit()
-            
-            logger.info("NFO and images created and loaded for series: %s", task.key)
-            return True
-            
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.exception("Failed to load NFO/images for %s: %s", task.key, e)
-            # Don't fail the entire task if NFO fails
-            task.progress["nfo"] = False
-            task.progress["logo"] = False
-            task.progress["images"] = False
-            return False
     
     async def _scan_missing_episodes(self, task: SeriesLoadingTask, db: Any) -> None:
         """Scan for missing episodes after NFO creation.

src/server/services/config_service.py

@@ -144,7 +144,13 @@ class ConfigService:
         # Save configuration with version
         data = config.model_dump()
         data["version"] = self.CONFIG_VERSION
-        
+
+        # Re-serialize SchedulerConfig through its overridden model_dump so
+        # that None legacy alias fields are stripped before writing to disk.
+        # Pydantic converts nested models to plain dicts in model_dump() output,
+        # so we call the override explicitly on the scheduler field.
+        data["scheduler"] = config.scheduler.model_dump()
+
         # Write to temporary file first for atomic operation
         temp_path = self.config_path.with_suffix(".tmp")
         try:

src/server/services/download_service.py

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ import uuid
 from collections import deque
 from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor
 from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from pathlib import Path
 from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Dict, List, Optional
 
 import structlog
@@ -68,6 +69,7 @@ class DownloadService:
             progress_service: Optional progress service for tracking
         """
         self._anime_service = anime_service
+        self._directory = anime_service._directory
         self._max_retries = max_retries
         self._progress_service = progress_service or get_progress_service()
         
@@ -79,6 +81,9 @@ class DownloadService:
         self._pending_queue: deque[DownloadItem] = deque()
         # Helper dict for O(1) lookup of pending items by ID
         self._pending_items_by_id: Dict[str, DownloadItem] = {}
+        # Helper dict for O(1) lookup of pending items by episode identity
+        # Key: (serie_id, season, episode), Value: item ID
+        self._pending_by_episode: Dict[tuple, str] = {}
         self._active_download: Optional[DownloadItem] = None
         self._completed_items: deque[DownloadItem] = deque(maxlen=100)
         self._failed_items: deque[DownloadItem] = deque(maxlen=50)
@@ -165,6 +170,27 @@ class DownloadService:
             logger.error("Failed to save item to database: %s", e)
             return item
     
+    async def _set_status_in_database(
+        self,
+        item_id: str,
+        status: str,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Set status on an item in the database.
+        
+        Args:
+            item_id: Download item ID
+            status: New status value
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if update succeeded
+        """
+        try:
+            repository = self._get_repository()
+            return await repository.set_status(item_id, status)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("Failed to set status in database: %s", e)
+            return False
+    
     async def _set_error_in_database(
         self,
         item_id: str,
@@ -186,6 +212,25 @@ class DownloadService:
             logger.error("Failed to set error in database: %s", e)
             return False
     
+    async def _increment_retry_in_database(
+        self,
+        item_id: str,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Increment retry count on an item in the database.
+        
+        Args:
+            item_id: Download item ID
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if update succeeded
+        """
+        try:
+            repository = self._get_repository()
+            return await repository.increment_retry(item_id)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error("Failed to increment retry in database: %s", e)
+            return False
+    
     async def _delete_from_database(self, item_id: str) -> bool:
         """Delete an item from the database.
         
@@ -207,30 +252,33 @@ class DownloadService:
         series_key: str,
         season: int,
         episode: int,
+        serie_folder: Optional[str] = None,
     ) -> bool:
-        """Remove a downloaded episode from the missing episodes list.
+        """Mark a downloaded episode as downloaded instead of deleting it.
         
         Called when a download completes successfully to update both:
-        1. The database (Episode record deleted)
+        1. The database (Episode record marked is_downloaded=True)
         2. The in-memory Serie.episodeDict and series_list cache
         
         This ensures the episode no longer appears as missing in both
-        the API responses and the UI immediately after download.
+        the API responses and the UI immediately after download,
+        while preserving the download history.
         
         Args:
             series_key: Unique provider key for the series
             season: Season number
             episode: Episode number within season
+            serie_folder: Series folder name (required for file_path)
             
         Returns:
-            True if episode was removed, False otherwise
+            True if episode was updated, False otherwise
         """
         try:
             from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
-            from src.server.database.service import EpisodeService
+            from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService, EpisodeService
             
             logger.info(
-                "Attempting to remove missing episode from DB: "
+                "Attempting to mark episode as downloaded in DB: "
                 "%s S%02dE%02d",
                 series_key,
                 season,
@@ -238,28 +286,63 @@ class DownloadService:
             )
             
             async with get_db_session() as db:
-                deleted = await EpisodeService.delete_by_series_and_episode(
+                # Get series by key to find series_id
+                series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, series_key)
+                if not series:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Series not found for key: %s", series_key
+                    )
+                    return False
+                
+                # Get episode by series_id, season, episode_number
+                ep = await EpisodeService.get_by_episode(
                     db=db,
-                    series_key=series_key,
+                    series_id=series.id,
                     season=season,
                     episode_number=episode,
                 )
-                if deleted:
+                if not ep:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Episode not found in DB: %s S%02dE%02d",
+                        series_key,
+                        season,
+                        episode,
+                    )
+                    return False
+                
+                # Construct file_path if serie_folder provided
+                file_path = None
+                if serie_folder:
+                    season_folder = f"Season {season}"
+                    file_path = str(
+                        Path(self._directory) / serie_folder / season_folder
+                    )
+                
+                # Mark episode as downloaded instead of deleting
+                updated = await EpisodeService.mark_downloaded(
+                    db=db,
+                    episode_id=ep.id,
+                    file_path=file_path or "",
+                )
+                
+                if updated:
                     logger.info(
-                        "Successfully removed episode from DB missing list: "
+                        "Marked episode as downloaded in DB: "
+                        "%s S%02dE%02d, file_path=%s",
+                        series_key,
+                        season,
+                        episode,
+                        file_path,
+                    )
+                else:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Failed to mark episode as downloaded: "
                         "%s S%02dE%02d",
                         series_key,
                         season,
                         episode,
                     )
-                else:
+                    return False
-                    logger.warning(
-                        "Episode not found in DB missing list "
-                        "(may already be removed): %s S%02dE%02d",
-                        series_key,
-                        season,
-                        episode,
-                    )
             
             # Update in-memory Serie.episodeDict so list_missing is
             # immediately consistent without a full DB reload
@@ -270,8 +353,8 @@ class DownloadService:
             try:
                 self._anime_service._cached_list_missing.cache_clear()
                 logger.debug(
-                    "Cleared list_missing cache after removing "
+                    "Cleared list_missing cache after marking "
-                    "%s S%02dE%02d",
+                    "%s S%02dE%02d as downloaded",
                     series_key,
                     season,
                     episode,
@@ -279,10 +362,35 @@ class DownloadService:
             except Exception:
                 pass
             
-            return deleted
+            # Broadcast real-time update to frontend so the series card
+            # immediately reflects the new downloaded state (no longer
+            # shows the episode as missing) without waiting for a full
+            # reload on DOWNLOAD_COMPLETED.
+            try:
+                await self._anime_service._broadcast_series_updated(
+                    series_key
+                )
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Broadcast series_updated after marking "
+                    "%s S%02dE%02d as downloaded",
+                    series_key,
+                    season,
+                    episode,
+                )
+            except Exception as broadcast_exc:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "Failed to broadcast series update after marking "
+                    "%s S%02dE%02d as downloaded: %s",
+                    series_key,
+                    season,
+                    episode,
+                    broadcast_exc,
+                )
+            
+            return True
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(
-                "Failed to remove episode from missing list: "
+                "Failed to mark episode as downloaded: "
                 "%s S%02dE%02d - %s",
                 series_key,
                 season,
@@ -358,6 +466,27 @@ class DownloadService:
                     "missing episodes remaining",
                     len(app.series_list),
                 )
+                
+                # Update deprecated data file if it exists
+                # DB is authoritative; data file is optional backup
+                serie_folder = serie.folder
+                data_path = Path(self._directory) / serie_folder / "data"
+                if data_path.exists():
+                    try:
+                        import warnings
+                        with warnings.catch_warnings():
+                            warnings.simplefilter("ignore", DeprecationWarning)
+                            serie.save_to_file(str(data_path))
+                        logger.debug(
+                            "Updated data file after download: %s",
+                            data_path,
+                        )
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.warning(
+                            "Failed to update data file %s: %s",
+                            data_path,
+                            e,
+                        )
             else:
                 logger.debug(
                     "Episode %d not in season %d for %s, "
@@ -409,7 +538,7 @@ class DownloadService:
     def _add_to_pending_queue(
         self, item: DownloadItem, front: bool = False
     ) -> None:
-        """Add item to pending queue and update helper dict.
+        """Add item to pending queue and update helper dicts.
         
         Args:
             item: Download item to add
@@ -420,9 +549,12 @@ class DownloadService:
         else:
             self._pending_queue.append(item)
         self._pending_items_by_id[item.id] = item
+        # Track by episode identity for deduplication
+        ep_key = (item.serie_id, item.episode.season, item.episode.episode)
+        self._pending_by_episode[ep_key] = item.id
 
     def _remove_from_pending_queue(self, item_or_id: str) -> Optional[DownloadItem]:  # noqa: E501
-        """Remove item from pending queue and update helper dict.
+        """Remove item from pending queue and update helper dicts.
         
         Args:
             item_or_id: Item ID to remove
@@ -442,6 +574,10 @@ class DownloadService:
         try:
             self._pending_queue.remove(item)
             del self._pending_items_by_id[item_id]
+            # Clean up episode tracking
+            ep_key = (item.serie_id, item.episode.season, item.episode.episode)
+            if self._pending_by_episode.get(ep_key) == item_id:
+                del self._pending_by_episode[ep_key]
             return item
         except (ValueError, KeyError):
             return None
@@ -481,10 +617,35 @@ class DownloadService:
         # Initialize queue progress tracking if not already done
         await self._init_queue_progress()
         
+        # Filter out episodes already in pending queue
+        episodes_to_add = []
+        skipped_count = 0
+        seen_in_batch: set = set()  # Track duplicates within this batch
+        for ep in episodes:
+            ep_key = (serie_id, ep.season, ep.episode)
+            if ep_key in self._pending_by_episode or ep_key in seen_in_batch:
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Skipping duplicate episode in queue",
+                    serie_key=serie_id,
+                    season=ep.season,
+                    episode=ep.episode,
+                )
+                skipped_count += 1
+                continue
+            seen_in_batch.add(ep_key)
+            episodes_to_add.append(ep)
+        
+        if skipped_count > 0:
+            logger.info(
+                "Skipped %d duplicate episodes in queue",
+                skipped_count,
+                serie_key=serie_id,
+            )
+        
         created_ids = []
         
         try:
-            for episode in episodes:
+            for episode in episodes_to_add:
                 item = DownloadItem(
                     id=self._generate_item_id(),
                     serie_id=serie_id,
@@ -976,17 +1137,16 @@ class DownloadService:
                 if item.retry_count >= self._max_retries:
                     continue
                 
-                # Move back to pending
+                # Move back to pending (retry_count will be incremented
+                # by _process_download when the item fails again)
                 self._failed_items.remove(item)
                 item.status = DownloadStatus.PENDING
-                item.retry_count += 1
                 item.error = None
                 item.progress = None
+                item.retry_count += 1
                 self._add_to_pending_queue(item)
                 retried_ids.append(item.id)
                 
-                # Status is now managed in-memory only
-                
                 logger.info(
                     "Retrying failed item: item_id=%s, retry_count=%d",
                     item.id,
@@ -994,18 +1154,23 @@ class DownloadService:
                 )
             
             if retried_ids:
-                # Notify via progress service
+                # Notify via progress service if available
-                queue_status = await self.get_queue_status()
+                try:
-                await self._progress_service.update_progress(
+                    queue_status = await self.get_queue_status()
-                    progress_id="download_queue",
+                    await self._progress_service.update_progress(
-                    message=f"Retried {len(retried_ids)} failed items",
+                        progress_id="download_queue",
-                    metadata={
+                        message=f"Retried {len(retried_ids)} failed items",
-                        "action": "items_retried",
+                        metadata={
-                        "retried_ids": retried_ids,
+                            "action": "items_retried",
-                        "queue_status": queue_status.model_dump(mode="json"),
+                            "retried_ids": retried_ids,
-                    },
+                            "queue_status": queue_status.model_dump(mode="json"),
-                    force_broadcast=True,
+                        },
-                )
+                        force_broadcast=True,
+                    )
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Failed to broadcast retry progress: %s", e
+                    )
             
             return retried_ids
             
@@ -1084,12 +1249,13 @@ class DownloadService:
                 # Delete completed item from download queue database
                 await self._delete_from_database(item.id)
                 
-                # Remove episode from missing episodes list
+                # Mark episode as downloaded in missing episodes list
                 # (both database and in-memory)
                 removed = await self._remove_episode_from_missing_list(
                     series_key=item.serie_id,
                     season=item.episode.season,
                     episode=item.episode.episode,
+                    serie_folder=item.serie_folder,
                 )
                 
                 logger.info(
@@ -1144,17 +1310,35 @@ class DownloadService:
             item.status = DownloadStatus.FAILED
             item.completed_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
             item.error = str(e)
+            
+            # Increment retry count in memory and database
+            item.retry_count += 1
+            await self._increment_retry_in_database(item.id)
+            
             self._failed_items.append(item)
             
             # Set error in database
             await self._set_error_in_database(item.id, str(e))
             
-            logger.error(
+            # Check if max retries exceeded - move to dead-letter
-                "Download failed: item_id=%s, error=%s, retry_count=%d",
+            if item.retry_count >= self._max_retries:
-                item.id,
+                await self._set_status_in_database(
-                str(e),
+                    item.id, DownloadStatus.PERMANENTLY_FAILED.value
-                item.retry_count,
+                )
-            )
+                logger.error(
+                    "Download permanently failed after max retries: "
+                    "item_id=%s, error=%s, retry_count=%d",
+                    item.id,
+                    str(e),
+                    item.retry_count,
+                )
+            else:
+                logger.error(
+                    "Download failed: item_id=%s, error=%s, retry_count=%d",
+                    item.id,
+                    str(e),
+                    item.retry_count,
+                )
             # Note: Failure is already broadcast by AnimeService
             # via ProgressService when SeriesApp fires failed event
         

src/server/services/folder_rename_service.py

@@ -1,331 +0,0 @@
-"""Folder rename service for validating and renaming series folders.
-
-After NFO repair, this service iterates over every subfolder in
-``settings.anime_directory`` that contains a ``tvshow.nfo``. For each
-folder it parses the NFO to extract ``<title>`` and ``<year>``, computes
-the expected folder name ``f"{title} ({year})"``, sanitises it for
-filesystem safety, and renames the folder if the current name differs.
-
-Database records (``AnimeSeries.folder``, ``Episode.file_path``,
-``DownloadQueueItem.file_destination``) are updated atomically to
-reflect the new paths.
-"""
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import logging
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple
-
-from lxml import etree
-
-from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
-from src.server.database.service import (
-    AnimeSeriesService,
-    DownloadQueueService,
-    EpisodeService,
-)
-from src.server.utils.dependencies import get_download_service
-from src.server.utils.filesystem import sanitize_folder_name
-
-logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
-
-# Characters that are invalid in filesystem paths across platforms
-INVALID_PATH_CHARS = '<>:"/\\|?*\x00'
-
-
-def _parse_nfo_title_and_year(nfo_path: Path) -> Tuple[Optional[str], Optional[str]]:
-    """Parse a tvshow.nfo and return (title, year) text values.
-
-    Args:
-        nfo_path: Absolute path to the ``tvshow.nfo`` file.
-
-    Returns:
-        Tuple of (title, year) where either may be ``None`` if missing
-        or empty.
-    """
-    try:
-        tree = etree.parse(str(nfo_path))
-        root = tree.getroot()
-
-        title_elem = root.find("./title")
-        year_elem = root.find("./year")
-
-        title = title_elem.text.strip() if title_elem is not None and title_elem.text and title_elem.text.strip() else None
-        year = year_elem.text.strip() if year_elem is not None and year_elem.text and year_elem.text.strip() else None
-
-        return title, year
-    except etree.XMLSyntaxError as exc:
-        logger.warning("Malformed XML in %s: %s", nfo_path, exc)
-        return None, None
-    except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-        logger.warning("Unexpected error parsing %s: %s", nfo_path, exc)
-        return None, None
-
-
-def _compute_expected_folder_name(title: str, year: str) -> str:
-    """Compute the expected folder name from title and year.
-
-    Args:
-        title: Series title from NFO.
-        year: Release year from NFO.
-
-    Returns:
-        Sanitised folder name in the format ``"{title} ({year})"``.
-    """
-    raw_name = f"{title} ({year})"
-    return sanitize_folder_name(raw_name)
-
-
-def _is_series_being_downloaded(series_folder: str) -> bool:
-    """Check whether the given series has an active or pending download.
-
-    Args:
-        series_folder: The series folder name (as stored in the DB).
-
-    Returns:
-        ``True`` if the series appears in the active download or the
-        pending queue.
-    """
-    try:
-        download_service = get_download_service()
-        active = download_service._active_download  # pylint: disable=protected-access
-        if active and active.serie_folder == series_folder:
-            return True
-        for item in download_service._pending_queue:  # pylint: disable=protected-access
-            if item.serie_folder == series_folder:
-                return True
-        return False
-    except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-        logger.warning(
-            "Could not check download status for %s: %s", series_folder, exc
-        )
-        # Safer to skip renaming if we can't verify download status.
-        return True
-
-
-async def _update_database_paths(
-    old_folder: str,
-    new_folder: str,
-    anime_dir: Path,
-) -> None:
-    """Update all database records that reference the old folder path.
-
-    Updates:
-    - ``AnimeSeries.folder`` → ``new_folder``
-    - ``Episode.file_path`` → adjusted to new folder
-    - ``DownloadQueueItem.file_destination`` → adjusted to new folder
-
-    Args:
-        old_folder: Previous folder name.
-        new_folder: New folder name.
-        anime_dir: Root anime directory path.
-    """
-    old_series_path = anime_dir / old_folder
-    new_series_path = anime_dir / new_folder
-
-    async with get_db_session() as db:
-        # 1. Update AnimeSeries.folder
-        series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, old_folder)
-        if series is None:
-            # Fallback: try to find by folder name
-            all_series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(db)
-            for s in all_series:
-                if s.folder == old_folder:
-                    series = s
-                    break
-
-        if series is None:
-            logger.warning(
-                "No database record found for folder '%s', skipping DB update",
-                old_folder,
-            )
-            return
-
-        await AnimeSeriesService.update(db, series.id, folder=new_folder)
-        logger.info(
-            "Updated AnimeSeries.folder: %s → %s (id=%s)",
-            old_folder,
-            new_folder,
-            series.id,
-        )
-
-        # 2. Update Episode.file_path for all episodes of this series
-        episodes = await EpisodeService.get_by_series(db, series.id)
-        for episode in episodes:
-            if episode.file_path:
-                old_file_path = Path(episode.file_path)
-                # Only update if the path is under the old series folder
-                try:
-                    old_file_path.relative_to(old_series_path)
-                    new_file_path = new_series_path / old_file_path.relative_to(
-                        old_series_path
-                    )
-                    episode.file_path = str(new_file_path)
-                    logger.debug(
-                        "Updated Episode.file_path: %s → %s",
-                        old_file_path,
-                        new_file_path,
-                    )
-                except ValueError:
-                    # Path is not under old_series_path, skip
-                    pass
-
-        await db.flush()
-
-        # 3. Update DownloadQueueItem.file_destination for pending items
-        queue_items = await DownloadQueueService.get_all(db, with_series=True)
-        for item in queue_items:
-            if item.series_id == series.id and item.file_destination:
-                old_dest = Path(item.file_destination)
-                try:
-                    old_dest.relative_to(old_series_path)
-                    new_dest = new_series_path / old_dest.relative_to(
-                        old_series_path
-                    )
-                    item.file_destination = str(new_dest)
-                    logger.debug(
-                        "Updated DownloadQueueItem.file_destination: %s → %s",
-                        old_dest,
-                        new_dest,
-                    )
-                except ValueError:
-                    pass
-
-        await db.flush()
-        logger.info(
-            "Database paths updated for series '%s' → '%s'",
-            old_folder,
-            new_folder,
-        )
-
-
-async def validate_and_rename_series_folders() -> Dict[str, int]:
-    """Validate and rename series folders to match NFO metadata.
-
-    Iterates over every subfolder in ``settings.anime_directory`` that
-    contains a ``tvshow.nfo``. For each folder:
-
-    1. Parse the NFO to extract ``<title>`` and ``<year>``.
-    2. Compute the expected folder name: ``f"{title} ({year})"``.
-    3. Sanitise the expected name for filesystem safety.
-    4. Compare with the current folder name.
-    5. If different, rename the folder and update the database.
-
-    Skips folders where title or year is missing/empty. Logs every
-    rename action.
-
-    Returns:
-        Dictionary with counts:
-        - ``"scanned"``: total folders scanned
-        - ``"renamed"``: folders renamed
-        - ``"skipped"``: folders skipped (missing title/year)
-        - ``"errors"``: folders that caused an error
-    """
-    if not settings.anime_directory:
-        logger.warning("Folder rename skipped — anime directory not configured")
-        return {"scanned": 0, "renamed": 0, "skipped": 0, "errors": 0}
-
-    anime_dir = Path(settings.anime_directory)
-    if not anime_dir.is_dir():
-        logger.warning(
-            "Folder rename skipped — anime directory not found: %s", anime_dir
-        )
-        return {"scanned": 0, "renamed": 0, "skipped": 0, "errors": 0}
-
-    stats = {"scanned": 0, "renamed": 0, "skipped": 0, "errors": 0}
-
-    for series_dir in sorted(anime_dir.iterdir()):
-        if not series_dir.is_dir():
-            continue
-
-        nfo_path = series_dir / "tvshow.nfo"
-        if not nfo_path.exists():
-            continue
-
-        stats["scanned"] += 1
-
-        title, year = _parse_nfo_title_and_year(nfo_path)
-        if not title or not year:
-            logger.info(
-                "Skipping rename for '%s' — missing title or year in NFO",
-                series_dir.name,
-            )
-            stats["skipped"] += 1
-            continue
-
-        expected_name = _compute_expected_folder_name(title, year)
-        current_name = series_dir.name
-
-        if expected_name == current_name:
-            logger.debug(
-                "Folder name already correct: '%s'", current_name
-            )
-            continue
-
-        # Check for active downloads
-        if _is_series_being_downloaded(current_name):
-            logger.info(
-                "Skipping rename for '%s' — series has active or pending downloads",
-                current_name,
-            )
-            stats["skipped"] += 1
-            continue
-
-        expected_path = anime_dir / expected_name
-
-        # Check for duplicate target
-        if expected_path.exists():
-            logger.warning(
-                "Cannot rename '%s' → '%s' — target already exists",
-                current_name,
-                expected_name,
-            )
-            stats["errors"] += 1
-            continue
-
-        # Check path length limits
-        if len(str(expected_path)) > 4096:
-            logger.warning(
-                "Cannot rename '%s' → '%s' — path exceeds OS limit",
-                current_name,
-                expected_name,
-            )
-            stats["errors"] += 1
-            continue
-
-        try:
-            series_dir.rename(expected_path)
-            logger.info(
-                "Renamed folder: '%s' → '%s'", current_name, expected_name
-            )
-            stats["renamed"] += 1
-
-            # Update database records
-            await _update_database_paths(current_name, expected_name, anime_dir)
-
-        except PermissionError as exc:
-            logger.error(
-                "Permission denied renaming '%s' → '%s': %s",
-                current_name,
-                expected_name,
-                exc,
-            )
-            stats["errors"] += 1
-        except OSError as exc:
-            logger.error(
-                "OS error renaming '%s' → '%s': %s",
-                current_name,
-                expected_name,
-                exc,
-            )
-            stats["errors"] += 1
-
-    logger.info(
-        "Folder rename scan complete: scanned=%d, renamed=%d, skipped=%d, errors=%d",
-        stats["scanned"],
-        stats["renamed"],
-        stats["skipped"],
-        stats["errors"],
-    )
-    return stats

src/server/services/folder_scan_service.py

@@ -1,377 +0,0 @@
-"""Folder scan service for daily maintenance tasks.
-
-Encapsulates the daily folder-scan logic (orphaned-file detection,
-metadata refresh, and missing-episode queuing) so that the scheduler
-remains clean and the scan can be tested independently.
-"""
-from __future__ import annotations
-
-import asyncio
-from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Optional
-
-import structlog
-from lxml import etree
-
-from src.config.settings import settings as _settings
-from src.core.utils.image_downloader import ImageDownloader
-
-logger = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
-
-# Module-level semaphore to limit concurrent TMDB operations to 3.
-_TMDB_SEMAPHORE: asyncio.Semaphore = asyncio.Semaphore(3)
-
-# Semaphore to limit concurrent poster image downloads to 3.
-_POSTER_DOWNLOAD_SEMAPHORE: asyncio.Semaphore = asyncio.Semaphore(3)
-
-# Semaphore to limit concurrent NFO repair TMDB operations to 3.
-_NFO_REPAIR_SEMAPHORE: asyncio.Semaphore = asyncio.Semaphore(3)
-
-
-async def _repair_one_series(series_dir: Path, series_name: str) -> None:
-    """Repair a single series NFO in isolation.
-
-    Creates a fresh :class:`NFOService` and :class:`NfoRepairService` per
-    invocation so that each repair owns its own ``aiohttp`` session/connector
-    and concurrent tasks cannot interfere with each other.
-
-    A module-level semaphore (``_NFO_REPAIR_SEMAPHORE``) limits the number of
-    simultaneous TMDB requests to avoid rate-limiting.
-
-    Any exception is caught and logged so the asyncio task never silently
-    drops an unhandled error.
-
-    Args:
-        series_dir: Absolute path to the series folder.
-        series_name: Human-readable series name for log messages.
-    """
-    from src.core.services.nfo_factory import NFOServiceFactory
-    from src.core.services.nfo_repair_service import NfoRepairService
-
-    async with _NFO_REPAIR_SEMAPHORE:
-        try:
-            factory = NFOServiceFactory()
-            nfo_service = factory.create()
-            repair_service = NfoRepairService(nfo_service)
-            await repair_service.repair_series(series_dir, series_name)
-        except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-            logger.error(
-                "NFO repair failed for %s: %s",
-                series_name,
-                exc,
-            )
-
-
-async def perform_nfo_repair_scan(background_loader=None) -> None:
-    """Scan all series folders and repair incomplete tvshow.nfo files.
-
-    Called from ``FolderScanService.run_folder_scan()`` during the scheduled
-    daily folder scan (not on every startup).  Checks each subfolder of
-    ``settings.anime_directory`` for a ``tvshow.nfo`` and calls
-    ``_repair_one_series`` for every file with absent or empty required tags.
-
-    Each repair task creates its own isolated :class:`NFOService` /
-    :class:`TMDBClient` so concurrent tasks never share an ``aiohttp``
-    session — this prevents "Connector is closed" errors when many repairs
-    run in parallel.  A semaphore caps TMDB concurrency at 3 to stay within
-    rate limits.
-
-    The ``background_loader`` parameter is accepted for backwards-compatibility
-    but is no longer used.
-
-    Args:
-        background_loader: Unused.  Kept to avoid breaking call-sites.
-    """
-    from src.core.services.nfo_repair_service import nfo_needs_repair
-
-    if not _settings.tmdb_api_key:
-        logger.warning("NFO repair scan skipped — TMDB API key not configured")
-        return
-    if not _settings.anime_directory:
-        logger.warning("NFO repair scan skipped — anime directory not configured")
-        return
-    anime_dir = Path(_settings.anime_directory)
-    if not anime_dir.is_dir():
-        logger.warning("NFO repair scan skipped — anime directory not found: %s", anime_dir)
-        return
-
-    queued = 0
-    total = 0
-    for series_dir in sorted(anime_dir.iterdir()):
-        if not series_dir.is_dir():
-            continue
-        nfo_path = series_dir / "tvshow.nfo"
-        if not nfo_path.exists():
-            continue
-        total += 1
-        series_name = series_dir.name
-        if nfo_needs_repair(nfo_path):
-            queued += 1
-            # Each task creates its own NFOService so connectors are isolated.
-            asyncio.create_task(
-                _repair_one_series(series_dir, series_name),
-                name=f"nfo_repair:{series_name}",
-            )
-
-    logger.info(
-        "NFO repair scan complete: %d of %d series queued for repair",
-        queued,
-        total,
-    )
-
-
-class FolderScanServiceError(Exception):
-    """Service-level exception for folder-scan operations."""
-
-
-class FolderScanService:
-    """Performs daily maintenance scans over the anime library folder.
-
-    The service is intentionally stateless; a new instance can be created
-    for every scheduled invocation or test case.
-    """
-
-    async def run_folder_scan(self) -> None:
-        """Execute the daily folder scan.
-
-        Checks prerequisites, logs progress, and delegates to sub-task
-        helpers.  Any unhandled exception is caught and logged so the
-        scheduler task never crashes.
-        """
-        logger.info("Folder scan started")
-
-        try:
-            if not self._prerequisites_met():
-                return
-
-            # 1.3 — Repair incomplete NFO files in the background.
-            logger.info("Starting NFO repair scan as part of folder scan")
-            await perform_nfo_repair_scan(background_loader=None)
-            logger.info("NFO repair scan queued; repairs will continue in background")
-
-            # 1.4 — Validate and rename series folders after NFO repair.
-            logger.info("Starting folder rename validation")
-            from src.server.services.folder_rename_service import (
-                validate_and_rename_series_folders,
-            )
-
-            rename_stats = await validate_and_rename_series_folders()
-            logger.info(
-                "Folder rename validation complete",
-                scanned=rename_stats["scanned"],
-                renamed=rename_stats["renamed"],
-                skipped=rename_stats["skipped"],
-                errors=rename_stats["errors"],
-            )
-
-            # 1.5 — Check and download missing poster.jpg files.
-            logger.info("Starting poster check")
-            poster_stats = await self.check_and_download_missing_posters()
-            logger.info(
-                "Poster check complete",
-                scanned=poster_stats["scanned"],
-                downloaded=poster_stats["downloaded"],
-                skipped=poster_stats["skipped"],
-                errors=poster_stats["errors"],
-            )
-
-            logger.info("Folder scan completed")
-        except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-exception-caught
-            logger.error("Folder scan failed", error=str(exc), exc_info=True)
-
-    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Poster check helpers
-    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-    async def check_and_download_missing_posters(self) -> dict[str, int]:
-        """Iterate over series folders and download missing poster.jpg files.
-
-        For each folder containing a ``tvshow.nfo``:
-        1. Check if ``poster.jpg`` exists and is at least
-           :attr:`ImageDownloader.min_file_size` bytes.
-        2. If missing or too small, parse ``tvshow.nfo`` for a ``<thumb>``
-           URL (preferring ``aspect="poster"``).
-        3. Download the image via :class:`ImageDownloader` under a
-           semaphore that limits concurrency to 3.
-
-        Returns:
-            Dictionary with counts:
-            - ``"scanned"``: total folders scanned
-            - ``"downloaded"``: posters successfully downloaded
-            - ``"skipped"``: folders skipped (no NFO, no thumb URL,
-              or poster already valid)
-            - ``"errors"``: folders that caused a download error
-        """
-        from src.config.settings import settings  # noqa: PLC0415
-
-        stats = {"scanned": 0, "downloaded": 0, "skipped": 0, "errors": 0}
-
-        if not settings.anime_directory:
-            logger.warning("Poster check skipped — anime directory not configured")
-            return stats
-
-        anime_dir = Path(settings.anime_directory)
-        if not anime_dir.is_dir():
-            logger.warning(
-                "Poster check skipped — anime directory not found: %s", anime_dir
-            )
-            return stats
-
-        # Gather all series directories that contain a tvshow.nfo
-        series_dirs = [
-            d for d in anime_dir.iterdir()
-            if d.is_dir() and (d / "tvshow.nfo").exists()
-        ]
-
-        if not series_dirs:
-            logger.debug("No series folders found for poster check")
-            return stats
-
-        # Process each series folder concurrently with semaphore
-        tasks = [
-            self._check_and_download_poster(series_dir, stats)
-            for series_dir in series_dirs
-        ]
-        await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
-
-        return stats
-
-    async def _check_and_download_poster(
-        self, series_dir: Path, stats: dict[str, int]
-    ) -> None:
-        """Check and download poster for a single series folder.
-
-        Args:
-            series_dir: Path to the series folder.
-            stats: Mutable stats dictionary to update.
-        """
-        stats["scanned"] += 1
-        poster_path = series_dir / "poster.jpg"
-
-        # Check if poster already exists and is large enough
-        if poster_path.exists():
-            try:
-                # Default min_file_size from ImageDownloader is 1024 bytes (1 KB)
-                if poster_path.stat().st_size >= 1024:
-                    logger.debug(
-                        "Poster already valid for '%s'", series_dir.name
-                    )
-                    stats["skipped"] += 1
-                    return
-            except OSError:
-                pass  # Fall through to re-download
-
-        # Parse NFO for thumb URL
-        nfo_path = series_dir / "tvshow.nfo"
-        poster_url = self._extract_poster_url_from_nfo(nfo_path)
-
-        if not poster_url:
-            logger.info(
-                "No poster URL found in NFO for '%s', skipping",
-                series_dir.name,
-            )
-            stats["skipped"] += 1
-            return
-
-        # Respect the nfo_download_poster setting
-        from src.config.settings import settings as app_settings  # noqa: PLC0415
-
-        if not app_settings.nfo_download_poster:
-            logger.debug(
-                "Poster download disabled by nfo_download_poster setting for '%s'",
-                series_dir.name,
-            )
-            stats["skipped"] += 1
-            return
-
-        # Download poster with semaphore
-        async with _POSTER_DOWNLOAD_SEMAPHORE:
-            try:
-                async with ImageDownloader() as downloader:
-                    success = await downloader.download_poster(
-                        poster_url, series_dir, skip_existing=False
-                    )
-                if success:
-                    logger.info(
-                        "Downloaded poster for '%s'", series_dir.name
-                    )
-                    stats["downloaded"] += 1
-                else:
-                    logger.warning(
-                        "Failed to download poster for '%s'", series_dir.name
-                    )
-                    stats["errors"] += 1
-            except Exception as exc:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-                logger.error(
-                    "Error downloading poster for '%s': %s",
-                    series_dir.name,
-                    exc,
-                )
-                stats["errors"] += 1
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def _extract_poster_url_from_nfo(nfo_path: Path) -> Optional[str]:
-        """Parse tvshow.nfo and extract the poster thumb URL.
-
-        Prefers ``<thumb aspect="poster">``; falls back to the first
-        ``<thumb>`` element if no aspect attribute is present.
-
-        Args:
-            nfo_path: Absolute path to the ``tvshow.nfo`` file.
-
-        Returns:
-            The poster URL string, or ``None`` if not found.
-        """
-        if not nfo_path.exists():
-            return None
-
-        try:
-            tree = etree.parse(str(nfo_path))
-            root = tree.getroot()
-
-            # Prefer thumb with aspect="poster"
-            for thumb in root.findall(".//thumb"):
-                if thumb.get("aspect") == "poster" and thumb.text:
-                    return thumb.text.strip()
-
-            # Fallback to first thumb with text
-            for thumb in root.findall(".//thumb"):
-                if thumb.text:
-                    return thumb.text.strip()
-
-            return None
-        except etree.XMLSyntaxError:
-            logger.warning("Malformed XML in %s", nfo_path)
-            return None
-        except Exception:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
-            return None
-
-    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Private helpers
-    # ------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-    def _prerequisites_met(self) -> bool:
-        """Verify that the environment is ready for a folder scan.
-
-        Returns:
-            True when ``settings.anime_directory`` exists and
-            ``settings.tmdb_api_key`` is configured.
-        """
-        from src.config.settings import settings  # noqa: PLC0415
-
-        if not settings.tmdb_api_key:
-            logger.warning("Folder scan skipped — TMDB API key not configured")
-            return False
-
-        if not settings.anime_directory:
-            logger.warning("Folder scan skipped — anime directory not configured")
-            return False
-
-        anime_dir = Path(settings.anime_directory)
-        if not anime_dir.is_dir():
-            logger.warning(
-                "Folder scan skipped — anime directory not found: %s", anime_dir
-            )
-            return False
-
-        return True

src/server/services/initialization_service.py

@@ -1,15 +1,22 @@
 """Centralized initialization service for application startup and setup."""
 import asyncio
+import os
+import re
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Callable, Optional
 
 import structlog
 
 from src.config.settings import settings
-from src.server.services.anime_service import sync_series_from_data_files
+from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+from src.server.services.anime_service import sync_legacy_series_to_db
+from src.server.services.setup_service import SetupService
 
 logger = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
 
+# Provider site URL constant
+ANIMEWORLD_URL = "https://aniworld.to"
+
 
 async def _check_scan_status(
     check_method: Callable,
@@ -99,6 +106,104 @@ async def _mark_initial_scan_completed() -> None:
     )
 
 
+
+
+async def _check_legacy_key_cleanup_status() -> bool:
+    """Check if legacy key file cleanup has been completed.
+
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if cleanup was completed, False otherwise
+    """
+    return await _check_scan_status(
+        check_method=lambda svc, db: svc.is_legacy_key_cleanup_completed(db),
+        scan_type="legacy_key_cleanup",
+        log_completed_msg="Legacy key file cleanup already completed, skipping",
+        log_not_completed_msg="Legacy key file cleanup not yet run, will clean up key files"
+    )
+
+
+async def _mark_legacy_key_cleanup_completed() -> None:
+    """Mark the legacy key file cleanup as completed in system settings."""
+    await _mark_scan_completed(
+        mark_method=lambda svc, db: svc.mark_legacy_key_cleanup_completed(db),
+        scan_type="legacy_key_cleanup"
+    )
+
+
+
+
+async def _cleanup_legacy_key_files() -> int:
+    """Remove legacy key files from folders that already have DB entries.
+
+    This is a one-time cleanup task that runs at startup after legacy migration.
+    It removes deprecated 'key' files that cause duplicate key errors when
+    folders are renamed, since the DB is now the source of truth.
+
+    Returns:
+        int: Number of key files deleted
+    """
+    from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
+    from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+
+    logger.info("Checking for legacy key files to clean up...")
+
+    if not settings.anime_directory or not os.path.isdir(settings.anime_directory):
+        logger.warning(
+            "Anime directory not configured or does not exist, skipping legacy key cleanup"
+        )
+        return 0
+
+    deleted_count = 0
+    scanned_count = 0
+
+    try:
+        async with get_db_session() as db:
+            # Get all series from DB to know which folders should have key files removed
+            all_series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_all(db)
+
+            # Build a set of known folder names from DB
+            db_folders: set[str] = {series.folder for series in all_series if series.folder}
+
+            for folder_name in db_folders:
+                folder_path = Path(settings.anime_directory) / folder_name
+                key_file = folder_path / "key"
+
+                if not key_file.exists():
+                    continue
+
+                scanned_count += 1
+                try:
+                    key_file.unlink()
+                    deleted_count += 1
+                    logger.info(
+                        "Removed legacy key file",
+                        folder=folder_name,
+                        key_file=str(key_file)
+                    )
+                except OSError as exc:
+                    logger.warning(
+                        "Could not remove legacy key file",
+                        folder=folder_name,
+                        key_file=str(key_file),
+                        error=str(exc)
+                    )
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(
+            "Legacy key file cleanup failed",
+            error=str(e),
+            exc_info=True
+        )
+        return deleted_count
+
+    logger.info(
+        "Legacy key file cleanup complete",
+        scanned=scanned_count,
+        deleted=deleted_count
+    )
+    return deleted_count
+
+
 async def _sync_anime_folders(progress_service=None) -> int:
     """Scan anime folders and sync series to database.
     
@@ -110,6 +215,20 @@ async def _sync_anime_folders(progress_service=None) -> int:
     """
     logger.info("Performing initial anime folder scan...")
     
+    # Check if anime directory exists before attempting sync
+    if not settings.anime_directory or not os.path.isdir(settings.anime_directory):
+        logger.info(
+            "Anime directory not configured or does not exist, skipping data file sync"
+        )
+        if progress_service:
+            await progress_service.update_progress(
+                progress_id="series_sync",
+                current=100,
+                message="No anime directory configured, skipping data file sync",
+                metadata={"step_id": "series_sync"}
+            )
+        return 0
+    
     if progress_service:
         await progress_service.update_progress(
             progress_id="series_sync",
@@ -118,7 +237,7 @@ async def _sync_anime_folders(progress_service=None) -> int:
             metadata={"step_id": "series_sync"}
         )
     
-    sync_count = await sync_series_from_data_files(settings.anime_directory)
+    sync_count = await sync_legacy_series_to_db(settings.anime_directory)
     logger.info("Data file sync complete. Added %d series.", sync_count)
     
     if progress_service:
@@ -152,6 +271,40 @@ async def _load_series_into_memory(progress_service=None) -> None:
         )
 
 
+async def _scan_folders_to_database(progress_service=None) -> int:
+    """Scan anime folders and create AnimeSeries DB records.
+
+    This function runs during initial setup only. It delegates to
+    SetupService.run() which handles:
+    1. Iterates subdirectories of anime_directory
+    2. Extracts title/year from folder names (year via (YYYY) pattern)
+    3. Uses provider search to resolve key field when single match found
+    4. Creates AnimeSeries records for new folders
+
+    Args:
+        progress_service: Optional ProgressService for progress updates
+
+    Returns:
+        int: Number of new series created
+    """
+    logger.info("Scanning anime folders for new series...")
+
+    if not settings.anime_directory or not os.path.isdir(settings.anime_directory):
+        logger.info(
+            "Anime directory not configured or does not exist, skipping folder scan"
+        )
+        return 0
+
+    # Use SetupService to handle the scanning and creation
+    created_count = await SetupService.run()
+
+    logger.info(
+        "Folder scan complete",
+        created=created_count
+    )
+    return created_count
+
+
 async def _validate_anime_directory(progress_service=None) -> bool:
     """Validate that anime directory is configured.
     
@@ -181,18 +334,19 @@ async def _validate_anime_directory(progress_service=None) -> bool:
 
 async def perform_initial_setup(progress_service=None):
     """Perform initial setup including series sync and scan completion marking.
-    
+
     This function is called both during application lifespan startup
     and when the setup endpoint is completed. It ensures that:
-    1. Series are synced from data files to database
+    1. Legacy key/data files are migrated to database (one-time)
-    2. Initial scan is marked as completed
+    2. Series are synced from data files to database
-    3. Series are loaded into memory
+    3. Initial scan is marked as completed
-    4. NFO scan is performed if configured
+    4. Series are loaded into memory
-    5. Media scan is performed
+    5. NFO scan is performed if configured
-    
+    6. Media scan is performed
+
     Args:
         progress_service: Optional ProgressService for emitting updates
-    
+
     Returns:
         bool: True if initialization was performed, False if skipped
     """
@@ -225,17 +379,42 @@ async def perform_initial_setup(progress_service=None):
 
     # Perform the actual initialization
     try:
+        # Scan folders and create AnimeSeries records first
+        folder_scan_count = await _scan_folders_to_database(progress_service)
+        if folder_scan_count > 0:
+            logger.info("Created %d series from anime folders", folder_scan_count)
+
         # Sync series from anime folders to database
         await _sync_anime_folders(progress_service)
-        
+
+        # Clean up legacy key files from folders that now have DB entries
+        # This runs after migration/sync to ensure DB entries exist before deletion
+        is_key_cleanup_done = await _check_legacy_key_cleanup_status()
+        if not is_key_cleanup_done:
+            await _cleanup_legacy_key_files()
+            await _mark_legacy_key_cleanup_completed()
+
         # Mark the initial scan as completed
         await _mark_initial_scan_completed()
-        
+
+        # Mark loading as complete in config (used by middleware to allow redirect to /login)
+        try:
+            from src.server.services.config_service import get_config_service
+            config_svc = get_config_service()
+            init_config = config_svc.load_config()
+            init_config.other['loading_complete'] = True
+            config_svc.save_config(init_config, create_backup=False)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning("Failed to save loading_complete flag: %s", e)
+
         # Load series into memory from database
         await _load_series_into_memory(progress_service)
-        
+
+        # NOTE: NFO scan is NO longer run here - it runs in a separate phase
+        # after unresolved folders are completed (via /loading?phase=nfo)
+
         return True
-        
+
     except (OSError, RuntimeError, ValueError) as e:
         logger.warning("Failed to perform initial setup: %s", e)
         return False
@@ -276,43 +455,45 @@ async def _execute_nfo_scan(progress_service=None) -> None:
     """Execute the actual NFO scan with TMDB data.
     
     Args:
-        progress_service: Optional ProgressService for progress updates
+        progress_service: Optional ProgressService for emitting updates
-        
-    Raises:
-        Exception: If NFO scan fails
     """
-    from src.core.services.series_manager_service import SeriesManagerService
+    from src.server.services.nfo_scan_service import NfoScanService
+    from src.server.utils.dependencies import get_anime_service
     
-    logger.info("Performing initial NFO scan...")
+    logger.info("Starting NFO scan...")
     
-    if progress_service:
+    anime_service = get_anime_service()
-        await progress_service.update_progress(
+    nfo_service = NfoScanService()
-            progress_id="nfo_scan",
-            current=25,
-            message="Scanning series for NFO files...",
-            metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan"}
-        )
     
-    manager = SeriesManagerService.from_settings()
+    # Subscribe to NFO events and forward to progress service
+    async def nfo_event_handler(event_data):
+        if event_data.get('type') == 'nfo_scan_progress':
+            data = event_data.get('data', {})
+            if progress_service:
+                await progress_service.update_progress(
+                    progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                    current=data.get('current', 0),
+                    total=data.get('total', 100),
+                    message=data.get('message', 'Scanning...'),
+                    key=data.get('key'),
+                    folder=data.get('folder'),
+                )
+        elif event_data.get('type') == 'nfo_scan_completed':
+            stats = event_data.get('statistics', {})
+            if progress_service:
+                await progress_service.complete_progress(
+                    progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                    message=f"NFO scan complete: {stats.get('created', 0)} created, {stats.get('updated', 0)} updated",
+                )
     
-    if progress_service:
+    nfo_service.subscribe_to_scan_events(nfo_event_handler)
-        await progress_service.update_progress(
-            progress_id="nfo_scan",
-            current=50,
-            message="Processing NFO files with TMDB data...",
-            metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan"}
-        )
     
-    await manager.scan_and_process_nfo()
+    try:
-    await manager.close()
+        # Run the scan
-    logger.info("Initial NFO scan completed")
+        nfo_result = await nfo_service.scan_all(anime_service)
-    
+        logger.info("NFO scan completed: %s", nfo_result)
-    if progress_service:
+    finally:
-        await progress_service.complete_progress(
+        nfo_service.unsubscribe_from_scan_events(nfo_event_handler)
-            progress_id="nfo_scan",
-            message="NFO scan completed successfully",
-            metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan"}
-        )
 
 
 async def perform_nfo_scan_if_needed(progress_service=None):
@@ -325,8 +506,8 @@ async def perform_nfo_scan_if_needed(progress_service=None):
         from src.server.services.progress_service import ProgressType
         await progress_service.start_progress(
             progress_id="nfo_scan",
-            progress_type=ProgressType.SYSTEM,
+            progress_type=ProgressType.SCAN,
-            title="Processing NFO Metadata",
+            title="Scanning NFO Files",
             total=100,
             message="Checking NFO scan status...",
             metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan"}
@@ -377,6 +558,82 @@ async def perform_nfo_scan_if_needed(progress_service=None):
             )
 
 
+async def perform_nfo_scan_phase(progress_service=None):
+    """Perform the NFO scan phase as part of the second loading page phase.
+    
+    This is called when the loading page is accessed with ?phase=nfo query param.
+    It runs the NFO scan and emits progress updates via the progress service.
+    
+    Args:
+        progress_service: Optional ProgressService for emitting updates
+    """
+    logger.info("Starting NFO scan phase...")
+    
+    if progress_service:
+        from src.server.services.progress_service import ProgressType
+        await progress_service.start_progress(
+            progress_id="nfo_scan",
+            progress_type=ProgressType.SCAN,
+            title="Scanning NFO Files",
+            total=100,
+            message="Starting NFO scan...",
+            metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan", "phase": "nfo"}
+        )
+    
+    # Check if NFO scan was already completed
+    is_nfo_scan_done = await _check_nfo_scan_status()
+    
+    # Check if NFO features are configured
+    if not await _is_nfo_scan_configured():
+        message = (
+            "Skipped - TMDB API key not configured"
+            if not settings.tmdb_api_key
+            else "Skipped - NFO features disabled"
+        )
+        logger.info("NFO scan phase skipped: %s", message)
+        
+        if progress_service:
+            await progress_service.complete_progress(
+                progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                message=message,
+                metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan", "phase": "nfo", "nfo_scan_complete": True}
+            )
+        return
+    
+    # Skip if already completed
+    if is_nfo_scan_done:
+        logger.info("Skipping NFO scan phase - already completed on previous run")
+        if progress_service:
+            await progress_service.complete_progress(
+                progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                message="Already completed",
+                metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan", "phase": "nfo", "nfo_scan_complete": True}
+            )
+        return
+    
+    # Execute the NFO scan
+    try:
+        await _execute_nfo_scan(progress_service)
+        await _mark_nfo_scan_completed()
+        
+        # Send completion event
+        if progress_service:
+            await progress_service.complete_progress(
+                progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                message="NFO scan completed successfully",
+                metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan", "phase": "nfo", "nfo_scan_complete": True}
+            )
+        logger.info("NFO scan phase completed successfully")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error("Failed to complete NFO scan phase: %s", e, exc_info=True)
+        if progress_service:
+            await progress_service.fail_progress(
+                progress_id="nfo_scan",
+                error_message=f"NFO scan failed: {str(e)}",
+                metadata={"step_id": "nfo_scan", "phase": "nfo"}
+            )
+
+
 async def _check_media_scan_status() -> bool:
     """Check if initial media scan has been completed.
     

src/server/services/nfo_scan_service.py

@@ -0,0 +1,651 @@
+"""NFO scan service for validating and creating tvshow.nfo files.
+
+This module provides a service layer for scanning the anime library,
+checking whether each series has a valid tvshow.nfo file, creating
+missing files, and filling in missing properties from TMDB metadata.
+
+All series are identified by 'key' (provider-assigned, URL-safe
+identifier). 'folder' is used as metadata only for filesystem paths.
+"""
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import asyncio
+import os
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional
+
+import structlog
+
+from src.config.settings import settings
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_generator import generate_tvshow_nfo
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_mapper import tmdb_to_nfo_model
+from src.server.nfo.nfo_models import TVShowNFO
+
+logger = structlog.get_logger(__name__)
+
+
+class NfoScanServiceError(Exception):
+    """Service-level exception for NFO scan operations."""
+
+
+class NfoScanProgress:
+    """Tracks the current state of an NFO scan operation.
+
+    Attributes:
+        scan_id: Unique identifier for this scan
+        status: Current status (started, in_progress, completed, failed, cancelled)
+        total: Total number of series to scan
+        current: Number of series processed
+        percentage: Completion percentage
+        message: Human-readable progress message
+        key: Current series key being processed (metadata only)
+        folder: Current series folder being processed (metadata only)
+        created: Number of NFO files created
+        updated: Number of NFO files updated
+        errors: List of error messages encountered
+        started_at: When the scan started
+        updated_at: When progress was last updated
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, scan_id: str):
+        self.scan_id = scan_id
+        self.status = "started"
+        self.total = 0
+        self.current = 0
+        self.percentage = 0.0
+        self.message = "Initializing NFO scan..."
+        self.key: Optional[str] = None
+        self.folder: Optional[str] = None
+        self.started_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        self.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        self.created = 0
+        self.updated = 0
+        self.errors: List[str] = []
+
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        result = {
+            "scan_id": self.scan_id,
+            "status": self.status,
+            "total": self.total,
+            "current": self.current,
+            "percentage": round(self.percentage, 2),
+            "message": self.message,
+            "started_at": self.started_at.isoformat(),
+            "updated_at": self.updated_at.isoformat(),
+            "created": self.created,
+            "updated": self.updated,
+            "errors": self.errors,
+        }
+        if self.key is not None:
+            result["key"] = self.key
+        if self.folder is not None:
+            result["folder"] = self.folder
+        return result
+
+
+class NfoScanService:
+    """Manages NFO validation and creation for anime series.
+
+    Scans the anime library directory, checks each series folder for
+    a tvshow.nfo file, creates missing files, and fills in missing
+    or empty properties from TMDB metadata.
+
+    Uses 'key' as the primary series identifier and 'folder' as
+    metadata only for filesystem operations.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self) -> None:
+        self._current_scan: Optional[NfoScanProgress] = None
+        self._is_scanning = False
+        self._lock = asyncio.Lock()
+
+        # Event handlers for scan events
+        self._scan_event_handlers: List[Callable[[Dict[str, Any]], None]] = []
+
+        logger.info("NfoScanService initialized")
+
+    def subscribe_to_scan_events(
+        self,
+        handler: Callable[[Dict[str, Any]], None],
+    ) -> None:
+        """Subscribe to NFO scan events."""
+        self._scan_event_handlers.append(handler)
+
+    def unsubscribe_from_scan_events(
+        self,
+        handler: Callable[[Dict[str, Any]], None],
+    ) -> None:
+        """Unsubscribe from NFO scan events."""
+        try:
+            self._scan_event_handlers.remove(handler)
+        except ValueError:
+            logger.warning("Handler not found for unsubscribe")
+
+    async def _emit_scan_event(self, event_data: Dict[str, Any]) -> None:
+        """Emit scan event to all subscribers."""
+        for handler in self._scan_event_handlers:
+            try:
+                if asyncio.iscoroutinefunction(handler):
+                    await handler(event_data)
+                else:
+                    handler(event_data)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error("NFO scan event handler error", error=str(e))
+
+    @property
+    def is_scanning(self) -> bool:
+        return self._is_scanning
+
+    @property
+    def current_scan(self) -> Optional[NfoScanProgress]:
+        return self._current_scan
+
+    async def scan_all(
+        self,
+        anime_service: Any,  # AnimeService instance
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Run NFO validation and creation across all series.
+
+        Args:
+            anime_service: AnimeService instance for accessing series data.
+
+        Returns:
+            Summary dict with keys: total, created, updated, errors_count,
+            scan_id, and duration_seconds.
+
+        Raises:
+            NfoScanServiceError: If a scan is already in progress.
+        """
+        async with self._lock:
+            if self._is_scanning:
+                raise NfoScanServiceError("An NFO scan is already in progress")
+            self._is_scanning = True
+
+        scan_id = f"nfo_scan_{id(self)}"
+        scan_progress = NfoScanProgress(scan_id)
+        self._current_scan = scan_progress
+
+        logger.info("Starting NFO scan")
+
+        # Emit scan started
+        await self._emit_scan_event({
+            "type": "nfo_scan_started",
+            "scan_id": scan_id,
+            "message": "NFO scan started",
+        })
+
+        # Get all series from AnimeService
+        try:
+            series_list = await anime_service.list_series_with_filters()
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.error("Failed to get series list: %s", exc)
+            async with self._lock:
+                self._is_scanning = False
+            raise NfoScanServiceError(f"Failed to get series list: {exc}") from exc
+
+        if not series_list:
+            logger.info("No series found — NFO scan complete")
+            scan_progress.status = "completed"
+            scan_progress.message = "No series found"
+            scan_progress.percentage = 100.0
+            scan_progress.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+            async with self._lock:
+                self._is_scanning = False
+
+            await self._emit_scan_event({
+                "type": "nfo_scan_completed",
+                "scan_id": scan_id,
+                "success": True,
+                "message": "No series found",
+                "data": scan_progress.to_dict(),
+            })
+            return {
+                "total": 0,
+                "created": 0,
+                "updated": 0,
+                "errors_count": 0,
+                "scan_id": scan_id,
+                "duration_seconds": 0.0,
+            }
+
+        scan_progress.total = len(series_list)
+        scan_progress.status = "in_progress"
+        scan_progress.message = f"Scanning {scan_progress.total} series..."
+        scan_progress.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+        start_time = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        errors: List[str] = []
+
+        for idx, series in enumerate(series_list):
+            key = series.get("key", "")
+            folder = series.get("folder", "")
+            name = series.get("name", "")
+
+            scan_progress.key = key
+            scan_progress.folder = folder
+            scan_progress.message = f"Scanning: {name}"
+            scan_progress.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+            await self._emit_scan_event({
+                "type": "nfo_scan_progress",
+                "data": scan_progress.to_dict(),
+            })
+
+            try:
+                result = await self._scan_series(key, folder, series)
+                if result == "created":
+                    scan_progress.created += 1
+                elif result == "updated":
+                    scan_progress.updated += 1
+            except Exception as exc:
+                error_msg = f"NFO scan failed for {key}: {exc}"
+                logger.warning(error_msg)
+                errors.append(error_msg)
+                scan_progress.errors.append(error_msg)
+
+            scan_progress.current = idx + 1
+            scan_progress.percentage = round(
+                (scan_progress.current / scan_progress.total) * 100, 2
+            )
+            scan_progress.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+        end_time = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        duration = (end_time - start_time).total_seconds()
+        scan_progress.status = "completed"
+        scan_progress.message = (
+            f"NFO scan completed: {scan_progress.created} created, "
+            f"{scan_progress.updated} updated, {len(errors)} errors"
+        )
+        scan_progress.percentage = 100.0
+        scan_progress.updated_at = end_time
+
+        async with self._lock:
+            self._is_scanning = False
+
+        logger.info(
+            "NFO scan completed: total=%d created=%d updated=%d errors=%d duration=%.2fs",
+            scan_progress.total,
+            scan_progress.created,
+            scan_progress.updated,
+            len(errors),
+            duration,
+        )
+
+        await self._emit_scan_event({
+            "type": "nfo_scan_completed",
+            "scan_id": scan_id,
+            "success": True,
+            "message": scan_progress.message,
+            "data": scan_progress.to_dict(),
+            "statistics": {
+                "total": scan_progress.total,
+                "created": scan_progress.created,
+                "updated": scan_progress.updated,
+                "errors_count": len(errors),
+            },
+        })
+
+        return {
+            "total": scan_progress.total,
+            "created": scan_progress.created,
+            "updated": scan_progress.updated,
+            "errors_count": len(errors),
+            "scan_id": scan_id,
+            "duration_seconds": round(duration, 2),
+        }
+
+    async def _scan_series(
+        self,
+        key: str,
+        folder: str,
+        series_data: Dict[str, Any],
+    ) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Scan and update NFO for a single series.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Series key (primary identifier)
+            folder: Series folder name (metadata for filesystem path)
+            series_data: Series data dict from anime_service
+
+        Returns:
+            "created" if new NFO was created, "updated" if existing was
+            modified, None if no change needed or error occurred.
+        """
+        if not folder:
+            logger.debug("Skipping series with no folder: key=%s", key)
+            return None
+
+        anime_dir = getattr(settings, "anime_directory", None)
+        if not anime_dir:
+            logger.warning("anime_directory not configured — skipping NFO scan")
+            return None
+
+        series_path = os.path.join(anime_dir, folder)
+        nfo_path = os.path.join(series_path, "tvshow.nfo")
+
+        nfo_exists = os.path.isfile(nfo_path)
+
+        if not nfo_exists:
+            # Create new NFO
+            logger.info("Creating NFO for series: %s (%s)", key, folder)
+            await self._create_nfo(key, folder, series_data, nfo_path)
+            await self._update_series_nfo_flag(key, has_nfo=True, nfo_path=nfo_path)
+            return "created"
+
+        # NFO exists — check if it needs updating
+        updated = await self._update_nfo_if_needed(key, folder, series_data, nfo_path)
+        if updated:
+            await self._update_series_nfo_flag(key, has_nfo=True, nfo_path=nfo_path)
+            return "updated"
+
+        return None
+
+    async def _create_nfo(
+        self,
+        key: str,
+        folder: str,
+        series_data: Dict[str, Any],
+        nfo_path: str,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Create a new tvshow.nfo file from TMDB metadata.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Series key
+            folder: Series folder name
+            series_data: Series data from anime_service
+            nfo_path: Full path to the NFO file to create
+        """
+        tmdb_id = series_data.get("tmdb_id")
+
+        if not tmdb_id:
+            logger.warning(
+                "Cannot create NFO for %s: no tmdb_id available",
+                key,
+            )
+            return
+
+        try:
+            tmdb_data = await self._fetch_tmdb_data(tmdb_id)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning("Failed to fetch TMDB data for %s: %s", key, exc)
+            return
+
+        if not tmdb_data:
+            logger.warning("No TMDB data for %s", key)
+            return
+
+        nfo_model = tmdb_to_nfo_model(
+            tmdb_data,
+            content_ratings=None,
+            get_image_url=self._make_tmdb_image_url(tmdb_id),
+            image_size="original",
+        )
+
+        xml_content = generate_tvshow_nfo(nfo_model)
+
+        # Ensure directory exists
+        os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(nfo_path), exist_ok=True)
+
+        with open(nfo_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(xml_content)
+
+        logger.info("Created tvshow.nfo for %s at %s", key, nfo_path)
+
+        await self._emit_scan_event({
+            "type": "nfo_created",
+            "key": key,
+            "folder": folder,
+            "path": nfo_path,
+        })
+
+    async def _update_nfo_if_needed(
+        self,
+        key: str,
+        folder: str,
+        series_data: Dict[str, Any],
+        nfo_path: str,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Load existing NFO, check for missing fields, fill and rewrite.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Series key
+            folder: Series folder name
+            series_data: Series data from anime_service
+            nfo_path: Full path to the existing NFO file
+
+        Returns:
+            True if NFO was updated, False if no changes were needed.
+        """
+        try:
+            from lxml import etree
+        except ImportError:
+            logger.warning("lxml not available — cannot update existing NFO files")
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            tree = etree.parse(nfo_path)
+            root = tree.getroot()
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning("Failed to parse existing NFO for %s: %s — will regenerate", key, exc)
+            # Corrupt or unreadable NFO — regenerate from TMDB
+            return await self._regenerate_nfo(key, folder, series_data, nfo_path)
+
+        # Check for missing or empty critical fields
+        critical_fields = ["title", "plot", "premiered", "tmdbid"]
+        missing_fields: List[str] = []
+
+        for field in critical_fields:
+            elem = root.find(field)
+            if elem is None or not elem.text or elem.text.strip() == "":
+                missing_fields.append(field)
+
+        if not missing_fields:
+            logger.debug("NFO for %s is complete — no update needed", key)
+            return False
+
+        logger.info(
+            "NFO for %s is missing fields %s — attempting to fill from TMDB",
+            key,
+            missing_fields,
+        )
+
+        # Try to fill missing fields from TMDB
+        tmdb_id = series_data.get("tmdb_id")
+        if not tmdb_id:
+            logger.warning("Cannot update NFO for %s: no tmdb_id", key)
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            tmdb_data = await self._fetch_tmdb_data(tmdb_id)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning("Failed to fetch TMDB data for %s: %s", key, exc)
+            return False
+
+        if not tmdb_data:
+            return False
+
+        nfo_model = tmdb_to_nfo_model(
+            tmdb_data,
+            content_ratings=None,
+            get_image_url=self._make_tmdb_image_url(tmdb_id),
+            image_size="original",
+        )
+
+        # Serialize updated model to XML and write
+        xml_content = generate_tvshow_nfo(nfo_model)
+
+        with open(nfo_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(xml_content)
+
+        logger.info("Updated NFO for %s (filled %d fields)", key, len(missing_fields))
+
+        await self._emit_scan_event({
+            "type": "nfo_updated",
+            "key": key,
+            "folder": folder,
+            "path": nfo_path,
+            "missing_fields": missing_fields,
+        })
+
+        return True
+
+    async def _regenerate_nfo(
+        self,
+        key: str,
+        folder: str,
+        series_data: Dict[str, Any],
+        nfo_path: str,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Regenerate NFO from scratch when existing file is corrupt."""
+        tmdb_id = series_data.get("tmdb_id")
+        if not tmdb_id:
+            return False
+
+        try:
+            tmdb_data = await self._fetch_tmdb_data(tmdb_id)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning("Failed to fetch TMDB data for %s during regeneration: %s", key, exc)
+            return False
+
+        if not tmdb_data:
+            return False
+
+        nfo_model = tmdb_to_nfo_model(
+            tmdb_data,
+            content_ratings=None,
+            get_image_url=self._make_tmdb_image_url(tmdb_id),
+            image_size="original",
+        )
+
+        xml_content = generate_tvshow_nfo(nfo_model)
+
+        with open(nfo_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(xml_content)
+
+        logger.info("Regenerated NFO for %s", key)
+        return True
+
+    async def _fetch_tmdb_data(self, tmdb_id: int) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Fetch series metadata from TMDB API.
+
+        Args:
+            tmdb_id: TMDB series ID
+
+        Returns:
+            TMDB response dict or None on failure.
+        """
+        try:
+            from src.server.nfo.tmdb_client import get_tmdb_client
+
+            client = get_tmdb_client()
+            data = await client.get_series_details(tmdb_id)
+            return data
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning("TMDB fetch failed for TMDB ID %s: %s", tmdb_id, exc)
+            return None
+
+    def _make_tmdb_image_url(self, tmdb_id: int) -> Callable[[str, str], str]:
+        """Create a get_image_url closure bound to a TMDB account."""
+        from src.server.nfo.tmdb_client import get_tmdb_image_base_url
+
+        base = get_tmdb_image_base_url(tmdb_id)
+
+        def get_image_url(path: str, size: str = "original") -> str:
+            if not path:
+                return ""
+            return f"{base}{size}{path}"
+
+        return get_image_url
+
+    async def _update_series_nfo_flag(
+        self,
+        key: str,
+        has_nfo: bool,
+        nfo_path: str,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Update the has_nfo flag and nfo_path in the database.
+
+        Args:
+            key: Series key (primary identifier)
+            has_nfo: Whether the series now has an NFO file
+            nfo_path: Path to the NFO file
+        """
+        try:
+            from src.server.database.connection import get_db_session
+            from src.server.database.service import AnimeSeriesService
+
+            async with get_db_session() as db:
+                series = await AnimeSeriesService.get_by_key(db, key)
+                if series:
+                    now = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+                    series.has_nfo = has_nfo
+                    series.nfo_path = nfo_path
+                    if series.nfo_created_at is None:
+                        series.nfo_created_at = now
+                    series.nfo_updated_at = now
+                    await db.flush()
+                    logger.debug("Updated NFO flag for series: %s", key)
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.warning("Failed to update NFO flag for %s: %s", key, exc)
+
+    async def cancel_scan(self) -> bool:
+        """Cancel the current NFO scan if one is in progress.
+
+        Returns:
+            True if scan was cancelled, False if no scan in progress.
+        """
+        async with self._lock:
+            if not self._is_scanning:
+                return False
+
+            self._is_scanning = False
+
+            if self._current_scan:
+                self._current_scan.status = "cancelled"
+                self._current_scan.message = "NFO scan cancelled by user"
+                self._current_scan.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+        if self._current_scan:
+            await self._emit_scan_event({
+                "type": "nfo_scan_cancelled",
+                "scan_id": self._current_scan.scan_id,
+                "message": "NFO scan cancelled by user",
+            })
+
+        logger.info("NFO scan cancelled")
+        return True
+
+    async def get_scan_status(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get the current NFO scan status.
+
+        Returns:
+            Dict with is_scanning and current_scan data.
+        """
+        return {
+            "is_scanning": self._is_scanning,
+            "current_scan": (
+                self._current_scan.to_dict() if self._current_scan else None
+            ),
+        }
+
+
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Module-level singleton
+# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+_nfo_scan_service: Optional[NfoScanService] = None
+
+
+def get_nfo_scan_service() -> NfoScanService:
+    """Return the singleton NfoScanService instance."""
+    global _nfo_scan_service
+    if _nfo_scan_service is None:
+        _nfo_scan_service = NfoScanService()
+    return _nfo_scan_service
+
+
+def reset_nfo_scan_service() -> None:
+    """Reset the singleton NfoScanService instance (for testing)."""
+    global _nfo_scan_service
+    _nfo_scan_service = None

src/server/services/queue_repository.py

@@ -83,15 +83,12 @@ class QueueRepository:
     ) -> DownloadItem:
         """Convert database model to DownloadItem.
 
-        Note: Since the database model is simplified, status, priority,
-        progress, and retry_count default to initial values.
-
         Args:
             db_item: SQLAlchemy download queue item
             item_id: Optional override for item ID
 
         Returns:
-            Pydantic download item with default status/priority
+            Pydantic download item with status/retry_count from database
         """
         # Get episode info from the related Episode object
         episode = db_item.episode
@@ -109,14 +106,14 @@ class QueueRepository:
             serie_folder=series.folder if series else "",
             serie_name=series.name if series else "",
             episode=episode_identifier,
-            status=DownloadStatus.PENDING,  # Default - managed in-memory
+            status=DownloadStatus(db_item.status),  # From database
-            priority=DownloadPriority.NORMAL,  # Default - managed in-memory
+            priority=DownloadPriority.NORMAL,  # Managed in-memory
             added_at=db_item.created_at or datetime.now(timezone.utc),
             started_at=db_item.started_at,
             completed_at=db_item.completed_at,
             progress=None,  # Managed in-memory
             error=db_item.error_message,
-            retry_count=0,  # Managed in-memory
+            retry_count=db_item.retry_count,  # From database
             source_url=db_item.download_url,
         )
 
@@ -350,6 +347,110 @@ class QueueRepository:
         finally:
             if manage_session:
                 await session.close()
+    
+    async def set_status(
+        self,
+        item_id: str,
+        status: str,
+        db: Optional[AsyncSession] = None,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Set status on a download item.
+
+        Args:
+            item_id: Download item ID
+            status: New status value
+            db: Optional existing database session
+
+        Returns:
+            True if update succeeded, False if item not found
+
+        Raises:
+            QueueRepositoryError: If update fails
+        """
+        session = db or self._db_session_factory()
+        manage_session = db is None
+
+        try:
+            result = await DownloadQueueService.set_status(
+                session,
+                int(item_id),
+                status,
+            )
+
+            if manage_session:
+                await session.commit()
+
+            success = result is not None
+
+            if success:
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Set status on queue item: item_id=%s, status=%s",
+                    item_id,
+                    status,
+                )
+
+            return success
+
+        except ValueError:
+            return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            if manage_session:
+                await session.rollback()
+            logger.error("Failed to set status: %s", e)
+            raise QueueRepositoryError(f"Failed to set status: {e}") from e
+        finally:
+            if manage_session:
+                await session.close()
+    
+    async def increment_retry(
+        self,
+        item_id: str,
+        db: Optional[AsyncSession] = None,
+    ) -> bool:
+        """Increment retry count on a download item.
+
+        Args:
+            item_id: Download item ID
+            db: Optional existing database session
+
+        Returns:
+            True if update succeeded, False if item not found
+
+        Raises:
+            QueueRepositoryError: If update fails
+        """
+        session = db or self._db_session_factory()
+        manage_session = db is None
+
+        try:
+            result = await DownloadQueueService.increment_retry_count(
+                session,
+                int(item_id),
+            )
+
+            if manage_session:
+                await session.commit()
+
+            success = result is not None
+
+            if success:
+                logger.debug(
+                    "Incremented retry count on queue item: item_id=%s",
+                    item_id,
+                )
+
+            return success
+
+        except ValueError:
+            return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            if manage_session:
+                await session.rollback()
+            logger.error("Failed to increment retry: %s", e)
+            raise QueueRepositoryError(f"Failed to increment retry: {e}") from e
+        finally:
+            if manage_session:
+                await session.close()
 
     async def delete_item(
         self,