: The feature uses SHA-256 hashes of the audio data itself. Even if you rename the file Track01.mp3 to 01 - The Best Song.mp3 , Beets recognizes the audio "fingerprint" and instantly restores your custom tags from the eternal backup.
If this file is a custom distribution or a collection of plugins for Beets, an interesting feature it likely contains (or could implement) is . Featured Concept: The "Eternal" Metadata Anchor beetseternal.7z
: Look for custom path formats or plugin definitions (e.g., lastfm , lyrics , or custom python scripts). : The feature uses SHA-256 hashes of the audio data itself
: Use the command beet import /path/to/music to see how the specific configurations in that archive handle your files. Featured Concept: The "Eternal" Metadata Anchor : Look
In a standard music library, metadata (tags) can be volatile. If you re-import a folder or move files, you often lose manual edits, play counts, or custom "mood" tags. An "Eternal" feature within a Beets environment would act as a for your curation.