Amarok/Manual/Organization/ScriptManager
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Overview
The Script Manager contains the options required to extend the functionality of Amarok through custom scripts. It was reached from the top-level menu until Amarok 2.4.1. Now, it is reached from the menu, . Scripts can be installed from downloaded script packages, or from the button (formerly installer) which can fetch and install the latest user-contributed scripts from the Internet.
Types
| Script Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Generic | Not specific to the media sources and the current playlist. |
| Lyrics | Download and display the lyrics of the current song from the Internet. |
| Scriptable Service | Provide media sources from the Internet such as podcasts, radio, audio books, etc. |
Manage Scripts
The and buttons can be used to manage scripts. One can install script packages of type amarokscript.tar, amarokscript.tar.bz2, amarokscript.tar.gz
Add-on Installer
Using the Add-on Installer, one can install the latest user-contributed Amarok scripts. There are also options to search, sort and rate the scripts.
Script Information
Learn more about a script using the info button.
