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Automap (Scan Library)

New in v6.0

Library Import / Automap is new in v6.0. It's the fastest way to populate your Pull List if you're migrating from another app.

If you already have a large library, populating the Pull List one series at a time is a chore. Scan Library reads the sidecar files already in your library, resolves each to a Metron (or ComicVine) series, and builds your Pull List for you in a single pass.

What Automap does

  1. Scans your library roots for series.json and cvinfo sidecar files.
  2. Resolves each sidecar to a Metron or ComicVine series.
  3. Classifies every result into auto-mapped, needs review, or skipped — with a reason shown for anything it couldn't place.

Scan Library results

Classification

Classification Meaning Your action
Auto CLU resolved the sidecar to a single, confident series match. None — it's mapped automatically.
Needs review CLU found a likely match but wants you to confirm (e.g. multiple candidates or a fuzzy title). Confirm or correct it in the review modal.
Skipped CLU couldn't place it. Read the reason; map the series manually later if needed.

The review workflow

Items marked needs review are confirmed in a modal. For each one, pick the correct series (or accept CLU's suggestion) and apply.

Automap review modal

When you apply the mappings, CLU:

  • Backfills the sidecars so each mapped folder carries the resolved series info going forward.
  • Kicks off a background sync to pull issue lists and details from the provider.
  • Runs a collection match to determine which issues you already own.

Applying mappings

Notes & behavior

  • ComicVine-only series are supported — a series that only resolves on ComicVine will still map.
  • Existing sidecar publisher and status values are preserved rather than overwritten.
  • The Mylar <publisher>/<series>/v<year>/ layout is handled correctly — the v<year> volume folder is no longer mistaken for the series name.
  • On import, the Monitor flag is set intelligently: fully-owned series with an ended status (Cancelled/Completed) default to Not Monitored. See Import Defaults.

Import complete

  • Pull List — where imported series land.
  • Series page — mapping and subscription management for a single series.