Explanation
This section provides background information, architecture details, and conceptual explanations to help you understand how Cinephage works.
Architecture
Understanding Cinephage's system design:
- Architecture Overview - System components and data flow
- Workers and Tasks - Background processing system
- Quality Scoring - How release quality is determined
Concepts
Core concepts in Cinephage:
- Key Concepts - Root folders, monitoring, and other fundamental ideas
- Design Decisions - Why Cinephage works the way it does
Understanding Cinephage
These documents explain the "why" behind Cinephage's design choices:
Why a Single Application?
Cinephage unifies all media management into one cohesive application. Learn about the benefits of this approach and how it simplifies your media workflow.
Quality vs. Quantity
Cinephage emphasizes quality scoring over simple quality levels. Understand why this approach provides better results and more flexibility.
The YAML Philosophy
All indexers are defined via YAML rather than hardcoded. Learn why this design choice makes Cinephage more flexible and maintainable.
Dive into the articles to deepen your understanding of Cinephage's design and operation.