Run a Command on Sync

Run a predefined external command upon sync completion.

• Extension Source

Introduction

One might want to run an external program when all podcast episodes get synchronized to external database (refresh a player’s database or enqueue the episode, download episode statistics, run other device-related program like Last.FM scrobbler, etc.). This extension makes it possible to execute any command.

Usage

1. In the Extensions tab under Preferences, check “Run a Command on Sync” (in the “Post Sync” section).
2. In the Advanced Configuration (Edit Configuration button), define the extensions.command_on_sync.command entry to the command you want to run.

If the command is a bit long, write a wrapper script. You can also directly edit $GPODDER_HOME/Settings.json to refine your command.

Example Commands

Linux

zenity --info --width=600 --text="All episodes synchronised"

displays all variables in a dialog window (requires zenity).

Scrobble playback log file to Last.FM (requires rb-scrobbler)

rb-scrobbler -f $SCROBBLER_LOG_FILE -n delete-on-success

You can obtain rb-scrobbler on Github.