Advanced Media Filtering & Download Preferences

This is dependant on Tag-Based Media System for Flexible Asset Classification in order for it to be useful

📋 Summary

Allow users to filter and control media downloads based on more advanced criteria, such as quality, type, and source, improving customization and predictability.

❗ Problem

Current media download controls are limited:

• Users can only prioritize by media type and region

• No way to exclude specific types of content, for example:

  • Fanart

  • AI generated images

  • Low quality assets

• Downloads can include unwanted or inconsistent media

• Users must manually clean up after scraping

This results in a less controlled and often frustrating experience.

💡 Proposal

Expand media filtering and download preferences:

• Integrate with the tagging system to allow:

  • Include or exclude tags such as Fanart, Reconstructed, AI Generated

• Add additional filtering options:

  • Minimum resolution or quality thresholds

  • Preferred image formats or sources (optional)

• Allow users to:

  • Define stricter download rules

  • Save custom media preference profiles

🧩 Use Cases

• A user downloads only official, high quality media

• A user excludes AI generated or fanart content

• A collector prefers reconstructed or cleaned assets for consistency

• Users avoid manual cleanup after scraping

📦 Benefits

• Gives users full control over their media

• Reduces unwanted downloads and cleanup effort

• Improves overall user experience

• Complements the tagging system

⚠️ Considerations

• Requires integration with tagging and metadata systems

• UI should remain simple despite added complexity

• Default settings should work well for most users

✅ Outcome

Advanced filtering gives users precise control over their media downloads, creating a more predictable and customizable experience.