Mark why would anyone need to install REM? What specifically does it add or do? I run Roon core on my QNAP. What would I get if I installed this?
Well, you can browse around in this subforum for a few of the extensions that are under development. I specifically wanted random album play, but there are others.
There’s also a wiki, explaining the project
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Thanks for sharing these instructions @anon55914447
I updated the project Wiki with a link to this how to.
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I’m working on a Docker image for the Roon Extension Manager.
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The Docker image for the Roon Extension Manager is now available:
Hi, thx to Jan for the detailed instructions. I would like to add the extension to randomly choose a complete album to play. I’m a total novice when it comes to programming and need help completing the process. I followed Jan’s instructions at the top (thank you!) and everything worked until the end. I received an error message. I’ve copied the console from the end of the last successfully executed command to the end. What am I doing wrong and how can I correct it? Thx in advance for your assistance.
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root@Aurelic:/# mkdir ~/.RoonExtensions
root@Aurelic:/# npm config set prefix ‘~/.RoonExtensions’
root@Aurelic:/# npm install -g https://github.com/TheAppgineer/roon-extension-manager.git
npm WARN deprecated node-uuid@1.4.8: Use uuid module instead
- roon-extension-manager@0.8.1
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root@Aurelic:/# cd ~/.RoonExtensions/lib/node_modules/roon-extension-manager
root@Aurelic:~/.RoonExtensions/lib/node_modules/roon-extension-manager# node start.js
internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:550
throw err;
^
Error: Cannot find module ‘/root/.RoonExtensions/lib/node_modules/roon-extension-manager/start.js’
at Function.Module._resolveFilename (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:548:15)
at Function.Module._load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:475:25)
at Function.Module.runMain (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:695:10)
at startup (internal/bootstrap/node.js:201:19)Hi @Pacoinmass,
The instructions in this thread are outdated.
I suggest that you use the Roon Extension Manager image instead of the generic Ubuntu image that is used here. My post just above yours has a link to the applicable thread. By using the Roon Extension Manager image you only have to follow the first 6 steps described above and set the options that are described on the image page on Docker Hub (link is in the other thread).
If anything is unclear, just ask.
Jan,
Thank you for the the quick reply. I didn’t try that approach because I’m not familiar with Docker and relationship to the image and Dockerfile. While I’m pretty good with computers, networks, NAS I’m not comfortable with the concept of Docker and making Terminal-level changes to my MBP.
I was hoping that I could simply install Docker, get the image and point it to the Roon Core on my NAS. This manual approach to adding extensions is more complicated than I thought.
When you followed the instructions provided by Mark, did you use the QNAP Container Station to create the Ubuntu container (steps 1-4)?
If so, then you should search for theappgineer/roon-extension-manager instead of ubuntu in step 3.
If you executed this command on a Linux machine and not in a container, then it might be better to use the Linux install script.
Jan,
Thx for walking me through this. Yes, I’m used the QNAP Container Station to create the container (steps 1-4).
I did as you suggested, found “theappgineer/roon-extension-manager” and created it following steps 4-6 in Mark’s post. Unfortunately instead of a Linux command prompt I kept getting a blank black screen after pressing Enter. I even tried running the first command in step 8 “apt-get update” but only got the cursor with a blank screen and no command prompt.
It’s interesting because when I followed the original instructions, I got the Linux command prompt. What am I not doing correctly?
I even stopped the container, removed it, and created a new one but got the same result: no Linux command prompt. Thx for your patience.
You don’t need the command prompt or any of the manual install commands, everything is already included in the container. After the container is created you should move over to your Roon Remote and go to Settings→Extensions where the Extension Manager should appear.
Jan,
Thank you! It works great. Found the random track/album play extension and am now very excited. I really don’t like listening to random tracks b/c of the nature of my content (lots of classic rock, live ablums, etc.) and prefer to listen to albums all the way through. I’ll now have the ability to “mindlessly” listen to albums. Thx again for the time and patience.
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You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Jan,
Sorry to come back. At some point the container stopped running on the NAS. I went away but had left Roon running on my MBP (Roon Core is on my NAS) but stopped playing any music. When I returned, there was nothing in the queue and couldn’t find the the extension in Settings. I went to the NAS and saw that the container had stopped running with a message of “404: Not Found” in the console. Everything started working again after I started the container manually. Is this normal behavior? Thx in advance for your continued help.
Hi Pacoinmass,
I think the restart option for Docker is missing. ContainerStation doesn’t offer a way to set this option in the GUI. Please use SSH or Docker compose to install the extension on a QNAP-NAS like I described in this post:
BlackJack,
Thx for the reply. I’m very new and unfamiliar/uncomfortable with console operations so pls forgive my questions.
I created a Docker station through the ContainerStation on my QNAP. I then searched for the roon-extention-manager-1 image and created a new container. I didn’t use the Docker commands. I’ve also updated the extension manually through Roon.
Should I also be typing in the “docker compose configuration” you showed? If so, can I copy it directly in the Docker console on the QNAP (through ContainerStore overview tab)? Or do I have to customize the configuration based on my network name, host name, etc.?
Finally, I found an option for automatic restart. Does that mean my issue will now be resolved?
Thanks for your help and patience.
@BlackJack is right, you have to configure the restart policy of the container. It should be possible to change the restart policy on an already created/running container.
First step is to get console access on the QNAP. I don’t have one myself so I don’t know if this can be done via the web interface, but it surely can be done via ssh. These instructions might help to get connected.
Next you can set the restart policy by running the following command in the console:
docker update --restart unless-stopped <name of container>
Replace <name of container> with the name that you gave or was given to the Extension Manager container.
Jan and BlackJack,
Thank you. Here’s what I’ve done:
and this is what it looks like in the QNAP GUI:
I’ve closed both tabs. I hope this works! 
I’m just an audiophile and wasn’t expecting to learn about containers, docker, etc! Always enjoy the learning part of our hobby however.
We are not there yet, the command has to be entered from outside the container. I expect that you use a laptop or PC to connect to the web interface of the NAS. Use that device and try to follow the steps in the instructions I linked to. You have to find the IP address of you NAS, (you might already use this to access the web interface) and use that to connect.
Let me know how far you get.