Plex Name Formatter is a Chrome extension developed by Mithlaw that adds Plex-friendly names to search results on IMDB and TVDB. This free extension is a handy tool for users of Plex media server who want to organize their files effectively.

When using Plex, the server relies on metadata from file and folder names to identify and categorize media. It is recommended to name your folders with the title of the film or TV show, followed by the year in parentheses, and the code from either IMDB or TVDB in braces. With Plex Name Formatter installed, searching on IMDB or TVDB will display a Plex-friendly name below the title of each movie or TV show result.

The Plex-friendly name includes the title with characters that are not compatible with filenames substituted, followed by the year (if available), and the relevant code in braces. This makes it easier for Plex to match the media with the correct metadata.

A convenient feature of this extension is the ability to copy the Plex-friendly name to the clipboard with a simple click. This saves users time and effort when renaming their media files to ensure accurate metadata recognition by Plex.

Plex Name Formatter is a valuable tool for Plex media server users who want to streamline their file organization and improve metadata matching. If you find this extension useful, consider supporting the developer by buying them a coffee.

Please note that the source code for Plex Name Formatter is available on GitHub, allowing users to review and contribute to its development.