Shoko Server

Are you an anime lover? Do you like to keep all the episodes, seasons and clips from your collection in order? And you want them all provided with accurate information? Then Shoko Suite is a must-have for you.

But, in case you are not aware, to be able to complement all the plugins and addons from Shoko Suite, you first need to have the main program that keeps them all together, which is called Shoko Server.

The client-server architecture combines all the Shoko plugins and programs so they can be accessed with ease. You not only get access locally over your connection, but you can also reach your database online, whenever you want to.

To set it up you don't really need to do much, aside from the first time you configure the application by just choosing your preferences and the location for your collections.

The idea behind having a client-server architecture was to facilitate the process of connectivity and retrieval of information needed to display your anime collection properly.

Even more, if you have any knowledge of programming, you can take advantage of it, as it lets you focus on your created plugins instead of bothering with the tedious things Shoko Server accomplishes.

The way Shoko Server works is really complex. It does not rely on your filename structure, even if it is specific enough. Instead, it uses the generated hash that is then sent to AniDB for matching and comparison.

With automatic updates and information downloads for your collection, using a single SQL database regardless of where the files are located, and providing a handful of programs to complement its features, Shoko Server is a great addition for every person who is passionate about the world of anime.