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routine

Automate the nightly ErsatzTV Next refresh with M3U/XMLTV generation and Jellyfin updates.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#orchestrate#jellyfin#playout#xmltv#bumper#m3u
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MeridianVega/claude-marketplace --skill routine-meridianvega
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: routine
Source: https://github.com/MeridianVega/claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/ersatztv-programmer/skills/routine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MeridianVega/claude-marketplace --skill routine-meridianvega

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The nightly refresh of an ErsatzTV Next stack is a complex, multi-phase process that historically required manual coordination across playout generation, bumper rendering, M3U/XMLTV generation, director scoring, and Jellyfin guide refresh. This Skill automates that end-to-end workflow to reduce drift, save time, and ensure consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end orchestration of the nightly stack rebuild, including playout generation, bumper rendering, and validation.
  • Deterministic phase workflow with Phase 0 through Phase 7, including per-channel state, backups, and idempotent re-runs.
  • Comprehensive outputs: M3U, XMLTV, bumpers, and updated Jellyfin guide, with a ready-made summary report.
  • Flexible invocation via CronCreate, headless Claude, or manual trigger for ad-hoc rebuilds.

Quick Start

Invoke the routine using /ersatztv-programmer:routine in a scheduled job, a headless Claude invocation, or manual run to rebuild the entire ErsatzTV Next stack.

Frequently Asked Questions about routine

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate the nightly ErsatzTV stack refresh for playout generation and Jellyfin guide updates?▼

Automating the nightly ErsatzTV refresh requires orchestrating playout generation, bumper rendering, M3U/XMLTV generation, and a safe Jellyfin guide refresh. This routine handles the end-to-end workflow with deterministic phase gates, per-channel validation, and idempotent re-runs.

Can I schedule ErsatzTV playout generation and bumper rendering to run automatically via cron?▼

Yes, ErsatzTV playout generation and bumper rendering can be scheduled via CronCreate or launchd-fired headless claude --print invocations, which trigger the phase-driven workflow from bootstrap through final report automatically.

What is the best way to ensure M3U and XMLTV generation completes before refreshing the Jellyfin guide?▼

Ensuring M3U and XMLTV generation finishes before Jellyfin refresh requires strict workflow rules with phase gates and state persistence. This routine only executes a safe Jellyfin guide refresh after a successful PASS from director scoring and validation.

Why does my ErsatzTV channel refresh fail midway through playout generation and require starting over?▼

Failed ErsatzTV channel refreshes often stem from non-idempotent processes lacking state persistence. This routine applies per-channel state tracking, backups, and restart-probe cycles, allowing deterministic re-runs from the last successful phase without restarting from scratch.

Does the ErsatzTV refresh workflow support manual ad-hoc rebuilds, or is it limited to scheduled jobs?▼

The ErsatzTV refresh workflow supports manual ad-hoc rebuilds alongside scheduled jobs. You can trigger the routine manually to rebuild the entire stack, including playout generation, bumper rendering, M3U/XMLTV generation, and Jellyfin guide refresh on demand.

What phases are involved in an ErsatzTV Next stack rebuild from playout generation to final report?▼

An ErsatzTV Next stack rebuild involves Phase 0 through Phase 7, covering bootstrap, per-channel playout generation, bumper rendering, M3U/XMLTV generation, director scoring, validation, and a final summary report with deterministic, idempotent behavior.

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