audiobookshelf/artifacts/2026-02-15/batch_reset_implementation_status.md

Batch Reset Metadata Implementation Status

Completed

• Specification created (artifacts/2026-02-15/batch_reset.md)
• Backend logic implemented in server/controllers/LibraryItemController.js (batchResetMetadata)
• API route registered in server/routers/ApiRouter.js (POST /api/items/batch/reset-metadata)
• Frontend UI updated in client/components/app/Appbar.vue (Menu item + Handler)

Verification

• Syntax checked for backend files.
• Manual verification required by user:
  1. Select multiple books/library items.
  2. Click the context menu (three dots) in the selection bar.
  3. Click "Reset Metadata".
  4. Confirm the dialog.
  5. Verify items are re-scanned and metadata reset.

Note

• Localization string for confirmation message is currently hardcoded in English.