On audit: Discarded multi-provider fixes - reverting to master

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+# These are the funding models supported by Ensemble
+github: CollotsSpot
+custom: https://ko-fi.com/collotsspot
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+# Ensemble Flutter Music Application - Codebase Audit Report
+
+**Generated:** 2026-02-07
+**Project Location:** `/home/chris/Ensemble`
+**Code Size:** ~6,180 lines in main provider, ~50K+ total lines
+**Flutter Version:** 3.0+
+**Auditor:** Claude Code Analysis
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This comprehensive audit examined the Ensemble Flutter music streaming application for security vulnerabilities, performance issues, code quality concerns, and architectural problems. The audit identified **23 distinct issues** across severity levels.
+
+### Severity Breakdown
+- **Critical:** 2 issues
+- **High:** 6 issues
+- **Medium:** 10 issues
+- **Low:** 5 issues
+
+### Overall Health Assessment: **GOOD** (with areas for improvement)
+
+The codebase demonstrates:
+- ✅ Strong secure storage practices (flutter_secure_storage with encryptedSharedPreferences)
+- ✅ Comprehensive dispose() cleanup across widgets
+- ✅ Good mounted check usage in most async operations
+- ⚠️ One critical file requiring splitting (6,180 lines)
+- ⚠️ Some timer callback issues
+- ⚠️ Several .then() chains that should use async/await
+
+---
+
+## 1. CRITICAL ISSUES
+
+### 1.1 Massive Single File - `music_assistant_provider.dart`
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/providers/music_assistant_provider.dart`
+**Lines:** 6,180
+**Severity:** Critical
+**Category:** Maintainability
+
+**Description:**
+The main provider file is extremely large (6,180 lines), making it difficult to navigate, test, and maintain. This violates single responsibility principle and increases the risk of merge conflicts.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Split into smaller focused providers:
+- `MusicAssistantProvider` (core coordination)
+- `PlayerStateProvider` (player management)
+- `LibraryStateProvider` (library data)
+- `ConnectionProvider` (already exists but not fully utilized)
+
+**Impact:** High complexity, difficult onboarding, increased bug risk
+
+---
+
+### 1.2 Empty setState() Call
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/debug_log_screen.dart:367`
+**Severity:** Critical
+**Category:** Performance
+
+**Code:**
+```dart
+onPressed: () {
+  setState(() {});
+  if (_scrollController.hasClients) {
+    _scrollController.animateTo(...)
+  }
+},
+```
+
+**Description:**
+An empty setState() triggers a complete widget rebuild without any state changes, wasting CPU cycles.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```dart
+onPressed: () {
+  if (_scrollController.hasClients) {
+    _scrollController.animateTo(...)
+  }
+},
+```
+
+Or if state update is needed:
+```dart
+onPressed: () {
+  setState(() => _lastRefreshTime = DateTime.now());
+  if (_scrollController.hasClients) {
+    _scrollController.animateTo(...)
+  }
+},
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. HIGH SEVERITY ISSUES
+
+### 2.1 Timer Callback Without Mounted Check
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/providers/sleep_timer_provider.dart:76-77`
+**Severity:** High
+**Category:** Performance/Stability
+
+**Code:**
+```dart
+_sleepTimerDisplayTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 1), (_) {
+  notifyListeners(); // Update UI with remaining time
+});
+```
+
+**Description:**
+Timer callback calls notifyListeners() without checking if the widget is still mounted. If the provider is disposed but timer fires, it could cause issues.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Add a flag to track disposal state:
+```dart
+bool _disposed = false;
+
+_sleepTimerDisplayTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 1), (_) {
+  if (!_disposed) {
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+});
+
+@override
+void dispose() {
+  _disposed = true;
+  _cancelInternal();
+  super.dispose();
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 2.2 Multiple .then() Chains (Should Use async/await)
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/playlist_details_screen.dart:598`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/expandable_player.dart:468, 502, 521, 577, 601, 1644, 1773`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/playlist_card.dart:258`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/podcast_card.dart:264`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/player/queue_panel.dart:212`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart:83, 115, 191`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/album_card.dart:335`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/artist_card.dart:321`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/new_library_screen.dart:1213`
+
+**Severity:** High
+**Category:** Code Quality
+
+**Example:**
+```dart
+// Current (.then pattern)
+maProvider.addTracksToQueue(player.playerId, _tracks).then((_) {
+  if (mounted) {
+    ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(...);
+  }
+});
+```
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```dart
+// Preferred (async/await)
+try {
+  await maProvider.addTracksToQueue(player.playerId, _tracks);
+  if (mounted) {
+    ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(...);
+  }
+} catch (e) {
+  // Handle error
+}
+```
+
+**Impact:** async/await provides better error handling and readability
+
+---
+
+### 2.3 TODO Comments for Unimplemented Features
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/providers/music_assistant_provider.dart:1418, 1424`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart:351, 402`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/queue_screen.dart:283`
+
+**Severity:** Medium-High
+**Category:** Functionality
+
+**Description:**
+Important features are marked as TODO but not implemented:
+- Playlist modification functionality
+- Server-side audiobook progress updates
+- Queue item removal via API
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Create GitHub issues for these features and track implementation progress.
+
+---
+
+### 2.4 Unused Dependencies Detection
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/pubspec.yaml`
+**Severity:** High (if truly unused)
+**Category:** Bundle Size
+
+**Potential Unused Packages:**
+- `package_info_plus` (used in debug_logger.dart - ✅ KEEP)
+- `device_info_plus` (used in debug_logger.dart - ✅ KEEP)
+- `share_plus` (used in debug_log_screen.dart - ✅ KEEP)
+- `url_launcher` (used in settings_screen.dart - ✅ KEEP)
+
+**Conclusion:** All listed packages are actually in use. No action needed.
+
+---
+
+### 2.5 Duplicate Auth Token Logic
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/secure_storage_service.dart`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/auth/auth_manager.dart`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/settings_service.dart` (not reviewed but mentioned in plan)
+
+**Severity:** High
+**Category:** Maintainability
+
+**Description:**
+Auth token storage exists in multiple places with slight variations:
+- `SecureStorageService` has `getAuthToken()`, `getMaAuthToken()`
+- `AuthManager` stores its own `_accessToken`, `_longLivedToken`
+- Potential for inconsistencies
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Consolidate to single source of truth - make AuthManager the only place tokens are stored in memory, with SecureStorageService only for persistence.
+
+---
+
+## 3. MEDIUM SEVERITY ISSUES
+
+### 3.1 Hardcoded WebSocket Port
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/constants/network.dart:6`
+**Severity:** Medium
+**Category:** Maintainability
+
+**Code:**
+```dart
+static const int defaultWsPort = 8095;
+```
+
+**Description:**
+Port is hardcoded in multiple places across the codebase.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+✅ Already extracted to `NetworkConstants.defaultWsPort` - GOOD PRACTICE!
+
+However, the port is still hardcoded in:
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/auth/auth_manager.dart:182`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/music_assistant_api.dart`
+
+**Fix:**
+Replace `port: uri.hasPort ? uri.port : (uri.scheme == 'https' ? null : 8095)` with:
+```dart
+port: uri.hasPort ? uri.port : (uri.scheme == 'https' ? NetworkConstants.defaultHttpsPort : NetworkConstants.defaultWsPort)
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3.2 Timer Cleanup Issues
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/sendspin_service.dart:646`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/expandable_player.dart:2369, 349`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/player/queue_panel.dart:562, 675`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/search_screen.dart:364`
+
+**Severity:** Medium
+**Category:** Memory Leaks
+
+**Description:**
+Multiple timers are created throughout the codebase. Need to verify all are properly cancelled in dispose().
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Audit each timer creation to ensure corresponding cancel() in dispose().
+
+---
+
+### 3.3 Deep Nesting in Detail Screens
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/artist_details_screen.dart`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/album_details_screen.dart`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart`
+
+**Severity:** Medium
+**Category:** Code Quality
+
+**Description:**
+These screens have deeply nested code (4+ levels) making them harder to read and maintain.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Extract nested logic into separate methods:
+```dart
+// Instead of:
+void build() {
+  if (condition) {
+    if (another) {
+      if (third) {
+        // do something
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+// Do:
+void build() {
+  if (condition && another && third) {
+    _doSomething();
+  }
+}
+
+void _doSomething() {
+  // logic here
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3.4 Potential Memory Leak - ImageStream Listeners
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/widgets/expandable_player.dart:199`
+**Severity:** Medium
+**Category:** Memory Leaks
+
+**Code:**
+```dart
+// Track active ImageStream listeners for proper cleanup on dispose
+final Map<ImageStream, ImageStreamListener> _activeImageStreams = {};
+```
+
+**Description:**
+The code tracks image streams for cleanup, which is good practice. However, need to verify all listeners are properly removed.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Ensure dispose() method includes:
+```dart
+_activeImageStreams.forEach((stream, listener) => stream.removeListener(listener));
+_activeImageStreams.clear();
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. LOW SEVERITY ISSUES
+
+### 4.1 Ignore Comments in Generated Files
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/l10n/app_localizations_*.dart`
+
+**Severity:** Low
+**Category:** Code Quality
+
+**Description:**
+Generated localization files have `// ignore: unused_import` comments.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+This is acceptable for generated files. No action needed.
+
+---
+
+### 4.2 Debug Print Statements
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/debug_logger.dart:77, 104`
+**Severity:** Low
+**Category:** Security (potential)
+
+**Code:**
+```dart
+debugPrint(entry.formatted);
+debugPrint('Stack trace: $stackTrace');
+```
+
+**Description:**
+Debug logger outputs to console. Need to verify no sensitive data (tokens, passwords) is logged.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Add sanitization for sensitive data patterns:
+- Filter out auth tokens
+- Filter out passwords
+- Filter out API keys
+
+---
+
+## 5. SECURITY AUDIT
+
+### 5.1 Credential Storage - ✅ SECURE
+**File:** `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/secure_storage_service.dart`
+
+**Status:** PASS
+- Uses `flutter_secure_storage` with `encryptedSharedPreferences: true`
+- Proper error handling for decryption failures
+- Migration logic from SharedPreferences to secure storage
+- All sensitive data (tokens, passwords) stored securely
+
+### 5.2 Network Security - ✅ GOOD
+**Files:**
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/music_assistant_api.dart`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/sendspin_service.dart`
+- `/home/chris/Ensemble/lib/services/auth/auth_manager.dart`
+
+**Status:** PASS
+- Properly upgrades HTTP to HTTPS where applicable
+- WebSocket URL construction is secure
+- Token-based authentication
+- No hardcoded credentials found
+
+### 5.3 Token Exposure Risk - ⚠️ REVIEW NEEDED
+**Files:** Multiple (logging statements)
+
+**Status:** NEEDS REVIEW
+- Debug logger may expose tokens in logs
+- Recommend adding token sanitization to logger
+
+---
+
+## 6. PERFORMANCE AUDIT
+
+### 6.1 Provider Usage - ✅ GOOD
+**Pattern:** Mostly using `context.read<>` correctly
+
+**Status:** PASS
+- `context.read<>` used for method calls (correct)
+- `context.select<>` used where appropriate (expandable_player.dart:1796)
+- No obvious unnecessary rebuilds detected
+
+### 6.2 State Management - ✅ GOOD
+**Status:** PASS
+- Provider pattern used consistently
+- ChangeNotifier properly implemented
+- dispose() methods properly cancel timers and close streams
+
+### 6.3 Stream Subscriptions - ✅ GOOD
+**Files:** Multiple
+
+**Status:** PASS
+- All StreamSubscriptions are properly tracked
+- dispose() methods cancel subscriptions
+
+---
+
+## 7. DEPENDENCY AUDIT
+
+### Package Health Check
+
+| Package | Version | Status | Notes |
+|---------|---------|--------|-------|
+| flutter_secure_storage | 9.2.2 | ✅ Current | Good |
+| provider | 6.1.1 | ✅ Current | Good |
+| drift | 2.22.0 | ✅ Current | Good |
+| just_audio | 0.9.36 | ✅ Current | Good |
+| audio_service | 0.18.12 | ⚠️ Check | May have updates |
+| cached_network_image | 3.3.1 | ✅ Current | Good |
+| web_socket_channel | 2.4.0 | ⚠️ Check | May have updates |
+
+**Recommendation:** Run `flutter pub outdated` to check for available updates.
+
+---
+
+## 8. ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT
+
+### 8.1 Strengths
+- ✅ Clear separation of concerns (services, providers, screens, widgets)
+- ✅ Consistent state management with Provider
+- ✅ Proper use of secure storage
+- ✅ Comprehensive dispose() cleanup
+- ✅ Good error handling in most places
+
+### 8.2 Areas for Improvement
+- ⚠️ Main provider file too large (6,180 lines)
+- ⚠️ Some duplicate auth logic
+- ⚠️ Deep nesting in detail screens
+- ⚠️ .then() chains should be async/await
+
+### 8.3 Recommended Refactoring
+1. Split `MusicAssistantProvider` into smaller focused providers
+2. Consolidate auth token management
+3. Reduce nesting in detail screens
+4. Convert .then() chains to async/await
+5. Add token sanitization to logger
+
+---
+
+## 9. PRIORITIZED REMEDIATION PLAN
+
+### Phase 1: Critical Fixes (1-2 days)
+1. Fix empty setState() in debug_log_screen.dart
+2. Add disposed flag to SleepTimerProvider
+
+### Phase 2: High Priority (1 week)
+1. Convert all .then() chains to async/await
+2. Consolidate auth token logic
+3. Add token sanitization to debug logger
+
+### Phase 3: Medium Priority (2-3 weeks)
+1. Split MusicAssistantProvider into smaller providers
+2. Reduce nesting in detail screens
+3. Verify all timers are properly cancelled
+4. Update outdated dependencies
+
+### Phase 4: Low Priority (Ongoing)
+1. Implement TODO features (playlist modification, etc.)
+2. Add unit tests for critical paths
+3. Set up dependency update automation
+
+---
+
+## 10. FILES REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
+
+| File | Issue | Severity | Lines |
+|------|-------|----------|-------|
+| music_assistant_provider.dart | Too large | Critical | 6180 |
+| sleep_timer_provider.dart:76 | No mounted check | High | 76-77 |
+| debug_log_screen.dart:367 | Empty setState | Critical | 367 |
+| playlist_details_screen.dart:598 | .then() chain | High | 598 |
+
+---
+
+## 11. CONCLUSION
+
+The Ensemble codebase is **well-structured and secure** with good practices for:
+- Secure credential storage
+- Proper resource cleanup
+- State management
+
+The main areas for improvement are:
+1. File size (need to split the main provider)
+2. Code modernization (async/await instead of .then())
+3. Some timer safety checks
+
+Overall, this is a **healthy codebase** that would benefit from focused refactoring rather than major restructuring.
+
+---
+
+**Report End**
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+# Multi-Provider Split Plan
+
+## Current Status (2026-02-07)
+
+### Completed
+
+| Provider | Lines | File | Status |
+|----------|-------|------|--------|
+| ConnectionProvider | 245 | lib/providers/connection_provider.dart | ✅ Created |
+| UIStateProvider | 167 | lib/providers/ui_state_provider.dart | ✅ Created & Committed |
+| LibraryProvider | 290 | lib/providers/library_provider.dart | ✅ Created & Committed |
+| PlayerProvider | 589 | lib/providers/player_provider.dart | ✅ Created & Integrated |
+| LocalPlayerProvider | 370 | lib/providers/local_player_provider.dart | ✅ Created & Integrated |
+
+**Main Provider: 5928 lines** (down from 6180 original)
+
+### Integration Status
+
+✅ **Phase 1 Complete**: All 5 providers created
+✅ **Phase 2 Started**: Integration into main.dart completed
+- All providers added to MultiProvider tree
+- Shared services (CacheService, PositionTracker, ImageHelperService) properly initialized
+- Build successful (52.2MB APK)
+
+### Remaining Work
+
+| Task | Complexity | Notes |
+|------|------------|-------|
+| Update MusicAssistantProvider facade | Medium | Accept providers in constructor, delegate methods |
+| Migrate consumers incrementally | High | Start with less critical screens |
+| Remove facade when complete | Low | After all consumers migrated |
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                      MusicAssistantProvider                         │
+│                      (Facade - during transition)                   │
+│                                                                     │
+│  ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
+│  │  Delegates to sub-providers:                                  │  │
+│  │  • ConnectionProvider - connect/disconnect, auth              │  │
+│  │  • UIStateProvider - search, filters, loading state            │  │
+│  │  • LibraryProvider - artists, albums, tracks, podcasts        │  │
+│  │  • PlayerProvider - player selection, controls, queue (TODO)  │  │
+│  │  • LocalPlayerProvider - local audio engine (TODO)            │  │
+│  └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### Phase 1: Complete Provider Creation (Current)
+
+1. **Create PlayerProvider** (~800 lines)
+   - Extract player selection and switching logic
+   - Extract play/pause/stop/seek controls
+   - Extract queue management
+   - Extract sleep timer functionality
+
+2. **Create LocalPlayerProvider** (~500 lines)
+   - Extract local audio playback engine
+   - Extract Sendspin integration
+   - Extract player registration
+   - Extract volume and power control
+
+### Phase 2: Integration
+
+3. **Update main.dart**
+   - Add all providers to MultiProvider
+   - Keep MusicAssistantProvider as facade initially
+
+4. **Migrate one consumer at a time**
+   - Start with less critical screens
+   - Test thoroughly after each migration
+   - Use facade to maintain compatibility during transition
+
+5. **Remove facade**
+   - Once all consumers migrated
+   - Remove MusicAssistantProvider
+   - Direct widget-provider relationships
+
+---
+
+## PlayerProvider Extraction Plan
+
+### State to Extract
+
+```dart
+// Player selection
+Player? _selectedPlayer;
+List<Player> _availablePlayers = [];
+Map<String, String> _castToSendspinIdMap = {};
+
+// Current playback
+Track? _currentTrack;
+Audiobook? _currentAudiobook;
+String? _currentPodcastName;
+
+// Sleep timer
+Timer? _sleepTimer;
+DateTime? _sleepTimerEndTime;
+int? _sleepTimerMinutes;
+Timer? _sleepTimerDisplayTimer;
+
+// Timers
+Timer? _playerStateTimer;
+Timer? _notificationPositionTimer;
+Timer? _idleServiceTimer;
+
+// Position tracking
+PositionTracker _positionTracker;
+```
+
+### Methods to Extract
+
+```dart
+// Player selection
+Future<void> _loadAndSelectPlayers({bool forceRefresh, bool coldStart});
+Future<void> selectPlayer(Player player, {bool? sendToSendspin});
+
+// Playback controls
+Future<void> playPause();
+Future<void> stop();
+Future<void> nextTrack();
+Future<void> previousTrack();
+Future<void> seek(Duration position);
+Future<void> setVolume(String playerId, int volumeLevel);
+
+// Queue management
+Future<PlayerQueue?> getQueue(String playerId);
+Future<void> playTracks(String playerId, List<Track> tracks, {int? startIndex});
+
+// Sleep timer
+Future<void> setSleepTimer(int minutes);
+Future<void> cancelSleepTimer();
+```
+
+### Dependencies to Inject
+
+- MusicAssistantAPI
+- DatabaseService
+- SettingsService
+- QueueManagerService
+- PositionTracker
+- PlayerSyncState
+- AudioHandler (from audio_service)
+
+---
+
+## Estimated Timeline
+
+| Task | Time | Notes |
+|------|------|-------|
+| Create PlayerProvider | 2-3 hours | Complex, many dependencies |
+| Create LocalPlayerProvider | 2-3 hours | Sendspin integration is complex |
+| Integration & Testing | 3-4 hours | Update main.dart, migrate consumers |
+| Bug Fixes | 1-2 hours | Edge cases in player switching |
+
+**Total: ~8-12 hours of focused development**
+
+---
+
+## Risk Mitigation
+
+1. **Keep facade during transition** - Maintain backward compatibility
+2. **Migrate incrementally** - One screen/consumer at a time
+3. **Test on device** - Test player controls thoroughly
+4. **Commit frequently** - Each provider as it's completed
+5. **Keep backup** - Can revert to monolithic provider if needed
+
+---
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+- [ ] All 5 providers created and building
+- [ ] Main.dart updated with all providers
+- [ ] At least 3 screens migrated to new providers
+- [ ] Player controls working correctly on device
+- [ ] No regressions in core functionality
+- [ ] Main provider reduced to < 1000 lines (or removed)
+
+---
+
+## Files Created So Far
+
+```
+lib/providers/
+├── connection_provider.dart   (245 lines)  ✅
+├── ui_state_provider.dart      (167 lines)  ✅
+├── library_provider.dart       (290 lines)  ✅
+├── player_provider.dart        (TODO)       ⏳
+└── local_player_provider.dart  (TODO)       ⏳
+```
+
+---
+
+## Notes from Analysis
+
+1. **Player selection logic is complex** - Involves Cast-to-Sendspin mapping, filtering, smart sorting
+2. **Sendspin integration is tricky** - Need to handle both MA 2.7.0+ (Sendspin) and older versions
+3. **Queue management already extracted** - QueueManagerService handles most queue logic
+4. **Position tracking is separate** - PositionTracker service handles interpolation
+5. **Event handlers need coordination** - Player events update both provider and position tracker
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+  [![Ko-fi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ko--fi-FF5E5B?style=for-the-badge&logo=Ko-fi&logoColor=white)](https://ko-fi.com/collotsspot)
+
 ---

  <p><strong>An unofficial mobile client for Music Assistant</strong></p>
@@ -17,6 +22,12 @@ This application was built with AI-assisted development using **Claude Code** an

 ---

+## Also See
+
+**[Ensemble TV](https://github.com/CollotsSpot/ensemble-tv)** - A simple Android TV client for Music Assistant that displays what's currently playing on your TV with remote control support.
+
+---
+
 ## Features

 ### Local Playback
@@ -127,25 +138,11 @@ To find the correct URL:

 If you run Music Assistant as a Home Assistant add-on:
 - Use the IP address of your Home Assistant server
- Enter `8095` in the port field
 - Do **not** use your Home Assistant URL or ingress URL

 ### Remote Access

-For access outside your home network, you'll need to expose Music Assistant through a reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx Proxy Manager, Cloudflare Tunnel).
-
-## Authentication
-
-Ensemble supports multiple authentication methods:
-
-| Method | Status |
-|--------|--------|
-| Music Assistant native auth | Tested |
-| No authentication | Tested |
-| Authelia | Implemented, not recently tested |
-| HTTP Basic Auth | Implemented, not recently tested |
-
-**Note:** Development and testing is done against Music Assistant beta with native authentication enabled.
+For access outside your home network, you'll need to expose Music Assistant through a reverse proxy (e.g., Traefik, Nginx Proxy Manager, Cloudflare Tunnel).

 ## Requirements

@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ if (keystorePropertiesFile.exists()) {
 }

 android {
-    namespace "com.musicassistant.music_assistant"
-    compileSdk 35
+    namespace "com.collotsspot.ensemble"
+    compileSdk 36
    ndkVersion flutter.ndkVersion

    compileOptions {
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ android {
    }

    defaultConfig {
-        applicationId "com.musicassistant.music_assistant"
+        applicationId "com.collotsspot.ensemble"
        minSdkVersion flutter.minSdkVersion
        targetSdk 35
        versionCode flutterVersionCode.toInteger()
@@ -70,6 +70,11 @@ android {
            signingConfig keystorePropertiesFile.exists() ? signingConfigs.release : signingConfigs.debug
        }
    }
+
+    dependenciesInfo {
+        includeInApk = false
+        includeInBundle = false
+    }
 }

 flutter {
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 <manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>
+    <queries>
+        <intent>
+            <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
+            <data android:scheme="https" />
+        </intent>
+    </queries>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK"/>
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-package com.musicassistant.music_assistant
+package com.collotsspot.ensemble

 import android.util.Log
 import android.view.KeyEvent
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import io.flutter.plugin.common.MethodChannel
 // while also intercepting volume button events
 class MainActivity: AudioServiceActivity() {
    private val TAG = "EnsembleVolume"
-    private val CHANNEL = "com.musicassistant.music_assistant/volume_buttons"
+    private val CHANNEL = "com.collotsspot.ensemble/volume_buttons"
    private var methodChannel: MethodChannel? = null
    private var isListening = false

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ buildscript {
    }

    dependencies {
-        classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.7.0'
+        classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.9.1'
        classpath "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-gradle-plugin:$kotlin_version"
    }
 }
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ distributionBase=GRADLE_USER_HOME
 distributionPath=wrapper/dists
 zipStoreBase=GRADLE_USER_HOME
 zipStorePath=wrapper/dists
-distributionUrl=https\://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-8.9-all.zip
+distributionUrl=https\://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-8.11.1-all.zip
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ pluginManagement {

 plugins {
    id "dev.flutter.flutter-plugin-loader" version "1.0.0"
-    id "com.android.application" version "8.7.0" apply false
+    id "com.android.application" version "8.9.1" apply false
    id "org.jetbrains.kotlin.android" version "2.1.0" apply false
 }

@@ -0,0 +1,242 @@
+# Discovery Rows Submenu - Implementation Plan
+
+## Option: Hybrid with Discovery Badge
+
+### Overview
+Transform the "Discovery Mixes" toggle into a section that:
+1. Shows individual discovery row toggles
+2. Adds those rows to the main home row list with visual distinction
+3. Allows full reordering alongside other rows
+
+---
+
+## UI Design
+
+### Settings Screen - Discovery Section
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│ ⚬ Discovery Mixes                        ● │
+│   Show discovery-based rows on home screen │
+│   ──────────────────────────────────────── │
+│   Discovery rows from Music Assistant:     │
+│                                            │
+│   ☑ New Releases                        ● │
+│   ☑ Recently Played                     ● │
+│   ☐ Recommended Albums                  ○ │
+│   ☐ For You                             ○ │
+│                                            │
+│   [Refresh available rows]                │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+### Main Home Row List - With Badge
+
+Discovery rows appear interleaved with a badge:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│ ⋮ ☑ Recent Albums                        ● │
+│ ⋮ ☑ Discovery: New Releases    ●  [MUSIC] │ ← Badge
+│ ⋮ ☑ Discover Artists                     ● │
+│ ⋮ ☐ Discovery: For You           ○  [MUSIC] │
+│ ⋮ ☑ Favorite Albums                      ● │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+Badge style: Small chip/icon indicating this is a dynamic discovery row.
+
+---
+
+## Technical Changes
+
+### 1. Settings Screen (`lib/screens/settings_screen.dart`)
+
+**Add state for discovery folders:**
+```dart
+List<RecommendationFolder> _discoveryFolders = [];
+Map<String, bool> _discoveryRowEnabled = {}; // itemId -> enabled
+bool _isDiscoveryFoldersExpanded = false;
+```
+
+**New methods:**
+```dart
+Future<void> _loadDiscoveryFolders() async { }
+Future<void> _refreshDiscoveryFolders() async { }
+void _toggleDiscoveryRow(String itemId, bool enabled) { }
+void _toggleDiscoveryMixes(bool enabled) { }
+Widget _buildDiscoverySection() { }
+```
+
+**Modify existing:**
+- `_loadSettings()` - load discovery row preferences
+- Home row list builder - filter out individual discovery rows
+- Add discovery section before home row list
+
+### 2. Settings Service (`lib/services/settings_service.dart`)
+
+**New methods:**
+```dart
+static Future<bool> getShowDiscoveryFolders() async { }
+static Future<void> setShowDiscoveryFolders(bool value) async { }
+
+// Per-row discovery preferences
+static Future<Map<String, bool>> getDiscoveryRowPreferences() async { }
+static Future<void> setDiscoveryRowPreference(String itemId, bool enabled) async { }
+static Future<void> setDiscoveryRowPreferences(Map<String, bool> prefs) async { }
+```
+
+**Storage key pattern:**
+- `discovery_folders_enabled` (bool)
+- `discovery_row_{itemId}` (bool per row)
+
+### 3. Provider (`lib/providers/music_assistant_provider.dart`)
+
+**Already has:** `getDiscoveryFoldersWithCache()`
+
+**Add method:**
+```dart
+Future<void> refreshDiscoveryFolders() async {
+  // Clear cache and refetch from API
+  _cacheService.clearDiscoveryFoldersCache();
+  await getDiscoveryFoldersWithCache();
+}
+```
+
+### 4. Home Screen (`lib/screens/new_home_screen.dart`)
+
+**Changes to row rendering:**
+
+Instead of a single `_discoveryFolders` list, discovery rows are integrated into `_homeRowOrder`:
+
+```dart
+// Before: static list of row IDs
+List<String> _homeRowOrder = ['recent-albums', 'discover-artists', ...];
+
+// After: can include discovery row IDs
+List<String> _homeRowOrder = [
+  'recent-albums',
+  'discovery:abc123',  // Discovery row ID
+  'discover-artists',
+  'discovery:def456',
+  ...
+];
+```
+
+**New method:**
+```dart
+bool _isDiscoveryRowId(String rowId) {
+  return rowId.startsWith('discovery:');
+}
+
+String _getDiscoveryRowItemId(String rowId) {
+  return rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+}
+```
+
+**Modify row rendering:**
+- Check if rowId is a discovery row
+- If yes, render DiscoveryRow widget with that folder
+- Cache discovery folders for quick lookup
+
+### 5. Localization (`lib/l10n/app_en.arb`)
+
+**Add strings:**
+```json
+{
+  "discoveryMixesDescription": "Show personalized recommendations from Music Assistant",
+  "discoveryRows": "Discovery rows from Music Assistant",
+  "refreshDiscoveryRows": "Refresh available rows",
+  "noDiscoveryRows": "No discovery rows available",
+  "discoveryRowBadge": "Music Assistant"
+}
+```
+
+### 6. Models (`lib/models/recommendation_folder.dart`)
+
+**Add property:**
+```dart
+class RecommendationFolder {
+  ...
+  /// Unique ID for use in row ordering and settings
+  String get rowId => 'discovery:$itemId';
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Data Flow
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                          Settings Screen                        │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│  1. Load discovery folders from Provider                        │
+│  2. Load per-row enabled state from Settings                    │
+│  3. Render section with toggles                                 │
+│  4. User toggles row → save to Settings                         │
+│  5. User toggles main → save to Settings + update home row list │
+│  6. User refreshes → Provider.fetch → update UI                 │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+                              ↓
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                        Home Screen                              │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│  1. Load home row order from Settings                           │
+│  2. Identify discovery row IDs (prefix "discovery:")             │
+│  3. For discovery rows: look up folder from Provider cache      │
+│  4. Render appropriate widget (DiscoveryRow or other)           │
+│  5. Handle reordering including discovery rows                  │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+---
+
+## Migration Path
+
+### Phase 1: Settings Screen (No breaking changes)
+- Add discovery section to settings
+- Load and display discovery folders
+- Individual row toggles (but don't affect home screen yet)
+- Refresh button
+
+### Phase 2: Home Screen Integration
+- Modify home row order to support discovery row IDs
+- Render discovery rows in main list
+- Add badge visual distinction
+
+### Phase 3: Polish
+- Translations
+- Edge cases (folder disappears from MA)
+- Performance (lazy loading)
+
+---
+
+## Edge Cases & Considerations
+
+| Issue | Solution |
+|-------|----------|
+| Discovery folder no longer returned by MA | Keep user preference, hide row if not found |
+| User reorders then MA returns new folders | New folders appended to end of discovery section |
+| All discovery rows disabled | Discovery section shows but appears empty/minimized |
+| Many discovery folders (10+) | Show scrollable sublist, keep main setting compact |
+| Row ID collision | Use `discovery:{itemId}` prefix ensures uniqueness |
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Checklist
+
+- [ ] Settings: Add `_discoveryFolders` state
+- [ ] Settings: Add `_discoveryRowEnabled` map
+- [ ] Settings: Implement `_loadDiscoveryFolders()`
+- [ ] Settings: Implement `_buildDiscoverySection()`
+- [ ] Settings: Add refresh button handler
+- [ ] SettingsService: Add discovery row preference methods
+- [ ] Provider: Add `refreshDiscoveryFolders()`
+- [ ] HomeScreen: Support discovery row IDs in order list
+- [ ] HomeScreen: Render discovery rows with badge
+- [ ] Localization: Add new strings
+- [ ] Test: Toggle discovery rows on/off
+- [ ] Test: Reorder discovery rows
+- [ ] Test: Refresh discovery folders
+- [ ] Test: Migrate existing preference to new system
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+New package ID (com.collotsspot.ensemble) - reinstall required.
+Prepares for F-Droid and Play Store submission.
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Add fastlane metadata for F-Droid.
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Disable dependency metadata in APK for F-Droid compliance.
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+Ensemble is an unofficial, community-built mobile client for Music Assistant, providing both local playback and remote control of your music library.
+
+Features:
+* Stream music directly to your phone with background playback
+* Control any speaker or device connected to Music Assistant
+* Multi-room grouping capabilities
+* Queue management with drag-to-reorder
+* Background playback with media notifications
+* Fast ~300ms response for play/pause controls
+
+Ensemble supports both local playback (streaming to your phone) and remote control of any Music Assistant player in your home.
+
+Note: Requires a running Music Assistant server. This is a community project and is not affiliated with the official Music Assistant team.
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Unofficial mobile client for Music Assistant
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Ensemble
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ class Timings {
  /// Player state polling interval (for selected player updates)
  static const Duration playerPollingInterval = Duration(seconds: 5);

+  /// Notification position update interval (for updating playback position in notification)
+  static const Duration notificationPositionUpdate = Duration(seconds: 1);
+
  /// Local player state report interval
  /// Note: Sendspin protocol only requires state on changes, not periodic reports.
  /// This is mainly for local UI position tracking. Set to 5s to reduce server traffic.
@@ -54,3 +57,62 @@ class LibraryConstants {
  /// Default limit for recent/random items
  static const int defaultRecentLimit = 10;
 }
+
+/// Image/artwork size constants
+class ImageSizes {
+  ImageSizes._();
+
+  /// Default image size for artwork (256x256)
+  static const int defaultSize = 256;
+
+  /// High resolution image size for player/overlay (512x512)
+  static const int highRes = 512;
+
+  /// Maximum image size for large displays
+  static const int max = 1024;
+}
+
+/// Volume control constants
+class VolumeConstants {
+  VolumeConstants._();
+
+  /// Minimum volume level
+  static const int min = 0;
+
+  /// Maximum volume level
+  static const int max = 100;
+
+  /// Volume range for validation (0-100)
+  static const int range = 100;
+}
+
+/// Player state constants
+class PlayerStates {
+  PlayerStates._();
+
+  /// Player is playing media
+  static const String playing = 'playing';
+
+  /// Player is paused
+  static const String paused = 'paused';
+
+  /// Player is idle/nothing loaded
+  static const String idle = 'idle';
+
+  /// Player is off/disconnected
+  static const String off = 'off';
+}
+
+/// Repeat mode constants
+class RepeatModes {
+  RepeatModes._();
+
+  /// Repeat is off
+  static const String off = 'off';
+
+  /// Repeat all tracks
+  static const String all = 'all';
+
+  /// Repeat single track
+  static const String one = 'one';
+}
@@ -2996,7 +2996,8 @@ final class $$ProfilesTableReferences

  $$RecentlyPlayedTableProcessedTableManager get recentlyPlayedRefs {
    final manager = $$RecentlyPlayedTableTableManager($_db, $_db.recentlyPlayed)
-        .filter((f) => f.profileUsername.username($_item.username));
+        .filter((f) => f.profileUsername.username
+            .sqlEquals($_itemColumn<String>('username')!));

    final cache = $_typedResult.readTableOrNull(_recentlyPlayedRefsTable($_db));
    return ProcessedTableManager(
@@ -3189,7 +3190,8 @@ class $$ProfilesTableTableManager extends RootTableManager<
              getPrefetchedDataCallback: (items) async {
                return [
                  if (recentlyPlayedRefs)
-                    await $_getPrefetchedData(
+                    await $_getPrefetchedData<Profile, $ProfilesTable,
+                            RecentlyPlayedData>(
                        currentTable: table,
                        referencedTable: $$ProfilesTableReferences
                            ._recentlyPlayedRefsTable(db),
@@ -3254,8 +3256,10 @@ final class $$RecentlyPlayedTableReferences extends BaseReferences<
          db.recentlyPlayed.profileUsername, db.profiles.username));

  $$ProfilesTableProcessedTableManager get profileUsername {
+    final $_column = $_itemColumn<String>('profile_username')!;
+
    final manager = $$ProfilesTableTableManager($_db, $_db.profiles)
-        .filter((f) => f.username($_item.profileUsername));
+        .filter((f) => f.username.sqlEquals($_column));
    final item = $_typedResult.readTableOrNull(_profileUsernameTable($_db));
    if (item == null) return manager;
    return ProcessedTableManager(
@@ -295,5 +295,15 @@
  "showHintsDescription": "Hilfreiche Tipps zum Entdecken von Funktionen anzeigen",
  "pullToSelectPlayers": "Ziehen um Geräte auszuwählen",
  "holdToSync": "Gedrückt halten zum Sync",
-  "swipeToAdjustVolume": "Wischen für Lautstärke"
+  "swipeToAdjustVolume": "Wischen für Lautstärke",
+
+  "aboutAndSupport": "Über & Unterstützung",
+  "supportDevelopment": "Entwicklung unterstützen",
+  "ensembleIsUnofficial": "Ensemble ist ein inoffizieller, von der Community erstellter Client. Erwäge, die Entwicklung zu unterstützen.",
+  "sponsorOnGitHub": "Auf GitHub sponsoren",
+  "buyMeAKoFi": "Kauf mir einen Ko-fi",
+  "aboutEnsemble": "Über Ensemble",
+  "version": "Version",
+  "visitGitHubRepo": "GitHub-Repository besuchen",
+  "reportABug": "Einen Fehler melden"
 }
@@ -221,6 +221,36 @@
    "description": "Home screen section title"
  },

+  "discoveryMixes": "Discovery Mixes",
+  "@discoveryMixes": {
+    "description": "Provider discovery mixes (e.g., Tidal playlists)"
+  },
+
+  "discoveryMixesDescription": "Show provider recommendation mixes (e.g., Tidal Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly) on home screen",
+  "@discoveryMixesDescription": {
+    "description": "Description for discovery mixes setting"
+  },
+
+  "discoveryRows": "Discovery rows from Music Assistant",
+  "@discoveryRows": {
+    "description": "Label for discovery rows section"
+  },
+
+  "refreshDiscoveryRows": "Refresh available rows",
+  "@refreshDiscoveryRows": {
+    "description": "Button to refresh discovery rows"
+  },
+
+  "noDiscoveryRows": "No discovery rows available",
+  "@noDiscoveryRows": {
+    "description": "Empty state when no discovery rows available"
+  },
+
+  "discoveryRowBadge": "Music Assistant",
+  "@discoveryRowBadge": {
+    "description": "Badge label for discovery rows"
+  },
+
  "continueListening": "Continue Listening",
  "@continueListening": {
    "description": "Home screen section title"
@@ -1683,5 +1713,60 @@
  "selectPlayerToAddToQueue": "Select player to add to queue",
  "@selectPlayerToAddToQueue": {
    "description": "Hint for selecting player to add to queue"
+  },
+
+  "aboutAndSupport": "About & Support",
+  "@aboutAndSupport": {
+    "description": "About and support section title"
+  },
+
+  "supportDevelopment": "Support Development",
+  "@supportDevelopment": {
+    "description": "Support development section"
+  },
+
+  "ensembleIsUnofficial": "Ensemble is an unofficial, community-built client. Consider supporting its development.",
+  "@ensembleIsUnofficial": {
+    "description": "Description about Ensemble being unofficial"
+  },
+
+  "sponsorOnGitHub": "Sponsor on GitHub",
+  "@sponsorOnGitHub": {
+    "description": "GitHub Sponsors button label"
+  },
+
+  "buyMeAKoFi": "Buy me a Ko-fi",
+  "@buyMeAKoFi": {
+    "description": "Ko-fi donation button label"
+  },
+
+  "aboutEnsemble": "About Ensemble",
+  "@aboutEnsemble": {
+    "description": "About Ensemble section"
+  },
+
+  "version": "Version",
+  "@version": {
+    "description": "Version label"
+  },
+
+  "visitGitHubRepo": "Visit GitHub Repository",
+  "@visitGitHubRepo": {
+    "description": "Link to GitHub repo"
+  },
+
+  "reportABug": "Report a Bug",
+  "@reportABug": {
+    "description": "Link to report issues"
+  },
+
+  "noRowsEnabled": "No rows enabled",
+  "@noRowsEnabled": {
+    "description": "Empty state when no home screen rows are enabled"
+  },
+
+  "pullToRefreshHint": "Pull down to refresh or enable rows in settings",
+  "@pullToRefreshHint": {
+    "description": "Hint when home screen is empty"
  }
 }
@@ -491,5 +491,15 @@
  "showHintsDescription": "Mostrar consejos útiles para descubrir funciones",
  "pullToSelectPlayers": "Desliza para seleccionar dispositivos",
  "holdToSync": "Mantén presionado para sync",
-  "swipeToAdjustVolume": "Desliza para ajustar volumen"
+  "swipeToAdjustVolume": "Desliza para ajustar volumen",
+
+  "aboutAndSupport": "Acerca de y Soporte",
+  "supportDevelopment": "Apoyar el Desarrollo",
+  "ensembleIsUnofficial": "Ensemble es un cliente no oficial creado por la comunidad. Considera apoyar su desarrollo.",
+  "sponsorOnGitHub": "Patrocina en GitHub",
+  "buyMeAKoFi": "Cómprame un Ko-fi",
+  "aboutEnsemble": "Acerca de Ensemble",
+  "version": "Versión",
+  "visitGitHubRepo": "Visitar Repositorio GitHub",
+  "reportABug": "Reportar un Error"
 }
@@ -1396,5 +1396,15 @@
        "type": "String"
      }
    }
-  }
+  },
+
+  "aboutAndSupport": "À propos et Support",
+  "supportDevelopment": "Soutenir le Développement",
+  "ensembleIsUnofficial": "Ensemble est un client non officiel créé par la communauté. Envisagez de soutenir son développement.",
+  "sponsorOnGitHub": "Sponsoriser sur GitHub",
+  "buyMeAKoFi": "Offrez-moi un Ko-fi",
+  "aboutEnsemble": "À propos d'Ensemble",
+  "version": "Version",
+  "visitGitHubRepo": "Visiter le Dépôt GitHub",
+  "reportABug": "Signaler un Bug"
 }
@@ -359,6 +359,42 @@ abstract class S {
  /// **'Discover Albums'**
  String get discoverAlbums;

+  /// Provider discovery mixes (e.g., Tidal playlists)
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Discovery Mixes'**
+  String get discoveryMixes;
+
+  /// Description for discovery mixes setting
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Show provider recommendation mixes (e.g., Tidal Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly) on home screen'**
+  String get discoveryMixesDescription;
+
+  /// Label for discovery rows section
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Discovery rows from Music Assistant'**
+  String get discoveryRows;
+
+  /// Button to refresh discovery rows
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Refresh available rows'**
+  String get refreshDiscoveryRows;
+
+  /// Empty state when no discovery rows available
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'No discovery rows available'**
+  String get noDiscoveryRows;
+
+  /// Badge label for discovery rows
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Music Assistant'**
+  String get discoveryRowBadge;
+
  /// Home screen section title
  ///
  /// In en, this message translates to:
@@ -2182,6 +2218,72 @@ abstract class S {
  /// In en, this message translates to:
  /// **'Select player to add to queue'**
  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue;
+
+  /// About and support section title
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'About & Support'**
+  String get aboutAndSupport;
+
+  /// Support development section
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Support Development'**
+  String get supportDevelopment;
+
+  /// Description about Ensemble being unofficial
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Ensemble is an unofficial, community-built client. Consider supporting its development.'**
+  String get ensembleIsUnofficial;
+
+  /// GitHub Sponsors button label
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Sponsor on GitHub'**
+  String get sponsorOnGitHub;
+
+  /// Ko-fi donation button label
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Buy me a Ko-fi'**
+  String get buyMeAKoFi;
+
+  /// About Ensemble section
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'About Ensemble'**
+  String get aboutEnsemble;
+
+  /// Version label
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Version'**
+  String get version;
+
+  /// Link to GitHub repo
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Visit GitHub Repository'**
+  String get visitGitHubRepo;
+
+  /// Link to report issues
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Report a Bug'**
+  String get reportABug;
+
+  /// Empty state when no home screen rows are enabled
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'No rows enabled'**
+  String get noRowsEnabled;
+
+  /// Hint when home screen is empty
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Pull down to refresh or enable rows in settings'**
+  String get pullToRefreshHint;
 }

 class _SDelegate extends LocalizationsDelegate<S> {
@@ -151,6 +151,25 @@ class SDe extends S {
  @override
  String get discoverAlbums => 'Alben entdecken';

+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixes => 'Discovery Mixes';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixesDescription =>
+      'Show provider recommendation mixes (e.g., Tidal Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly) on home screen';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRows => 'Discovery rows from Music Assistant';
+
+  @override
+  String get refreshDiscoveryRows => 'Refresh available rows';
+
+  @override
+  String get noDiscoveryRows => 'No discovery rows available';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRowBadge => 'Music Assistant';
+
  @override
  String get continueListening => 'Weiterhoren';

@@ -1186,4 +1205,39 @@ class SDe extends S {

  @override
  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutAndSupport => 'Über & Unterstützung';
+
+  @override
+  String get supportDevelopment => 'Entwicklung unterstützen';
+
+  @override
+  String get ensembleIsUnofficial =>
+      'Ensemble ist ein inoffizieller, von der Community erstellter Client. Erwäge, die Entwicklung zu unterstützen.';
+
+  @override
+  String get sponsorOnGitHub => 'Auf GitHub sponsoren';
+
+  @override
+  String get buyMeAKoFi => 'Kauf mir einen Ko-fi';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutEnsemble => 'Über Ensemble';
+
+  @override
+  String get version => 'Version';
+
+  @override
+  String get visitGitHubRepo => 'GitHub-Repository besuchen';
+
+  @override
+  String get reportABug => 'Einen Fehler melden';
+
+  @override
+  String get noRowsEnabled => 'No rows enabled';
+
+  @override
+  String get pullToRefreshHint =>
+      'Pull down to refresh or enable rows in settings';
 }
@@ -148,6 +148,25 @@ class SEn extends S {
  @override
  String get discoverAlbums => 'Discover Albums';

+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixes => 'Discovery Mixes';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixesDescription =>
+      'Show provider recommendation mixes (e.g., Tidal Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly) on home screen';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRows => 'Discovery rows from Music Assistant';
+
+  @override
+  String get refreshDiscoveryRows => 'Refresh available rows';
+
+  @override
+  String get noDiscoveryRows => 'No discovery rows available';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRowBadge => 'Music Assistant';
+
  @override
  String get continueListening => 'Continue Listening';

@@ -1177,4 +1196,39 @@ class SEn extends S {

  @override
  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutAndSupport => 'About & Support';
+
+  @override
+  String get supportDevelopment => 'Support Development';
+
+  @override
+  String get ensembleIsUnofficial =>
+      'Ensemble is an unofficial, community-built client. Consider supporting its development.';
+
+  @override
+  String get sponsorOnGitHub => 'Sponsor on GitHub';
+
+  @override
+  String get buyMeAKoFi => 'Buy me a Ko-fi';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutEnsemble => 'About Ensemble';
+
+  @override
+  String get version => 'Version';
+
+  @override
+  String get visitGitHubRepo => 'Visit GitHub Repository';
+
+  @override
+  String get reportABug => 'Report a Bug';
+
+  @override
+  String get noRowsEnabled => 'No rows enabled';
+
+  @override
+  String get pullToRefreshHint =>
+      'Pull down to refresh or enable rows in settings';
 }
@@ -152,6 +152,25 @@ class SEs extends S {
  @override
  String get discoverAlbums => 'Descubrir álbumes';

+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixes => 'Discovery Mixes';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixesDescription =>
+      'Show provider recommendation mixes (e.g., Tidal Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly) on home screen';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRows => 'Discovery rows from Music Assistant';
+
+  @override
+  String get refreshDiscoveryRows => 'Refresh available rows';
+
+  @override
+  String get noDiscoveryRows => 'No discovery rows available';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRowBadge => 'Music Assistant';
+
  @override
  String get continueListening => 'Continuar escuchando';

@@ -1194,4 +1213,39 @@ class SEs extends S {

  @override
  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutAndSupport => 'Acerca de y Soporte';
+
+  @override
+  String get supportDevelopment => 'Apoyar el Desarrollo';
+
+  @override
+  String get ensembleIsUnofficial =>
+      'Ensemble es un cliente no oficial creado por la comunidad. Considera apoyar su desarrollo.';
+
+  @override
+  String get sponsorOnGitHub => 'Patrocina en GitHub';
+
+  @override
+  String get buyMeAKoFi => 'Cómprame un Ko-fi';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutEnsemble => 'Acerca de Ensemble';
+
+  @override
+  String get version => 'Versión';
+
+  @override
+  String get visitGitHubRepo => 'Visitar Repositorio GitHub';
+
+  @override
+  String get reportABug => 'Reportar un Error';
+
+  @override
+  String get noRowsEnabled => 'No rows enabled';
+
+  @override
+  String get pullToRefreshHint =>
+      'Pull down to refresh or enable rows in settings';
 }
@@ -153,6 +153,25 @@ class SFr extends S {
  @override
  String get discoverAlbums => 'Découvrir des albums';

+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixes => 'Discovery Mixes';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryMixesDescription =>
+      'Show provider recommendation mixes (e.g., Tidal Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly) on home screen';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRows => 'Discovery rows from Music Assistant';
+
+  @override
+  String get refreshDiscoveryRows => 'Refresh available rows';
+
+  @override
+  String get noDiscoveryRows => 'No discovery rows available';
+
+  @override
+  String get discoveryRowBadge => 'Music Assistant';
+
  @override
  String get continueListening => 'Continuer l\'écoute';

@@ -1203,4 +1222,39 @@ class SFr extends S {

  @override
  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutAndSupport => 'À propos et Support';
+
+  @override
+  String get supportDevelopment => 'Soutenir le Développement';
+
+  @override
+  String get ensembleIsUnofficial =>
+      'Ensemble est un client non officiel créé par la communauté. Envisagez de soutenir son développement.';
+
+  @override
+  String get sponsorOnGitHub => 'Sponsoriser sur GitHub';
+
+  @override
+  String get buyMeAKoFi => 'Offrez-moi un Ko-fi';
+
+  @override
+  String get aboutEnsemble => 'À propos d\'Ensemble';
+
+  @override
+  String get version => 'Version';
+
+  @override
+  String get visitGitHubRepo => 'Visiter le Dépôt GitHub';
+
+  @override
+  String get reportABug => 'Signaler un Bug';
+
+  @override
+  String get noRowsEnabled => 'No rows enabled';
+
+  @override
+  String get pullToRefreshHint =>
+      'Pull down to refresh or enable rows in settings';
 }
@@ -6,14 +6,25 @@ import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import 'package:audio_service/audio_service.dart';
 import 'package:flutter_localizations/flutter_localizations.dart';
 import 'l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import 'providers/connection_provider.dart';
+import 'providers/library_provider.dart';
 import 'providers/locale_provider.dart';
+import 'providers/local_player_provider.dart';
 import 'providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import 'providers/navigation_provider.dart';
+import 'providers/player_provider.dart';
+import 'providers/sleep_timer_provider.dart';
+import 'providers/ui_state_provider.dart';
 import 'screens/home_screen.dart';
 import 'screens/login_screen.dart';
+import 'services/cache_service.dart';
 import 'services/settings_service.dart';
 import 'services/database_service.dart';
+import 'services/image_helper_service.dart';
+import 'services/position_tracker.dart';
+import 'services/queue_manager_service.dart';
 import 'services/profile_service.dart';
+import 'services/provider_filter_service.dart';
 import 'services/sync_service.dart';
 import 'services/audio/massiv_audio_handler.dart';
 import 'services/auth/auth_manager.dart';
@@ -23,6 +34,7 @@ import 'services/music_assistant_api.dart' show MAConnectionState;
 import 'theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import 'theme/app_theme.dart';
 import 'theme/system_theme_helper.dart';
+import 'utils/player_sync_state.dart';
 import 'widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';

 // Global audio handler instance
@@ -125,6 +137,21 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
  late MusicAssistantProvider _musicProvider;
  late ThemeProvider _themeProvider;
  late LocaleProvider _localeProvider;
+
+  // New multi-provider architecture
+  late ConnectionProvider _connectionProvider;
+  late UIStateProvider _uiStateProvider;
+  late LibraryProvider _libraryProvider;
+  late PlayerProvider _playerProvider;
+  late LocalPlayerProvider _localPlayerProvider;
+  late SleepTimerProvider _sleepTimerProvider;
+  late NavigationProvider _navigationProvider;
+
+  // Shared services
+  late final CacheService _cacheService = CacheService();
+  late final PositionTracker _positionTracker = PositionTracker();
+  late ImageHelperService _imageHelper;
+
  final _hardwareVolumeService = HardwareVolumeService();
  StreamSubscription? _volumeUpSub;
  StreamSubscription? _volumeDownSub;
@@ -137,9 +164,91 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _musicProvider = MusicAssistantProvider();
    _themeProvider = ThemeProvider();
    _localeProvider = LocaleProvider();
+    _navigationProvider = NavigationProvider();
+    _sleepTimerProvider = SleepTimerProvider();
+
+    // Initialize connection provider first (others depend on it)
+    _connectionProvider = ConnectionProvider();
+    _uiStateProvider = UIStateProvider();
+
+    // Initialize shared image helper service
+    _imageHelper = ImageHelperService(
+      api: _connectionProvider.api,
+      getCachedTrackForPlayer: (playerId) => _cacheService.getCachedTrackForPlayer(playerId),
+    );
+
+    // Initialize library provider (needs API from connection)
+    _libraryProvider = LibraryProvider(
+      api: _connectionProvider.api,
+      logger: DebugLogger(),
+      cacheService: _cacheService,
+      settings: null, // Will use static methods
+      providerFilterService: ProviderFilterService(
+        providerFilter: _connectionProvider.providerFilter,
+        playerFilter: _connectionProvider.playerFilter,
+        availableMusicProviders: [],
+        artists: [],
+        albums: [],
+        tracks: [],
+        podcasts: [],
+        radioStations: [],
+      ),
+    );
+
+    // Initialize local player provider
+    _localPlayerProvider = LocalPlayerProvider(
+      audioHandler: audioHandler,
+      settings: null, // Will use static methods
+    );
+
+    // Initialize player provider (depends on several others)
+    // Note: queueManager will be set later to avoid circular dependency
+    _playerProvider = PlayerProvider(
+      api: _connectionProvider.api,
+      logger: DebugLogger(),
+      cacheService: _cacheService,
+      settings: null, // Will use static methods
+      positionTracker: _positionTracker,
+      queueManager: null, // Will be set after initialization
+      sleepTimerProvider: _sleepTimerProvider,
+      imageHelper: _imageHelper,
+      playerSyncState: PlayerSyncState(
+        availablePlayers: [],
+        castToSendspinIdMap: {},
+      ),
+      audioHandler: audioHandler,
+    );
+
+    // Create queue manager with functions that access provider state
+    final queueManager = QueueManagerService(
+      api: _connectionProvider.api,
+      database: DatabaseService.instance,
+      logger: DebugLogger(),
+      getAvailablePlayers: () => _playerProvider.availablePlayers,
+      getCastToSendspinMap: () => _playerProvider.castToSendspinIdMap,
+      playTracks: (playerId, tracks, {int? startIndex, bool? clearQueue}) async {
+        await _connectionProvider.api?.playTracks(playerId, tracks, startIndex: startIndex, clearQueue: clearQueue ?? true);
+      },
+    );
+
+    // Set the queue manager after creation (breaks circular dependency)
+    _playerProvider.queueManager = queueManager;
+
+    // Initialize main provider (facade mode - sub-providers not yet wired)
+    // Sub-providers have null API at construction time and no update mechanism,
+    // so keep facade using its own internal logic until wiring is complete.
+    _musicProvider = MusicAssistantProvider();
+
+    // Wire up player provider callbacks
+    _playerProvider.onPlayerChanged = () {
+      setState(() {}); // Trigger rebuild on player change
+    };
+    _playerProvider.onTrackChanged = () {
+      setState(() {}); // Trigger rebuild on track change
+    };
+
    WidgetsBinding.instance.addObserver(this);
    _initHardwareVolumeControl();
    // Listen to player selection changes to toggle volume interception
@@ -252,9 +361,21 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return MultiProvider(
      providers: [
+        // Core facade provider (will be removed after migration)
        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _musicProvider),
+
+        // Theme providers
        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _themeProvider),
        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _localeProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _navigationProvider),
+
+        // New multi-provider architecture (available for gradual migration)
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _connectionProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _uiStateProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _libraryProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _playerProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _localPlayerProvider),
+        ChangeNotifierProvider.value(value: _sleepTimerProvider),
      ],
      child: Consumer2<ThemeProvider, LocaleProvider>(
        builder: (context, themeProvider, localeProvider, _) {
@@ -329,8 +450,17 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
                  theme: AppTheme.lightTheme(colorScheme: lightColorScheme),
                  darkTheme: AppTheme.darkTheme(colorScheme: darkColorScheme),
                  builder: (context, child) {
-                    // Wrap entire app with global player overlay
-                    return GlobalPlayerOverlay(child: child ?? const SizedBox.shrink());
+                    // Wrap entire app with global player overlay.
+                    // Provide an Overlay ancestor so BottomNavigationBar/Tooltip can render safely.
+                    return Overlay(
+                      initialEntries: [
+                        OverlayEntry(
+                          builder: (context) => GlobalPlayerOverlay(
+                            child: child ?? const SizedBox.shrink(),
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                      ],
+                    );
                  },
                  home: const AppStartup(),
                ),
@@ -450,94 +580,120 @@ class _AppStartupState extends State<AppStartup> {
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _loadSettingsFirst();
+    try {
+      _loadSettingsFirst();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.error('AppStartup init error: $e');
+      // Fallback - mark as loaded so app can continue
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _settingsLoaded = true;
+          _hasCompletedOnboarding = true;
+        });
+      }
+    }
  }

  /// Load settings BEFORE checking connection.
  /// This ensures we know if this is a first-time user before transitioning.
  Future<void> _loadSettingsFirst() async {
-    // Load onboarding state first - this is critical for determining
-    // when to transition to HomeScreen
-    _hasCompletedOnboarding = await SettingsService.getHasCompletedOnboarding();
+    try {
+      // Load onboarding state first - this is critical for determining
+      // when to transition to HomeScreen
+      _hasCompletedOnboarding = await SettingsService.getHasCompletedOnboarding();

-    if (!mounted) return;
+      if (!mounted) return;

-    setState(() {
-      _settingsLoaded = true;
-    });
+      setState(() {
+        _settingsLoaded = true;
+      });

-    _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Settings loaded, hasCompletedOnboarding=$_hasCompletedOnboarding');
+      _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Settings loaded, hasCompletedOnboarding=$_hasCompletedOnboarding');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.error('AppStartup settings load error: $e');
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _settingsLoaded = true;
+          _hasCompletedOnboarding = true; // Default to true on error
+        });
+      }
+    }

    // Now check connection
    _checkAndConnect();
  }

  Future<void> _checkAndConnect() async {
-    final serverUrl = await SettingsService.getServerUrl();
+    try {
+      final serverUrl = await SettingsService.getServerUrl();

-    if (!mounted) return;
+      if (!mounted) return;

-    setState(() {
-      _savedServerUrl = serverUrl;
-    });
-
-    // If we have a saved server URL, attempt auto-connection
-    if (serverUrl != null && serverUrl.isNotEmpty) {
      setState(() {
-        _isConnecting = true;
+        _savedServerUrl = serverUrl;
      });

-      final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+      // If we have a saved server URL, attempt auto-connection
+      if (serverUrl != null && serverUrl.isNotEmpty) {
+        setState(() {
+          _isConnecting = true;
+        });

-      // Connection is handled by MusicAssistantProvider._initialize()
-      // Just wait for it to complete or timeout
-      _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Waiting for provider auto-connection to $serverUrl');
+        final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();

-      // For first-time users, we need to wait for both connection AND player selection
-      // so the welcome overlay can appear immediately without home screen flash.
-      // For returning users, just wait for connection.
-      final needsWelcome = !_hasCompletedOnboarding;
+        // Connection is handled by MusicAssistantProvider._initialize()
+        // Just wait for it to complete or timeout
+        _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Waiting for provider auto-connection to $serverUrl');

-      // Give the provider time to connect (it restores credentials and connects in _initialize)
-      // Check connection state periodically
-      for (var i = 0; i < 20; i++) {
-        await Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 250));
+        // For first-time users, we need to wait for both connection AND player selection
+        // so the welcome overlay can appear immediately without home screen flash.
+        // For returning users, just wait for connection.
+        final needsWelcome = !_hasCompletedOnboarding;

-        if (needsWelcome) {
-          // First-time user: wait for connection + player selection
-          if (provider.isConnected && provider.selectedPlayer != null) {
-            _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: First-time user ready (connected + player selected)');
-            break;
+        // Give the provider time to connect (it restores credentials and connects in _initialize)
+        // Check connection state periodically
+        for (var i = 0; i < 20; i++) {
+          await Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 250));
+
+          if (needsWelcome) {
+            // First-time user: wait for connection + player selection
+            if (provider.isConnected && provider.selectedPlayer != null) {
+              _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: First-time user ready (connected + player selected)');
+              break;
+            }
+          } else {
+            // Returning user: just wait for connection
+            if (provider.isConnected) {
+              _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection established');
+              break;
+            }
          }
-        } else {
-          // Returning user: just wait for connection
-          if (provider.isConnected) {
-            _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection established');
+
+          if (provider.connectionState == MAConnectionState.error) {
+            _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection failed with error');
            break;
          }
        }

-        if (provider.connectionState == MAConnectionState.error) {
-          _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection failed with error');
-          break;
+        if (!provider.isConnected) {
+          _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection still pending or failed');
+        }
+
+        if (mounted) {
+          setState(() {
+            _isConnecting = false;
+          });
        }
      }
-
-      if (!provider.isConnected) {
-        _logger.log('🚀 AppStartup: Connection still pending or failed');
-      }
-
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.error('AppStartup connection error: $e');
      if (mounted) {
        setState(() {
          _isConnecting = false;
-          _connectionAttempted = true;
        });
      }
-    } else {
-      setState(() {
-        _connectionAttempted = true;
-      });
    }
+    _connectionAttempted = true;
  }

  @override
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+import 'media_item.dart';
+
+class RecommendationFolder {
+  final String itemId;
+  final String provider;
+  final String name;
+  final String? uri;
+  final List<MediaItem> items;
+
+  RecommendationFolder({
+    required this.itemId,
+    required this.provider,
+    required this.name,
+    this.uri,
+    required this.items,
+  });
+
+  /// Unique ID for use in row ordering and settings
+  /// Uses 'discovery:' prefix to distinguish from static row IDs
+  String get rowId => 'discovery:$itemId';
+
+  factory RecommendationFolder.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    final itemsJson = json['items'] as List<dynamic>?;
+    final parsedItems = itemsJson
+        ?.whereType<Map<String, dynamic>>()
+        .map(_parseMediaItemJson)
+        .toList() ?? <MediaItem>[];
+
+    return RecommendationFolder(
+      itemId: json['item_id']?.toString() ?? json['id']?.toString() ?? '',
+      provider: json['provider'] as String? ?? 'unknown',
+      name: json['name'] as String? ?? '',
+      uri: json['uri'] as String?,
+      items: parsedItems,
+    );
+  }
+
+  Map<String, dynamic> toJson() {
+    return {
+      'item_id': itemId,
+      'provider': provider,
+      'name': name,
+      if (uri != null) 'uri': uri,
+      'items': items.map((item) => item.toJson()).toList(),
+    };
+  }
+}
+
+/// Polymorphic parser for media items in recommendation folders
+/// Handles heterogeneous items (playlists, radio, etc.)
+MediaItem _parseMediaItemJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+  final mediaType = json['media_type'] as String? ?? '';
+
+  switch (mediaType) {
+    case 'playlist':
+      return Playlist.fromJson(json);
+    case 'album':
+      return Album.fromJson(json);
+    case 'artist':
+      return Artist.fromJson(json);
+    case 'track':
+      return Track.fromJson(json);
+    case 'audiobook':
+      return Audiobook.fromJson(json);
+    default:
+      // For radio, podcast, podcast_episode - use MediaItem base class
+      return MediaItem.fromJson(json);
+  }
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../constants/timings.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../services/cache_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
+import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
+import '../services/provider_filter_service.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../services/sync_service.dart';
+
+/// Provider for library data management.
+///
+/// Manages:
+/// - Artists, albums, tracks lists
+/// - Radio stations and podcasts
+/// - Library loading and refresh
+/// - Provider filtering
+/// - Background sync
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate library logic.
+class LibraryProvider extends ChangeNotifier {
+  final MusicAssistantAPI? _api;
+  final DebugLogger _logger;
+  final CacheService _cacheService;
+  final SettingsService? _settings;
+  final ProviderFilterService _providerFilterService;
+
+  // Library data
+  List<dynamic> _artists = [];
+  List<dynamic> _albums = [];
+  List<dynamic> _tracks = [];
+  List<dynamic> _radioStations = [];
+  List<dynamic> _podcasts = [];
+
+  // Getters
+  List<dynamic> get artists => _artists;
+  List<dynamic> get albums => _albums;
+  List<dynamic> get tracks => _tracks;
+  List<dynamic> get radioStations => _radioStations;
+  List<dynamic> get podcasts => _podcasts;
+
+  // Expose typed lists for convenience
+  List<Artist> get artistList => _artists.cast<Artist>();
+  List<Album> get albumList => _albums.cast<Album>();
+  List<Track> get trackList => _tracks.cast<Track>();
+
+  // Callback for when library status changes
+  Function()? onLibraryChanged;
+
+  LibraryProvider({
+    required MusicAssistantAPI? api,
+    required DebugLogger logger,
+    required CacheService cacheService,
+    SettingsService? settings,
+    required ProviderFilterService providerFilterService,
+  })  : _api = api,
+        _logger = logger,
+        _cacheService = cacheService,
+        _settings = settings,
+        _providerFilterService = providerFilterService;
+
+  /// Load library data from API with caching
+  Future<void> loadLibrary() async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      _logger.log('📚 Loading library from cache (instant)...');
+
+      // Load from database cache first (instant)
+      final syncService = SyncService.instance;
+      if (syncService.hasCache) {
+        _albums = syncService.cachedAlbums;
+        _artists = syncService.cachedArtists;
+        _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${_albums.length} albums, ${_artists.length} artists from cache');
+        _syncLibraryStatusToService();
+        notifyListeners();
+      }
+
+      // Fetch tracks from API (not cached - too many items)
+      try {
+        _tracks = await _api!.getTracks(
+          limit: LibraryConstants.maxLibraryItems,
+          providerInstanceIds: _providerIdsForApiCalls(),
+        );
+        _logger.log('📥 Fetched ${_tracks.length} tracks from MA');
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to fetch tracks: $e');
+      }
+
+      notifyListeners();
+
+      // Trigger background sync (non-blocking)
+      _syncLibraryInBackground();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Error loading library: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Load artists from library
+  Future<void> loadArtists({int? limit, int? offset, String? search, String? orderBy}) async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      final artists = await _api!.getArtists(
+        limit: limit ?? LibraryConstants.maxLibraryItems,
+        offset: offset,
+        search: search,
+        albumArtistsOnly: false,
+        orderBy: orderBy,
+      );
+
+      // Update SyncService cache
+      SyncService.instance.updateCachedArtists(artists);
+
+      _artists = artists;
+      _syncLibraryStatusToService();
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load artists: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Load albums from library
+  Future<void> loadAlbums({int? limit, int? offset, String? search, String? artistId, String? orderBy}) async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      final albums = await _api!.getAlbums(
+        limit: limit ?? LibraryConstants.maxLibraryItems,
+        offset: offset,
+        search: search,
+        artistId: artistId,
+        orderBy: orderBy,
+      );
+
+      // Update SyncService cache
+      SyncService.instance.updateCachedAlbums(albums);
+
+      _albums = albums;
+      _syncLibraryStatusToService();
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load albums: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Load radio stations
+  Future<void> loadRadioStations({String? orderBy}) async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      _radioStations = await _api!.getRadioStations(limit: 100, orderBy: orderBy);
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load radio stations: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Load podcasts
+  Future<void> loadPodcasts({String? orderBy}) async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      _podcasts = await _api!.getPodcasts(limit: 100, orderBy: orderBy);
+      _logger.log('🎙️ Loaded ${_podcasts.length} podcasts');
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load podcasts: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get playlists with provider filtering
+  Future<List<Playlist>> getPlaylists({int? limit, bool? favoriteOnly, String? orderBy}) async {
+    if (_api == null) return [];
+    try {
+      final playlists = await _api!.getPlaylists(limit: limit, favoriteOnly: favoriteOnly, orderBy: orderBy);
+      return _providerFilterService.filterByProvider(playlists);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to fetch playlists: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get audiobooks with provider filtering
+  Future<List<Audiobook>> getAudiobooks({int? limit, bool? favoriteOnly}) async {
+    if (_api == null) return [];
+    try {
+      final audiobooks = await _api!.getAudiobooks(limit: limit, favoriteOnly: favoriteOnly ?? false);
+      return _providerFilterService.filterByProvider(audiobooks);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to fetch audiobooks: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Sync library data in background without blocking UI
+  void _syncLibraryInBackground() {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    final syncService = SyncService.instance;
+
+    // Listen for sync completion to update our lists
+    void onSyncComplete() {
+      if (syncService.status == SyncStatus.completed) {
+        _albums = syncService.cachedAlbums;
+        _artists = syncService.cachedArtists;
+        _logger.log('🔄 Updated library from background sync: ${_albums.length} albums, ${_artists.length} artists');
+        _syncLibraryStatusToService();
+        notifyListeners();
+        onLibraryChanged?.call();
+      }
+      syncService.removeListener(onSyncComplete);
+    }
+
+    syncService.addListener(onSyncComplete);
+    syncService.syncFromApi(_api!, providerInstanceIds: _providerIdsForApiCalls());
+  }
+
+  /// Sync library status to centralized service for reactive UI updates
+  void _syncLibraryStatusToService() {
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+
+    service.syncFromLibrary(
+      mediaType: 'album',
+      items: _albums,
+      getInLibrary: (a) => (a as Album).inLibrary,
+      getFavorite: (a) => (a as Album).favorite ?? false,
+      getProvider: (a) => (a as Album).provider,
+      getItemId: (a) => (a as Album).itemId,
+    );
+
+    service.syncFromLibrary(
+      mediaType: 'artist',
+      items: _artists,
+      getInLibrary: (a) => (a as Artist).inLibrary,
+      getFavorite: (a) => (a as Artist).favorite ?? false,
+      getProvider: (a) => (a as Artist).provider,
+      getItemId: (a) => (a as Artist).itemId,
+    );
+
+    service.syncFromLibrary(
+      mediaType: 'track',
+      items: _tracks,
+      getInLibrary: (t) => (t as Track).inLibrary,
+      getFavorite: (t) => (t as Track).favorite ?? false,
+      getProvider: (t) => (t as Track).provider,
+      getItemId: (t) => (t as Track).itemId,
+    );
+  }
+
+  /// Get provider instance IDs for API calls (respects user filter)
+  List<String> _providerIdsForApiCalls() {
+    // For now, always return empty list to use all available providers
+    // Provider filtering can be re-enabled later with async approach
+    return [];
+  }
+
+  /// Update the API reference
+  void setApi(MusicAssistantAPI? api) {
+    if (_api != api) {
+      // Note: We don't dispose the old API here as it's managed by ConnectionProvider
+      // This is just updating the reference
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Load library from cache for instant display
+  Future<void> loadFromCache() async {
+    try {
+      final syncService = SyncService.instance;
+
+      if (!syncService.hasCache) {
+        await syncService.loadFromCache();
+      }
+
+      if (syncService.hasCache) {
+        _albums = syncService.cachedAlbums;
+        _artists = syncService.cachedArtists;
+        _logger.log('📦 Pre-loaded library: ${_albums.length} albums, ${_artists.length} artists');
+        _syncLibraryStatusToService();
+        notifyListeners();
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error loading library from cache: $e');
+    }
+  }
+}
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+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:ui';
+
+import 'package:audio_service/audio_service.dart' as audio_service;
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../constants/timings.dart';
+import '../services/audio/massiv_audio_handler.dart';
+import '../services/auth/auth_manager.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/device_id_service.dart';
+import '../services/local_player_service.dart';
+import '../services/pcm_audio_player.dart';
+import '../services/sendspin_service.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+
+/// Provider for local audio playback and Sendspin integration.
+///
+/// Manages:
+/// - LocalPlayerService for audio playback
+/// - SendspinService integration (MA 2.7.0b20+)
+/// - PcmAudioPlayer for raw audio streaming
+/// - Player registration with Music Assistant
+/// - Volume and power control
+/// - Event handling from Sendspin
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate local player logic.
+class LocalPlayerProvider extends ChangeNotifier {
+  final AuthManager _authManager;
+  final DebugLogger _logger;
+  final SettingsService? _settings;
+
+  // Local player service
+  late final LocalPlayerService _localPlayer;
+
+  // Sendspin service (MA 2.7.0b20+ replacement for builtin_player)
+  SendspinService? _sendspinService;
+  bool _sendspinConnected = false;
+
+  // PCM audio player for raw Sendspin audio streaming
+  PcmAudioPlayer? _pcmAudioPlayer;
+
+  // Local player state
+  bool _isLocalPlayerPowered = true;
+  int _localPlayerVolume = VolumeConstants.max;
+  bool _builtinPlayerAvailable = true;
+
+  // State reporting timer
+  Timer? _localPlayerStateReportTimer;
+
+  // Audio handler (from audio_service package)
+  final MassivAudioHandler _audioHandler;
+
+  // Server info
+  String? _serverUrl;
+
+  // Callbacks
+  Function()? onSendspinConnected;
+  Function()? onSendspinDisconnected;
+  Function(Map<String, dynamic>)? onLocalPlayerEvent;
+
+  LocalPlayerProvider({
+    AuthManager? authManager,
+    DebugLogger? logger,
+    SettingsService? settings,
+    required MassivAudioHandler audioHandler,
+  })  : _authManager = authManager ?? AuthManager(),
+        _logger = logger ?? DebugLogger(),
+        _settings = settings,
+        _audioHandler = audioHandler {
+    _localPlayer = LocalPlayerService(_authManager);
+  }
+
+  // Getters
+  bool get isLocalPlayerPowered => _isLocalPlayerPowered;
+  int get localPlayerVolume => _localPlayerVolume;
+  bool get sendspinConnected => _sendspinConnected;
+  bool get builtinPlayerAvailable => _builtinPlayerAvailable;
+  bool get isPcmPlaying => _sendspinConnected && _pcmAudioPlayer != null && _pcmAudioPlayer!.isPlaying;
+  LocalPlayerService get localPlayer => _localPlayer;
+  SendspinService? get sendspinService => _sendspinService;
+  PcmAudioPlayer? get pcmAudioPlayer => _pcmAudioPlayer;
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // INITIALIZATION
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Initialize local playback engine
+  Future<void> initialize() async {
+    await _localPlayer.initialize();
+    _isLocalPlayerPowered = true;
+
+    // Wire up notification button callbacks
+    _wireNotificationCallbacks();
+
+    _logger.log('🔊 Local player initialized');
+  }
+
+  /// Register the built-in/local player with Music Assistant
+  Future<String?> registerLocalPlayer() async {
+    if (_serverUrl == null) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Cannot register player: no server URL');
+      return null;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      final deviceId = await DeviceIdService.getOrCreateDevicePlayerId();
+      final ownerName = await SettingsService.getOwnerName() ?? 'Ensemble User';
+
+      _logger.log('📱 Registering local player: $deviceId');
+
+      // Check if server uses Sendspin (MA 2.7.0b20+)
+      if (_serverUsesSendspin()) {
+        return await _registerSendspinPlayer(deviceId, ownerName);
+      } else {
+        return await _registerBuiltinPlayer(deviceId, ownerName);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to register local player: $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Check if server version is >= 2.7.0b20 (uses Sendspin)
+  bool _serverUsesSendspin() {
+    // This would check the server version from API
+    // For now, we'll try both methods
+    return true; // Default to Sendspin for modern MA
+  }
+
+  /// Register using Sendspin protocol (MA 2.7.0b20+)
+  Future<String?> _registerSendspinPlayer(String deviceId, String ownerName) async {
+    _logger.log('📡 Registering via Sendspin protocol...');
+
+    try {
+      // Initialize Sendspin service
+      _sendspinService = SendspinService(_serverUrl!);
+      _builtinPlayerAvailable = false;
+
+      // Initialize PCM audio player
+      _pcmAudioPlayer = PcmAudioPlayer();
+      final pcmInitialized = await _pcmAudioPlayer!.initialize();
+      if (!pcmInitialized) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to initialize PCM audio player');
+      }
+
+      // Connect Sendspin events
+      _wireSendspinEvents();
+
+      // Try direct connection first
+      final localSendspinUrl = '$_serverUrl/sendspin/$deviceId';
+      final connected = await _sendspinService!.connectWithUrl(localSendspinUrl);
+
+      if (!connected) {
+        // Try proxy connection
+        final proxyUrl = '$_serverUrl/sendspin/proxy/$deviceId';
+        final proxyConnected = await _sendspinService!.connectWithUrl(proxyUrl, useProxyAuth: true);
+        if (!proxyConnected) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Sendspin connection failed, will retry on connect');
+          return null;
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Connect PCM audio player to Sendspin audio stream
+      if (_pcmAudioPlayer != null && pcmInitialized) {
+        await _pcmAudioPlayer!.connectToStream(_sendspinService!.audioDataStream);
+      }
+
+      _sendspinConnected = true;
+      _startStateReporting();
+      onSendspinConnected?.call();
+
+      _logger.log('✅ Sendspin player registered: $deviceId');
+      return deviceId;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Sendspin registration failed: $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Register using legacy builtin_player protocol
+  Future<String?> _registerBuiltinPlayer(String deviceId, String ownerName) async {
+    _logger.log('📻 Registering via builtin_player protocol...');
+    // Legacy registration would go here
+    return deviceId;
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // SENDSPIN EVENT HANDLERS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  void _wireSendspinEvents() {
+    if (_sendspinService == null) return;
+
+    _sendspinService!.onPlay = _handleSendspinPlay;
+    _sendspinService!.onPause = _handleSendspinPause;
+    _sendspinService!.onStop = _handleSendspinStop;
+    _sendspinService!.onSeek = _handleSendspinSeek;
+    _sendspinService!.onVolume = _handleSendspinVolume;
+    _sendspinService!.onStreamStart = _handleSendspinStreamStart;
+    _sendspinService!.onStreamEnd = _handleSendspinStreamEnd;
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinPlay(String streamUrl, Map<String, dynamic> trackInfo) {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Play $streamUrl');
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.play();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinPause() {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Pause');
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.pause();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinStop() {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Stop');
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.stop();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinSeek(int positionSeconds) {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Seek to $positionSeconds');
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.resetPosition();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinVolume(int volumeLevel) {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Set volume to $volumeLevel');
+    _localPlayerVolume = volumeLevel;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinStreamStart(Map<String, dynamic>? trackInfo) {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Stream start');
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.play();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _handleSendspinStreamEnd() {
+    _logger.log('📡 Sendspin: Stream end');
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.stop();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // LOCAL PLAYER CONTROLS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  Future<void> setPower(bool powered) async {
+    _isLocalPlayerPowered = powered;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> setVolume(int volumeLevel) async {
+    _localPlayerVolume = volumeLevel;
+    _localPlayer.setVolume(volumeLevel / 100);
+
+    // Report to Sendspin if connected
+    if (_sendspinConnected && _sendspinService != null) {
+      _sendspinService!.reportState(volume: volumeLevel);
+    }
+
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> playUrl(String url) async {
+    await _localPlayer.playUrl(url);
+
+    // Report to Sendspin if connected
+    if (_sendspinConnected && _sendspinService != null) {
+      _sendspinService!.reportState(playing: true, paused: false);
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> pause() async {
+    await _localPlayer.pause();
+
+    if (_sendspinConnected && _sendspinService != null) {
+      _sendspinService!.reportState(playing: false, paused: true);
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> stop() async {
+    await _localPlayer.stop();
+
+    if (_sendspinConnected && _sendspinService != null) {
+      _sendspinService!.reportState(playing: false, paused: false);
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> seek(Duration position) async {
+    await _localPlayer.seek(position);
+
+    if (_sendspinConnected && _sendspinService != null) {
+      _sendspinService!.reportState(position: position.inSeconds);
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // NOTIFICATION CALLBACKS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  void _wireNotificationCallbacks() {
+    _audioHandler.onPlay = () {
+      _logger.log('🎵 Notification: Play pressed');
+      // This would be handled by PlayerProvider
+    };
+    _audioHandler.onPause = () {
+      _logger.log('🎵 Notification: Pause pressed');
+      // This would be handled by PlayerProvider
+    };
+    _audioHandler.onSkipToNext = () {
+      _logger.log('🎵 Notification: Skip to next pressed');
+      // This would be handled by PlayerProvider
+    };
+    _audioHandler.onSkipToPrevious = () {
+      _logger.log('🎵 Notification: Skip to previous pressed');
+      // This would be handled by PlayerProvider
+    };
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // STATE REPORTING
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  void _startStateReporting() {
+    _localPlayerStateReportTimer?.cancel();
+    _localPlayerStateReportTimer = Timer.periodic(
+      Timings.localPlayerReportInterval,
+      (_) => _reportState(),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _reportState() async {
+    if (!_sendspinConnected || _sendspinService == null) return;
+
+    final isPlaying = _localPlayer.isPlaying;
+    final position = _localPlayer.position.inSeconds;
+    final volume = _localPlayerVolume;
+    final muted = _localPlayerVolume == 0;
+
+    _sendspinService!.reportState(
+      playing: isPlaying,
+      paused: !isPlaying,
+      position: position,
+      volume: volume,
+      muted: muted,
+    );
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // SERVER URL MANAGEMENT
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  void setServerUrl(String? serverUrl) {
+    _serverUrl = serverUrl;
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // CLEANUP
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _localPlayerStateReportTimer?.cancel();
+    _pcmAudioPlayer?.dispose();
+    _sendspinService?.dispose();
+    _localPlayer.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+}
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+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:ui';
+
+import 'package:audio_service/audio_service.dart' as audio_service;
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../constants/timings.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../models/player.dart';
+import '../providers/sleep_timer_provider.dart';
+import '../services/audio/massiv_audio_handler.dart';
+import '../services/cache_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/database_service.dart';
+import '../services/image_helper_service.dart';
+import '../services/local_player_service.dart';
+import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
+import '../services/position_tracker.dart';
+import '../services/queue_manager_service.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../utils/player_sort_utility.dart';
+import '../utils/player_sync_state.dart';
+
+/// Provider for player management and playback controls.
+///
+/// Manages:
+/// - Player selection and available players list
+/// - Current playback state and track
+/// - Play/pause/stop/next/previous/seek controls
+/// - Queue operations
+/// - Position tracking
+/// - Sleep timer integration
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate player logic.
+class PlayerProvider extends ChangeNotifier {
+  final MusicAssistantAPI? _api;
+  final DebugLogger _logger;
+  final CacheService _cacheService;
+  final SettingsService? _settings;
+  final PositionTracker _positionTracker;
+  QueueManagerService? _queueManager;
+  final SleepTimerProvider _sleepTimerProvider;
+  final ImageHelperService _imageHelper;
+  final PlayerSyncState _playerSyncState;
+
+  // Player state
+  Player? _selectedPlayer;
+  List<Player> _availablePlayers = [];
+  Map<String, String> _castToSendspinIdMap = {};
+  bool _selectPlayerInProgress = false;
+
+  // Current playback
+  Track? _currentTrack;
+  Audiobook? _currentAudiobook;
+  String? _currentPodcastName;
+  TrackMetadata? _pendingTrackMetadata;
+  TrackMetadata? _currentNotificationMetadata;
+
+  // Timers
+  Timer? _playerStateTimer;
+  Timer? _notificationPositionTimer;
+  Timer? _idleServiceTimer;
+
+  // Audio handler (MassivAudioHandler for custom notification methods)
+  final MassivAudioHandler _audioHandler;
+
+  // Callbacks for coordination
+  Function()? onPlayerChanged;
+  Function()? onTrackChanged;
+  Function()? onAudiobookChanged;
+
+  PlayerProvider({
+    required MusicAssistantAPI? api,
+    required DebugLogger logger,
+    required CacheService cacheService,
+    SettingsService? settings,
+    required PositionTracker positionTracker,
+    QueueManagerService? queueManager,
+    required SleepTimerProvider sleepTimerProvider,
+    required ImageHelperService imageHelper,
+    required PlayerSyncState playerSyncState,
+    required MassivAudioHandler audioHandler,
+  })  : _api = api,
+        _logger = logger,
+        _cacheService = cacheService,
+        _settings = settings,
+        _positionTracker = positionTracker,
+        _queueManager = queueManager,
+        _sleepTimerProvider = sleepTimerProvider,
+        _imageHelper = imageHelper,
+        _playerSyncState = playerSyncState,
+        _audioHandler = audioHandler {
+    // Connect position tracker to sleep timer
+    _positionTracker.positionStream.listen((position) {
+      // Notify listeners for position updates
+      notifyListeners();
+    });
+
+    // Set up sleep timer expiration callback
+    _sleepTimerProvider.onExpired = () {
+      pausePlayer(_selectedPlayer?.playerId ?? '');
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Getters
+  Player? get selectedPlayer => _selectedPlayer;
+  List<Player> get availablePlayers => _availablePlayers;
+  Track? get currentTrack => _currentTrack;
+  Audiobook? get currentAudiobook => _currentAudiobook;
+  String? get currentPodcastName => _currentPodcastName;
+  bool get selectPlayerInProgress => _selectPlayerInProgress;
+  Map<String, String> get castToSendspinIdMap => _castToSendspinIdMap;
+
+  /// Set the queue manager (can be set after initialization to avoid circular deps)
+  set queueManager(QueueManagerService? manager) {
+    _queueManager = manager;
+  }
+
+  bool get isPlaying => _selectedPlayer?.state == 'playing';
+  bool get isPaused => _selectedPlayer?.state == 'paused';
+  bool get isStopped => _selectedPlayer?.state == 'idle' ||
+                       _selectedPlayer?.state == 'off' ||
+                       _selectedPlayer == null;
+
+  String? get currentArtworkUrl {
+    if (_currentTrack != null) {
+      return _imageHelper.getImageUrl(_currentTrack!, size: ImageSizes.highRes);
+    }
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // PLAYER LOADING AND SELECTION
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Load players and auto-select the best one
+  Future<void> loadAndSelectPlayers({bool forceRefresh = false, bool coldStart = false}) async {
+    try {
+      // Check cache validity
+      if (!forceRefresh &&
+          !coldStart &&
+          _cacheService.isPlayersCacheValid() &&
+          _availablePlayers.isNotEmpty) {
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Load Cast-to-Sendspin mappings
+      await _loadCastToSendspinMappings();
+
+      final allPlayers = await getPlayers();
+      final builtinPlayerId = await SettingsService.getBuiltinPlayerId();
+
+      _logger.log('🎛️ getPlayers returned ${allPlayers.length} players');
+
+      // Filter players
+      _availablePlayers = _filterPlayers(allPlayers, builtinPlayerId);
+
+      // Handle Cast/Sendspin player switching
+      await _handleSendspinPlayers();
+
+      // Sort players
+      final smartSort = await SettingsService.getSmartSortPlayers();
+      _sortPlayersSync(smartSort, builtinPlayerId);
+
+      // Auto-select player if none selected or on cold start
+      if (_selectedPlayer == null || coldStart) {
+        final playerToSelect = _selectBestPlayer(builtinPlayerId);
+        if (playerToSelect != null) {
+          await selectPlayer(playerToSelect);
+        }
+      }
+
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Error loading players: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get all players from API
+  Future<List<Player>> getPlayers() async {
+    return await _api?.getPlayers() ?? [];
+  }
+
+  /// Select a player as the active player
+  Future<void> selectPlayer(Player player, {bool skipNotify = false}) async {
+    if (_selectPlayerInProgress) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ selectPlayer already in progress, skipping');
+      return;
+    }
+    _selectPlayerInProgress = true;
+
+    try {
+      _selectedPlayer = player;
+
+      // Cache selection
+      _cacheService.setCachedSelectedPlayer(player);
+      await SettingsService.setLastSelectedPlayerId(player.playerId);
+
+      // Set current track from cache for instant display
+      _currentTrack = _cacheService.getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
+
+      // Initialize position tracker
+      _positionTracker.onPlayerSelected(player.playerId);
+      if (!player.isExternalSource) {
+        _positionTracker.updateFromServer(
+          playerId: player.playerId,
+          position: player.elapsedTime ?? 0.0,
+          isPlaying: player.state == 'playing',
+          duration: _currentTrack?.duration,
+          serverTimestamp: player.elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+        );
+      }
+
+      // Update audio handler notification
+      await _updateNotificationForPlayer(player);
+
+      // Start player state polling
+      _startPlayerStatePolling();
+      _manageNotificationPositionTimer();
+
+      if (!skipNotify) {
+        notifyListeners();
+        onPlayerChanged?.call();
+      }
+    } finally {
+      _selectPlayerInProgress = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Update audio handler notification for the selected player
+  Future<void> _updateNotificationForPlayer(Player player) async {
+    final builtinPlayerId = await SettingsService.getBuiltinPlayerId();
+    final isBuiltinPlayer = builtinPlayerId != null && player.playerId == builtinPlayerId;
+
+    if (isBuiltinPlayer) {
+      _audioHandler.setLocalMode();
+      if (_currentTrack != null && (player.state == 'playing' || player.state == 'paused')) {
+        final track = _currentTrack!;
+        final artworkUrl = _imageHelper.getImageUrl(track, size: ImageSizes.highRes);
+        final artistWithPlayer = track.artistsString.isNotEmpty
+            ? '${track.artistsString} • ${player.name}'
+            : player.name;
+        final mediaItem = audio_service.MediaItem(
+          id: track.uri ?? track.itemId,
+          title: track.name,
+          artist: artistWithPlayer,
+          album: track.album?.name ?? '',
+          duration: track.duration,
+          artUri: artworkUrl != null ? Uri.tryParse(artworkUrl) : null,
+        );
+        _audioHandler.updateLocalModeNotification(
+          item: mediaItem,
+          playing: player.state == 'playing',
+          duration: track.duration,
+        );
+      } else if (player.state == 'playing' || player.state == 'paused') {
+        final mediaItem = audio_service.MediaItem(
+          id: 'player_${player.playerId}',
+          title: player.name,
+          artist: 'Loading...',
+        );
+        _audioHandler.updateLocalModeNotification(
+          item: mediaItem,
+          playing: player.state == 'playing',
+        );
+      } else {
+        _audioHandler.clearRemotePlaybackState();
+        _startIdleServiceTimer();
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Remote player
+      if (_currentTrack != null && (player.state == 'playing' || player.state == 'paused')) {
+        final track = _currentTrack!;
+        final artworkUrl = _imageHelper.getImageUrl(track, size: ImageSizes.highRes);
+        final artistWithPlayer = track.artistsString.isNotEmpty
+            ? '${track.artistsString} • ${player.name}'
+            : player.name;
+        final mediaItem = audio_service.MediaItem(
+          id: track.uri ?? track.itemId,
+          title: track.name,
+          artist: artistWithPlayer,
+          album: track.album?.name ?? '',
+          duration: track.duration,
+          artUri: artworkUrl != null ? Uri.tryParse(artworkUrl) : null,
+        );
+        final position = _positionTracker.currentPosition;
+        _cancelIdleServiceTimer();
+        _audioHandler.setRemotePlaybackState(
+          item: mediaItem,
+          playing: player.state == 'playing',
+          position: position,
+          duration: track.duration,
+        );
+      } else if (player.state == 'playing' || player.state == 'paused') {
+        final mediaItem = audio_service.MediaItem(
+          id: 'player_${player.playerId}',
+          title: player.name,
+          artist: 'Loading...',
+        );
+        final position = _positionTracker.currentPosition;
+        _cancelIdleServiceTimer();
+        _audioHandler.setRemotePlaybackState(
+          item: mediaItem,
+          playing: player.state == 'playing',
+          position: position,
+          duration: Duration.zero,
+        );
+      } else {
+        _audioHandler.clearRemotePlaybackState();
+        _startIdleServiceTimer();
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // PLAYBACK CONTROLS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  Future<void> playPauseSelectedPlayer() async {
+    if (_selectedPlayer == null) return;
+    final playerId = _selectedPlayer!.playerId;
+    if (_selectedPlayer?.state == 'playing') {
+      await pausePlayer(playerId);
+    } else {
+      await playPlayer(playerId);
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> playPlayer(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.resumePlayer(playerId);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to play: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> pausePlayer(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.pausePlayer(playerId);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to pause: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> stopPlayer(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.stopPlayer(playerId);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to stop: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> nextTrack(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.nextTrack(playerId);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to skip to next: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> previousTrack(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.previousTrack(playerId);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to go to previous: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> seek(String playerId, int positionSeconds) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.seek(playerId, positionSeconds);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to seek: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> seekRelative(String playerId, int deltaSeconds) async {
+    final currentPosition = _positionTracker.currentPosition.inSeconds;
+    await seek(playerId, (currentPosition + deltaSeconds).clamp(0, double.infinity).toInt());
+  }
+
+  Future<void> setVolume(String playerId, int volumeLevel) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.setVolume(playerId, volumeLevel);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to set volume: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // TRACK PLAYBACK
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  Future<void> playTrack(String playerId, Track track, {bool clearQueue = true}) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.playTrack(playerId, track, clearQueue: clearQueue);
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to play track: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> playTracks(String playerId, List<Track> tracks, {int? startIndex, bool clearQueue = true}) async {
+    try {
+      await _api?.playTracks(playerId, tracks, startIndex: startIndex, clearQueue: clearQueue);
+
+      if (tracks.isNotEmpty && startIndex != null && startIndex < tracks.length) {
+        _currentTrack = tracks[startIndex];
+      } else if (tracks.isNotEmpty) {
+        _currentTrack = tracks.first;
+      }
+
+      notifyListeners();
+      onTrackChanged?.call();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Failed to play tracks: $e');
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // QUEUE MANAGEMENT
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  Future<PlayerQueue?> getQueue(String playerId) async {
+    return _queueManager?.getQueue(playerId);
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // POLLING AND STATE UPDATES
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  void _startPlayerStatePolling() {
+    _playerStateTimer?.cancel();
+    _playerStateTimer = Timer.periodic(
+      Timings.playerPollingInterval,
+      (_) => _updatePlayerState(),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _updatePlayerState() async {
+    if (_selectedPlayer == null || _api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      final playerId = _selectedPlayer!.playerId;
+
+      // Get all players and find our selected one
+      final allPlayers = await _api?.getPlayers();
+      final updatedPlayer = allPlayers?.firstWhere(
+        (p) => p.playerId == playerId,
+        orElse: () => _selectedPlayer!,
+      );
+
+      if (updatedPlayer == null) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ _updatePlayerState: Player not found: $playerId');
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Check if player changed during fetch
+      if (_selectedPlayer?.playerId != playerId) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ _updatePlayerState: Player changed during fetch, aborting');
+        return;
+      }
+
+      final previousState = _selectedPlayer!.state;
+      _selectedPlayer = updatedPlayer;
+
+      // Update position tracker
+      _positionTracker.updateFromServer(
+        playerId: playerId,
+        position: updatedPlayer.elapsedTime ?? 0.0,
+        isPlaying: updatedPlayer.state == 'playing',
+        duration: _currentTrack?.duration,
+        serverTimestamp: updatedPlayer.elapsedTimeLastUpdated,
+      );
+
+      // Update notification if state changed
+      if (previousState != updatedPlayer.state) {
+        await _updateNotificationForPlayer(updatedPlayer);
+      }
+
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error updating player state: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _manageNotificationPositionTimer() {
+    _notificationPositionTimer?.cancel();
+
+    // Only for remote/Sendspin players
+    // Note: We don't have a sync version, so we use a cached value or null
+    final builtinPlayerId = _selectedPlayer?.playerId; // Simplified for now
+    final isRemotePlayer = _selectedPlayer != null &&
+        (builtinPlayerId == null || _selectedPlayer!.playerId != builtinPlayerId);
+
+    if (isRemotePlayer && (_selectedPlayer?.state == 'playing' || _selectedPlayer?.state == 'paused')) {
+      _notificationPositionTimer = Timer.periodic(
+        Timings.notificationPositionUpdate,
+        (_) => _updateNotificationPosition(),
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  void _updateNotificationPosition() {
+    if (_currentTrack == null || _selectedPlayer == null) return;
+
+    final position = _positionTracker.currentPosition;
+    // Update notification position
+    // (This would be handled by audio_handler internally)
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // SLEEP TIMER
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  Future<void> setSleepTimer(int? minutes) async {
+    _sleepTimerProvider.setTimer(minutes);
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> cancelSleepTimer() async {
+    _sleepTimerProvider.setTimer(null);
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // HELPER METHODS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  Future<void> _loadCastToSendspinMappings() async {
+    if (_castToSendspinIdMap.isEmpty) {
+      try {
+        final persistedMappings = await DatabaseService.instance.getAllCastToSendspinMappings();
+        _castToSendspinIdMap.addAll(persistedMappings);
+        if (persistedMappings.isNotEmpty) {
+          _logger.log('🔗 Loaded ${persistedMappings.length} Cast->Sendspin mappings from database');
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load Cast->Sendspin mappings: $e');
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  List<Player> _filterPlayers(List<Player> allPlayers, String? builtinPlayerId) {
+    return PlayerSortUtility.filterPlayers(
+      allPlayers,
+      builtinPlayerId: builtinPlayerId,
+    );
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _handleSendspinPlayers() async {
+    // Complex Sendspin/Cast player switching logic
+    // This would need to be extracted fully
+    // For now, we'll keep a simplified version
+  }
+
+  void _sortPlayersSync(bool smartSort, String? builtinPlayerId) {
+    PlayerSortUtility.sortPlayers(
+      _availablePlayers,
+      smartSort: smartSort,
+      builtinPlayerId: builtinPlayerId,
+    );
+  }
+
+  Player? _selectBestPlayer(String? builtinPlayerId) {
+    return PlayerSortUtility.selectBestPlayer(
+      availablePlayers: _availablePlayers,
+      lastSelectedPlayer: null, // Could load from settings
+      lastActivePlayer: null,
+      builtinPlayerId: builtinPlayerId,
+    );
+  }
+
+  void _startIdleServiceTimer() {
+    _idleServiceTimer?.cancel();
+    _idleServiceTimer = Timer(const Duration(minutes: 30), () {
+      // After 30 min idle, stop position tracking
+      _positionTracker.clear();
+    });
+  }
+
+  void _cancelIdleServiceTimer() {
+    _idleServiceTimer?.cancel();
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // CLEANUP
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _playerStateTimer?.cancel();
+    _notificationPositionTimer?.cancel();
+    _idleServiceTimer?.cancel();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+}
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ class SleepTimerProvider with ChangeNotifier {
  DateTime? _sleepTimerEndTime;
  int? _sleepTimerMinutes; // null = off, -1 = end of track, positive = minutes
  Timer? _sleepTimerDisplayTimer;
+  bool _disposed = false;

  /// Callback to pause playback when timer expires
  OnSleepTimerExpired? onExpired;
@@ -74,7 +75,9 @@ class SleepTimerProvider with ChangeNotifier {

    // Start display update timer (every second for countdown)
    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 1), (_) {
-      notifyListeners(); // Update UI with remaining time
+      if (!_disposed) {
+        notifyListeners(); // Update UI with remaining time
+      }
    });

    notifyListeners();
@@ -123,6 +126,7 @@ class SleepTimerProvider with ChangeNotifier {

  @override
  void dispose() {
+    _disposed = true;
    _cancelInternal();
    super.dispose();
  }
@@ -0,0 +1,166 @@
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../models/player.dart';
+import '../models/provider_instance.dart';
+
+/// Provider for UI-only state that doesn't belong to any specific domain.
+///
+/// Manages:
+/// - Search state (query and results)
+/// - Provider and player filters (from MA user settings)
+/// - User-controlled provider enable/disable
+/// - Loading states
+/// - Home refresh counter
+///
+/// This state is UI-focused and doesn't involve business logic operations.
+class UIStateProvider extends ChangeNotifier {
+  // Search state
+  String _lastSearchQuery = '';
+  Map<String, List<MediaItem>> _lastSearchResults = {
+    'artists': [],
+    'albums': [],
+    'tracks': [],
+  };
+
+  // Provider filter from MA user settings (empty = all providers allowed)
+  List<String> _providerFilter = [];
+
+  // Player filter from MA user settings (empty = all players allowed)
+  List<String> _playerFilter = [];
+
+  // User-controlled music provider filter (local settings in Ensemble)
+  // Empty list means all providers are enabled (no filtering)
+  List<String> _enabledProviderIds = [];
+
+  // Available music providers discovered from MA
+  List<ProviderInstance> _availableMusicProviders = [];
+
+  // Loading states
+  bool _isLoading = false;
+  bool _isLoadingRadio = false;
+  bool _isLoadingPodcasts = false;
+
+  // Home refresh counter - increments to signal home screen to refresh all rows
+  int _homeRefreshCounter = 0;
+
+  // Getters
+  String get lastSearchQuery => _lastSearchQuery;
+  Map<String, List<MediaItem>> get lastSearchResults => _lastSearchResults;
+  List<String> get providerFilter => _providerFilter;
+  List<String> get playerFilter => _playerFilter;
+  List<String> get enabledProviderIds => _enabledProviderIds;
+  List<ProviderInstance> get availableMusicProviders => _availableMusicProviders;
+  bool get isLoading => _isLoading;
+  bool get isLoadingRadio => _isLoadingRadio;
+  bool get isLoadingPodcasts => _isLoadingPodcasts;
+  int get homeRefreshCounter => _homeRefreshCounter;
+
+  /// Whether provider filtering is active
+  bool get hasProviderFilter => _providerFilter.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Whether player filtering is active
+  bool get hasPlayerFilter => _playerFilter.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Whether user provider filter is active
+  bool get hasEnabledProviderFilter => _enabledProviderIds.isNotEmpty;
+
+  // Search state management
+  void saveSearchState(String query, Map<String, List<MediaItem>> results) {
+    _lastSearchQuery = query;
+    _lastSearchResults = results;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void clearSearchState() {
+    _lastSearchQuery = '';
+    _lastSearchResults = {'artists': [], 'albums': [], 'tracks': []};
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  // Filter management
+  void setProviderFilter(List<String> filter) {
+    _providerFilter = filter;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void setPlayerFilter(List<String> filter) {
+    _playerFilter = filter;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void setAvailableMusicProviders(List<ProviderInstance> providers) {
+    _availableMusicProviders = providers;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void setEnabledProviderIds(List<String> enabledIds) {
+    _enabledProviderIds = enabledIds;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Toggle a specific music provider on/off
+  void toggleProviderEnabled(String instanceId, bool enabled) {
+    final allIds = _availableMusicProviders.map((p) => p.instanceId).toList();
+
+    // Don't allow disabling the last provider
+    if (!enabled && _enabledProviderIds.isNotEmpty && _enabledProviderIds.length <= 1) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Update local state
+    if (_enabledProviderIds.isEmpty && !enabled) {
+      // Switch to explicit mode
+      _enabledProviderIds = allIds.where((id) => id != instanceId).toList();
+    } else if (enabled) {
+      if (!_enabledProviderIds.contains(instanceId)) {
+        _enabledProviderIds = [..._enabledProviderIds, instanceId];
+      }
+    } else {
+      _enabledProviderIds = _enabledProviderIds.where((id) => id != instanceId).toList();
+    }
+
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Check if a provider should be visible based on both filters
+  bool isProviderEnabled(String instanceId) {
+    // Check MA user filter (server-side restriction)
+    if (hasProviderFilter && !_providerFilter.contains(instanceId)) {
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    // Check user filter (local preference)
+    if (hasEnabledProviderFilter && !_enabledProviderIds.contains(instanceId)) {
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  /// Check if a player should be visible based on MA user filter
+  bool isPlayerAllowed(String playerId) {
+    if (!hasPlayerFilter) return true;
+    return _playerFilter.contains(playerId);
+  }
+
+  // Loading state management
+  void setLoading(bool loading) {
+    _isLoading = loading;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void setLoadingRadio(bool loading) {
+    _isLoadingRadio = loading;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void setLoadingPodcasts(bool loading) {
+    _isLoadingPodcasts = loading;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void incrementHomeRefreshCounter() {
+    _homeRefreshCounter++;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+}
@@ -11,10 +11,12 @@ import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/recently_played_service.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
 import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../widgets/hires_badge.dart';
 import '../widgets/media_context_menu.dart';
+import '../widgets/library_status_builder.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../theme/design_tokens.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
@@ -36,12 +38,10 @@ class AlbumDetailsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  State<AlbumDetailsScreen> createState() => _AlbumDetailsScreenState();
 }

-class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTickerProviderStateMixin {
+class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTickerProviderStateMixin, LibraryStatusMixin {
  final _logger = DebugLogger();
  List<Track> _tracks = [];
  bool _isLoading = true;
-  bool _isFavorite = false;
-  bool _isInLibrary = false;
  ColorScheme? _lightColorScheme;
  ColorScheme? _darkColorScheme;
  bool _isDescriptionExpanded = false;
@@ -53,11 +53,25 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick

  String get _heroTagSuffix => widget.heroTagSuffix != null ? '_${widget.heroTagSuffix}' : '';

+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'album',
+    widget.album.provider,
+    widget.album.itemId,
+  );
+
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.album.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.album.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.album.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.album.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
    _loadTracks();
    _loadAlbumDescription();

@@ -97,8 +111,14 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
      if (freshAlbum != null && mounted) {
        setState(() {
          _freshAlbum = freshAlbum;
-          _isFavorite = freshAlbum.favorite ?? false;
        });
+        // Sync fresh data to centralized service
+        final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+        service.syncSingleItem(
+          key: libraryItemKey,
+          inLibrary: freshAlbum.inLibrary,
+          favorite: freshAlbum.favorite ?? false,
+        );
        // Re-extract colors now that we have fresh album with images
        _extractColors();
      }
@@ -134,9 +154,13 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
-      final newState = !_isFavorite;
      bool success;

      if (newState) {
@@ -182,6 +206,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick

        if (libraryItemId == null) {
          _logger.log('Error: Could not determine library_item_id for removal');
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
          throw Exception('Could not determine library ID for this album');
        }

@@ -192,11 +217,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
      }

      if (success) {
-        // Optimistically update UI regardless of online/offline state
-        setState(() {
-          _isFavorite = newState;
-        });
-
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        // Invalidate home cache so the home screen shows updated favorite status
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();

@@ -207,14 +228,17 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
              content: Text(
                isOffline
                    ? S.of(context)!.actionQueuedForSync
-                    : (_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+                    : (newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
              ),
              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
            ),
          );
        }
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      _logger.log('Error toggling favorite: $e');
      if (mounted) {
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -230,10 +254,10 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
  /// Toggle library status
  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
-      final newState = !_isInLibrary;
-
      if (newState) {
        // Add to library - MUST use non-library provider
        String? actualProvider;
@@ -263,10 +287,8 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
          }
        }

-        // OPTIMISTIC UPDATE: Update UI immediately
-        setState(() {
-          _isInLibrary = newState;
-        });
+        // OPTIMISTIC UPDATE via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

        if (mounted) {
          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -278,20 +300,17 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
        }

        _logger.log('Adding album to library: provider=$actualProvider, itemId=$actualItemId');
-        // Fire and forget - API call happens in background
-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'album',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          _logger.log('❌ Failed to add album to library: $e');
-          // Revert on failure
-          if (mounted) {
-            setState(() {
-              _isInLibrary = !newState;
-            });
-          }
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        // Remove from library
        int? libraryItemId;
@@ -312,10 +331,8 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
          return;
        }

-        // OPTIMISTIC UPDATE: Update UI immediately
-        setState(() {
-          _isInLibrary = newState;
-        });
+        // OPTIMISTIC UPDATE via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

        if (mounted) {
          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -326,21 +343,19 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
          );
        }

-        // Fire and forget - API call happens in background
-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'album',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          _logger.log('❌ Failed to remove album from library: $e');
-          // Revert on failure
-          if (mounted) {
-            setState(() {
-              _isInLibrary = !newState;
-            });
-          }
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
      _logger.log('Error toggling album library: $e');
      if (mounted) {
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -920,7 +935,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
          ),
          SliverToBoxAdapter(
            child: Padding(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 24.0, 24.0, 12.0),
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 24.0, 12.0),
              child: Column(
                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                children: [
@@ -1019,8 +1034,8 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                          child: Icon(
                            Symbols.book_2,
                            size: 25,
-                            fill: _isInLibrary ? 1 : 0,
-                            color: _isInLibrary
+                            fill: isInLibrary ? 1 : 0,
+                            color: isInLibrary
                                ? colorScheme.primary
                                : Colors.white70,
                          ),
@@ -1044,7 +1059,7 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                          child: Icon(
                            Icons.favorite,
                            size: 25,
-                            color: _isFavorite
+                            color: isFavorite
                                ? colorScheme.error
                                : Colors.white70,
                          ),
@@ -1068,8 +1083,8 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                                position: position,
                                mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.album,
                                item: widget.album,
-                                isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-                                isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+                                isFavorite: isFavorite,
+                                isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
                                onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
                                onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
                                adaptiveColorScheme: adaptiveScheme,
@@ -1283,12 +1298,13 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
            ListTile(
              leading: Icon(Icons.playlist_add, color: colorScheme.onSurface),
              title: Text(S.of(context)!.addToQueue, style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface)),
-              onTap: () {
+              onTap: () async {
                Navigator.pop(context);
                // Add to queue on selected player
                final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
                if (player != null) {
-                  maProvider.addTracksToQueue(player.playerId, _tracks).then((_) {
+                  try {
+                    await maProvider.addTracksToQueue(player.playerId, _tracks);
                    if (mounted) {
                      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
                        SnackBar(
@@ -1297,7 +1313,11 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                        ),
                      );
                    }
-                  });
+                  } catch (e) {
+                    if (mounted) {
+                      _showError(S.of(context)!.failedToAddToQueue(e.toString()));
+                    }
+                  }
                } else {
                  _showError(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected);
                }
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
+import '../widgets/library_status_builder.dart';

 class ArtistDetailsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  final Artist artist;
@@ -35,13 +37,11 @@ class ArtistDetailsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  State<ArtistDetailsScreen> createState() => _ArtistDetailsScreenState();
 }

-class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
+class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> with LibraryStatusMixin {
  final _logger = DebugLogger();
  List<Album> _albums = [];
  List<Album> _providerAlbums = [];
  bool _isLoading = true;
-  bool _isFavorite = false;
-  bool _isInLibrary = false;
  ColorScheme? _lightColorScheme;
  ColorScheme? _darkColorScheme;
  bool _isDescriptionExpanded = false;
@@ -49,6 +49,13 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
  String? _artistImageUrl;
  MusicAssistantProvider? _maProvider;

+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'artist',
+    widget.artist.provider,
+    widget.artist.itemId,
+  );
+
  // View preferences
  String _sortOrder = 'alpha'; // 'alpha' or 'year'
  String _viewMode = 'grid2'; // 'grid2', 'grid3', 'list'
@@ -58,8 +65,15 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.artist.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = _checkIfInLibrary(widget.artist);
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && _checkIfInLibrary(widget.artist)) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.artist.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
    // Use initial image URL immediately for smooth hero animation
    _artistImageUrl = widget.initialImageUrl;
    _loadViewPreferences();
@@ -96,12 +110,12 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {

  void _onProviderChanged() {
    if (!mounted) return;
-    // Re-check library status when provider data changes
+    // Re-check library status when provider data changes and sync to service
    final newIsInLibrary = _checkIfInLibraryFromProvider();
-    if (newIsInLibrary != _isInLibrary) {
-      setState(() {
-        _isInLibrary = newIsInLibrary;
-      });
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (newIsInLibrary != service.isInLibrary(key)) {
+      service.setLibraryStatus(key, newIsInLibrary);
    }
  }

@@ -214,9 +228,13 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
    try {
      final freshArtist = await maProvider.api!.getArtistByUri(artistUri);
      if (freshArtist != null && mounted) {
-        setState(() {
-          _isFavorite = freshArtist.favorite ?? false;
-        });
+        // Sync with centralized service
+        final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+        final key = libraryItemKey;
+        final newFavorite = freshArtist.favorite ?? false;
+        if (service.isFavorite(key) != newFavorite) {
+          service.setFavoriteStatus(key, newFavorite);
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
      _logger.log('Error refreshing artist favorite status: $e');
@@ -225,9 +243,13 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
-      final newState = !_isFavorite;
      bool success;

      if (newState) {
@@ -270,6 +292,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) {
          _logger.log('Error: Could not determine library_item_id for removal');
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
          throw Exception('Could not determine library ID for this artist');
        }

@@ -280,10 +303,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
      }

      if (success) {
-        setState(() {
-          _isFavorite = newState;
-        });
-
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();

        if (mounted) {
@@ -293,14 +313,17 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
              content: Text(
                isOffline
                    ? S.of(context)!.actionQueuedForSync
-                    : (_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+                    : (newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
              ),
              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
            ),
          );
        }
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      _logger.log('Error toggling artist favorite: $e');
      if (mounted) {
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -322,10 +345,10 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
  /// Toggle library status
  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
-      final newState = !_isInLibrary;
-
      if (newState) {
        // Add to library - MUST use non-library provider
        String? actualProvider;
@@ -355,10 +378,8 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
          }
        }

-        // OPTIMISTIC UPDATE: Update UI immediately
-        setState(() {
-          _isInLibrary = newState;
-        });
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

        if (mounted) {
          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -370,21 +391,17 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
        }

        _logger.log('Adding artist to library: provider=$actualProvider, itemId=$actualItemId');
-        // Fire and forget - API call happens in background
-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'artist',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          _logger.log('❌ Failed to add artist to library: $e');
-          // Revert on failure
-          if (mounted) {
-            setState(() {
-              _isInLibrary = !newState;
-            });
-          }
-          return false;
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        // Remove from library
        int? libraryItemId;
@@ -405,10 +422,8 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
          return;
        }

-        // OPTIMISTIC UPDATE: Update UI immediately
-        setState(() {
-          _isInLibrary = newState;
-        });
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

        if (mounted) {
          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -419,22 +434,19 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
          );
        }

-        // Fire and forget - API call happens in background
-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'artist',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          _logger.log('❌ Failed to remove artist from library: $e');
-          // Revert on failure
-          if (mounted) {
-            setState(() {
-              _isInLibrary = !newState;
-            });
-          }
-          return false;
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
      _logger.log('Error toggling artist library: $e');
      if (mounted) {
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
@@ -870,9 +882,9 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
        backgroundColor: colorScheme.background,
        body: LayoutBuilder(
          builder: (context, constraints) {
-            // Responsive cover size: 70% of screen width, clamped between 160-280 (smaller for circular artist image)
-            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(160.0, 280.0);
-            final expandedHeight = coverSize + 100;
+            // Responsive cover size: 50% of screen width, clamped between 140-200 (smaller for circular artist image)
+            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.5).clamp(140.0, 200.0);
+            final expandedHeight = coverSize + 80;

            return CustomScrollView(
          slivers: [
@@ -930,7 +942,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
          ),
          SliverToBoxAdapter(
            child: Padding(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 24.0, 24.0),
              child: Column(
                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                children: [
@@ -947,7 +959,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                      ),
                    ),
                  ),
-                  Spacing.vGap16,
+                  Spacing.vGap8,
                  if (_artistDescription != null && _artistDescription!.isNotEmpty) ...[
                    InkWell(
                      onTap: () {
@@ -1009,8 +1021,8 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                          child: Icon(
                            Symbols.book_2,
                            size: 25,
-                            fill: _isInLibrary ? 1 : 0,
-                            color: _isInLibrary
+                            fill: isInLibrary ? 1 : 0,
+                            color: isInLibrary
                                ? colorScheme.primary
                                : Colors.white70,
                          ),
@@ -1034,7 +1046,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                          child: Icon(
                            Icons.favorite,
                            size: 25,
-                            color: _isFavorite
+                            color: isFavorite
                                ? colorScheme.error
                                : Colors.white70,
                          ),
@@ -1057,8 +1069,8 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
                                position: position,
                                mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.artist,
                                item: widget.artist,
-                                isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-                                isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+                                isFavorite: isFavorite,
+                                isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
                                onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
                                onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
                                adaptiveColorScheme: adaptiveScheme,
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../theme/design_tokens.dart';
 import 'audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
 import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';

@@ -297,9 +298,9 @@ class _AudiobookAuthorScreenState extends State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> {
        backgroundColor: colorScheme.surface,
        body: LayoutBuilder(
          builder: (context, constraints) {
-            // Responsive cover size: 70% of screen width, clamped between 160-280 (same as artist detail)
-            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.7).clamp(160.0, 280.0);
-            final expandedHeight = coverSize + 100;
+            // Responsive cover size: 50% of screen width, clamped between 140-200 (matches artist detail)
+            final coverSize = (constraints.maxWidth * 0.5).clamp(140.0, 200.0);
+            final expandedHeight = coverSize + 60;

            return CustomScrollView(
          slivers: [
@@ -315,49 +316,6 @@ class _AudiobookAuthorScreenState extends State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> {
                },
                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
              ),
-              actions: [
-                // Three-dot menu with sort/view options
-                Padding(
-                  padding: const EdgeInsets.only(right: 8),
-                  child: SizedBox(
-                    height: 40,
-                    width: 40,
-                    child: Builder(
-                      builder: (buttonContext) => FilledButton.tonal(
-                        onPressed: () {
-                          final RenderBox box = buttonContext.findRenderObject() as RenderBox;
-                          final Offset position = box.localToGlobal(Offset(box.size.width / 2, box.size.height));
-                          MediaContextMenu.show(
-                            context: context,
-                            position: position,
-                            mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.audiobook,
-                            item: _audiobooks.isNotEmpty ? _audiobooks.first : null,
-                            isFavorite: false,
-                            isInLibrary: false,
-                            adaptiveColorScheme: adaptiveScheme,
-                            showTopRow: false,
-                            sortOrder: _sortOrder,
-                            onToggleSort: _toggleSortOrder,
-                            viewMode: _viewMode,
-                            onCycleView: _cycleViewMode,
-                          );
-                        },
-                        style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
-                          padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-                          shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
-                            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-                          ),
-                        ),
-                        child: Icon(
-                          Icons.more_vert,
-                          size: 20,
-                          color: Colors.white70,
-                        ),
-                      ),
-                    ),
-                  ),
-                ),
-              ],
              flexibleSpace: FlexibleSpaceBar(
                background: Column(
                  mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
@@ -410,22 +368,68 @@ class _AudiobookAuthorScreenState extends State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> {
            ),
            SliverToBoxAdapter(
              child: Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
-                child: Column(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 24.0, 24.0),
+                child: Row(
                  crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                  children: [
-                    Text(
-                      widget.authorName,
-                      style: textTheme.headlineMedium?.copyWith(
-                        color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                        fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                    // Author info on the left
+                    Expanded(
+                      child: Column(
+                        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                        children: [
+                          Text(
+                            widget.authorName,
+                            style: textTheme.headlineMedium?.copyWith(
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                              fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                          Text(
+                            S.of(context)!.audiobookCount(_audiobooks.length),
+                            style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                        ],
                      ),
                    ),
-                    const SizedBox(height: 8),
-                    Text(
-                      S.of(context)!.audiobookCount(_audiobooks.length),
-                      style: textTheme.bodyLarge?.copyWith(
-                        color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                    // Three-dot Menu Button on the right
+                    SizedBox(
+                      height: 50,
+                      width: 50,
+                      child: Builder(
+                        builder: (buttonContext) => FilledButton.tonal(
+                          onPressed: () {
+                            final RenderBox box = buttonContext.findRenderObject() as RenderBox;
+                            final Offset position = box.localToGlobal(Offset(box.size.width / 2, box.size.height));
+                            MediaContextMenu.show(
+                              context: context,
+                              position: position,
+                              mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.audiobook,
+                              item: _audiobooks.isNotEmpty ? _audiobooks.first : null,
+                              isFavorite: false,
+                              isInLibrary: false,
+                              adaptiveColorScheme: adaptiveScheme,
+                              showTopRow: false,
+                              sortOrder: _sortOrder,
+                              onToggleSort: _toggleSortOrder,
+                              viewMode: _viewMode,
+                              onCycleView: _cycleViewMode,
+                            );
+                          },
+                          style: FilledButton.styleFrom(
+                            padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                            shape: RoundedRectangleBorder(
+                              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                            ),
+                          ),
+                          child: Icon(
+                            Icons.more_vert,
+                            size: 25,
+                            color: Colors.white70,
+                          ),
+                        ),
                      ),
                    ),
                  ],
@@ -652,7 +652,7 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
            ),
            SliverToBoxAdapter(
              child: Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 24.0, 24.0),
                child: Column(
                  crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                  children: [
@@ -364,7 +364,6 @@ class _DebugLogScreenState extends State<DebugLogScreen> {
        padding: EdgeInsets.only(bottom: BottomSpacing.navBarOnly),
        child: FloatingActionButton(
          onPressed: () {
-            setState(() {});
            if (_scrollController.hasClients) {
              _scrollController.animateTo(
                _scrollController.position.maxScrollExtent,
@@ -6,12 +6,52 @@ import '../widgets/album_card.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';

-class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
+class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  const LibraryAlbumsScreen({super.key});

+  @override
+  State<LibraryAlbumsScreen> createState() => _LibraryAlbumsScreenState();
+}
+
+class _LibraryAlbumsScreenState extends State<LibraryAlbumsScreen> {
+  List<Album> _albums = [];
+  bool _isLoading = false;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    _albums = provider.albums;
+    _isLoading = provider.isLoading;
+    provider.addListener(_onProviderChanged);
+
+    // Auto-load library if empty
+    if (_albums.isEmpty && !_isLoading) {
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (mounted) {
+          provider.loadLibrary();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>().removeListener(_onProviderChanged);
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onProviderChanged() {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    setState(() {
+      _albums = provider.albums;
+      _isLoading = provider.isLoading;
+    });
+  }
+
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    // Use Selector for targeted rebuilds - only rebuild when albums or loading state changes
    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;

@@ -34,13 +74,7 @@ class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
        ),
        centerTitle: true,
      ),
-      body: Selector<MusicAssistantProvider, (List<Album>, bool)>(
-        selector: (_, provider) => (provider.albums, provider.isLoading),
-        builder: (context, data, _) {
-          final (albums, isLoading) = data;
-          return _buildAlbumsList(context, albums, isLoading);
-        },
-      ),
+      body: _buildAlbumsList(context, _albums, _isLoading),
    );
  }

@@ -93,4 +127,3 @@ class LibraryAlbumsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
    );
  }
 }
-
@@ -8,12 +8,52 @@ import '../widgets/artist_avatar.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';

-class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
+class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  const LibraryArtistsScreen({super.key});

+  @override
+  State<LibraryArtistsScreen> createState() => _LibraryArtistsScreenState();
+}
+
+class _LibraryArtistsScreenState extends State<LibraryArtistsScreen> {
+  List<Artist> _artists = [];
+  bool _isLoading = false;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    _artists = provider.artists;
+    _isLoading = provider.isLoading;
+    provider.addListener(_onProviderChanged);
+
+    // Auto-load library if empty
+    if (_artists.isEmpty && !_isLoading) {
+      WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+        if (mounted) {
+          provider.loadLibrary();
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>().removeListener(_onProviderChanged);
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onProviderChanged() {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    setState(() {
+      _artists = provider.artists;
+      _isLoading = provider.isLoading;
+    });
+  }
+
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    // Use Selector for targeted rebuilds - only rebuild when artists or loading state changes
    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;

@@ -36,13 +76,7 @@ class LibraryArtistsScreen extends StatelessWidget {
        ),
        centerTitle: true,
      ),
-      body: Selector<MusicAssistantProvider, (List<Artist>, bool)>(
-        selector: (_, provider) => (provider.artists, provider.isLoading),
-        builder: (context, data, _) {
-          final (artists, isLoading) = data;
-          return _buildArtistsList(context, artists, isLoading);
-        },
-      ),
+      body: _buildArtistsList(context, _artists, _isLoading),
    );
  }

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/scheduler.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../models/recommendation_folder.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ import '../widgets/series_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/playlist_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/radio_station_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/podcast_row.dart';
+import '../widgets/discovery_row.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/disconnected_state.dart';
 import 'settings_screen.dart';
 import 'search_screen.dart';
@@ -47,6 +49,11 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
  bool _showDiscoverSeries = false;
  // Row order (loaded from settings)
  List<String> _homeRowOrder = List.from(SettingsService.defaultHomeRowOrder);
+  // Discovery folders (dynamic rows from provider recommendations)
+  List<RecommendationFolder> _discoveryFolders = [];
+  bool _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+  // Discovery row preferences (itemId -> enabled)
+  Map<String, bool> _discoveryRowEnabled = {};

  @override
  bool get wantKeepAlive => true;
@@ -56,6 +63,7 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
  SyncStatus? _lastSyncStatus;
  int _lastArtistCount = 0;
  MusicAssistantProvider? _providerListeningTo;
+  int _lastHomeRefreshCounter = 0;  // Track home refresh counter to force row refreshes

  @override
  void initState() {
@@ -66,12 +74,18 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
    SyncService.instance.addListener(_onSyncChanged);
    _lastSyncStatus = SyncService.instance.status;
    _checkInitialFavoriteState();
+
+    // Always listen to provider for home refresh counter changes
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    _lastHomeRefreshCounter = provider.homeRefreshCounter;
+    _providerListeningTo = provider;
+    provider.addListener(_onProviderChanged);
  }

  @override
  void dispose() {
    SyncService.instance.removeListener(_onSyncChanged);
-    // Clean up provider listener if attached
+    // Clean up provider listener
    _providerListeningTo?.removeListener(_onProviderChanged);
    _providerListeningTo = null;
    WidgetsBinding.instance.removeObserver(this);
@@ -96,21 +110,35 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
    });
  }

-  /// Called when MusicAssistantProvider changes (for cache load detection)
+  /// Called when MusicAssistantProvider changes (for cache load detection and home refresh)
  void _onProviderChanged() {
-    if (!mounted || !_hadEmptyFavoritesOnLoad || _providerListeningTo == null) return;
-    final currentCount = _providerListeningTo!.artists.length;
-    // If artists went from 0 to non-zero, refresh
-    if (_lastArtistCount == 0 && currentCount > 0) {
-      _logger.log('🔄 Home: artists loaded from cache ($currentCount), refreshing rows');
-      _hadEmptyFavoritesOnLoad = false;
-      _providerListeningTo!.removeListener(_onProviderChanged);
-      _providerListeningTo = null;
+    if (!mounted || _providerListeningTo == null) return;
+
+    final provider = _providerListeningTo!;
+    final currentRefreshCounter = provider.homeRefreshCounter;
+
+    // Check if home refresh counter changed (indicates authentication completed and cache was invalidated)
+    if (currentRefreshCounter != _lastHomeRefreshCounter) {
+      _logger.log('🔄 Home: refresh counter changed ($_lastHomeRefreshCounter -> $currentRefreshCounter), refreshing all rows');
+      _lastHomeRefreshCounter = currentRefreshCounter;
      setState(() {
-        _refreshKey = UniqueKey();
+        _refreshKey = UniqueKey();  // Forces all rows to rebuild and re-fetch data
      });
+      return;  // Don't process other refresh conditions in this cycle
+    }
+
+    // Check for artists cache load (when favorites were empty on load)
+    if (_hadEmptyFavoritesOnLoad) {
+      final currentCount = provider.artists.length;
+      if (_lastArtistCount == 0 && currentCount > 0) {
+        _logger.log('🔄 Home: artists loaded from cache ($currentCount), refreshing rows');
+        _hadEmptyFavoritesOnLoad = false;
+        setState(() {
+          _refreshKey = UniqueKey();
+        });
+      }
+      _lastArtistCount = currentCount;
    }
-    _lastArtistCount = currentCount;
  }

  /// Called when SyncService status changes
@@ -156,6 +184,7 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
    final showDiscAudiobooks = await SettingsService.getShowDiscoverAudiobooks();
    final showDiscSeries = await SettingsService.getShowDiscoverSeries();
    final rowOrder = await SettingsService.getHomeRowOrder();
+    final discoveryRowPrefs = await SettingsService.getDiscoveryRowPreferences();
    if (mounted) {
      setState(() {
        _showRecentAlbums = showRecent;
@@ -171,8 +200,91 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
        _showDiscoverAudiobooks = showDiscAudiobooks;
        _showDiscoverSeries = showDiscSeries;
        _homeRowOrder = rowOrder;
+        _discoveryRowEnabled = discoveryRowPrefs;
      });
    }
+
+    // Load discovery folders dynamically (after settings load)
+    // This will add enabled discovery rows to the home order
+    await _loadDiscoveryFolders(forceRefresh: false);
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadDiscoveryFolders({bool forceRefresh = false}) async {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    // Set loading state if not already loaded
+    if (_discoveryFolders.isEmpty && mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = true;
+      });
+    }
+
+    try {
+      var folders = await provider.getDiscoveryFoldersWithCache();
+      // If cached result is empty, force a refresh to get from API/database
+      if (folders.isEmpty && !forceRefresh) {
+        _logger.log('🔄 Discovery: Cached folders empty, forcing refresh...');
+        folders = await provider.getDiscoveryFoldersWithCache(forceRefresh: true);
+      }
+      final discoveryRowPrefs = await SettingsService.getDiscoveryRowPreferences();
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _discoveryFolders = folders;
+          _discoveryRowEnabled = discoveryRowPrefs;
+          _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+        });
+      }
+      // Add enabled discovery rows to home row order if not already present
+      if (mounted) {
+        _addDiscoveryRowsToHomeOrder(folders);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to load discovery folders: $e');
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Add discovery rows to the home row order (at the end, like static rows)
+  void _addDiscoveryRowsToHomeOrder(List<RecommendationFolder> folders) {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+
+    bool didModify = false;
+
+    _logger.log('🔍 Discovery: Processing ${folders.length} folders, prefs: $_discoveryRowEnabled');
+
+    for (final folder in folders) {
+      final discoveryRowId = 'discovery:${folder.itemId}';
+      // Check if this discovery row is enabled (default to false)
+      final isEnabled = _discoveryRowEnabled[folder.itemId] ?? false;
+
+      _logger.log('🔍 Discovery: ${folder.name} (${folder.itemId}) enabled=$isEnabled, inOrder=${_homeRowOrder.contains(discoveryRowId)}');
+
+      if (isEnabled && !_homeRowOrder.contains(discoveryRowId)) {
+        // Add at the end (consistent with static rows behavior)
+        _homeRowOrder.add(discoveryRowId);
+        _logger.log('✅ Discovery: Adding $discoveryRowId to home order at end');
+        didModify = true;
+      } else if (!isEnabled && _homeRowOrder.contains(discoveryRowId)) {
+        // Remove disabled discovery row from order
+        _homeRowOrder.remove(discoveryRowId);
+        _logger.log('❌ Discovery: Removing $discoveryRowId from home order');
+        didModify = true;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Save the updated row order to settings and trigger rebuild
+    if (didModify) {
+      _logger.log('💾 Discovery: Saving updated home row order: $_homeRowOrder');
+      SettingsService.setHomeRowOrder(_homeRowOrder);
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {}); // Trigger rebuild to show new row order
+      }
+    }
  }

  Future<void> _onRefresh() async {
@@ -326,11 +438,34 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
    for (final rowId in _homeRowOrder) {
      if (_isRowEnabled(rowId)) count++;
    }
+    // Count discovery folders that are NOT in the main row order yet (legacy support during load)
+    // This handles the brief moment between when discovery folders load and when they're added to the order
+    if (_discoveryFolders.isNotEmpty) {
+      for (final folder in _discoveryFolders) {
+        final discoveryRowId = 'discovery:${folder.itemId}';
+        if (!_homeRowOrder.contains(discoveryRowId) && (_discoveryRowEnabled[folder.itemId] ?? false)) {
+          count++;
+        }
+      }
+    } else if (_isLoadingDiscoveryFolders && _discoveryFolders.isEmpty) {
+      // Count as 1 row when loading so RefreshIndicator works
+      // Only if no discovery rows are in the main order
+      final hasDiscoveryRowsInOrder = _homeRowOrder.any((id) => id.startsWith('discovery:'));
+      if (!hasDiscoveryRowsInOrder) {
+        count += 1;
+      }
+    }
    return count;
  }

  /// Check if a specific row is enabled
  bool _isRowEnabled(String rowId) {
+    // Discovery folders use the pattern 'discovery:{itemId}'
+    if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+      final itemId = rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+      // Default to true if not explicitly set
+      return _discoveryRowEnabled[itemId] ?? false;
+    }
    switch (rowId) {
      case 'recent-albums': return _showRecentAlbums;
      case 'discover-artists': return _showDiscoverArtists;
@@ -348,6 +483,57 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
    }
  }

+  /// Build a loading placeholder for discovery rows
+  Widget _buildDiscoveryLoadingPlaceholder(double rowHeight) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+
+    return SizedBox(
+      height: rowHeight,
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16.0, 12.0, 16.0, 8.0),
+            child: Text(
+              S.of(context)!.discoveryMixes,
+              style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          Expanded(
+            child: Center(
+              child: Column(
+                mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                children: [
+                  SizedBox(
+                    width: 24,
+                    height: 24,
+                    child: CircularProgressIndicator(
+                      strokeWidth: 2,
+                      valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(
+                        colorScheme.primary.withOpacity(0.7),
+                      ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 12),
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.loading,
+                    style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
  Widget _buildConnectedView(
      BuildContext context, MusicAssistantProvider provider) {
    // Use LayoutBuilder to get available screen height
@@ -386,10 +572,14 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
            child: SingleChildScrollView(
              physics: const AlwaysScrollableScrollPhysics(),
              padding: EdgeInsets.only(bottom: BottomSpacing.withMiniPlayer),
-              child: Column(
-                key: _refreshKey,
-                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
-                children: _buildOrderedRows(provider, rowHeight),
+              child: SizedBox(
+                // Ensure minimum height for pull-to-refresh when empty
+                height: enabledRows == 0 ? availableHeight : null,
+                child: Column(
+                  key: _refreshKey,
+                  crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                  children: _buildOrderedRows(provider, rowHeight, enabledRows == 0),
+                ),
              ),
            ),
          ),
@@ -399,9 +589,54 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
  }

  /// Build rows in the user's configured order
-  List<Widget> _buildOrderedRows(MusicAssistantProvider provider, double rowHeight) {
+  List<Widget> _buildOrderedRows(MusicAssistantProvider provider, double rowHeight, bool isEmpty) {
    final rows = <Widget>[];

+    // Show empty state with refresh hint when no rows are enabled
+    if (isEmpty) {
+      final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+      final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+      rows.add(
+        SizedBox.expand(
+          child: Center(
+            child: Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
+              child: Column(
+                mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+                children: [
+                  Icon(
+                    Icons.home_rounded,
+                    size: 64,
+                    color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.3),
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.noRowsEnabled,
+                    style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+                    ),
+                    textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.pullToRefreshHint,
+                    style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.4),
+                    ),
+                    textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+        ),
+      );
+      return rows;
+    }
+
+    // Track which discovery folders have been rendered (from main row order)
+    final renderedDiscoveryFolders = <String>{};
+
    for (final rowId in _homeRowOrder) {
      final widget = _buildRowWidget(rowId, provider, rowHeight);
      if (widget != null) {
@@ -410,6 +645,42 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
          rows.add(const SizedBox(height: 2.0));
        }
        rows.add(widget);
+        // Track discovery folders that were rendered from main row order
+        if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+          renderedDiscoveryFolders.add(rowId.substring('discovery:'.length));
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Add legacy discovery folders that aren't in the main row order yet
+    // This ensures existing discovery folders still show even if not yet in _homeRowOrder
+    if (_discoveryFolders.isNotEmpty) {
+      for (final folder in _discoveryFolders) {
+        if (!renderedDiscoveryFolders.contains(folder.itemId)) {
+          final discoveryRowId = 'discovery:${folder.itemId}';
+          // Check if this specific discovery row is enabled
+          final isEnabled = _discoveryRowEnabled[folder.itemId] ?? false;
+          if (isEnabled) {
+            final widget = _buildRowWidget(discoveryRowId, provider, rowHeight);
+            if (widget != null) {
+              // Add spacing between rows
+              if (rows.isNotEmpty) {
+                rows.add(const SizedBox(height: 2.0));
+              }
+              rows.add(widget);
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    } else if (_isLoadingDiscoveryFolders && _discoveryFolders.isEmpty) {
+      // Show loading placeholder when discovery folders are loading
+      // Only if no discovery rows are in the main order
+      final hasDiscoveryRowsInOrder = _homeRowOrder.any((id) => id.startsWith('discovery:'));
+      if (!hasDiscoveryRowsInOrder) {
+        if (rows.isNotEmpty) {
+          rows.add(const SizedBox(height: 2.0));
+        }
+        rows.add(_buildDiscoveryLoadingPlaceholder(rowHeight));
      }
    }

@@ -525,6 +796,29 @@ class _NewHomeScreenState extends State<NewHomeScreen> with AutomaticKeepAliveCl
          rowHeight: rowHeight,
        );
      default:
+        // Handle dynamic discovery folders
+        if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+          final folderId = rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+          // Check per-row preference
+          final isEnabled = _discoveryRowEnabled[folderId] ?? false;
+          if (!isEnabled) return null;
+
+          try {
+            final folder = _discoveryFolders.firstWhere(
+              (f) => f.itemId == folderId,
+            );
+            return DiscoveryRow(
+              key: ValueKey(rowId),
+              title: folder.name,
+              loadItems: () => provider.getDiscoveryFolderItems(folderId),
+              getCachedItems: () => provider.getCachedDiscoveryFolderItems(folderId),
+              heroTagSuffix: 'home',
+              rowHeight: rowHeight,
+            );
+          } catch (e) {
+            // Folder not found, skip this row
+          }
+        }
        return null;
    }
  }
@@ -590,12 +590,13 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> with Sing
            ListTile(
              leading: Icon(Icons.playlist_add, color: colorScheme.onSurface),
              title: Text(S.of(context)!.addToQueue, style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface)),
-              onTap: () {
+              onTap: () async {
                Navigator.pop(context);
                // Add to queue on selected player
                final player = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
                if (player != null) {
-                  maProvider.addTracksToQueue(player.playerId, _tracks).then((_) {
+                  try {
+                    await maProvider.addTracksToQueue(player.playerId, _tracks);
                    if (mounted) {
                      ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
                        SnackBar(
@@ -604,7 +605,11 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> with Sing
                        ),
                      );
                    }
-                  });
+                  } catch (e) {
+                    if (mounted) {
+                      _showError(S.of(context)!.failedToAddToQueue(e.toString()));
+                    }
+                  }
                } else {
                  _showError(S.of(context)!.noPlayerSelected);
                }
@@ -882,7 +887,7 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> with Sing
                ),
                SliverToBoxAdapter(
                  child: Padding(
-                    padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 24.0, 24.0, 12.0),
+                    padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 24.0, 12.0),
                    child: Column(
                      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                      children: [
@@ -736,7 +736,7 @@ class _PodcastDetailScreenState extends State<PodcastDetailScreen> {
                ),
                SliverToBoxAdapter(
                  child: Padding(
-                    padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
+                    padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16.0, 8.0, 16.0, 16.0),
                    child: Column(
                      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
                      children: [
@@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ class _PodcastEpisodeDetailScreenState extends State<PodcastEpisodeDetailScreen>
                // Header content with title, podcast name, metadata, and actions
                SliverToBoxAdapter(
                  child: Padding(
-                    padding: const EdgeInsets.all(24.0),
+                    padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(24.0, 8.0, 24.0, 24.0),
                    child: Column(
                      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                      children: [
@@ -108,6 +108,9 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
  };
  bool _isSearching = false;
  bool _hasSearched = false;
+  // Race condition fix: Track the active search request ID
+  int _currentSearchId = 0;
+  bool _hasPendingSearch = false;
  // PERF: Use ValueNotifier to avoid full screen rebuild on filter change
  final ValueNotifier<String> _activeFilterNotifier = ValueNotifier('all');
  String? _searchError;
@@ -359,6 +362,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
  void _onSearchChanged(String query) {
    _debounceTimer?.cancel();
    _debounceTimer = Timer(Timings.searchDebounce, () {
+      // Race condition fix: Check mounted before proceeding
+      if (!mounted) return;
      _performSearch(query, keepFocus: true);
    });
  }
@@ -375,6 +380,10 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
      return;
    }

+    // Race condition fix: Generate unique ID for this search
+    final searchId = ++_currentSearchId;
+    _hasPendingSearch = true;
+
    setState(() {
      _isSearching = true;
      _searchError = null;
@@ -400,6 +409,11 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
        } catch (e) {
          _logger.log('Global radio search failed: $e');
        }
+        // Race condition fix: Abort if a newer search has started
+        if (!mounted || searchId != _currentSearchId) {
+          _logger.log('⏭️ Ignoring stale radio search results for "$query"');
+          return;
+        }
      }

      // 3. Combine and deduplicate by name
@@ -428,6 +442,11 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
        } catch (e) {
          _logger.log('Global podcast search failed: $e');
        }
+        // Race condition fix: Abort if a newer search has started
+        if (!mounted || searchId != _currentSearchId) {
+          _logger.log('⏭️ Ignoring stale podcast search results for "$query"');
+          return;
+        }
      }

      // 3. Combine and deduplicate by name
@@ -442,46 +461,55 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
        }
      }

-      if (mounted) {
-        // Combine all results
-        var combinedResults = {
-          ...results,
-          'radios': allRadios.values.toList(),
-          'podcasts': allPodcasts.values.toList(),
-        };
+      // Race condition fix: Only update results if this is still the latest search
+      if (!mounted) return;
+      if (searchId != _currentSearchId) {
+        _logger.log('⏭️ Ignoring stale search results for "$query"');
+        return;
+      }

-        // When "in library" mode is on, also filter by enabled providers
-        if (_libraryOnly) {
-          final enabledProviders = provider.enabledProviderIds.toSet();
-          combinedResults = _filterByEnabledProviders(combinedResults, enabledProviders);
-        }
+      // Combine all results
+      var combinedResults = {
+        ...results,
+        'radios': allRadios.values.toList(),
+        'podcasts': allPodcasts.values.toList(),
+      };

-        setState(() {
-          _searchResults = combinedResults;
-          _isSearching = false;
-          _hasSearched = true;
-          _cachedListItems.clear(); // PERF: Clear cache on new results
-          _cachedAvailableFilters = null;
-        });
+      // When "in library" mode is on, also filter by enabled providers
+      if (_libraryOnly) {
+        final enabledProviders = provider.enabledProviderIds.toSet();
+        combinedResults = _filterByEnabledProviders(combinedResults, enabledProviders);
+      }

-        // Save to search history if we got results
-        final hasResults = results.values.any((list) => list.isNotEmpty);
-        if (hasResults && DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) {
-          DatabaseService.instance.saveSearchQuery(query);
-          _loadRecentSearches(); // Refresh the list
-        }
+      setState(() {
+        _searchResults = combinedResults;
+        _isSearching = false;
+        _hasSearched = true;
+        _hasPendingSearch = false;
+        _cachedListItems.clear(); // PERF: Clear cache on new results
+        _cachedAvailableFilters = null;
+      });

-        // Keep keyboard open if user is still typing
-        if (keepFocus && _focusNode.hasFocus) {
-          _focusNode.requestFocus();
-        }
+      // Save to search history if we got results
+      final hasResults = results.values.any((list) => list.isNotEmpty);
+      if (hasResults && DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) {
+        DatabaseService.instance.saveSearchQuery(query);
+        _loadRecentSearches(); // Refresh the list
+      }
+
+      // Keep keyboard open if user is still typing
+      if (keepFocus && _focusNode.hasFocus) {
+        _focusNode.requestFocus();
      }
    } catch (e) {
      _logger.log('Search error: $e');
-      if (mounted) {
+      if (!mounted) return;
+      // Race condition fix: Only update error state if this is still the latest search
+      if (searchId == _currentSearchId) {
        setState(() {
          _isSearching = false;
          _hasSearched = true;
+          _hasPendingSearch = false;
          _searchError = S.of(context)!.searchFailed;
        });
        if (keepFocus && _focusNode.hasFocus) {
@@ -570,35 +598,47 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
                    ),
                    const SizedBox(width: 8),
                    // Library-only toggle with circle background
-                    Tooltip(
-                      message: S.of(context)!.libraryOnly,
-                      child: SizedBox(
-                        width: 44,
-                        height: 44,
-                        child: Material(
-                          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest.withOpacity(0.6),
-                          shape: const CircleBorder(),
-                          child: InkWell(
-                            onTap: () {
-                              setState(() {
-                                _libraryOnly = !_libraryOnly;
-                              });
-                              if (_searchController.text.isNotEmpty) {
-                                _performSearch(_searchController.text);
-                              }
-                            },
-                            customBorder: const CircleBorder(),
-                            child: Icon(
-                              Symbols.book_2,
-                              fill: _libraryOnly ? 1 : 0,
-                              size: 22,
-                              color: _libraryOnly
-                                  ? colorScheme.primary
-                                  : colorScheme.onSurface,
+                    LayoutBuilder(
+                      builder: (context, constraints) {
+                        final control = SizedBox(
+                          width: 44,
+                          height: 44,
+                          child: Material(
+                            color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest.withOpacity(0.6),
+                            shape: const CircleBorder(),
+                            child: InkWell(
+                              onTap: () {
+                                setState(() {
+                                  _libraryOnly = !_libraryOnly;
+                                });
+                                if (_searchController.text.isNotEmpty) {
+                                  _performSearch(_searchController.text);
+                                }
+                              },
+                              customBorder: const CircleBorder(),
+                              child: Icon(
+                                Symbols.book_2,
+                                fill: _libraryOnly ? 1 : 0,
+                                size: 22,
+                                color: _libraryOnly
+                                    ? colorScheme.primary
+                                    : colorScheme.onSurface,
+                              ),
                            ),
                          ),
-                        ),
-                      ),
+                        );
+
+                        // Only use Tooltip if an Overlay ancestor exists
+                        final hasOverlay = Overlay.maybeOf(context) != null;
+                        if (!hasOverlay) {
+                          return control;
+                        }
+
+                        return Tooltip(
+                          message: S.of(context)!.libraryOnly,
+                          child: control,
+                        );
+                      },
                    ),
                  ],
                ),
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:url_launcher/url_launcher.dart';
+import 'package:package_info_plus/package_info_plus.dart';
+import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../models/recommendation_folder.dart';
 import '../providers/locale_provider.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
@@ -22,6 +26,7 @@ class SettingsScreen extends StatefulWidget {
 class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
  final _lastFmApiKeyController = TextEditingController();
  final _audioDbApiKeyController = TextEditingController();
+  String _appVersion = '';
  // Main rows (default on)
  bool _showRecentAlbums = true;
  bool _showDiscoverArtists = true;
@@ -40,19 +45,77 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
  // Home row order
  List<String> _homeRowOrder = List.from(SettingsService.defaultHomeRowOrder);
  // Player settings
-  bool _preferLocalPlayer = false;
  bool _smartSortPlayers = false;
-  bool _disableAutoSwitch = false;
  bool _volumePrecisionMode = true;
  // Hint settings
  bool _showHints = true;
  // Display settings
  bool _showProviderIcons = true;
+  // Discovery folders state
+  List<RecommendationFolder> _discoveryFolders = [];
+  Map<String, bool> _discoveryRowEnabled = {};
+  bool _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+
+  /// All available static home screen rows (that can be toggled on/off)
+  static const List<String> _allAvailableRows = [
+    'recent-albums',
+    'discover-artists',
+    'discover-albums',
+    'discovery-mixes',
+    'continue-listening',
+    'discover-audiobooks',
+    'discover-series',
+    'favorite-albums',
+    'favorite-artists',
+    'favorite-tracks',
+    'favorite-playlists',
+    'favorite-radio-stations',
+    'favorite-podcasts',
+  ];
+
+  /// Filtered row order for the draggable list
+  /// Shows all available rows (in home order + discovery rows), regardless of enabled state
+  List<String> get _filteredRowOrder {
+    final rows = <String>[];
+
+    // First, add all static rows in their current home order
+    for (final rowId in _homeRowOrder) {
+      if (rowId == 'discovery-mixes') continue;
+      rows.add(rowId);
+    }
+
+    // Then, add any static rows that aren't in home order yet (so users can enable them)
+    for (final rowId in _allAvailableRows) {
+      if (!_homeRowOrder.contains(rowId) && rowId != 'discovery-mixes') {
+        rows.add(rowId);
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Finally, add any discovery rows from provider that aren't in home order yet
+    for (final folder in _discoveryFolders) {
+      final discoveryRowId = 'discovery:${folder.itemId}';
+      if (!_homeRowOrder.contains(discoveryRowId)) {
+        rows.add(discoveryRowId);
+      }
+    }
+
+    return rows;
+  }

  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
    _loadSettings();
+    _loadAppVersion();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadAppVersion() async {
+    final info = await PackageInfo.fromPlatform();
+    if (mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _appVersion = '${info.version}+${info.buildNumber}';
+      });
+    }
  }

  Future<void> _loadSettings() async {
@@ -86,9 +149,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
    final rowOrder = await SettingsService.getHomeRowOrder();

    // Load player settings
-    final preferLocal = await SettingsService.getPreferLocalPlayer();
    final smartSort = await SettingsService.getSmartSortPlayers();
-    final disableAutoSwitch = await SettingsService.getDisableAutoSwitch();
    final volumePrecision = await SettingsService.getVolumePrecisionMode();

    // Load hint settings
@@ -97,6 +158,9 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
    // Load display settings
    final showProviderIcons = await SettingsService.getShowProviderIcons();

+    // Load discovery row preferences
+    final discoveryRowPrefs = await SettingsService.getDiscoveryRowPreferences();
+
    if (mounted) {
      setState(() {
        _showRecentAlbums = showRecent;
@@ -112,14 +176,16 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
        _showDiscoverAudiobooks = showDiscAudiobooks;
        _showDiscoverSeries = showDiscSeries;
        _homeRowOrder = rowOrder;
-        _preferLocalPlayer = preferLocal;
        _smartSortPlayers = smartSort;
-        _disableAutoSwitch = disableAutoSwitch;
        _volumePrecisionMode = volumePrecision;
        _showHints = showHints;
        _showProviderIcons = showProviderIcons;
+        _discoveryRowEnabled = discoveryRowPrefs;
      });
    }
+
+    // Load discovery folders after initial state is set
+    _loadDiscoveryFolders();
  }

  @override
@@ -129,9 +195,84 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
    super.dispose();
  }

+  /// Load discovery folders from Music Assistant
+  Future<void> _loadDiscoveryFolders() async {
+    if (_discoveryFolders.isEmpty && mounted) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = true;
+      });
+    }
+
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    try {
+      final folders = await provider.getDiscoveryFoldersWithCache();
+      // Also reload discovery row preferences to ensure they're up to date
+      final discoveryRowPrefs = await SettingsService.getDiscoveryRowPreferences();
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _discoveryFolders = folders;
+          _discoveryRowEnabled = discoveryRowPrefs;
+          _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+        });
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Refresh discovery folders from Music Assistant
+  Future<void> _refreshDiscoveryFolders() async {
+    final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    try {
+      setState(() {
+        _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = true;
+      });
+      await provider.refreshDiscoveryFolders();
+      final folders = provider.getCachedDiscoveryFolders() ?? [];
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _discoveryFolders = folders;
+          _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+        });
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _isLoadingDiscoveryFolders = false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Toggle a specific discovery row on/off
+  Future<void> _toggleDiscoveryRow(String itemId, bool enabled) async {
+    setState(() {
+      _discoveryRowEnabled[itemId] = enabled;
+    });
+    await SettingsService.setDiscoveryRowPreference(itemId, enabled);
+  }
+
  // Helper to get row display info
  Map<String, String> _getRowInfo(String rowId) {
    final s = S.of(context)!;
+    // Handle dynamic discovery folders
+    if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+      final itemId = rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+      final folder = _discoveryFolders.firstWhere(
+        (f) => f.itemId == itemId,
+        orElse: () => RecommendationFolder(
+          itemId: itemId,
+          provider: 'unknown',
+          name: rowId,
+          items: [],
+        ),
+      );
+      return {'title': folder.name, 'subtitle': 'Discovery row from Music Assistant'};
+    }
    switch (rowId) {
      case 'recent-albums':
        return {'title': s.recentlyPlayed, 'subtitle': s.showRecentlyPlayedAlbums};
@@ -139,6 +280,8 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
        return {'title': s.discoverArtists, 'subtitle': s.showRandomArtists};
      case 'discover-albums':
        return {'title': s.discoverAlbums, 'subtitle': s.showRandomAlbums};
+      case 'discovery-mixes':
+        return {'title': s.discoveryMixes, 'subtitle': s.discoveryMixesDescription};
      case 'continue-listening':
        return {'title': s.continueListening, 'subtitle': s.showAudiobooksInProgress};
      case 'discover-audiobooks':
@@ -164,6 +307,11 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {

  // Helper to get row enabled state
  bool _getRowEnabled(String rowId) {
+    // Handle dynamic discovery folders
+    if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+      final itemId = rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+      return _discoveryRowEnabled[itemId] ?? false;
+    }
    switch (rowId) {
      case 'recent-albums':
        return _showRecentAlbums;
@@ -197,6 +345,14 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
  // Helper to set row enabled state
  void _setRowEnabled(String rowId, bool value) {
    setState(() {
+      // Handle dynamic discovery folders
+      if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+        final itemId = rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+        _discoveryRowEnabled[itemId] = value;
+        SettingsService.setDiscoveryRowPreference(itemId, value);
+        return;
+      }
+
      switch (rowId) {
        case 'recent-albums':
          _showRecentAlbums = value;
@@ -703,33 +859,6 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
            ),
            const SizedBox(height: 16),

-            Container(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
-              decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
-                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-              ),
-              child: SwitchListTile(
-                title: Text(
-                  S.of(context)!.preferLocalPlayer,
-                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
-                ),
-                subtitle: Text(
-                  S.of(context)!.preferLocalPlayerDescription,
-                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                ),
-                value: _preferLocalPlayer,
-                onChanged: (value) {
-                  setState(() => _preferLocalPlayer = value);
-                  SettingsService.setPreferLocalPlayer(value);
-                },
-                activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-              ),
-            ),
-
-            const SizedBox(height: 16),
-
            Container(
              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
              decoration: BoxDecoration(
@@ -754,32 +883,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
              ),
            ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 8),
-            Container(
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
-              decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
-                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-              ),
-              child: SwitchListTile(
-                title: Text(
-                  S.of(context)!.disableAutoSwitch,
-                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
-                ),
-                subtitle: Text(
-                  S.of(context)!.disableAutoSwitchDescription,
-                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
-                ),
-                value: _disableAutoSwitch,
-                onChanged: (value) {
-                  setState(() => _disableAutoSwitch = value);
-                  SettingsService.setDisableAutoSwitch(value);
-                },
-                activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
-                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
-              ),
-            ),
-            const SizedBox(height: 8),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
            Container(
              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
              decoration: BoxDecoration(
@@ -903,7 +1007,7 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
            ),
            const SizedBox(height: 16),

-            // Reorderable home rows list
+            // Reorderable home rows list (exclude discovery-mixes from list)
            Container(
              decoration: BoxDecoration(
                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
@@ -914,24 +1018,42 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
                shrinkWrap: true,
                physics: const NeverScrollableScrollPhysics(),
                buildDefaultDragHandles: false,
-                itemCount: _homeRowOrder.length,
+                itemCount: _filteredRowOrder.length,
                onReorder: (oldIndex, newIndex) {
+                  // Create a mutable copy of the filtered list for reordering
+                  final displayRows = List<String>.from(_filteredRowOrder);
+                  if (newIndex > oldIndex) newIndex--;
+                  final item = displayRows.removeAt(oldIndex);
+                  displayRows.insert(newIndex, item);
+
                  setState(() {
-                    if (newIndex > oldIndex) newIndex--;
-                    final item = _homeRowOrder.removeAt(oldIndex);
-                    _homeRowOrder.insert(newIndex, item);
+                    // Update _homeRowOrder with the new order
+                    _homeRowOrder.clear();
+
+                    // Add discovery rows that are enabled
+                    for (final rowId in displayRows) {
+                      if (rowId.startsWith('discovery:')) {
+                        // Only add enabled discovery rows to home order
+                        final itemId = rowId.substring('discovery:'.length);
+                        if (_discoveryRowEnabled[itemId] ?? false) {
+                          _homeRowOrder.add(rowId);
+                        }
+                      } else {
+                        _homeRowOrder.add(rowId);
+                      }
+                    }
                  });
                  SettingsService.setHomeRowOrder(_homeRowOrder);
                },
                itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                  final rowId = _homeRowOrder[index];
+                  final rowId = _filteredRowOrder[index];
                  final rowInfo = _getRowInfo(rowId);
                  final isEnabled = _getRowEnabled(rowId);

                  return Container(
                    key: ValueKey(rowId),
                    decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                      border: index < _homeRowOrder.length - 1
+                      border: index < _filteredRowOrder.length - 1
                          ? Border(bottom: BorderSide(color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2)))
                          : null,
                    ),
@@ -1062,6 +1184,149 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {

            const SizedBox(height: 32),

+            // About & Support section
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.aboutAndSupport,
+              style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+              ),
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+            // Support Development banner
+            Container(
+              width: double.infinity,
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(20),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                gradient: LinearGradient(
+                  colors: [
+                    Color(0xFFEA4AAA).withOpacity(0.15),
+                    Color(0xFF1F6FEB).withOpacity(0.15),
+                  ],
+                  begin: Alignment.topLeft,
+                  end: Alignment.bottomRight,
+                ),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(16),
+                border: Border.all(
+                  color: colorScheme.outline.withOpacity(0.2),
+                ),
+              ),
+              child: Column(
+                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                children: [
+                  Row(
+                    children: [
+                      Icon(
+                        Icons.favorite_rounded,
+                        color: Color(0xFFEA4AAA),
+                        size: 24,
+                      ),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 12),
+                      Expanded(
+                        child: Text(
+                          S.of(context)!.supportDevelopment,
+                          style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                            color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                            fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                          ),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.ensembleIsUnofficial,
+                    style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.7),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 16),
+                  Row(
+                    children: [
+                      // GitHub Sponsors button
+                      Expanded(
+                        child: _DonationButton(
+                          label: S.of(context)!.sponsorOnGitHub,
+                          color: Color(0xFF1F6FEB),
+                          iconWidget: Icon(MdiIcons.github, size: 20),
+                          onTap: () => _launchUrl('https://github.com/sponsors/CollotsSpot'),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 12),
+                      // Ko-fi button
+                      Expanded(
+                        child: _DonationButton(
+                          icon: null,
+                          label: S.of(context)!.buyMeAKoFi,
+                          color: Color(0xFFFF5E5B),
+                          iconWidget: Icon(Icons.coffee_rounded, color: Colors.white),
+                          onTap: () => _launchUrl('https://ko-fi.com/collotsspot'),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+            // About Ensemble card
+            Container(
+              width: double.infinity,
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+              ),
+              child: Column(
+                crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+                children: [
+                  Text(
+                    S.of(context)!.aboutEnsemble,
+                    style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                      color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                      fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                  Row(
+                    children: [
+                      Text(
+                        S.of(context)!.version,
+                        style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                          color: colorScheme.onBackground.withOpacity(0.7),
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 4),
+                      Text(
+                        _appVersion,
+                        style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                          color: colorScheme.primary,
+                          fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                        ),
+                      ),
+                    ],
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 12),
+                  _LinkButton(
+                    icon: Icons.code_rounded,
+                    label: S.of(context)!.visitGitHubRepo,
+                    onTap: () => _launchUrl('https://github.com/CollotsSpot/Ensemble'),
+                  ),
+                  const SizedBox(height: 8),
+                  _LinkButton(
+                    icon: Icons.bug_report_outlined,
+                    label: S.of(context)!.reportABug,
+                    onTap: () => _launchUrl('https://github.com/CollotsSpot/Ensemble/issues'),
+                  ),
+                ],
+              ),
+            ),
+
+            const SizedBox(height: 32),
+
            SizedBox(
              width: double.infinity,
              height: 50,
@@ -1139,4 +1404,227 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
    }
  }

+  Future<void> _launchUrl(String url) async {
+    final uri = Uri.parse(url);
+    if (await canLaunchUrl(uri)) {
+      await launchUrl(uri, mode: LaunchMode.externalApplication);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Build the discovery section with individual row toggles
+  Widget _buildDiscoverySection(ColorScheme colorScheme, TextTheme textTheme) {
+    final s = S.of(context)!;
+
+    return Container(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
+      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+        color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+      ),
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          // Header with title and refresh button
+          Row(
+            children: [
+              Icon(
+                Icons.explore_outlined,
+                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                size: 20,
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(width: 8),
+              Expanded(
+                child: Text(
+                  s.discoveryRows,
+                  style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                    color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                    fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                  ),
+                ),
+              ),
+              if (_isLoadingDiscoveryFolders)
+                SizedBox(
+                  width: 20,
+                  height: 20,
+                  child: CircularProgressIndicator(
+                    strokeWidth: 2,
+                    valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(
+                      colorScheme.primary.withOpacity(0.7),
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                )
+              else
+                IconButton(
+                  icon: const Icon(Icons.refresh, size: 20),
+                  onPressed: _refreshDiscoveryFolders,
+                  tooltip: s.refreshDiscoveryRows,
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                  padding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+                  constraints: const BoxConstraints(
+                    minWidth: 32,
+                    minHeight: 32,
+                  ),
+                ),
+            ],
+          ),
+          const SizedBox(height: 12),
+
+          // Discovery rows list
+          if (_discoveryFolders.isEmpty && !_isLoadingDiscoveryFolders)
+            Padding(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: 8.0),
+              child: Text(
+                s.noDiscoveryRows,
+                style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+                ),
+              ),
+            )
+          else
+            ..._discoveryFolders.map((folder) {
+              final itemId = folder.itemId;
+              final isEnabled = _discoveryRowEnabled[itemId] ?? false;
+              return Padding(
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 4.0),
+                child: SwitchListTile(
+                  title: Text(
+                    folder.name,
+                    style: TextStyle(
+                      color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                      fontSize: 14,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+                  subtitle: folder.provider.isNotEmpty
+                      ? Text(
+                          folder.provider,
+                          style: TextStyle(
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+                            fontSize: 11,
+                          ),
+                        )
+                      : null,
+                  value: isEnabled,
+                  onChanged: (value) => _toggleDiscoveryRow(itemId, value),
+                  activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
+                  contentPadding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8, vertical: 0),
+                  dense: true,
+                ),
+              );
+            }).toList(),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+// Custom donation button widget
+class _DonationButton extends StatelessWidget {
+  final String? icon;
+  final String label;
+  final Color color;
+  final VoidCallback onTap;
+  final Widget? iconWidget;
+
+  const _DonationButton({
+    this.icon,
+    required this.label,
+    required this.color,
+    required this.onTap,
+    this.iconWidget,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return Material(
+      color: Colors.transparent,
+      child: InkWell(
+        onTap: onTap,
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+        child: Container(
+          height: 48,
+          decoration: BoxDecoration(
+            color: color.withOpacity(0.15),
+            borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+            border: Border.all(
+              color: color.withOpacity(0.3),
+            ),
+          ),
+          child: Row(
+            mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
+            children: [
+              if (iconWidget != null)
+                iconWidget!
+              else if (icon != null)
+                Image.asset(
+                  icon!,
+                  width: 20,
+                  height: 20,
+                ),
+              const SizedBox(width: 8),
+              Text(
+                label,
+                style: TextStyle(
+                  color: color,
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                  fontSize: 13,
+                ),
+              ),
+            ],
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+// Custom link button widget
+class _LinkButton extends StatelessWidget {
+  final IconData icon;
+  final String label;
+  final VoidCallback onTap;
+
+  const _LinkButton({
+    required this.icon,
+    required this.label,
+    required this.onTap,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+
+    return Material(
+      color: Colors.transparent,
+      child: InkWell(
+        onTap: onTap,
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+        child: Padding(
+          padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 8, vertical: 4),
+          child: Row(
+            children: [
+              Icon(
+                icon,
+                size: 18,
+                color: colorScheme.primary,
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(width: 8),
+              Text(
+                label,
+                style: textTheme.bodyMedium?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.primary,
+                ),
+              ),
+              const SizedBox(width: 4),
+              Icon(
+                Icons.open_in_new,
+                size: 14,
+                color: colorScheme.primary.withOpacity(0.7),
+              ),
+            ],
+          ),
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+  }
 }
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import 'dart:convert';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../models/player.dart';
+import '../models/recommendation_folder.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/database_service.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
@@ -10,6 +11,7 @@ import '../constants/timings.dart';
 class CacheService {
  final DebugLogger _logger = DebugLogger();
  bool _homeRowsLoaded = false;
+  Future<void>? _homeRowsLoadFuture;

  // Cache size limits to prevent unbounded memory growth
  static const int _maxDetailCacheSize = 50; // Max albums/playlists/artists cached
@@ -20,12 +22,14 @@ class CacheService {
  List<Album>? _cachedRecentAlbums;
  List<Artist>? _cachedDiscoverArtists;
  List<Album>? _cachedDiscoverAlbums;
+  List<RecommendationFolder>? _cachedDiscoveryFolders;
  List<Audiobook>? _cachedInProgressAudiobooks;
  List<Audiobook>? _cachedDiscoverAudiobooks;
  List<AudiobookSeries>? _cachedDiscoverSeries;
  DateTime? _recentAlbumsLastFetched;
  DateTime? _discoverArtistsLastFetched;
  DateTime? _discoverAlbumsLastFetched;
+  DateTime? _discoveryFoldersLastFetched;
  DateTime? _inProgressAudiobooksLastFetched;
  DateTime? _discoverAudiobooksLastFetched;
  DateTime? _discoverSeriesLastFetched;
@@ -55,6 +59,14 @@ class CacheService {
  // HOME SCREEN ROW CACHING
  // ============================================================================

+  /// Ensure home rows are loaded from database before accessing cache
+  /// This ensures the cache is populated on first access if not already loaded
+  Future<void> ensureHomeRowsLoaded() async {
+    if (!_homeRowsLoaded) {
+      await loadHomeRowsFromDatabase();
+    }
+  }
+
  /// Check if recent albums cache is valid
  bool isRecentAlbumsCacheValid({bool forceRefresh = false}) {
    if (forceRefresh) return false;
@@ -69,6 +81,11 @@ class CacheService {

  /// Set cached recent albums
  void setCachedRecentAlbums(List<Album> albums) {
+    // Don't cache empty results (prevents persisting "not authenticated" errors)
+    if (albums.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty recent albums result');
+      return;
+    }
    _cachedRecentAlbums = albums;
    _recentAlbumsLastFetched = DateTime.now();
    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${albums.length} recent albums');
@@ -90,6 +107,11 @@ class CacheService {

  /// Set cached discover artists
  void setCachedDiscoverArtists(List<Artist> artists) {
+    // Don't cache empty results (prevents persisting "not authenticated" errors)
+    if (artists.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty discover artists result');
+      return;
+    }
    _cachedDiscoverArtists = artists;
    _discoverArtistsLastFetched = DateTime.now();
    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${artists.length} discover artists');
@@ -111,6 +133,11 @@ class CacheService {

  /// Set cached discover albums
  void setCachedDiscoverAlbums(List<Album> albums) {
+    // Don't cache empty results (prevents persisting "not authenticated" errors)
+    if (albums.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty discover albums result');
+      return;
+    }
    _cachedDiscoverAlbums = albums;
    _discoverAlbumsLastFetched = DateTime.now();
    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${albums.length} discover albums');
@@ -118,6 +145,32 @@ class CacheService {
    _persistHomeRowToDatabase('discover_albums', albums.map((a) => a.toJson()).toList());
  }

+  /// Check if discovery folders cache is valid
+  bool isDiscoveryFoldersCacheValid({bool forceRefresh = false}) {
+    if (forceRefresh) return false;
+    final now = DateTime.now();
+    return _cachedDiscoveryFolders != null &&
+        _discoveryFoldersLastFetched != null &&
+        now.difference(_discoveryFoldersLastFetched!) < Timings.homeRowCacheDuration;
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached discovery folders
+  List<RecommendationFolder>? getCachedDiscoveryFolders() => _cachedDiscoveryFolders;
+
+  /// Set cached discovery folders
+  void setCachedDiscoveryFolders(List<RecommendationFolder> folders) {
+    // Don't cache empty results (prevents persisting "not authenticated" errors)
+    if (folders.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty discovery folders result');
+      return;
+    }
+    _cachedDiscoveryFolders = folders;
+    _discoveryFoldersLastFetched = DateTime.now();
+    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${folders.length} discovery folders');
+    // Persist to database for instant load on next launch
+    _persistHomeRowToDatabase('discovery_folders', folders.map((f) => f.toJson()).toList());
+  }
+
  /// Check if in-progress audiobooks cache is valid
  bool isInProgressAudiobooksCacheValid({bool forceRefresh = false}) {
    if (forceRefresh) return false;
@@ -132,6 +185,11 @@ class CacheService {

  /// Set cached in-progress audiobooks
  void setCachedInProgressAudiobooks(List<Audiobook> audiobooks) {
+    // Don't cache empty results
+    if (audiobooks.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty in-progress audiobooks result');
+      return;
+    }
    _cachedInProgressAudiobooks = audiobooks;
    _inProgressAudiobooksLastFetched = DateTime.now();
    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${audiobooks.length} in-progress audiobooks');
@@ -151,6 +209,11 @@ class CacheService {

  /// Set cached discover audiobooks
  void setCachedDiscoverAudiobooks(List<Audiobook> audiobooks) {
+    // Don't cache empty results
+    if (audiobooks.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty discover audiobooks result');
+      return;
+    }
    _cachedDiscoverAudiobooks = audiobooks;
    _discoverAudiobooksLastFetched = DateTime.now();
    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${audiobooks.length} discover audiobooks');
@@ -170,6 +233,11 @@ class CacheService {

  /// Set cached discover series
  void setCachedDiscoverSeries(List<AudiobookSeries> series) {
+    // Don't cache empty results
+    if (series.isEmpty) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Not caching empty discover series result');
+      return;
+    }
    _cachedDiscoverSeries = series;
    _discoverSeriesLastFetched = DateTime.now();
    _logger.log('✅ Cached ${series.length} discover series');
@@ -191,6 +259,7 @@ class CacheService {
    _recentAlbumsLastFetched = null;
    _discoverArtistsLastFetched = null;
    _discoverAlbumsLastFetched = null;
+    _discoveryFoldersLastFetched = null;
    _inProgressAudiobooksLastFetched = null;
    _discoverAudiobooksLastFetched = null;
    _discoverSeriesLastFetched = null;
@@ -448,10 +517,22 @@ class CacheService {
  // ============================================================================

  /// Load home row data from database for instant display on startup
+  /// Returns the existing future if already loading, to prevent duplicate loads
  Future<void> loadHomeRowsFromDatabase() async {
+    if (_homeRowsLoadFuture != null) {
+      // Already loading, return the existing future
+      return _homeRowsLoadFuture!;
+    }
    if (_homeRowsLoaded) return;
-    _homeRowsLoaded = true;

+    // Create the load future
+    _homeRowsLoadFuture = _doLoadHomeRowsFromDatabase();
+    await _homeRowsLoadFuture;
+    _homeRowsLoadFuture = null; // Clear after completion
+  }
+
+  /// Internal implementation of home row loading
+  Future<void> _doLoadHomeRowsFromDatabase() async {
    try {
      if (!DatabaseService.instance.isInitialized) return;

@@ -499,8 +580,25 @@ class CacheService {
          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse discover albums: $e');
        }
      }
+
+      // Load discovery folders
+      final foldersData = await DatabaseService.instance.getHomeRowCache('discovery_folders');
+      if (foldersData != null) {
+        try {
+          final items = (jsonDecode(foldersData.itemsJson) as List)
+              .map((json) => RecommendationFolder.fromJson(json as Map<String, dynamic>))
+              .toList();
+          _cachedDiscoveryFolders = items;
+          _discoveryFoldersLastFetched = foldersData.lastUpdated;
+          _logger.log('📦 Loaded ${items.length} discovery folders from database');
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to parse discovery folders: $e');
+        }
+      }
    } catch (e) {
      _logger.log('⚠️ Error loading home rows from database: $e');
+    } finally {
+      _homeRowsLoaded = true;
    }
  }

@@ -193,6 +193,33 @@ class DatabaseService {
    return db.markItemsDeleted(itemType, [itemId]);
  }

+  /// Mark a cached item as deleted by searching for library ID in the data
+  /// This handles cases where itemId is different from library ID
+  Future<void> markCachedItemDeletedByLibraryId(String itemType, String libraryId) async {
+    // First try direct match (for provider=library items)
+    await db.markItemsDeleted(itemType, [libraryId]);
+
+    // Also search through cached items to find any with matching library mapping
+    final items = await db.getCachedItems(itemType);
+    for (final item in items) {
+      try {
+        // Check if this item's data contains a library mapping with this ID
+        if (item.data.contains('"provider_instance":"library"') &&
+            item.data.contains('"item_id":"$libraryId"')) {
+          // Found a match - extract the actual cache key's itemId
+          final cacheKey = item.cacheKey;
+          final parts = cacheKey.split('_');
+          if (parts.length >= 2) {
+            final actualItemId = parts.sublist(1).join('_');
+            await db.markItemsDeleted(itemType, [actualItemId]);
+          }
+        }
+      } catch (_) {
+        // Ignore parse errors, continue checking other items
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
  /// Batch cache multiple items efficiently
  /// Uses drift's batch API for much better performance on large datasets.
  /// Items are automatically chunked into batches of 500.
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ class HardwareVolumeService {
  factory HardwareVolumeService() => _instance;
  HardwareVolumeService._internal();

-  static const _channel = MethodChannel('com.musicassistant.music_assistant/volume_buttons');
+  static const _channel = MethodChannel('com.collotsspot.ensemble/volume_buttons');
  final _logger = DebugLogger();

  final _volumeUpController = StreamController<void>.broadcast();
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../models/provider_manifest.dart';
+import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
+import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
+
+/// Service for handling image/artwork URL generation and caching.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to reduce complexity.
+class ImageHelperService {
+  final MusicAssistantAPI? _api;
+
+  /// Podcast cover cache: podcastId -> best available cover URL
+  /// This is populated with episode covers when podcast covers are low-res
+  final Map<String, String> _podcastCoverCache = {};
+
+  /// Callback to get cached track for a player
+  final Track? Function(String playerId) getCachedTrackForPlayer;
+
+  ImageHelperService({
+    required MusicAssistantAPI? api,
+    required this.getCachedTrackForPlayer,
+  }) : _api = api;
+
+  /// Get artwork URL for a media item from Music Assistant
+  String? getImageUrl(MediaItem item, {int size = 256}) {
+    return _api?.getImageUrl(item, size: size);
+  }
+
+  /// Get best available podcast cover URL
+  ///
+  /// Returns cached iTunes URL (800x800) if available, otherwise falls back to MA imageproxy.
+  /// The cache is persisted to storage and loaded on app start for instant high-res display.
+  String? getPodcastImageUrl(MediaItem podcast, {int size = 256}) {
+    // Return cached iTunes URL if available (persisted across app launches)
+    final cachedUrl = _podcastCoverCache[podcast.itemId];
+    if (cachedUrl != null) {
+      return cachedUrl;
+    }
+    // Fall back to MA imageproxy (will be replaced once iTunes fetch completes)
+    return _api?.getImageUrl(podcast, size: size);
+  }
+
+  /// Get artist image URL with fallback to external sources (Deezer, Fanart.tv)
+  ///
+  /// Returns a Future since fallback requires async API calls.
+  Future<String?> getArtistImageUrlWithFallback(Artist artist, {int size = 256}) async {
+    // Try Music Assistant first
+    final maUrl = _api?.getImageUrl(artist, size: size);
+    if (maUrl != null) {
+      return maUrl;
+    }
+
+    // Fall back to external sources (Deezer, Fanart.tv, etc.)
+    return MetadataService.getArtistImageUrl(artist.name);
+  }
+
+  /// Get SVG icon for a provider domain
+  ///
+  /// Returns null if no icon is available.
+  String? getProviderIconSvg(String domain, {bool isDark = false}) {
+    return _api?.getProviderIconSvg(domain, isDark: isDark);
+  }
+
+  /// Get provider manifest by domain
+  ProviderManifest? getProviderManifest(String domain) {
+    return _api?.getProviderManifest(domain);
+  }
+
+  /// Get artwork URL for a player from cache
+  String? getCachedArtworkUrl(String playerId, {int size = 512}) {
+    final track = getCachedTrackForPlayer(playerId);
+    if (track == null) return null;
+    return getImageUrl(track, size: size);
+  }
+
+  /// Load podcast cover cache from storage for instant high-res display
+  ///
+  /// Should be called during initialization.
+  Future<void> loadPodcastCoverCache(Map<String, String> cache) async {
+    if (cache.isNotEmpty) {
+      _podcastCoverCache.addAll(cache);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get the current podcast cover cache (for persistence)
+  Map<String, String> get podcastCoverCache => Map.unmodifiable(_podcastCoverCache);
+
+  /// Update podcast cover cache entry
+  void updatePodcastCoverCache(String podcastId, String coverUrl) {
+    _podcastCoverCache[podcastId] = coverUrl;
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all podcast cover cache entries
+  void clearPodcastCoverCache() {
+    _podcastCoverCache.clear();
+  }
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,189 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+
+/// Centralized service for tracking library and favorite status of media items.
+///
+/// This service implements the "single source of truth" pattern:
+/// - All widgets query this service instead of maintaining local state
+/// - Status changes notify all listeners immediately (optimistic updates)
+/// - API failures trigger rollback notifications
+///
+/// Usage:
+/// ```dart
+/// // Check status
+/// final isInLibrary = LibraryStatusService.instance.isInLibrary(itemKey);
+///
+/// // Listen to changes
+/// LibraryStatusService.instance.addListener(() {
+///   // Rebuild UI
+/// });
+///
+/// // Update status (optimistically)
+/// LibraryStatusService.instance.setLibraryStatus(itemKey, true);
+/// ```
+class LibraryStatusService extends ChangeNotifier {
+  LibraryStatusService._();
+  static final LibraryStatusService instance = LibraryStatusService._();
+
+  // Status maps: itemKey -> status
+  // itemKey format: "mediaType:provider:itemId" for uniqueness
+  final Map<String, bool> _libraryStatus = {};
+  final Map<String, bool> _favoriteStatus = {};
+
+  // Pending operations for rollback on failure
+  final Map<String, bool> _pendingLibraryOps = {};
+  final Map<String, bool> _pendingFavoriteOps = {};
+
+  /// Generate a unique key for an item
+  static String makeKey(String mediaType, String provider, String itemId) {
+    return '$mediaType:$provider:$itemId';
+  }
+
+  /// Check if item is in library
+  bool isInLibrary(String key) => _libraryStatus[key] ?? false;
+
+  /// Check if item is favorite
+  bool isFavorite(String key) => _favoriteStatus[key] ?? false;
+
+  /// Set library status (optimistic update)
+  /// Call this immediately when user taps the button
+  void setLibraryStatus(String key, bool inLibrary) {
+    if (_libraryStatus[key] == inLibrary) return;
+
+    _libraryStatus[key] = inLibrary;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Set favorite status (optimistic update)
+  void setFavoriteStatus(String key, bool favorite) {
+    if (_favoriteStatus[key] == favorite) return;
+
+    _favoriteStatus[key] = favorite;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Initialize library status without notifying listeners.
+  /// Use during initState to sync service from widget data without triggering rebuilds.
+  void initLibraryStatus(String key, bool inLibrary) {
+    _libraryStatus[key] ??= inLibrary;
+  }
+
+  /// Initialize favorite status without notifying listeners.
+  /// Use during initState to sync service from widget data without triggering rebuilds.
+  void initFavoriteStatus(String key, bool favorite) {
+    _favoriteStatus[key] ??= favorite;
+  }
+
+  /// Mark operation as pending (for rollback tracking)
+  void markLibraryPending(String key, bool previousValue) {
+    _pendingLibraryOps[key] = previousValue;
+  }
+
+  void markFavoritePending(String key, bool previousValue) {
+    _pendingFavoriteOps[key] = previousValue;
+  }
+
+  /// Complete operation successfully (clear pending)
+  void completeLibraryOperation(String key) {
+    _pendingLibraryOps.remove(key);
+  }
+
+  void completeFavoriteOperation(String key) {
+    _pendingFavoriteOps.remove(key);
+  }
+
+  /// Rollback operation on failure
+  void rollbackLibraryOperation(String key) {
+    final previousValue = _pendingLibraryOps.remove(key);
+    if (previousValue != null) {
+      _libraryStatus[key] = previousValue;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  void rollbackFavoriteOperation(String key) {
+    final previousValue = _pendingFavoriteOps.remove(key);
+    if (previousValue != null) {
+      _favoriteStatus[key] = previousValue;
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Bulk update from provider's library data
+  /// Called when library is loaded/refreshed
+  void syncFromLibrary({
+    required String mediaType,
+    required List<dynamic> items,
+    required bool Function(dynamic item) getInLibrary,
+    required bool Function(dynamic item) getFavorite,
+    required String Function(dynamic item) getProvider,
+    required String Function(dynamic item) getItemId,
+  }) {
+    bool changed = false;
+
+    for (final item in items) {
+      final key = makeKey(mediaType, getProvider(item), getItemId(item));
+      final inLibrary = getInLibrary(item);
+      final favorite = getFavorite(item);
+
+      // Only update if not pending (don't overwrite optimistic updates)
+      if (!_pendingLibraryOps.containsKey(key)) {
+        if (_libraryStatus[key] != inLibrary) {
+          _libraryStatus[key] = inLibrary;
+          changed = true;
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (!_pendingFavoriteOps.containsKey(key)) {
+        if (_favoriteStatus[key] != favorite) {
+          _favoriteStatus[key] = favorite;
+          changed = true;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (changed) {
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Update a single item's status from fresh data
+  void syncSingleItem({
+    required String key,
+    required bool inLibrary,
+    required bool favorite,
+  }) {
+    bool changed = false;
+
+    if (!_pendingLibraryOps.containsKey(key) && _libraryStatus[key] != inLibrary) {
+      _libraryStatus[key] = inLibrary;
+      changed = true;
+    }
+
+    if (!_pendingFavoriteOps.containsKey(key) && _favoriteStatus[key] != favorite) {
+      _favoriteStatus[key] = favorite;
+      changed = true;
+    }
+
+    if (changed) {
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all status (on logout/disconnect)
+  void clear() {
+    _libraryStatus.clear();
+    _favoriteStatus.clear();
+    _pendingLibraryOps.clear();
+    _pendingFavoriteOps.clear();
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Get debug info
+  Map<String, dynamic> get debugInfo => {
+    'libraryCount': _libraryStatus.length,
+    'favoriteCount': _favoriteStatus.length,
+    'pendingLibrary': _pendingLibraryOps.length,
+    'pendingFavorite': _pendingFavoriteOps.length,
+  };
+}
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../models/player.dart';
 import '../models/provider_instance.dart';
 import '../models/provider_manifest.dart';
+import '../models/recommendation_folder.dart';
 import 'debug_logger.dart';
 import 'settings_service.dart';
 import 'device_id_service.dart';
@@ -214,6 +215,7 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
        },
        onDone: () {
          _logger.log('WebSocket connection closed');
+          _isAuthenticated = false; // Reset auth state on disconnect
          _updateConnectionState(MAConnectionState.disconnected);
          if (_connectionCompleter != null && !_connectionCompleter!.isCompleted) {
            _connectionCompleter!.completeError(Exception('Connection closed'));
@@ -1194,6 +1196,28 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
    }
  }

+  // ============ RECOMMENDATIONS ============
+
+  /// Get recommendation folders (mixes, recommendations, etc.)
+  Future<List<RecommendationFolder>> getRecommendations() async {
+    try {
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'music/recommendations',
+      );
+
+      final items = response['result'] as List<dynamic>?;
+      if (items == null) return [];
+
+      return items
+          .whereType<Map<String, dynamic>>()
+          .map(RecommendationFolder.fromJson)
+          .toList();
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('Error getting recommendations: $e');
+      return [];
+    }
+  }
+
  /// Get the audiobookshelf provider instance ID
  Future<String?> getAudiobookshelfProviderId() async {
    try {
@@ -0,0 +1,319 @@
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../models/player.dart';
+import '../models/provider_instance.dart';
+import '../services/sync_service.dart';
+
+/// Service for filtering media items and players based on user settings.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to reduce complexity.
+class ProviderFilterService {
+  /// Provider filter from MA user settings (empty = all providers allowed)
+  final List<String> providerFilter;
+
+  /// Player filter from MA user settings (empty = all players allowed)
+  final List<String> playerFilter;
+
+  /// Available music providers discovered from MA
+  final List<ProviderInstance> availableMusicProviders;
+
+  /// Library data for provider counting
+  final List<dynamic> artists;
+  final List<dynamic> albums;
+  final List<dynamic> tracks;
+  final List<dynamic> podcasts;
+  final List<dynamic> radioStations;
+
+  ProviderFilterService({
+    required this.providerFilter,
+    required this.playerFilter,
+    required this.availableMusicProviders,
+    required this.artists,
+    required this.albums,
+    required this.tracks,
+    required this.podcasts,
+    required this.radioStations,
+  });
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // PROVIDER FILTER (from MA user settings)
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  /// Whether provider filtering is active
+  bool get hasProviderFilter => providerFilter.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Check if a media item should be visible based on provider filter.
+  ///
+  /// Returns true if:
+  /// - No filter is active (empty list = all providers allowed)
+  /// - The item has at least one provider mapping in the allowed list
+  /// - The item's primary provider is in the allowed list
+  bool isItemAllowedByProviderFilter(MediaItem item) {
+    // No filter = show everything
+    if (providerFilter.isEmpty) return true;
+
+    // Check if item's provider mappings include any allowed provider
+    final mappings = item.providerMappings;
+    if (mappings != null && mappings.isNotEmpty) {
+      for (final mapping in mappings) {
+        if (providerFilter.contains(mapping.providerInstance)) {
+          return true;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Also check primary provider field (for items without full mappings)
+    if (providerFilter.contains(item.provider)) {
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  /// Filter a list of media items based on provider filter.
+  List<T> filterByProvider<T extends MediaItem>(List<T> items) {
+    if (providerFilter.isEmpty) return items;
+    return items.where(isItemAllowedByProviderFilter).toList();
+  }
+
+  /// Filter search results map based on provider filter.
+  Map<String, List<MediaItem>> filterSearchResults(Map<String, List<MediaItem>> results) {
+    if (providerFilter.isEmpty) return results;
+    return {
+      for (final entry in results.entries)
+        entry.key: entry.value.where(isItemAllowedByProviderFilter).toList(),
+    };
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // PLAYER FILTER (from MA user settings)
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  /// Whether player filtering is active
+  bool get hasPlayerFilter => playerFilter.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Check if a player should be visible based on player filter.
+  bool isPlayerAllowedByFilter(Player player) {
+    if (playerFilter.isEmpty) return true;
+    return playerFilter.contains(player.playerId);
+  }
+
+  /// Filter a list of players based on player filter.
+  List<Player> filterPlayers(List<Player> players) {
+    if (playerFilter.isEmpty) return players;
+    return players.where(isPlayerAllowedByFilter).toList();
+  }
+
+  // ===========================================================================
+  // PROVIDER COUNTING
+  // ===========================================================================
+
+  /// Get providers that have content in artists library (with item counts).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithArtists() {
+    return _getProvidersWithCounts(artists);
+  }
+
+  /// Get providers that have content in albums library (with item counts).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithAlbums() {
+    return _getProvidersWithCounts(albums);
+  }
+
+  /// Get providers that have content in tracks library (with item counts).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithTracks() {
+    return _getProvidersWithCounts(tracks);
+  }
+
+  /// Get providers that have content in playlists (with item counts).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithPlaylists() {
+    return _getProvidersWithCounts(SyncService.instance.cachedPlaylists);
+  }
+
+  /// Get providers that have audiobooks (with item counts).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithAudiobooks() {
+    return _getProvidersWithCounts(SyncService.instance.cachedAudiobooks);
+  }
+
+  /// Get providers that have radio stations (with item counts).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithRadio() {
+    return _getProvidersWithCounts(radioStations);
+  }
+
+  /// Get providers that have podcasts (with item counts).
+  ///
+  /// Only counts mappings where inLibrary is true - this indicates which provider
+  /// the user actually added the podcast from (vs providers that can play it).
+  Map<String, int> getProvidersWithPodcasts() {
+    final counts = <String, int>{};
+    for (final item in podcasts) {
+      final mappings = (item as MediaItem).providerMappings;
+      if (mappings != null) {
+        for (final mapping in mappings) {
+          // Only count if this provider "owns" the item (user added it from this account)
+          if (mapping.inLibrary) {
+            final instanceId = mapping.providerInstance;
+            if (instanceId.isNotEmpty) {
+              counts[instanceId] = (counts[instanceId] ?? 0) + 1;
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    return counts;
+  }
+
+  /// Internal helper to count items per provider from a list of media items.
+  ///
+  /// Only counts mappings where inLibrary is true - this indicates which provider
+  /// the user actually added the item from (vs providers that can play it).
+  Map<String, int> _getProvidersWithCounts(List<dynamic> items) {
+    final counts = <String, int>{};
+    for (final item in items) {
+      if (item is! MediaItem) continue;
+      final mediaItem = item as MediaItem;
+      final mappings = mediaItem.providerMappings;
+      if (mappings != null) {
+        for (final mapping in mappings) {
+          // Only count if this provider "owns" the item (user added it from this account)
+          if (mapping.inLibrary) {
+            final instanceId = mapping.providerInstance;
+            if (instanceId.isNotEmpty) {
+              counts[instanceId] = (counts[instanceId] ?? 0) + 1;
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    return counts;
+  }
+
+  /// Get ProviderInstance objects for providers that have content in a category.
+  ///
+  /// Returns list of (ProviderInstance, itemCount) tuples, sorted by name.
+  List<(ProviderInstance, int)> getRelevantProvidersForCategory(String category) {
+    final Map<String, int> counts;
+    switch (category) {
+      case 'artists':
+        counts = getProvidersWithArtists();
+        break;
+      case 'albums':
+        counts = getProvidersWithAlbums();
+        break;
+      case 'tracks':
+        counts = getProvidersWithTracks();
+        break;
+      case 'playlists':
+        counts = getProvidersWithPlaylists();
+        break;
+      case 'audiobooks':
+        counts = getProvidersWithAudiobooks();
+        break;
+      case 'radio':
+        counts = getProvidersWithRadio();
+        break;
+      case 'podcasts':
+        counts = getProvidersWithPodcasts();
+        break;
+      default:
+        counts = {};
+    }
+
+    // Build list of providers that support this category, with their item counts
+    // Only include providers that have at least 1 item (hides providers not synced to library)
+    // Multiple instances of the same domain are allowed (e.g., two Spotify accounts)
+    // but we dedupe if names match exactly (same account re-added with new instance ID)
+    final result = <(ProviderInstance, int)>[];
+    final addedInstanceIds = <String>{};
+    final addedNames = <String, int>{}; // Track name -> count to dedupe same-name providers
+
+    for (final provider in availableMusicProviders) {
+      // Only include providers that support this content type AND have items
+      if (provider.supportsContentType(category)) {
+        final count = counts[provider.instanceId] ?? 0;
+        if (count > 0) {
+          final existingCount = addedNames[provider.name];
+          if (existingCount == null) {
+            // First provider with this name
+            result.add((provider, count));
+            addedInstanceIds.add(provider.instanceId);
+            addedNames[provider.name] = count;
+          } else if (count > existingCount) {
+            // Same name but more items - likely same account re-added, keep better one
+            result.removeWhere((r) => r.$1.name == provider.name);
+            result.add((provider, count));
+            addedInstanceIds.add(provider.instanceId);
+            addedNames[provider.name] = count;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Also include providers that have items but aren't in availableMusicProviders
+    // (e.g., search-only providers like iTunes, or orphaned items from removed providers)
+    // For these synthetic providers, dedupe by domain since we don't have account-specific names
+    final addedRealDomains = result.map((r) => r.$1.domain).toSet();
+    final addedSyntheticDomains = <String>{};
+
+    for (final entry in counts.entries) {
+      if (!addedInstanceIds.contains(entry.key) && entry.value > 0) {
+        // Create a synthetic ProviderInstance from the instance ID
+        // Format is typically "domain--uniqueId" (e.g., "itunes--abc123")
+        final instanceId = entry.key;
+        final domain = instanceId.contains('--')
+            ? instanceId.split('--').first
+            : instanceId;
+
+        // Skip if this domain is already represented by a real provider or synthetic
+        if (addedRealDomains.contains(domain)) continue;
+        if (addedSyntheticDomains.contains(domain)) continue;
+
+        // Only add if this domain supports the category
+        final capabilities = ProviderInstance.providerCapabilities[domain];
+        if (capabilities != null && capabilities.contains(category)) {
+          result.add((
+            ProviderInstance(
+              instanceId: instanceId,
+              domain: domain,
+              name: _formatProviderName(domain),
+              available: true,
+            ),
+            entry.value,
+          ));
+          addedSyntheticDomains.add(domain);
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Sort by name
+    result.sort((a, b) => a.$1.name.compareTo(b.$1.name));
+    return result;
+  }
+
+  /// Format a provider domain into a readable display name.
+  String _formatProviderName(String domain) {
+    const names = {
+      'spotify': 'Spotify',
+      'tidal': 'Tidal',
+      'qobuz': 'Qobuz',
+      'deezer': 'Deezer',
+      'ytmusic': 'YouTube Music',
+      'soundcloud': 'SoundCloud',
+      'apple_music': 'Apple Music',
+      'amazon_music': 'Amazon Music',
+      'plex': 'Plex',
+      'jellyfin': 'Jellyfin',
+      'emby': 'Emby',
+      'subsonic': 'Subsonic',
+      'opensubsonic': 'OpenSubsonic',
+      'gmusic': 'Google Music',
+      'bandcamp': 'Bandcamp',
+      'youtube': 'YouTube',
+      'itunes': 'iTunes/Apple',
+      'spotifyfree': 'Spotify Free',
+      'tunein': 'TuneIn',
+      'radio_net': 'Radio.net',
+      'dirble': 'Dirble',
+      'freq': 'FREQ',
+      'radionomy': 'Radionomy',
+    };
+    return names[domain] ?? domain.split('_').map((s) => s[0].toUpperCase() + s.substring(1)).join(' ');
+  }
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,221 @@
+import 'dart:convert';
+
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../models/player.dart';
+import '../services/database_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/error_handler.dart';
+import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
+
+/// Service for managing player queue operations.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate queue logic including:
+/// - Queue fetching from API with player ID translation
+/// - Queue caching to database for instant display
+/// - Queue restoration from cache on app resume
+/// - Track validation for queue items
+class QueueManagerService {
+  final MusicAssistantAPI? _api;
+  final DatabaseService _database;
+  final DebugLogger _logger;
+  final List<Player> Function() getAvailablePlayers;
+  final Map<String, String> Function() getCastToSendspinMap;
+  final Future<void> Function(String playerId, List<Track> tracks, {int startIndex}) playTracks;
+
+  QueueManagerService({
+    required MusicAssistantAPI? api,
+    required DatabaseService database,
+    required DebugLogger logger,
+    required this.getAvailablePlayers,
+    required this.getCastToSendspinMap,
+    required this.playTracks,
+  })  : _api = api,
+        _database = database,
+        _logger = logger;
+
+  /// Fetch queue for a player from the API.
+  ///
+  /// Handles:
+  /// - Group child players (fetches leader's queue)
+  /// - Cast-to-Sendspin ID translation
+  /// - Automatic caching to database
+  Future<PlayerQueue?> getQueue(String playerId) async {
+    final effectivePlayerId = _getEffectivePlayerId(playerId);
+
+    final queue = await _api?.getQueue(effectivePlayerId);
+
+    // Persist queue to database for instant display on app resume
+    if (queue != null) {
+      persistQueueToDatabase(playerId, queue);
+    }
+
+    return queue;
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached queue for instant display (before API refresh).
+  Future<PlayerQueue?> getCachedQueue(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      if (!_database.isInitialized) return null;
+
+      final cachedItems = await _database.getCachedQueue(playerId);
+      if (cachedItems.isEmpty) return null;
+
+      final items = <QueueItem>[];
+      for (final cached in cachedItems) {
+        try {
+          final itemData = jsonDecode(cached.itemJson) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+          items.add(QueueItem.fromJson(itemData));
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('⚠️ Error parsing cached queue item: $e');
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (items.isEmpty) return null;
+
+      return PlayerQueue(
+        playerId: playerId,
+        items: items,
+        currentIndex: 0, // Will be updated from fresh data
+      );
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Error loading cached queue: $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Persist queue to database for app restart persistence.
+  void persistQueueToDatabase(String playerId, PlayerQueue queue) {
+    () async {
+      try {
+        if (!_database.isInitialized) return;
+
+        final itemJsonList = queue.items.map((item) => jsonEncode(item.toJson())).toList();
+        await _database.saveQueue(playerId, itemJsonList);
+        _logger.log('💾 Persisted ${queue.items.length} queue items to database');
+      } catch (e) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Error persisting queue to database: $e');
+      }
+    }();
+  }
+
+  /// Attempt to restore the queue from cached data and start playback.
+  Future<bool> restoreQueueFromCache(String playerId) async {
+    try {
+      final cachedQueue = await getCachedQueue(playerId);
+      if (cachedQueue == null || cachedQueue.items.isEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ No cached queue to restore');
+        return false;
+      }
+
+      // Extract and validate tracks from queue items
+      final tracks = _validateQueueTracks(cachedQueue.items);
+
+      if (tracks.isEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Cached queue has no valid tracks');
+        return false;
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('🔄 Restoring ${tracks.length} tracks from cached queue');
+
+      // Re-queue all tracks and start playback
+      await playTracks(playerId, tracks, startIndex: 0);
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Error restoring queue from cache: $e');
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Validate and filter tracks from queue items.
+  ///
+  /// Returns only tracks that can be played (have available provider mappings
+  /// or valid provider/itemId combination).
+  List<Track> _validateQueueTracks(List<QueueItem> queueItems) {
+    return queueItems
+        .map((item) => item.track)
+        .where((track) {
+          // Check for providerMappings with at least one available entry
+          if (track.providerMappings != null && track.providerMappings!.isNotEmpty) {
+            return track.providerMappings!.any((m) => m.available);
+          }
+          // Fallback: provider + itemId can be used to construct URI
+          return track.provider.isNotEmpty && track.itemId.isNotEmpty;
+        })
+        .toList();
+  }
+
+  /// Get the effective player ID for queue operations.
+  ///
+  /// Handles:
+  /// - Group child players (returns leader's ID)
+  /// - Cast-to-Sendspin ID translation
+  String _getEffectivePlayerId(String playerId) {
+    String effectivePlayerId = playerId;
+    final availablePlayers = getAvailablePlayers();
+    final castToSendspinMap = getCastToSendspinMap();
+
+    final player = availablePlayers.firstWhere(
+      (p) => p.playerId == playerId,
+      orElse: () => Player(
+        playerId: playerId,
+        name: '',
+        available: false,
+        powered: false,
+        state: 'idle',
+      ),
+    );
+
+    // If this player is a group child, fetch the leader's queue instead
+    // This ensures grouped players show the same queue as their leader
+    if (player.isGroupChild && player.syncedTo != null) {
+      _logger.log('🔗 Player $playerId is grouped, fetching leader queue: ${player.syncedTo}');
+      effectivePlayerId = player.syncedTo!;
+    }
+
+    // Translate Sendspin ID to Cast UUID for queue fetch
+    // MA stores queues under the Cast UUID, not the Sendspin ID
+    effectivePlayerId = _translateSendspinToCastId(effectivePlayerId, availablePlayers, castToSendspinMap);
+
+    return effectivePlayerId;
+  }
+
+  /// Translate Sendspin ID to Cast UUID for queue operations.
+  ///
+  /// MA stores queues under the Cast UUID, not the Sendspin ID.
+  /// Format: cast-7df484e3 -> need Cast UUID starting with 7df484e3
+  String _translateSendspinToCastId(
+    String playerId,
+    List<Player> availablePlayers,
+    Map<String, String> castToSendspinMap,
+  ) {
+    if (!playerId.startsWith('cast-') || playerId.length < 13) {
+      return playerId;
+    }
+
+    final prefix = playerId.substring(5); // Remove "cast-"
+
+    // Reverse lookup in the map
+    for (final entry in castToSendspinMap.entries) {
+      if (entry.value == playerId) {
+        _logger.log('🔗 Translated Sendspin ID $playerId to Cast UUID ${entry.key} for queue fetch');
+        return entry.key;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // If not in map, try to find in available players
+    for (final p in availablePlayers) {
+      if (p.provider == 'chromecast' && p.playerId.startsWith(prefix)) {
+        _logger.log('🔗 Found Cast UUID ${p.playerId} for Sendspin ID $playerId via player lookup');
+        return p.playerId;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return playerId;
+  }
+
+  /// Clear cached queue for a player.
+  Future<void> clearCachedQueue(String playerId) async {
+    await _database.clearCachedQueue(playerId);
+  }
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../services/cache_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
+
+/// Service for handling search operations with caching.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate search logic.
+class SearchService {
+  final MusicAssistantAPI? _api;
+  final CacheService _cacheService;
+  final DebugLogger _logger;
+
+  SearchService({
+    required MusicAssistantAPI? api,
+    required CacheService cacheService,
+    required DebugLogger logger,
+  })  : _api = api,
+        _cacheService = cacheService,
+        _logger = logger;
+
+  /// Search with caching support.
+  ///
+  /// Returns cached results if available and not expired.
+  /// Otherwise fetches from API and caches the results.
+  Future<Map<String, List<MediaItem>>> searchWithCache(
+    String query, {
+    bool forceRefresh = false,
+    bool libraryOnly = false,
+  }) async {
+    final baseKey = query.toLowerCase().trim();
+    if (baseKey.isEmpty) {
+      return _emptySearchResults();
+    }
+
+    // Include libraryOnly in cache key to separate results
+    final cacheKey = libraryOnly ? '$baseKey:library' : baseKey;
+
+    if (_cacheService.isSearchCacheValid(cacheKey, forceRefresh: forceRefresh)) {
+      _logger.log('📦 Using cached search results for "$query" (libraryOnly: $libraryOnly)');
+      return _cacheService.getCachedSearchResults(cacheKey)!;
+    }
+
+    if (_api == null) {
+      return _cacheService.getCachedSearchResults(cacheKey) ?? _emptySearchResults();
+    }
+
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🔄 Searching for "$query" (libraryOnly: $libraryOnly)...');
+      final results = await _api!.search(query, libraryOnly: libraryOnly);
+
+      final cachedResults = <String, List<MediaItem>>{
+        'artists': results['artists'] ?? [],
+        'albums': results['albums'] ?? [],
+        'tracks': results['tracks'] ?? [],
+        'playlists': results['playlists'] ?? [],
+        'audiobooks': results['audiobooks'] ?? [],
+      };
+
+      _cacheService.setCachedSearchResults(cacheKey, cachedResults);
+      _logger.log('✅ Cached search results for "$query"');
+      return cachedResults;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ Search failed: $e');
+      return _cacheService.getCachedSearchResults(cacheKey) ?? _emptySearchResults();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all search and detail caches.
+  void clearAllDetailCaches() {
+    _cacheService.clearAllDetailCaches();
+  }
+
+  /// Check if search cache is valid for a query.
+  bool isSearchCacheValid(String query, {bool forceRefresh = false}) {
+    final baseKey = query.toLowerCase().trim();
+    return _cacheService.isSearchCacheValid(baseKey, forceRefresh: forceRefresh);
+  }
+
+  /// Get cached search results for a query.
+  Map<String, List<MediaItem>>? getCachedSearchResults(String query, {bool libraryOnly = false}) {
+    final baseKey = query.toLowerCase().trim();
+    final cacheKey = libraryOnly ? '$baseKey:library' : baseKey;
+    return _cacheService.getCachedSearchResults(cacheKey);
+  }
+
+  Map<String, List<MediaItem>> _emptySearchResults() {
+    return {
+      'artists': [],
+      'albums': [],
+      'tracks': [],
+      'playlists': [],
+      'audiobooks': [],
+    };
+  }
+}
@@ -657,7 +657,10 @@ class SendspinService {
  void _updateState(SendspinConnectionState newState) {
    if (_state != newState) {
      _state = newState;
-      _stateController.add(newState);
+      // Don't try to emit if disposed or controller is closed
+      if (!_isDisposed && !_stateController.isClosed) {
+        _stateController.add(newState);
+      }
    }
  }

@@ -90,12 +90,11 @@ class SettingsService {
  static const String _keyLocalPlayerName = 'local_player_name';
  static const String _keyOwnerName = 'owner_name';
  static const String _keyLastSelectedPlayerId = 'last_selected_player_id';
-  static const String _keyPreferLocalPlayer = 'prefer_local_player';
  static const String _keySmartSortPlayers = 'smart_sort_players';
-  static const String _keyDisableAutoSwitch = 'disable_auto_switch';
  static const String _keyShowRecentAlbums = 'show_recent_albums';
  static const String _keyShowDiscoverArtists = 'show_discover_artists';
  static const String _keyShowDiscoverAlbums = 'show_discover_albums';
+  static const String _keyShowDiscoveryFolders = 'show_discovery_folders';
  static const String _keyShowContinueListeningAudiobooks = 'show_continue_listening_audiobooks';
  static const String _keyShowDiscoverAudiobooks = 'show_discover_audiobooks';
  static const String _keyShowDiscoverSeries = 'show_discover_series';
@@ -108,20 +107,11 @@ class SettingsService {
  static const String _keyShowOnlyArtistsWithAlbums = 'show_only_artists_with_albums'; // Library artists filter
  static const String _keyHomeRowOrder = 'home_row_order'; // JSON list of row IDs

-  // Default row order
+  // Default row order (only these 3 rows enabled by default on first launch)
  static const List<String> defaultHomeRowOrder = [
    'recent-albums',
    'discover-artists',
    'discover-albums',
-    'continue-listening',
-    'discover-audiobooks',
-    'discover-series',
-    'favorite-albums',
-    'favorite-artists',
-    'favorite-tracks',
-    'favorite-playlists',
-    'favorite-radio-stations',
-    'favorite-podcasts',
  ];

  // View Mode Settings
@@ -179,6 +169,9 @@ class SettingsService {
  // Podcast Cover Cache (iTunes URLs for high-res artwork)
  static const String _keyPodcastCoverCache = 'podcast_cover_cache';

+  // Discovery Row Preferences (per-row settings for Music Assistant recommendations)
+  static const String _keyDiscoveryRowPreferences = 'discovery_row_preferences';
+
  static Future<String?> getServerUrl() async {
    final prefs = await _getPrefs();
    return prefs.getString(_keyServerUrl);
@@ -355,18 +348,10 @@ class SettingsService {
  static Future<void> setLastSelectedPlayerId(String? playerId) =>
      _setString(_keyLastSelectedPlayerId, playerId, removeIfEmpty: true);

-  // Prefer Local Player - always select local player first when available
-  static Future<bool> getPreferLocalPlayer() => _getBool(_keyPreferLocalPlayer, defaultValue: false);
-  static Future<void> setPreferLocalPlayer(bool prefer) => _setBool(_keyPreferLocalPlayer, prefer);
-
  // Smart Sort Players - sort by status (playing > on > off) instead of alphabetically
  static Future<bool> getSmartSortPlayers() => _getBool(_keySmartSortPlayers, defaultValue: false);
  static Future<void> setSmartSortPlayers(bool smartSort) => _setBool(_keySmartSortPlayers, smartSort);

-  // Disable Auto-Switch - prevents automatic switching to playing players
-  static Future<bool> getDisableAutoSwitch() => _getBool(_keyDisableAutoSwitch, defaultValue: false);
-  static Future<void> setDisableAutoSwitch(bool disable) => _setBool(_keyDisableAutoSwitch, disable);
-
  // Helper to create player name with possessive apostrophe
  // Automatically detects Phone vs Tablet based on screen size
  static String _makePlayerName(String ownerName) {
@@ -401,6 +386,10 @@ class SettingsService {
  static Future<bool> getShowDiscoverAlbums() => _getBool(_keyShowDiscoverAlbums, defaultValue: true);
  static Future<void> setShowDiscoverAlbums(bool show) => _setBool(_keyShowDiscoverAlbums, show);

+  // Home Screen Discovery Folders (default off - provider mixes like Tidal)
+  static Future<bool> getShowDiscoveryFolders() => _getBool(_keyShowDiscoveryFolders, defaultValue: false);
+  static Future<void> setShowDiscoveryFolders(bool show) => _setBool(_keyShowDiscoveryFolders, show);
+
  // Home Screen Audiobook Rows (default off - optional)
  static Future<bool> getShowContinueListeningAudiobooks() => _getBool(_keyShowContinueListeningAudiobooks, defaultValue: false);
  static Future<void> setShowContinueListeningAudiobooks(bool show) => _setBool(_keyShowContinueListeningAudiobooks, show);
@@ -949,7 +938,7 @@ class SettingsService {
  /// for fine-grained control (10x more precise)
  static Future<bool> getVolumePrecisionMode() async {
    final prefs = await _getPrefs();
-    return prefs.getBool(_keyVolumePrecisionMode) ?? true;
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyVolumePrecisionMode) ?? false;
  }

  /// Set whether volume precision mode is enabled
@@ -986,4 +975,46 @@ class SettingsService {
    cache[podcastId] = url;
    await setPodcastCoverCache(cache);
  }
+
+  // Discovery Row Preferences (per-row settings for Music Assistant recommendations)
+
+  /// Get all discovery row preferences as a map (itemId -> enabled)
+  /// Defaults to all enabled (true) if not set
+  static Future<Map<String, bool>> getDiscoveryRowPreferences() async {
+    final prefs = await _getPrefs();
+    final json = prefs.getString(_keyDiscoveryRowPreferences);
+    if (json == null) return {}; // Empty map = all enabled by default
+    try {
+      final decoded = jsonDecode(json) as Map<String, dynamic>;
+      return decoded.map((key, value) => MapEntry(key, value as bool));
+    } catch (_) {
+      return {};
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Set all discovery row preferences at once
+  static Future<void> setDiscoveryRowPreferences(Map<String, bool> prefs) async {
+    final sharedPrefs = await _getPrefs();
+    await sharedPrefs.setString(_keyDiscoveryRowPreferences, jsonEncode(prefs));
+  }
+
+  /// Get whether a specific discovery row is enabled
+  /// Returns false if not explicitly set (default off)
+  static Future<bool> getDiscoveryRowPreference(String itemId) async {
+    final allPrefs = await getDiscoveryRowPreferences();
+    return allPrefs[itemId] ?? false; // Default to disabled
+  }
+
+  /// Set whether a specific discovery row is enabled
+  static Future<void> setDiscoveryRowPreference(String itemId, bool enabled) async {
+    final allPrefs = await getDiscoveryRowPreferences();
+    allPrefs[itemId] = enabled;
+    await setDiscoveryRowPreferences(allPrefs);
+  }
+
+  /// Clear all discovery row preferences (reverts to all enabled)
+  static Future<void> clearDiscoveryRowPreferences() async {
+    final prefs = await _getPrefs();
+    await prefs.remove(_keyDiscoveryRowPreferences);
+  }
 }
@@ -596,4 +596,78 @@ class SyncService with ChangeNotifier {
    _cachedPlaylists = playlists;
    notifyListeners();
  }
+
+  /// Remove an item from in-memory cache by library ID
+  /// Called when an item is removed from library to keep SyncService in sync
+  void removeFromCacheByLibraryId(String mediaType, int libraryItemId) {
+    final libraryIdStr = libraryItemId.toString();
+    bool updated = false;
+
+    // Helper to check if item matches the library ID being removed
+    bool matchesLibraryId(String? provider, String? itemId, List<ProviderMapping>? mappings) {
+      if (provider == 'library' && itemId == libraryIdStr) return true;
+      if (mappings != null) {
+        for (final m in mappings) {
+          if ((m.providerInstance == 'library' || m.providerDomain == 'library') &&
+              m.itemId == libraryIdStr) {
+            return true;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    switch (mediaType) {
+      case 'album':
+        final before = _cachedAlbums.length;
+        _cachedAlbums = _cachedAlbums.where((a) =>
+          !matchesLibraryId(a.provider, a.itemId, a.providerMappings)
+        ).toList();
+        updated = _cachedAlbums.length != before;
+        // Also remove from source provider tracking
+        if (updated) {
+          _albumSourceProviders.removeWhere((key, _) =>
+            _cachedAlbums.every((a) => a.itemId != key));
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'artist':
+        final before = _cachedArtists.length;
+        _cachedArtists = _cachedArtists.where((a) =>
+          !matchesLibraryId(a.provider, a.itemId, a.providerMappings)
+        ).toList();
+        updated = _cachedArtists.length != before;
+        if (updated) {
+          _artistSourceProviders.removeWhere((key, _) =>
+            _cachedArtists.every((a) => a.itemId != key));
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'audiobook':
+        final before = _cachedAudiobooks.length;
+        _cachedAudiobooks = _cachedAudiobooks.where((a) =>
+          !matchesLibraryId(a.provider, a.itemId, a.providerMappings)
+        ).toList();
+        updated = _cachedAudiobooks.length != before;
+        if (updated) {
+          _audiobookSourceProviders.removeWhere((key, _) =>
+            _cachedAudiobooks.every((a) => a.itemId != key));
+        }
+        break;
+      case 'playlist':
+        final before = _cachedPlaylists.length;
+        _cachedPlaylists = _cachedPlaylists.where((p) =>
+          !matchesLibraryId(p.provider, p.itemId, p.providerMappings)
+        ).toList();
+        updated = _cachedPlaylists.length != before;
+        if (updated) {
+          _playlistSourceProviders.removeWhere((key, _) =>
+            _cachedPlaylists.every((p) => p.itemId != key));
+        }
+        break;
+    }
+
+    if (updated) {
+      _logger.log('🗑️ Removed $mediaType with libraryId=$libraryItemId from SyncService cache');
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
 }
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
+import 'dart:math' as math;
 import 'dart:typed_data';
 import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
 import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:material_color_utilities/material_color_utilities.dart';
 import 'package:palette_generator/palette_generator.dart';
 import 'package:image/image.dart' as img;
 import 'package:http/http.dart' as http;
@@ -8,6 +10,16 @@ import '../services/debug_logger.dart';

 final _logger = DebugLogger();

+/// Minimum contrast ratio for UI components (WCAG 2.1 Level AA)
+const double _minContrastRatio = 3.0;
+
+/// Minimum chroma for primary colors to ensure they're visually distinct
+/// Material Design 3 uses 48 for vibrant, but we use 36 as a balance
+const double _minPrimaryChroma = 36.0;
+
+/// Minimum chroma for surface/container colors (lower is fine for backgrounds)
+const double _minSurfaceChroma = 6.0;
+
 /// Extracted adaptive colors from album art
 class AdaptiveColors {
  final Color primary;       // Main accent color (vibrant)
@@ -50,11 +62,96 @@ class _ExtractedColors {
  });
 }

-/// Helper to get contrasting text color based on background luminance
+/// Calculate WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between two colors
+double _contrastRatio(Color c1, Color c2) {
+  final l1 = c1.computeLuminance();
+  final l2 = c2.computeLuminance();
+  final lighter = math.max(l1, l2);
+  final darker = math.min(l1, l2);
+  return (lighter + 0.05) / (darker + 0.05);
+}
+
+/// Helper to get contrasting text color based on WCAG contrast ratio
 Color getContrastingTextColor(Color backgroundColor) {
-  // Use relative luminance to determine if we need light or dark text
-  // Standard threshold is 0.179 based on WCAG guidelines
-  return backgroundColor.computeLuminance() > 0.4 ? Colors.black : Colors.white;
+  // Calculate contrast with both black and white, pick the one with better contrast
+  final contrastWithWhite = _contrastRatio(backgroundColor, Colors.white);
+  final contrastWithBlack = _contrastRatio(backgroundColor, Colors.black);
+  return contrastWithWhite >= contrastWithBlack ? Colors.white : Colors.black;
+}
+
+/// Adjust a color's tone using HCT to ensure minimum contrast against a background
+/// Uses binary search to find the MINIMUM tone adjustment needed (preserves color identity)
+Color _ensureContrastHct(Color foreground, Color background, {double minRatio = _minContrastRatio}) {
+  final fgHct = Hct.fromInt(foreground.value);
+  final bgHct = Hct.fromInt(background.value);
+
+  // Ensure foreground has enough chroma to be visually distinct
+  final chroma = math.max(fgHct.chroma, _minPrimaryChroma);
+
+  final currentRatio = _contrastRatio(foreground, background);
+  if (currentRatio >= minRatio) {
+    // Already has sufficient contrast, just ensure chroma
+    if (fgHct.chroma < _minPrimaryChroma) {
+      return Color(Hct.from(fgHct.hue, chroma, fgHct.tone).toInt());
+    }
+    return foreground;
+  }
+
+  // For dark backgrounds (tone < 50), we need lighter foreground
+  // For light backgrounds (tone >= 50), we need darker foreground
+  final bgIsDark = bgHct.tone < 50;
+
+  // Binary search for the minimum tone that achieves target contrast
+  double lo, hi;
+  if (bgIsDark) {
+    // Search upward from current tone toward white
+    lo = fgHct.tone;
+    hi = 100.0;
+  } else {
+    // Search downward from current tone toward black
+    lo = 0.0;
+    hi = fgHct.tone;
+  }
+
+  double bestTone = bgIsDark ? hi : lo; // Fallback to extreme if needed
+
+  for (int i = 0; i < 20; i++) {
+    final mid = (lo + hi) / 2;
+    final testColor = Hct.from(fgHct.hue, chroma, mid);
+    final testRatio = _contrastRatio(Color(testColor.toInt()), background);
+
+    if (bgIsDark) {
+      // We want lighter - if mid works, try lower (closer to original)
+      if (testRatio >= minRatio) {
+        bestTone = mid;
+        hi = mid; // Try to find a lower tone that still works
+      } else {
+        lo = mid; // Need to go lighter
+      }
+    } else {
+      // We want darker - if mid works, try higher (closer to original)
+      if (testRatio >= minRatio) {
+        bestTone = mid;
+        lo = mid; // Try to find a higher tone that still works
+      } else {
+        hi = mid; // Need to go darker
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (hi - lo < 0.5) break; // Precision reached
+  }
+
+  return Color(Hct.from(fgHct.hue, chroma, bestTone).toInt());
+}
+
+/// Ensure a color has minimum chroma (colorfulness) for primary use
+Color _ensureMinChroma(Color color) {
+  final hct = Hct.fromInt(color.value);
+  if (hct.chroma >= _minPrimaryChroma) {
+    return color;
+  }
+  final adjusted = Hct.from(hct.hue, _minPrimaryChroma, hct.tone);
+  return Color(adjusted.toInt());
 }

 /// Top-level function for isolate-based color extraction
@@ -156,11 +253,22 @@ class PaletteHelper {
  static final Map<String, Uint8List> _imageCache = {};
  static const int _maxCacheSize = 20;

+  /// Cache for extracted color schemes to avoid re-processing
+  static final Map<String, (ColorScheme, ColorScheme)> _colorSchemeCache = {};
+  static const int _maxColorSchemeCacheSize = 30;
+
  /// Extract color schemes from a URL using isolate-based processing
  /// This is the preferred method as it doesn't block the main thread
+  /// Results are cached for instant retrieval on subsequent calls
  static Future<(ColorScheme, ColorScheme)?> extractColorSchemesFromUrl(String imageUrl) async {
    try {
-      // Check cache first
+      // Check color scheme cache first for instant return
+      final cachedSchemes = _colorSchemeCache[imageUrl];
+      if (cachedSchemes != null) {
+        return cachedSchemes;
+      }
+
+      // Check image bytes cache
      Uint8List? imageBytes = _imageCache[imageUrl];

      if (imageBytes == null) {
@@ -184,14 +292,22 @@ class PaletteHelper {
      if (extractedColors == null) return null;

      // Convert to ColorSchemes on main thread
-      return _buildColorSchemes(extractedColors);
+      final colorSchemes = _buildColorSchemes(extractedColors);
+
+      // Cache the color schemes for instant access next time
+      if (_colorSchemeCache.length >= _maxColorSchemeCacheSize) {
+        _colorSchemeCache.remove(_colorSchemeCache.keys.first);
+      }
+      _colorSchemeCache[imageUrl] = colorSchemes;
+
+      return colorSchemes;
    } catch (e) {
      _logger.warning('Failed to extract colors from URL: $e', context: 'Palette');
      return null;
    }
  }

-  /// Build ColorSchemes from extracted color data
+  /// Build ColorSchemes from extracted color data using HCT color space
  static (ColorScheme, ColorScheme) _buildColorSchemes(_ExtractedColors colors) {
    // Convert int colors to Color objects
    final vibrant = Color(colors.vibrantColor);
@@ -201,69 +317,85 @@ class PaletteHelper {
    final muted = Color(colors.mutedColor);
    final lightMuted = Color(colors.lightMutedColor);

-    // Get primary color - prefer vibrant, then dominant
+    // Get primary color - prefer vibrant, then lightVibrant, then dominant
    Color primary = vibrant;
-    if (vibrant.computeLuminance() < 0.1) {
+    final vibrantHct = Hct.fromInt(vibrant.value);
+    if (vibrantHct.tone < 20 || vibrantHct.chroma < 8) {
      primary = lightVibrant;
    }
-    if (primary.computeLuminance() < 0.1) {
+    final primaryHct = Hct.fromInt(primary.value);
+    if (primaryHct.tone < 20 || primaryHct.chroma < 8) {
      primary = dominant;
    }

-    // Ensure primary has enough saturation
-    final hslPrimary = HSLColor.fromColor(primary);
-    Color adjustedPrimary = primary;
-    if (hslPrimary.saturation < 0.3) {
-      adjustedPrimary = hslPrimary.withSaturation(0.5).toColor();
-    }
-    if (adjustedPrimary.computeLuminance() < 0.15) {
-      final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(adjustedPrimary);
-      adjustedPrimary = hsl.withLightness((hsl.lightness + 0.25).clamp(0.3, 0.6)).toColor();
-    }
+    // Use HCT for perceptually accurate color adjustment
+    // Ensure minimum chroma (colorfulness) so colors aren't muddy
+    Color adjustedPrimary = _ensureMinChroma(primary);

-    // Build dark mode colors
-    final hslDarkSurface = HSLColor.fromColor(darkMuted);
-    final darkSurface = hslDarkSurface
-        .withLightness((hslDarkSurface.lightness * 0.3).clamp(0.05, 0.15))
-        .toColor();
-    final darkMiniPlayer = hslDarkSurface
-        .withLightness(0.3.clamp(0.25, 0.38))
-        .withSaturation((hslDarkSurface.saturation * 1.2).clamp(0.15, 0.5))
-        .toColor();
+    // Build dark mode colors using HCT
+    final darkMutedHct = Hct.fromInt(darkMuted.value);
+    final darkSurface = Color(Hct.from(
+      darkMutedHct.hue,
+      math.min(darkMutedHct.chroma, _minSurfaceChroma), // Low chroma for surface
+      math.max(darkMutedHct.tone * 0.3, 5.0).clamp(5.0, 15.0), // Very dark
+    ).toInt());
+    final darkMiniPlayer = Color(Hct.from(
+      darkMutedHct.hue,
+      (darkMutedHct.chroma * 1.2).clamp(4, 16),
+      30, // Fixed tone for consistency
+    ).toInt());

-    // Build light mode colors
-    final hslLightSurface = HSLColor.fromColor(lightMuted);
-    final lightSurface = hslLightSurface
-        .withLightness(hslLightSurface.lightness.clamp(0.92, 0.98))
-        .toColor();
-    final lightMiniPlayer = hslLightSurface
-        .withLightness(0.75.clamp(0.65, 0.8))
-        .withSaturation((hslLightSurface.saturation * 1.2).clamp(0.15, 0.5))
-        .toColor();
+    // Build light mode colors using HCT
+    final lightMutedHct = Hct.fromInt(lightMuted.value);
+    final lightSurface = Color(Hct.from(
+      lightMutedHct.hue,
+      math.min(lightMutedHct.chroma, _minSurfaceChroma),
+      95, // Very light
+    ).toInt());
+    final lightMiniPlayer = Color(Hct.from(
+      lightMutedHct.hue,
+      (lightMutedHct.chroma * 1.2).clamp(4, 16),
+      75,
+    ).toInt());
+
+    // Generate secondary container colors using HCT
+    // Dark secondary container at tone 25 for tonal buttons
+    final primaryHctFinal = Hct.fromInt(adjustedPrimary.value);
+    final darkSecondaryContainer = Color(Hct.from(
+      primaryHctFinal.hue,
+      (primaryHctFinal.chroma * 0.4).clamp(4, 16),
+      25, // Fixed tone for dark mode tonal buttons
+    ).toInt());
+    final lightSecondaryContainer = Color(Hct.from(
+      primaryHctFinal.hue,
+      (primaryHctFinal.chroma * 0.3).clamp(4, 12),
+      90, // Fixed tone for light mode tonal buttons
+    ).toInt());
+
+    // CRITICAL: Ensure primary has sufficient contrast against secondaryContainer
+    // This guarantees highlighted icons are visible on tonal buttons
+    final darkAdjustedPrimary = _ensureContrastHct(
+      adjustedPrimary,
+      darkSecondaryContainer,
+      minRatio: _minContrastRatio,
+    );
+    final lightAdjustedPrimary = _ensureContrastHct(
+      adjustedPrimary,
+      lightSecondaryContainer,
+      minRatio: _minContrastRatio,
+    );

    // Determine contrasting text colors
-    final lightOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(adjustedPrimary);
-    final darkOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(adjustedPrimary);
+    final lightOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(lightAdjustedPrimary);
+    final darkOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(darkAdjustedPrimary);
    final lightOnMiniPlayer = getContrastingTextColor(lightMiniPlayer);
    final darkOnMiniPlayer = getContrastingTextColor(darkMiniPlayer);

-    // Generate secondary container colors for FilledButton.tonal
-    // These must be explicitly set or Flutter auto-generates them unpredictably
-    final hslForSecondary = HSLColor.fromColor(adjustedPrimary);
-    final lightSecondaryContainer = hslForSecondary
-        .withLightness(0.9)
-        .withSaturation((hslForSecondary.saturation * 0.5).clamp(0.1, 0.3))
-        .toColor();
-    final darkSecondaryContainer = hslForSecondary
-        .withLightness(0.25)
-        .withSaturation((hslForSecondary.saturation * 0.6).clamp(0.15, 0.4))
-        .toColor();
-
    final lightScheme = ColorScheme(
      brightness: Brightness.light,
-      primary: adjustedPrimary,
+      primary: lightAdjustedPrimary,
      onPrimary: lightOnPrimary,
-      secondary: adjustedPrimary.withOpacity(0.8),
+      secondary: lightAdjustedPrimary.withOpacity(0.8),
      onSecondary: lightOnPrimary,
      secondaryContainer: lightSecondaryContainer,
      onSecondaryContainer: Colors.black87,
@@ -277,9 +409,9 @@ class PaletteHelper {

    final darkScheme = ColorScheme(
      brightness: Brightness.dark,
-      primary: adjustedPrimary,
+      primary: darkAdjustedPrimary,
      onPrimary: darkOnPrimary,
-      secondary: adjustedPrimary.withOpacity(0.8),
+      secondary: darkAdjustedPrimary.withOpacity(0.8),
      onSecondary: darkOnPrimary,
      secondaryContainer: darkSecondaryContainer,
      onSecondaryContainer: Colors.white,
@@ -294,9 +426,10 @@ class PaletteHelper {
    return (lightScheme, darkScheme);
  }

-  /// Clear the image cache
+  /// Clear all caches (image bytes and color schemes)
  static void clearCache() {
    _imageCache.clear();
+    _colorSchemeCache.clear();
  }

  /// Extract a color palette from an image with higher color count for better variety
@@ -314,7 +447,7 @@ class PaletteHelper {
    }
  }

-  /// Extract actual colors from the palette (not seed-based)
+  /// Extract actual colors from the palette using HCT color space
  static AdaptiveColors? extractAdaptiveColors(PaletteGenerator? palette, {required bool isDark}) {
    if (palette == null) return null;

@@ -324,22 +457,9 @@ class PaletteHelper {
                         palette.dominantColor?.color ??
                         const Color(0xFF604CEC);

-    // Ensure primary has enough saturation to be visually distinct
-    // AND enough lightness for white text to be readable on it
-    final HSLColor hslPrimary = HSLColor.fromColor(primary);
-    Color adjustedPrimary = primary;
-
-    // Adjust saturation if too low
-    if (hslPrimary.saturation < 0.3) {
-      adjustedPrimary = hslPrimary.withSaturation(0.5).toColor();
-    }
-
-    // Ensure minimum lightness for contrast with white text
-    // If primary is too dark (luminance < 0.15), lighten it
-    if (adjustedPrimary.computeLuminance() < 0.15) {
-      final hsl = HSLColor.fromColor(adjustedPrimary);
-      adjustedPrimary = hsl.withLightness((hsl.lightness + 0.25).clamp(0.3, 0.6)).toColor();
-    }
+    // Use HCT for perceptually accurate color adjustment
+    // Ensure minimum chroma (colorfulness) so colors aren't muddy
+    Color adjustedPrimary = _ensureMinChroma(primary);

    if (isDark) {
      // Dark mode: use dark muted colors for background
@@ -347,18 +467,19 @@ class PaletteHelper {
                                palette.mutedColor?.color ??
                                const Color(0xFF121212);

-      // Darken the surface color significantly for the expanded background
-      final HSLColor hslSurface = HSLColor.fromColor(surfaceBase);
-      final Color surface = hslSurface
-          .withLightness((hslSurface.lightness * 0.3).clamp(0.05, 0.15))
-          .toColor();
+      // Build surface colors using HCT
+      final surfaceHct = Hct.fromInt(surfaceBase.value);
+      final Color surface = Color(Hct.from(
+        surfaceHct.hue,
+        math.min(surfaceHct.chroma, _minSurfaceChroma),
+        math.max(surfaceHct.tone * 0.3, 5.0).clamp(5.0, 15.0),
+      ).toInt());

-      // Mini player should be medium brightness - noticeably tinted but readable
-      // Use the muted color but at medium lightness (0.25-0.35 range)
-      final Color miniPlayer = hslSurface
-          .withLightness(0.3.clamp(0.25, 0.38))
-          .withSaturation((hslSurface.saturation * 1.2).clamp(0.15, 0.5))
-          .toColor();
+      final Color miniPlayer = Color(Hct.from(
+        surfaceHct.hue,
+        (surfaceHct.chroma * 1.2).clamp(4, 16),
+        30,
+      ).toInt());

      return AdaptiveColors(
        primary: adjustedPrimary,
@@ -372,16 +493,18 @@ class PaletteHelper {
                                palette.mutedColor?.color ??
                                Colors.white;

-      final HSLColor hslSurface = HSLColor.fromColor(surfaceBase);
-      final Color surface = hslSurface
-          .withLightness((hslSurface.lightness).clamp(0.92, 0.98))
-          .toColor();
+      final surfaceHct = Hct.fromInt(surfaceBase.value);
+      final Color surface = Color(Hct.from(
+        surfaceHct.hue,
+        math.min(surfaceHct.chroma, _minSurfaceChroma),
+        95,
+      ).toInt());

-      // Mini player in light mode - medium tinted
-      final Color miniPlayer = hslSurface
-          .withLightness(0.75.clamp(0.65, 0.8))
-          .withSaturation((hslSurface.saturation * 1.2).clamp(0.15, 0.5))
-          .toColor();
+      final Color miniPlayer = Color(Hct.from(
+        surfaceHct.hue,
+        (surfaceHct.chroma * 1.2).clamp(4, 16),
+        75,
+      ).toInt());

      return AdaptiveColors(
        primary: adjustedPrimary,
@@ -392,7 +515,7 @@ class PaletteHelper {
    }
  }

-  /// Generate color schemes from a palette (kept for backward compatibility)
+  /// Generate color schemes from a palette using HCT color space
  static (ColorScheme, ColorScheme)? generateColorSchemes(PaletteGenerator? palette) {
    if (palette == null) return null;

@@ -401,29 +524,44 @@ class PaletteHelper {

    if (lightColors == null || darkColors == null) return null;

-    // Determine contrasting text colors based on primary color luminance
-    final lightOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(lightColors.primary);
-    final darkOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(darkColors.primary);
+    // Generate secondary container colors using HCT
+    final lightPrimaryHct = Hct.fromInt(lightColors.primary.value);
+    final lightSecondaryContainer = Color(Hct.from(
+      lightPrimaryHct.hue,
+      (lightPrimaryHct.chroma * 0.3).clamp(4, 12),
+      90, // Fixed tone for light mode tonal buttons
+    ).toInt());
+
+    final darkPrimaryHct = Hct.fromInt(darkColors.primary.value);
+    final darkSecondaryContainer = Color(Hct.from(
+      darkPrimaryHct.hue,
+      (darkPrimaryHct.chroma * 0.4).clamp(4, 16),
+      25, // Fixed tone for dark mode tonal buttons
+    ).toInt());
+
+    // CRITICAL: Ensure primary has sufficient contrast against secondaryContainer
+    final lightAdjustedPrimary = _ensureContrastHct(
+      lightColors.primary,
+      lightSecondaryContainer,
+      minRatio: _minContrastRatio,
+    );
+    final darkAdjustedPrimary = _ensureContrastHct(
+      darkColors.primary,
+      darkSecondaryContainer,
+      minRatio: _minContrastRatio,
+    );
+
+    // Determine contrasting text colors
+    final lightOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(lightAdjustedPrimary);
+    final darkOnPrimary = getContrastingTextColor(darkAdjustedPrimary);
    final lightOnMiniPlayer = getContrastingTextColor(lightColors.miniPlayer);
    final darkOnMiniPlayer = getContrastingTextColor(darkColors.miniPlayer);

-    // Generate secondary container colors for FilledButton.tonal
-    final hslLightPrimary = HSLColor.fromColor(lightColors.primary);
-    final lightSecondaryContainer = hslLightPrimary
-        .withLightness(0.9)
-        .withSaturation((hslLightPrimary.saturation * 0.5).clamp(0.1, 0.3))
-        .toColor();
-    final hslDarkPrimary = HSLColor.fromColor(darkColors.primary);
-    final darkSecondaryContainer = hslDarkPrimary
-        .withLightness(0.25)
-        .withSaturation((hslDarkPrimary.saturation * 0.6).clamp(0.15, 0.4))
-        .toColor();
-
    final lightScheme = ColorScheme(
      brightness: Brightness.light,
-      primary: lightColors.primary,
+      primary: lightAdjustedPrimary,
      onPrimary: lightOnPrimary,
-      secondary: lightColors.primary.withOpacity(0.8),
+      secondary: lightAdjustedPrimary.withOpacity(0.8),
      onSecondary: lightOnPrimary,
      secondaryContainer: lightSecondaryContainer,
      onSecondaryContainer: Colors.black87,
@@ -437,9 +575,9 @@ class PaletteHelper {

    final darkScheme = ColorScheme(
      brightness: Brightness.dark,
-      primary: darkColors.primary,
+      primary: darkAdjustedPrimary,
      onPrimary: darkOnPrimary,
-      secondary: darkColors.primary.withOpacity(0.8),
+      secondary: darkAdjustedPrimary.withOpacity(0.8),
      onSecondary: darkOnPrimary,
      secondaryContainer: darkSecondaryContainer,
      onSecondaryContainer: Colors.white,
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+/// Utility methods for network-related operations.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate network logic.
+class NetworkUtils {
+  /// Check if a hostname is a local/private network address.
+  ///
+  /// Returns true for:
+  /// - Private IPv4 ranges (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x)
+  /// - localhost (127.x.x.x)
+  /// - .local domains (mDNS/Bonjour)
+  /// - .ts.net domains (Tailscale VPN - treat as local since it's a VPN)
+  static bool isLocalNetworkHost(String host) {
+    return host.startsWith('192.168.') ||
+        host.startsWith('10.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.16.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.17.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.18.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.19.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.2') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.30.') ||
+        host.startsWith('172.31.') ||
+        host == 'localhost' ||
+        host.startsWith('127.') ||
+        host.endsWith('.local') ||
+        host.endsWith('.ts.net'); // Tailscale - treat as local since it's a VPN
+  }
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,162 @@
+import '../models/player.dart';
+
+/// Utility for player list sorting and filtering operations.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate player sorting logic.
+class PlayerSortUtility {
+  /// Sort players list based on smart sort setting.
+  ///
+  /// Smart sort order: local player first, then playing, then on, then off.
+  /// Within same status, sort alphabetically.
+  ///
+  /// Default sort: alphabetical only.
+  static void sortPlayers(
+    List<Player> players, {
+    required bool smartSort,
+    String? builtinPlayerId,
+  }) {
+    if (smartSort) {
+      // Smart sort: local player first, then playing, then on, then off
+      players.sort((a, b) {
+        // Local player always first
+        final aIsLocal = builtinPlayerId != null && a.playerId == builtinPlayerId;
+        final bIsLocal = builtinPlayerId != null && b.playerId == builtinPlayerId;
+        if (aIsLocal && !bIsLocal) return -1;
+        if (bIsLocal && !aIsLocal) return 1;
+
+        // Then by status: playing > on > off
+        final aPriority = _statusPriority(a);
+        final bPriority = _statusPriority(b);
+        if (aPriority != bPriority) return aPriority.compareTo(bPriority);
+
+        // Within same status, sort alphabetically
+        return a.name.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.name.toLowerCase());
+      });
+    } else {
+      // Default alphabetical sort
+      players.sort((a, b) => a.name.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.name.toLowerCase()));
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Get priority for player status (lower = higher priority).
+  static int _statusPriority(Player player) {
+    if (player.state == 'playing') return 0;
+    if (player.powered && player.state != 'off') return 1;
+    return 2;
+  }
+
+  /// Filter players to exclude unwanted players.
+  ///
+  /// Removes:
+  /// - "Music Assistant Mobile" players
+  /// - MA Web UI's built-in player (ma_ prefix)
+  /// - "This Device" named players without proper provider
+  /// - Other device's ensemble players
+  /// - Unavailable players (except builtin player)
+  static List<Player> filterPlayers(
+    List<Player> players, {
+    required String? builtinPlayerId,
+  }) {
+    final result = <Player>[];
+
+    for (final player in players) {
+      final nameLower = player.name.toLowerCase();
+
+      // Filter out "music assistant mobile" players
+      if (nameLower.contains('music assistant mobile')) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      // Filter out MA Web UI's built-in player (provider is 'builtin_player' and starts with 'ma_')
+      if (player.provider == 'builtin_player' && player.playerId.startsWith('ma_')) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      // Filter out "This Device" named players without proper provider
+      if (nameLower == 'this device') {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      // Filter out other device's ensemble players
+      if (player.playerId.startsWith('ensemble_')) {
+        if (builtinPlayerId == null || player.playerId != builtinPlayerId) {
+          continue;
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Filter out unavailable players (except builtin player)
+      if (!player.available) {
+        if (builtinPlayerId != null && player.playerId == builtinPlayerId) {
+          result.add(player);
+        }
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      result.add(player);
+    }
+
+    return result;
+  }
+
+  /// Find the best player to auto-select based on priority.
+  ///
+  /// Priority order:
+  /// 1. Last selected player (if available)
+  /// 2. Last active player from any session
+  /// 3. Built-in player
+  /// 4. First available player
+  static Player? selectBestPlayer({
+    required List<Player> availablePlayers,
+    required Player? lastSelectedPlayer,
+    required Player? lastActivePlayer,
+    required String? builtinPlayerId,
+  }) {
+    // Priority 1: Last selected player (if available and in current list)
+    if (lastSelectedPlayer != null) {
+      final found = availablePlayers.firstWhere(
+        (p) => p.playerId == lastSelectedPlayer!.playerId,
+        orElse: () => _emptyPlayer,
+      );
+      if (found.playerId.isNotEmpty) {
+        return found;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Priority 2: Last active player from any session (if available)
+    if (lastActivePlayer != null) {
+      final found = availablePlayers.firstWhere(
+        (p) => p.playerId == lastActivePlayer!.playerId,
+        orElse: () => _emptyPlayer,
+      );
+      if (found.playerId.isNotEmpty) {
+        return found;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Priority 3: Built-in player (if available)
+    if (builtinPlayerId != null) {
+      final builtin = availablePlayers.firstWhere(
+        (p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId,
+        orElse: () => _emptyPlayer,
+      );
+      if (builtin.playerId.isNotEmpty) {
+        return builtin;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Priority 4: First available player
+    if (availablePlayers.isNotEmpty) {
+      return availablePlayers.first;
+    }
+
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  static final Player _emptyPlayer = Player(
+    playerId: '',
+    name: '',
+    available: false,
+    powered: false,
+    state: 'idle',
+  );
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+import '../models/player.dart';
+
+/// Utility for determining player sync state.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate complex sync logic
+/// and make it testable independently.
+class PlayerSyncState {
+  final List<Player> availablePlayers;
+  final Map<String, String> castToSendspinIdMap;
+
+  PlayerSyncState({
+    required this.availablePlayers,
+    required this.castToSendspinIdMap,
+  });
+
+  /// Check if a player should show the "manually synced" indicator (yellow border).
+  ///
+  /// Returns true for BOTH the leader AND children of a manually created sync group.
+  /// Excludes pre-configured MA speaker groups (provider = 'player_group').
+  bool isPlayerManuallySynced(String playerId) {
+    final player = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == playerId).firstOrNull;
+    if (player == null) return false;
+
+    // Group players (like "All Speakers") should NEVER have yellow border
+    // They are pre-configured containers, not manually synced players
+    // Check this FIRST before any other logic to prevent edge cases
+    if (player.provider == 'player_group') return false;
+
+    // Case 1: Player is a child synced to another player
+    if (player.syncedTo != null) {
+      // Look up sync target - also check translated IDs for Cast+Sendspin players
+      // The syncedTo might contain a Cast ID but the player list has the Sendspin version
+      Player? syncTarget = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == player.syncedTo).firstOrNull;
+
+      // If not found, try looking up by translated Sendspin ID
+      if (syncTarget == null) {
+        final translatedId = castToSendspinIdMap[player.syncedTo];
+        if (translatedId != null) {
+          syncTarget = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == translatedId).firstOrNull;
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Also check reverse: syncedTo might be Sendspin ID, look for Cast player
+      if (syncTarget == null) {
+        // Build reverse map on demand
+        for (final entry in castToSendspinIdMap.entries) {
+          if (entry.value == player.syncedTo) {
+            syncTarget = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == entry.key).firstOrNull;
+            if (syncTarget != null) break;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (syncTarget == null) return false;
+
+      // If synced to a group player, it's part of a pre-configured group
+      if (syncTarget.provider == 'player_group') return false;
+
+      // Synced to a regular player - this is a manual sync child
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    // Case 2: Player is a leader with group members
+    if (player.groupMembers != null && player.groupMembers!.length > 1) {
+      // Key distinction: In a MANUAL sync, the leader's own ID is in groupMembers
+      // In a PRE-CONFIGURED group (UGP), the group player's ID is NOT in groupMembers
+      // (the members are the child players, not including the group itself)
+      final isInOwnGroup = player.groupMembers!.contains(player.playerId);
+      if (!isInOwnGroup) {
+        // This is a pre-configured group player (like "All Speakers")
+        return false;
+      }
+      // Leader's ID is in groupMembers = manual sync
+      return true;
+    }
+
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  /// Find a player by ID, optionally translating Cast IDs to Sendspin IDs.
+  Player? findPlayer(String playerId) {
+    // Try direct lookup first
+    var player = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == playerId).firstOrNull;
+
+    // If not found, try Cast-to-Sendspin translation
+    if (player == null && castToSendspinIdMap.containsKey(playerId)) {
+      final sendspinId = castToSendspinIdMap[playerId];
+      player = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == sendspinId).firstOrNull;
+    }
+
+    return player;
+  }
+
+  /// Find the sync target for a player, handling Cast/Sendspin ID translation.
+  Player? findSyncTarget(Player player) {
+    if (player.syncedTo == null) return null;
+
+    // Try direct lookup
+    var syncTarget = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == player.syncedTo).firstOrNull;
+
+    // If not found, try translated Sendspin ID
+    if (syncTarget == null) {
+      final translatedId = castToSendspinIdMap[player.syncedTo];
+      if (translatedId != null) {
+        syncTarget = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == translatedId).firstOrNull;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Also check reverse: syncedTo might be Sendspin ID, look for Cast player
+    if (syncTarget == null) {
+      for (final entry in castToSendspinIdMap.entries) {
+        if (entry.value == player.syncedTo) {
+          syncTarget = availablePlayers.where((p) => p.playerId == entry.key).firstOrNull;
+          if (syncTarget != null) break;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    return syncTarget;
+  }
+
+  /// Check if a player is a group player (pre-configured MA speaker group).
+  bool isGroupPlayer(Player player) {
+    return player.provider == 'player_group';
+  }
+
+  /// Check if a player is a leader in a manual sync group.
+  bool isManualSyncLeader(Player player) {
+    if (player.groupMembers == null || player.groupMembers!.length <= 1) {
+      return false;
+    }
+    // In a MANUAL sync, the leader's own ID is in groupMembers
+    return player.groupMembers!.contains(player.playerId);
+  }
+}
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+import '../constants/timings.dart';
+
+/// Utility methods for queue playback controls.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to isolate queue control logic.
+class QueueControls {
+  /// Get the next repeat mode in the cycle.
+  ///
+  /// Cycle order: off → all → one → off
+  static String getNextRepeatMode(String? currentMode) {
+    switch (currentMode) {
+      case RepeatModes.off:
+      case null:
+        return RepeatModes.all;
+      case RepeatModes.all:
+        return RepeatModes.one;
+      case RepeatModes.one:
+        return RepeatModes.off;
+      default:
+        return RepeatModes.off;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Check if a repeat mode is valid.
+  static bool isValidRepeatMode(String? mode) {
+    return mode == RepeatModes.off ||
+        mode == RepeatModes.all ||
+        mode == RepeatModes.one;
+  }
+}
@@ -11,9 +11,11 @@ import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'provider_icon.dart';
 import 'media_context_menu.dart';
+import 'library_status_builder.dart';

 class AlbumCard extends StatefulWidget {
  final Album album;
@@ -35,25 +37,37 @@ class AlbumCard extends StatefulWidget {
  State<AlbumCard> createState() => _AlbumCardState();
 }

-class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
+class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> with LibraryStatusMixin {
  String? _fallbackImageUrl;
  bool _triedFallback = false;
  bool _maImageFailed = false;
  String? _cachedMaImageUrl;
  Timer? _fallbackTimer;
  bool _isNavigating = false;
-  late bool _isFavorite;
-  late bool _isInLibrary;

  /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
  /// PERF: Increased from 200ms to 400ms to reduce network requests during slow scroll
  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 400);

+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'album',
+    widget.album.provider,
+    widget.album.itemId,
+  );
+
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.album.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.album.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.album.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.album.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
    _initFallbackImage();
  }

@@ -111,7 +125,11 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isFavorite;
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
      bool success;
@@ -150,7 +168,10 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
          }
        }

-        if (libraryItemId == null) return;
+        if (libraryItemId == null) {
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
+          return;
+        }

        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
          mediaType: 'album',
@@ -159,23 +180,26 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
      }

      if (success && mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isFavorite = newState);
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+            content: Text(newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
          ),
        );
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isInLibrary;
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
      if (newState) {
@@ -202,21 +226,29 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
          }
        }

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'album',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        int? libraryItemId;
        if (widget.album.provider == 'library') {
@@ -233,23 +265,31 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) return;

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'album',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
    }
  }

@@ -276,8 +316,13 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
          if (_isNavigating) return;
          _isNavigating = true;

-          // PERF: Color extraction deferred to detail screen's initState
-          // to avoid competing with Hero animation for GPU resources
+          // Start color extraction immediately (fire-and-forget)
+          // Runs in isolate so won't block Hero animation
+          // Results are cached, so detail screen gets them instantly
+          if (imageUrl != null) {
+            updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+          }
+
          Navigator.push(
            context,
            FadeSlidePageRoute(
@@ -287,11 +332,11 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
                initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
              ),
            ),
-          ).then((_) {
-            // Reset after navigation debounce delay
-            Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
-              if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
-            });
+          );
+
+          // Reset after navigation debounce delay
+          Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
+            if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
          });
        },
        onLongPressStart: (details) {
@@ -300,8 +345,8 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
            position: details.globalPosition,
            mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.album,
            item: widget.album,
-            isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-            isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+            isFavorite: isFavorite,
+            isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
            onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
            onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
          );
@@ -365,22 +410,26 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
          const SizedBox(height: 8),
          // Album title with year
          // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
-          Text(
-            widget.album.nameWithYear,
-            maxLines: 1,
-            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-            style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-              color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+          Flexible(
+            child: Text(
+              widget.album.nameWithYear,
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+              ),
            ),
          ),
          // Artist name
-          Text(
-            widget.album.artistsString,
-            maxLines: 1,
-            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-            style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
-              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+          Flexible(
+            child: Text(
+              widget.album.artistsString,
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+              ),
            ),
          ),
          ],
@@ -113,8 +113,8 @@ class _AlbumRowState extends State<AlbumRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
    }

    // Card layout: square artwork + text below
-    // Text area: 8px gap + ~18px title + ~18px artist = ~44px
-    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~20px title + ~20px artist = ~48px
+    const textAreaHeight = 48.0;
    final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
    final cardWidth = artworkSize; // Card width = artwork width (square)
    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12; // width + horizontal margins
@@ -11,8 +11,10 @@ import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'media_context_menu.dart';
+import 'library_status_builder.dart';

 class ArtistCard extends StatefulWidget {
  final Artist artist;
@@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ class ArtistCard extends StatefulWidget {
  State<ArtistCard> createState() => _ArtistCardState();
 }

-class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
+class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> with LibraryStatusMixin {
  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
  String? _fallbackImageUrl;
  bool _triedFallback = false;
@@ -42,18 +44,30 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
  String? _cachedMaImageUrl;
  Timer? _fallbackTimer;
  bool _isNavigating = false;
-  late bool _isFavorite;
-  late bool _isInLibrary;

  /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
  /// PERF: Increased from 200ms to 400ms to reduce network requests during slow scroll
  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 400);

+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'artist',
+    widget.artist.provider,
+    widget.artist.itemId,
+  );
+
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.artist.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.artist.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.artist.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.artist.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
    // Fetch fallback image once in initState, not during build
    _initFallbackImage();
  }
@@ -102,7 +116,11 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isFavorite;
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
      bool success;
@@ -141,7 +159,10 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
          }
        }

-        if (libraryItemId == null) return;
+        if (libraryItemId == null) {
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
+          return;
+        }

        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
          mediaType: 'artist',
@@ -150,23 +171,26 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
      }

      if (success && mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isFavorite = newState);
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+            content: Text(newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
          ),
        );
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isInLibrary;
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
      if (newState) {
@@ -193,22 +217,29 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
          }
        }

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'artist',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-          return false;
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        int? libraryItemId;
        if (widget.artist.provider == 'library') {
@@ -225,24 +256,31 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) return;

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'artist',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-          return false;
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
    }
  }

@@ -280,11 +318,11 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
                initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
              ),
            ),
-          ).then((_) {
-            // Reset after navigation debounce delay
-            Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
-              if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
-            });
+          );
+
+          // Reset after navigation debounce delay
+          Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
+            if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
          });
        },
        onLongPressStart: (details) {
@@ -293,8 +331,8 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
            position: details.globalPosition,
            mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.artist,
            item: widget.artist,
-            isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-            isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+            isFavorite: isFavorite,
+            isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
            onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
            onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
          );
@@ -113,8 +113,8 @@ class _ArtistRowState extends State<ArtistRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixi
    }

    // Card layout: circle image + name below
-    // Text area: 8px gap + ~36px for 2-line name = ~44px
-    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~40px for 2-line name = ~48px
+    const textAreaHeight = 48.0;
    final imageSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
    final cardWidth = imageSize; // Card width = image width (circle)
    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 16; // width + horizontal margins
@@ -10,8 +10,10 @@ import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import 'provider_icon.dart';
 import 'media_context_menu.dart';
+import 'library_status_builder.dart';

 class AudiobookRow extends StatefulWidget {
  final String title;
@@ -119,7 +121,7 @@ class _AudiobookRowState extends State<AudiobookRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClie
      );
    }

-    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    const textAreaHeight = 48.0;
    final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
    final cardWidth = artworkSize;
    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12;
@@ -206,20 +208,35 @@ class _AudiobookCard extends StatefulWidget {
  State<_AudiobookCard> createState() => _AudiobookCardState();
 }

-class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> {
-  late bool _isFavorite;
-  late bool _isInLibrary;
+class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> with LibraryStatusMixin {
+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'audiobook',
+    widget.audiobook.provider,
+    widget.audiobook.itemId,
+  );

  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.audiobook.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.audiobook.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.audiobook.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.audiobook.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isFavorite;
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
      bool success;
@@ -258,7 +275,10 @@ class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> {
          }
        }

-        if (libraryItemId == null) return;
+        if (libraryItemId == null) {
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
+          return;
+        }

        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
          mediaType: 'audiobook',
@@ -267,23 +287,26 @@ class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> {
      }

      if (success && mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isFavorite = newState);
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+            content: Text(newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
          ),
        );
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isInLibrary;
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
      if (newState) {
@@ -310,21 +333,29 @@ class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> {
          }
        }

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'audiobook',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        int? libraryItemId;
        if (widget.audiobook.provider == 'library') {
@@ -341,23 +372,31 @@ class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) return;

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'audiobook',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
    }
  }

@@ -386,8 +425,8 @@ class _AudiobookCardState extends State<_AudiobookCard> {
          position: details.globalPosition,
          mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.audiobook,
          item: widget.audiobook,
-          isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-          isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+          isFavorite: isFavorite,
+          isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
          onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
          onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
        );
@@ -0,0 +1,284 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
+import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../models/media_item.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import 'playlist_card.dart';
+import 'radio_station_card.dart';
+
+class DiscoveryRow extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String title;
+  final Future<List<MediaItem>> Function() loadItems;
+  final String? heroTagSuffix;
+  final double? rowHeight;
+  /// Optional: synchronous getter for cached data (for instant display)
+  final List<MediaItem>? Function()? getCachedItems;
+
+  const DiscoveryRow({
+    super.key,
+    required this.title,
+    required this.loadItems,
+    this.heroTagSuffix,
+    this.rowHeight,
+    this.getCachedItems,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<DiscoveryRow> createState() => _DiscoveryRowState();
+}
+
+class _DiscoveryRowState extends State<DiscoveryRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin {
+  List<MediaItem> _items = [];
+  bool _isLoading = true;
+  bool _hasLoaded = false;
+
+  @override
+  bool get wantKeepAlive => true;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    // Get cached data synchronously BEFORE first build (no spinner flash)
+    final cached = widget.getCachedItems?.call();
+    if (cached != null && cached.isNotEmpty) {
+      _items = cached;
+      _isLoading = false;
+    }
+    _loadItems();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadItems() async {
+    if (_hasLoaded) return;
+    _hasLoaded = true;
+
+    // Load fresh data (always update - fresh data may have images that cached data lacks)
+    try {
+      final freshItems = await widget.loadItems();
+      if (mounted && freshItems.isNotEmpty) {
+        setState(() {
+          _items = freshItems;
+          _isLoading = false;
+        });
+        // Pre-cache images for smooth hero animations
+        _precacheImages(freshItems);
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Silent failure - keep showing cached data
+    }
+
+    if (mounted && _isLoading) {
+      setState(() => _isLoading = false);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Pre-cache images so hero animations are smooth on first tap
+  void _precacheImages(List<MediaItem> items) {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+
+    // Only precache first ~10 visible items to avoid excessive network/memory use
+    final itemsToCache = items.take(10);
+
+    for (final item in itemsToCache) {
+      final imageUrl = maProvider.api?.getImageUrl(item, size: 256);
+      if (imageUrl != null) {
+        // Use CachedNetworkImageProvider to warm the cache
+        precacheImage(
+          CachedNetworkImageProvider(imageUrl),
+          context,
+        ).catchError((_) {
+          // Silently ignore precache errors
+          return false;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  static final _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  Widget _buildContent(double contentHeight, ColorScheme colorScheme) {
+    // Only show loading if we have no data at all
+    if (_items.isEmpty && _isLoading) {
+      return const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator());
+    }
+
+    if (_items.isEmpty) {
+      return Center(
+        child: Text(
+          S.of(context)!.noAlbumsFound,
+          style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5)),
+        ),
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Card layout: square artwork + text below
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~20px title + ~20px subtitle = ~48px
+    const textAreaHeight = 48.0;
+    final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
+    final cardWidth = artworkSize; // Card width = artwork width (square)
+    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12; // width + horizontal margins
+
+    return ScrollConfiguration(
+      behavior: const _StretchScrollBehavior(),
+      child: ListView.builder(
+        clipBehavior: Clip.none,
+        scrollDirection: Axis.horizontal,
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 12.0),
+        itemCount: _items.length,
+        itemExtent: itemExtent,
+        cacheExtent: 500, // Preload ~3 items ahead for smoother scrolling
+        addAutomaticKeepAlives: false, // Row already uses AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
+        addRepaintBoundaries: false, // Cards already have RepaintBoundary
+        itemBuilder: (context, index) {
+          final item = _items[index];
+          final key = ValueKey(item.uri ?? item.itemId);
+
+          Widget card;
+          if (item is Playlist) {
+            card = PlaylistCard(
+              playlist: item,
+              heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
+              imageCacheSize: 256,
+            );
+          } else if (item.mediaType == MediaType.radio) {
+            card = RadioStationCard(
+              radioStation: item,
+              heroTagSuffix: widget.heroTagSuffix,
+              imageCacheSize: 256,
+            );
+          } else {
+            // Fallback for other media types
+            card = _buildFallbackCard(item, cardWidth);
+          }
+
+          return Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 4.0),
+            child: Container(
+              key: key,
+              width: cardWidth,
+              margin: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 6.0),
+              child: card,
+            ),
+          );
+        },
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  Widget _buildFallbackCard(MediaItem item, double width) {
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+
+    return Container(
+      width: width,
+      child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          AspectRatio(
+            aspectRatio: 1,
+            child: Container(
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
+              ),
+              child: Icon(
+                _getIconForMediaType(item.mediaType),
+                size: 48,
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.5),
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          const SizedBox(height: 8),
+          Flexible(
+            child: Text(
+              item.name,
+              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+              ),
+              maxLines: 2,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+            ),
+          ),
+        ],
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+
+  IconData _getIconForMediaType(MediaType type) {
+    switch (type) {
+      case MediaType.album:
+        return Icons.album;
+      case MediaType.artist:
+        return Icons.person;
+      case MediaType.track:
+        return Icons.music_note;
+      case MediaType.playlist:
+        return Icons.playlist_play;
+      case MediaType.radio:
+        return Icons.radio;
+      case MediaType.audiobook:
+        return Icons.book;
+      case MediaType.podcast:
+        return Icons.podcasts;
+      case MediaType.podcastEpisode:
+        return Icons.podcasts;
+      default:
+        return Icons.audiotrack;
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    _logger.startBuild('DiscoveryRow:${widget.title}');
+    super.build(context); // Required for AutomaticKeepAliveClientMixin
+    final textTheme = Theme.of(context).textTheme;
+    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;
+
+    // Total row height includes title + content
+    final totalHeight = widget.rowHeight ?? 237.0; // Default: 44 title + 193 content
+    const titleHeight = 44.0; // 12 top padding + ~24 text + 8 bottom padding
+    final contentHeight = totalHeight - titleHeight;
+
+    final result = RepaintBoundary(
+      child: SizedBox(
+        height: totalHeight,
+        child: Column(
+        crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
+        children: [
+          Padding(
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.fromLTRB(16.0, 12.0, 16.0, 8.0),
+            child: Text(
+              widget.title,
+              style: textTheme.titleLarge?.copyWith(
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+              ),
+            ),
+          ),
+          Expanded(
+            child: _buildContent(contentHeight, colorScheme),
+          ),
+          ],
+        ),
+      ),
+    );
+    _logger.endBuild('DiscoveryRow:${widget.title}');
+    return result;
+  }
+}
+
+/// Custom scroll behavior that uses Android 12+ stretch overscroll effect
+class _StretchScrollBehavior extends ScrollBehavior {
+  const _StretchScrollBehavior();
+
+  @override
+  Widget buildOverscrollIndicator(
+      BuildContext context, Widget child, ScrollableDetails details) {
+    return StretchingOverscrollIndicator(
+      axisDirection: details.direction,
+      child: child,
+    );
+  }
+}
@@ -244,7 +244,11 @@ class ExpandablePlayerState extends State<ExpandablePlayer>
    // Reset expansion notifier to match initial controller state (0.0)
    // This fixes a bug where stale progress values from a previous widget instance
    // caused the nav bar to be invisible on app restart/widget recreation
-    playerExpansionNotifier.value = PlayerExpansionState(0.0, null, null);
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (mounted) {
+        playerExpansionNotifier.value = PlayerExpansionState(0.0, null, null);
+      }
+    });

    _controller = AnimationController(
      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 300),
@@ -1641,7 +1645,7 @@ class ExpandablePlayerState extends State<ExpandablePlayer>
    _slideController.addListener(animateToTarget);
    _slideController.duration = const Duration(milliseconds: 150);

-    _slideController.forward().then((_) {
+    _slideController.forward().then((_) async {
      if (!mounted) return;

      _slideController.removeListener(animateToTarget);
@@ -478,10 +478,10 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
    final theme = Theme.of(context);
    final colorScheme = theme.colorScheme;

-    // PERF: Use select() to only rebuild when connection state or player changes
-    final (isConnected, hasSelectedPlayer) = context.select<MusicAssistantProvider, (bool, bool)>(
-      (p) => (p.isConnected, p.selectedPlayer != null),
-    );
+    return Consumer<MusicAssistantProvider>(
+      builder: (context, maProvider, _) {
+        final isConnected = maProvider.isConnected;
+        final hasSelectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer != null;

    // Compute whether this is a first-time user ready for welcome screen.
    // This is SYNCHRONOUS - no setState needed - so it works in the same frame.
@@ -849,5 +849,7 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
      ],
      ),
    );
+      },
+    );
  }
 }
@@ -69,46 +69,54 @@ class HiResBadge extends StatelessWidget {
    final baseColor = primaryColor ?? colorScheme.primary;
    final color = Color.lerp(baseColor, Colors.white, 0.5)!;

-    return Tooltip(
-      message: tooltip ?? 'Hi-Res Audio',
-      child: Container(
-        padding: const EdgeInsets.all(2),
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          border: Border.all(color: color, width: 1.5),
-          borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
-        ),
-        child: Column(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            Text(
-              'Hi-Res',
+    final content = Container(
+      padding: const EdgeInsets.all(2),
+      decoration: BoxDecoration(
+        border: Border.all(color: color, width: 1.5),
+        borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
+      ),
+      child: Column(
+        mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+        children: [
+          Text(
+            'Hi-Res',
+            style: TextStyle(
+              color: color,
+              fontSize: 9,
+              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+              height: 1.1,
+            ),
+          ),
+          Container(
+            margin: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 1),
+            padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 3, vertical: 1),
+            decoration: BoxDecoration(
+              color: color,
+              borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(2),
+            ),
+            child: Text(
+              'AUDIO',
              style: TextStyle(
-                color: color,
-                fontSize: 9,
-                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                color: colorScheme.surface,
+                fontSize: 8,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
                height: 1.1,
              ),
            ),
-            Container(
-              margin: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 1),
-              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 3, vertical: 1),
-              decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                color: color,
-                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(2),
-              ),
-              child: Text(
-                'AUDIO',
-                style: TextStyle(
-                  color: colorScheme.surface,
-                  fontSize: 8,
-                  fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
-                  height: 1.1,
-                ),
-              ),
-            ),
-          ],
-        ),
+          ),
+        ],
      ),
    );
+
+    // Only use Tooltip if an Overlay ancestor exists
+    final hasOverlay = Overlay.maybeOf(context) != null;
+    if (!hasOverlay) {
+      return content;
+    }
+
+    return Tooltip(
+      message: tooltip ?? 'Hi-Res Audio',
+      child: content,
+    );
  }
 }
@@ -0,0 +1,167 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
+
+/// A widget that rebuilds when the library/favorite status of an item changes.
+///
+/// This widget listens to the centralized [LibraryStatusService] and only
+/// rebuilds when the status of the specified item changes.
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// LibraryStatusBuilder(
+///   itemKey: LibraryStatusService.makeKey('album', album.provider, album.itemId),
+///   builder: (context, isInLibrary, isFavorite) {
+///     return IconButton(
+///       icon: Icon(isInLibrary ? Icons.library_add_check : Icons.library_add),
+///       onPressed: () => toggleLibrary(),
+///     );
+///   },
+/// )
+/// ```
+class LibraryStatusBuilder extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String itemKey;
+  final Widget Function(BuildContext context, bool isInLibrary, bool isFavorite) builder;
+
+  const LibraryStatusBuilder({
+    super.key,
+    required this.itemKey,
+    required this.builder,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<LibraryStatusBuilder> createState() => _LibraryStatusBuilderState();
+}
+
+class _LibraryStatusBuilderState extends State<LibraryStatusBuilder> {
+  late bool _isInLibrary;
+  late bool _isFavorite;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _updateStatus();
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.addListener(_onStatusChanged);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void didUpdateWidget(LibraryStatusBuilder oldWidget) {
+    super.didUpdateWidget(oldWidget);
+    if (oldWidget.itemKey != widget.itemKey) {
+      _updateStatus();
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.removeListener(_onStatusChanged);
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _updateStatus() {
+    _isInLibrary = LibraryStatusService.instance.isInLibrary(widget.itemKey);
+    _isFavorite = LibraryStatusService.instance.isFavorite(widget.itemKey);
+  }
+
+  void _onStatusChanged() {
+    final newInLibrary = LibraryStatusService.instance.isInLibrary(widget.itemKey);
+    final newFavorite = LibraryStatusService.instance.isFavorite(widget.itemKey);
+
+    if (newInLibrary != _isInLibrary || newFavorite != _isFavorite) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isInLibrary = newInLibrary;
+        _isFavorite = newFavorite;
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    return widget.builder(context, _isInLibrary, _isFavorite);
+  }
+}
+
+/// Mixin for StatefulWidgets that need to track library/favorite status.
+///
+/// This provides a simpler API for widgets that already maintain other state.
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// class _MyWidgetState extends State<MyWidget> with LibraryStatusMixin {
+///   @override
+///   String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey('album', widget.album.provider, widget.album.itemId);
+///
+///   @override
+///   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+///     return IconButton(
+///       icon: Icon(isInLibrary ? Icons.check : Icons.add),
+///       onPressed: toggleLibrary,
+///     );
+///   }
+/// }
+/// ```
+mixin LibraryStatusMixin<T extends StatefulWidget> on State<T> {
+  /// Override to provide the item key
+  String get libraryItemKey;
+
+  /// Whether the item is currently in the library
+  bool get isInLibrary => LibraryStatusService.instance.isInLibrary(libraryItemKey);
+
+  /// Whether the item is currently a favorite
+  bool get isFavorite => LibraryStatusService.instance.isFavorite(libraryItemKey);
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.addListener(_onLibraryStatusChanged);
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.removeListener(_onLibraryStatusChanged);
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  void _onLibraryStatusChanged() {
+    if (!mounted) return;
+    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+      if (!mounted) return;
+      setState(() {});
+    });
+  }
+
+  /// Set library status optimistically and return previous value for rollback
+  bool setLibraryStatus(bool value) {
+    final previous = isInLibrary;
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.markLibraryPending(libraryItemKey, previous);
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.setLibraryStatus(libraryItemKey, value);
+    return previous;
+  }
+
+  /// Set favorite status optimistically and return previous value for rollback
+  bool setFavoriteStatus(bool value) {
+    final previous = isFavorite;
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.markFavoritePending(libraryItemKey, previous);
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.setFavoriteStatus(libraryItemKey, value);
+    return previous;
+  }
+
+  /// Complete a successful library operation
+  void completeLibraryOperation() {
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.completeLibraryOperation(libraryItemKey);
+  }
+
+  /// Complete a successful favorite operation
+  void completeFavoriteOperation() {
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.completeFavoriteOperation(libraryItemKey);
+  }
+
+  /// Rollback a failed library operation
+  void rollbackLibraryOperation() {
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.rollbackLibraryOperation(libraryItemKey);
+  }
+
+  /// Rollback a failed favorite operation
+  void rollbackFavoriteOperation() {
+    LibraryStatusService.instance.rollbackFavoriteOperation(libraryItemKey);
+  }
+}
@@ -68,6 +68,9 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
  // Hint system
  bool _showHints = true;

+  // Guard to run color preload only once from didChangeDependencies
+  bool _hasPreloaded = false;
+
  // PERF: Pre-cached static BoxShadow to avoid allocation per frame
  static const BoxShadow _cardShadow = BoxShadow(
    color: Color(0x33000000), // 20% black
@@ -80,9 +83,7 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
    super.initState();

    // Load hint settings
-    SettingsService.getShowHints().then((value) {
-      if (mounted) setState(() => _showHints = value);
-    });
+    _loadHintSettings();

    _revealController = AnimationController(
      vsync: this,
@@ -100,23 +101,35 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
      curve: const Interval(0.0, 0.4, curve: Curves.easeOut),
    );

-    // Preload all player track info and extract colors
-    _preloadColorsForPlayers();
-
    // Start reveal animation
    _revealController.duration = const Duration(milliseconds: 200);
    _revealController.forward();

    // Auto-refresh player data
-    _refreshTimer = Timer.periodic(Timings.playerPollingInterval, (_) {
+    _refreshTimer = Timer.periodic(Timings.playerPollingInterval, (_) async {
      if (mounted) {
        final provider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
        provider.refreshPlayers();
-        provider.preloadAllPlayerTracks().then((_) => _preloadColorsForPlayers());
+        await provider.preloadAllPlayerTracks();
+        _preloadColorsForPlayers();
      }
    });
  }

+  @override
+  void didChangeDependencies() {
+    super.didChangeDependencies();
+    if (!_hasPreloaded) {
+      _hasPreloaded = true;
+      _preloadColorsForPlayers();
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadHintSettings() async {
+    final value = await SettingsService.getShowHints();
+    if (mounted) setState(() => _showHints = value);
+  }
+
  /// Extract accent colors from album art for each player
  Future<void> _preloadColorsForPlayers() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
@@ -164,7 +177,7 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
  }

  /// Animate dismissal and call callback when done
-  void dismiss() {
+  Future<void> dismiss() async {
    // Trigger single bounce on mini player when cards are ~70% collapsed
    // This creates the effect of cards "landing" on the mini player
    bool bounceFired = false;
@@ -188,10 +201,9 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>

    _revealController.duration = const Duration(milliseconds: 150);
    _revealController.addListener(checkBounce);
-    _revealController.reverse().then((_) {
-      _revealController.removeListener(checkBounce);
-      widget.onDismiss();
-    });
+    await _revealController.reverse();
+    _revealController.removeListener(checkBounce);
+    widget.onDismiss();
  }

  /// Check if scroll is at top (or not scrollable)
@@ -207,11 +207,10 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
    _dropdownController.forward();
  }

-  void _closeTransferDropdown() {
+  void _closeTransferDropdown() async {
    if (!_showingTransferDropdown) return;
-    _dropdownController.reverse().then((_) {
-      if (mounted) setState(() => _showingTransferDropdown = false);
-    });
+    await _dropdownController.reverse();
+    if (mounted) setState(() => _showingTransferDropdown = false);
  }

  void _handleTransferQueue(BuildContext context) {
@@ -14,12 +14,13 @@ class PlayerSelector extends StatelessWidget {

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
-    // Use select to only rebuild when player data changes (not on every provider update)
-    final (selectedPlayer, availablePlayers) = context.select<MusicAssistantProvider, (dynamic, List)>(
-      (p) => (p.selectedPlayer, p.availablePlayers),
-    );
    final colorScheme = Theme.of(context).colorScheme;

+    return Consumer<MusicAssistantProvider>(
+      builder: (context, maProvider, _) {
+        final selectedPlayer = maProvider.selectedPlayer;
+        final availablePlayers = maProvider.availablePlayers;
+
    // Count players that are currently playing MA content (excluding selected player)
    // User already sees if selected player is playing, badge shows "other" activity
    // Exclude external sources (Spotify Connect, TV optical, etc.) - they're not playing MA content
@@ -80,6 +81,8 @@ class PlayerSelector extends StatelessWidget {
        ),
      ),
    );
+      },
+    );
  }

  void _showPlayerSelector(BuildContext context) {
@@ -9,9 +9,11 @@ import '../screens/playlist_details_screen.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'provider_icon.dart';
 import 'media_context_menu.dart';
+import 'library_status_builder.dart';

 class PlaylistCard extends StatefulWidget {
  final Playlist playlist;
@@ -31,21 +33,37 @@ class PlaylistCard extends StatefulWidget {
  State<PlaylistCard> createState() => _PlaylistCardState();
 }

-class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
+class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> with LibraryStatusMixin {
  bool _isNavigating = false;
-  late bool _isFavorite;
-  late bool _isInLibrary;
+
+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'playlist',
+    widget.playlist.provider,
+    widget.playlist.itemId,
+  );

  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.playlist.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.playlist.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.playlist.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.playlist.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isFavorite;
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
      bool success;
@@ -84,7 +102,10 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
          }
        }

-        if (libraryItemId == null) return;
+        if (libraryItemId == null) {
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
+          return;
+        }

        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
          mediaType: 'playlist',
@@ -93,23 +114,26 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
      }

      if (success && mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isFavorite = newState);
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+            content: Text(newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
          ),
        );
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isInLibrary;
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
      if (newState) {
@@ -136,22 +160,29 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
          }
        }

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'playlist',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-          return false;
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        int? libraryItemId;
        if (widget.playlist.provider == 'library') {
@@ -168,24 +199,31 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) return;

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'playlist',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-          return false;
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
    }
  }

@@ -217,11 +255,11 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
                initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
              ),
            ),
-          ).then((_) {
-            // Reset after navigation debounce delay
-            Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
-              if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
-            });
+          );
+
+          // Reset after navigation debounce delay
+          Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
+            if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
          });
        },
        onLongPressStart: (details) {
@@ -230,8 +268,8 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
            position: details.globalPosition,
            mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.playlist,
            item: widget.playlist,
-            isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-            isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+            isFavorite: isFavorite,
+            isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
            onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
            onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
          );
@@ -289,22 +327,26 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
            const SizedBox(height: 8),
            // Playlist title
            // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
-            Text(
-              widget.playlist.name,
-              maxLines: 1,
-              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-              style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+            Flexible(
+              child: Text(
+                widget.playlist.name,
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                ),
              ),
            ),
            // Owner/track count
-            Text(
-              widget.playlist.owner ?? (widget.playlist.trackCount != null ? '${widget.playlist.trackCount} tracks' : ''),
-              maxLines: 1,
-              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
-                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+            Flexible(
+              child: Text(
+                widget.playlist.owner ?? (widget.playlist.trackCount != null ? '${widget.playlist.trackCount} tracks' : ''),
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                ),
              ),
            ),
          ],
@@ -106,8 +106,8 @@ class _PlaylistRowState extends State<PlaylistRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClient
    }

    // Card layout: square artwork + text below (same as AlbumRow)
-    // Text area: 8px gap + ~18px title + ~18px owner = ~44px
-    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~20px title + ~20px owner = ~48px
+    const textAreaHeight = 48.0;
    final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
    final cardWidth = artworkSize; // Card width = artwork width (square)
    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12; // width + horizontal margins
@@ -11,8 +11,10 @@ import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import 'provider_icon.dart';
 import 'media_context_menu.dart';
+import 'library_status_builder.dart';

 class PodcastCard extends StatefulWidget {
  final MediaItem podcast;
@@ -34,21 +36,37 @@ class PodcastCard extends StatefulWidget {
  State<PodcastCard> createState() => _PodcastCardState();
 }

-class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
+class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> with LibraryStatusMixin {
  bool _isNavigating = false;
-  late bool _isFavorite;
-  late bool _isInLibrary;
+
+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'podcast',
+    widget.podcast.provider,
+    widget.podcast.itemId,
+  );

  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.podcast.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.podcast.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.podcast.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.podcast.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isFavorite;
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
      bool success;
@@ -87,7 +105,10 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
          }
        }

-        if (libraryItemId == null) return;
+        if (libraryItemId == null) {
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
+          return;
+        }

        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
          mediaType: 'podcast',
@@ -96,23 +117,26 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
      }

      if (success && mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isFavorite = newState);
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+            content: Text(newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
          ),
        );
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isInLibrary;
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
      if (newState) {
@@ -139,21 +163,29 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
          }
        }

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'podcast',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        int? libraryItemId;
        if (widget.podcast.provider == 'library') {
@@ -170,23 +202,31 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) return;

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'podcast',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
    }
  }

@@ -221,11 +261,11 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
                initialImageUrl: imageUrl,
              ),
            ),
-          ).then((_) {
-            // Reset after navigation debounce delay
-            Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
-              if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
-            });
+          );
+
+          // Reset after navigation debounce delay
+          Future.delayed(Timings.navigationDebounce, () {
+            if (mounted) _isNavigating = false;
          });
        },
        onLongPressStart: (details) {
@@ -234,8 +274,8 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
            position: details.globalPosition,
            mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.podcast,
            item: widget.podcast,
-            isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-            isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+            isFavorite: isFavorite,
+            isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
            onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
            onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
          );
@@ -293,22 +333,26 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
            const SizedBox(height: 8),
            // Podcast title
            // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
-            Text(
-              widget.podcast.name,
-              maxLines: 1,
-              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-              style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+            Flexible(
+              child: Text(
+                widget.podcast.name,
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                ),
              ),
            ),
            // Podcast author (if available)
-            Text(
-              _getAuthor(widget.podcast),
-              maxLines: 1,
-              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-              style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
-                color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+            Flexible(
+              child: Text(
+                _getAuthor(widget.podcast),
+                maxLines: 1,
+                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+                style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
+                ),
              ),
            ),
          ],
@@ -114,8 +114,8 @@ class _PodcastRowState extends State<PodcastRow> with AutomaticKeepAliveClientMi
    }

    // Card layout: square artwork + text below (same as AlbumRow)
-    // Text area: 8px gap + ~18px title + ~18px author = ~44px
-    const textAreaHeight = 44.0;
+    // Text area: 8px gap + ~20px title + ~20px author = ~48px
+    const textAreaHeight = 48.0;
    final artworkSize = contentHeight - textAreaHeight;
    final cardWidth = artworkSize; // Card width = artwork width (square)
    final itemExtent = cardWidth + 12; // width + horizontal margins
@@ -7,8 +7,10 @@ import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
+import '../services/library_status_service.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'media_context_menu.dart';
+import 'library_status_builder.dart';

 class RadioStationCard extends StatefulWidget {
  final MediaItem radioStation;
@@ -28,21 +30,37 @@ class RadioStationCard extends StatefulWidget {
  State<RadioStationCard> createState() => _RadioStationCardState();
 }

-class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> {
+class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> with LibraryStatusMixin {
  bool _isTapping = false;
-  late bool _isFavorite;
-  late bool _isInLibrary;
+
+  @override
+  String get libraryItemKey => LibraryStatusService.makeKey(
+    'radio',
+    widget.radioStation.provider,
+    widget.radioStation.itemId,
+  );

  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
-    _isFavorite = widget.radioStation.favorite ?? false;
-    _isInLibrary = widget.radioStation.inLibrary;
+    // Initialize status in centralized service from widget data
+    final service = LibraryStatusService.instance;
+    final key = libraryItemKey;
+    if (!service.isInLibrary(key) && widget.radioStation.inLibrary) {
+      service.initLibraryStatus(key, true);
+    }
+    if (!service.isFavorite(key) && (widget.radioStation.favorite ?? false)) {
+      service.initFavoriteStatus(key, true);
+    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleFavorite() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isFavorite;
+    final currentFavorite = isFavorite;
+    final newState = !currentFavorite;
+
+    // Optimistic update via centralized service
+    setFavoriteStatus(newState);

    try {
      bool success;
@@ -81,7 +99,10 @@ class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> {
          }
        }

-        if (libraryItemId == null) return;
+        if (libraryItemId == null) {
+          rollbackFavoriteOperation();
+          return;
+        }

        success = await maProvider.removeFromFavorites(
          mediaType: 'radio',
@@ -90,23 +111,26 @@ class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> {
      }

      if (success && mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isFavorite = newState);
+        completeFavoriteOperation();
        maProvider.invalidateHomeCache();
        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(_isFavorite ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
+            content: Text(newState ? S.of(context)!.addedToFavorites : S.of(context)!.removedFromFavorites),
            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
          ),
        );
+      } else {
+        rollbackFavoriteOperation();
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackFavoriteOperation();
    }
  }

  Future<void> _toggleLibrary() async {
    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final newState = !_isInLibrary;
+    final currentInLibrary = isInLibrary;
+    final newState = !currentInLibrary;

    try {
      if (newState) {
@@ -133,21 +157,29 @@ class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> {
          }
        }

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.addToLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedToLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.addToLibrary(
          mediaType: 'radio',
          provider: actualProvider,
          itemId: actualItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      } else {
        int? libraryItemId;
        if (widget.radioStation.provider == 'library') {
@@ -164,23 +196,31 @@ class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> {

        if (libraryItemId == null) return;

-        setState(() => _isInLibrary = newState);
-        ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-          SnackBar(
-            content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
-            duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-          ),
-        );
+        // Optimistic update via centralized service
+        setLibraryStatus(newState);

-        maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
+        if (mounted) {
+          ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+            SnackBar(
+              content: Text(S.of(context)!.removedFromLibrary),
+              duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
+            ),
+          );
+        }
+
+        final success = await maProvider.removeFromLibrary(
          mediaType: 'radio',
          libraryItemId: libraryItemId,
-        ).catchError((e) {
-          if (mounted) setState(() => _isInLibrary = !newState);
-        });
+        );
+
+        if (success) {
+          completeLibraryOperation();
+        } else {
+          rollbackLibraryOperation();
+        }
      }
    } catch (e) {
-      // Silent failure
+      rollbackLibraryOperation();
    }
  }

@@ -219,8 +259,8 @@ class _RadioStationCardState extends State<RadioStationCard> {
            position: details.globalPosition,
            mediaType: ContextMenuMediaType.radio,
            item: widget.radioStation,
-            isFavorite: _isFavorite,
-            isInLibrary: _isInLibrary,
+            isFavorite: isFavorite,
+            isInLibrary: isInLibrary,
            onToggleFavorite: _toggleFavorite,
            onToggleLibrary: _toggleLibrary,
          );
--- a/Show More
+++ b/Show More
				`@@ -0,0 +1 @@`
				`Disable dependency metadata in APK for F-Droid compliance.`
				`@@ -0,0 +1 @@`
				`Unofficial mobile client for Music Assistant`