Where Does Quod Libet Store Config and Library?
Quod Libet keeps config and its songs library in ~/.config/quodlibet on Linux and AppData on Windows.
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Quod Libet centers on ~/.config/quodlibet: config for preferences and plugins, songs for the scanned library, plus playlists and saved searches beside them. Windows mirrors the tree under AppData, macOS under Application Support.
Music files stay where they are. The Ex Falso tag editor writes straight to files, so tag changes survive even without the config backup. Back up the config folder to keep ratings, counts, and plugin choices. Rescan after moving audio so stale paths do not linger as ghosts.
Where Quod Libet stores this, by platform
C:\Users\[You]\AppData\Roaming\quodlibet
Config plus songs library and playlists. Copy with the app closed. Keep music under matching paths for painless restores.
~/Library/Application Support/quodlibet
Same layout as other platforms. Plugin state travels in the same tree, so reinstall plugins only when versions change.
~/.config/quodlibet
Config, songs library, playlists, and saved searches. Whole folder backup restores ratings and play counts exactly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Quod Libet to a new computer?
Copy the config folder to the matching OS path and keep music folders identical. Launch and rescan. Ratings and playlists arrive with the folder.
Where are Quod Libet playlists?
Inside the config tree beside the library. Export copies too for use in other players. Back up the folder before upgrades.
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