Cannot create second Filesystem provider in v2.7.4 #4801
Description
What version of Music Assistant has the issue?
2.7.4
How is the MA server installed?
Docker Container
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- I have examined the logs and tried to resolve this issue
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Have you reviewed the Open and Closed Issues and Discussions to resolve this yourself?
- Yes
The problem
Version: 2.7.4
Previous working version: 2.7.3
Description
After upgrading from 2.7.3 to 2.7.4, it's impossible to create a second Filesystem music provider. The first provider can be created successfully, but attempting to create a second one fails with a Python AttributeError.
How to reproduce
Upgrade Music Assistant from 2.7.3 to 2.7.4
Go to Settings → Music Providers
Create a first Filesystem provider (e.g., /music) → ✅ Works fine
Try to create a second Filesystem provider (e.g., /youtube-music) → ❌ Fails with error
Error Message
'LocalFileSystemProvider' object has no attribute 'base_path'
Expected Behavior
Should be able to create multiple Filesystem providers pointing to different directories, as was possible in v2.7.3.
Actual Behavior
First Filesystem provider: Works
Second Filesystem provider: Fails with base_path AttributeError
This affects both new installations and upgrades where existing providers were deleted and recreated
Workaround
Downgrade to v2.7.3 - multiple Filesystem providers work correctly.
Environment
Music Assistant Version: 2.7.4
Installation method: Docker (ghcr.io/music-assistant/server:latest)
Platform: Unraid
Docker mount configuration:
/mnt/user/Musique → /music (ro)
/mnt/user/Divers/Youtube Downloader/Musique → /youtube-music (ro)
Music Providers
Filesystem provider
Player Providers
N/A
Full log output
N/A
Additional information
N/A
What version of Home Assistant Core (if used) are your running
2026.1.2
What type of installation are you running?
Home Assistant OS
On what type of hardware are you running?
Generic x86-64 (e.g. Intel NUC)
Have you included ALL of the information specified in the Troubleshooting FAQ or explained why you cannot
- Yes