def enqueue_disc(disc_path): r.rpush('makemkv:queue', disc_path)
Obtain the latest keydb.cfg file from a verified, community-maintained AACS key directory.
# Fetch rip settings from KeyDB instance and run MakeMKV keydbcfg --server localhost:6379 --get rip_profile | makemkvcon --profile=- mkv disc:0 all /output keydbcfg makemkv
When you insert a new 4K UHD Blu-ray into your computer, MakeMKV will normally try to download the required decryption keys automatically from its internal database. However, a new disc might not yet be supported, and this is when you will see the infamous "The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted" error.
This article dives deep into the relationship between keydbcfg and MakeMKV . By the end, you will understand what the Key Database is, how to configure it, and why this combination is the current gold standard for backing up your physical media collection. def enqueue_disc(disc_path): r
To use a custom key database, you must place the file where MakeMKV can "see" it. Locate your Data Directory Open MakeMKV and go to Preferences > General Look for the MakeMKV data directory Move the File %USERPROFILE%\.MakeMKV C:\Users\[YourName]\.MakeMKV : Typically /Users/[YourName]/Library/MakeMKV ~/.MakeMKV ~/.config/aacs : Ensure the file is named exactly (all caps is often recommended for consistency). : Close and reopen MakeMKV to initialize the new keys. 3. Key Tools & Helpers
keydb-server /path‑to‑custom‑conf/keydb.conf This article dives deep into the relationship between
app_Key = your_key_here makemkvcon_NoProgressBar = false # so you can parse progress makemkvcon_UseQueue = 1 # serializes multiple drives
Because folders starting with a dot are hidden in macOS Finder, press Command + Shift + Period (.) while in Finder to reveal hidden files, then drop the file into the .MakeMKV folder.
MakeMKV is incredible, but it doesn't always have the decryption keys for every single disc ever released. The Database:
MakeMKV can automatically update its keys by pointing to an online repository. This is the preferred method as it keeps the keys current without manual file replacement.