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# Media Curation
Learn how to define a Dynamic Strategy Rules media curation configuration
A media curation configuration allows you to select and curate media and playlists.
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## Define a media curation configuration
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Follow these steps to define a media curation configuration:
1. On the **Library** tab, click **Create library > Media curation**. The **Create media curation** page appears.
2. Under **Media curation**, enter a **Name**. This will identify the media curation configuration on the **Library** tab.
3. On the **Playlist** tab, select the content to play.
Single media
Follow these steps to define a single media:
- For the Type, choose Single media.
- From the dropdown menu, select a media item.
- (Optional) Select Use Key for media if available. From the dropdown, select the key for custom data.
NOTE: If the key you need does not exist, add the key.
Playlist
Follow these steps to define a playlist:
- For the Type, choose Playlist.
- From the dropdown menu, select a playlist.
- (Optional) Select Use Key for playlist if available. From the dropdown, select the key for custom data.
NOTE: If the key you need does not exist, add the key.
Playlist URL
Follow these steps to define a playlist URL:
- For the Type, choose Playlist URL.
- In the text field, enter the URL for a playlist.
- From the dropdown, select the key for custom data.
NOTE: If the key you need does not exist, add the key.
4. (Optional) Enable [recommendations](#recommendations) to increase viewer engagement.
5. (Optional) On the **Advanced curation (optional)** tab, curate videos by pinning media to a playlist position.
Single media
Follow these steps to curate a single media:
- For the Type, choose Single media.
- Choose the media to display through one of the following approaches:
- Select Use Key for media if available. From the dropdown, select the key for custom data.
NOTE: If the key you need does not exist, add the key.
- From the Select Media dropdown menu, select a media item.
- To curate more content, click + Subsequent play and repeat steps i-ii.
Playlist
Follow these steps to curate a playlist:
- For the Type, choose Playlist.
- Choose the media to display through one of the following approaches:
- Select Use Key for playlist if available. From the dropdown, select the key for custom data.
NOTE: If the key you need does not exist, add the key.
- From the Select Media dropdown menu, select a playlist.
- To curate more content, click + Subsequent play and repeat steps i-ii.
None (default)
Follow this step to not curate a video for a specific playlist position:
- For the Type, choose None.
6. (Optional) Refine the configuration with the [JSON Editor](#json-editor).
7. Click **Save**. The media curation library will appear on the **Library** tab.
### Recommendations
Recommendations automate the generation of a playlist based on the currently-watched video and provide you options to customize the appearance and behavior of that playlist.
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Follow these steps to set up recommendations:
1. On the **Recommendations** tab, click the **Show recommendations** toggle to turn **ON**.
2. From the **Recommendations playlist** dropdown menu, select a playlist.
3. Optional) Click the Use Key for playlist if available checkbox. From the dropdown, select the key for custom data.
If the key you need does not exist, [add the key](https://docs.jwplayer.com/platform/docs/create-and-manage-key-value-pairs-kvps).
4. (Optional) From the **Auto-advance to next video after** dropdown menu, choose when to autoplay the next video
5. (Optional) Click the **Display Custom Text** checkbox and enter a message.
Read the Countdown Overlay section to learn more about this message.
6. (Optional) Update the **Display title**. By default, *More Videos* is used.
7. (Optional) Select the **Display mode**.
⤴️ Return to step 5 of the main process.
### JSON Editor
The **JSON Editor** lets you view and customize configurations beyond the standard dashboard settings:
* View the full configuration structure
* Modify supported fields not exposed in the dashboard
* Apply precise adjustments for advanced scenarios
Use the JSON Editor only if you understand structured configuration data and how changes affect strategy behavior. In most cases, configure settings using the standard dashboard fields.
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Follow these steps to use the editor:
1. Click **JSON Editor**. The **Edit Media Curation Configuration** panel opens.
2. Edit the JSON.
Use the following references for updating the JSON code for a media curation configuration.
**Playlist**:
- playlists
**Recommendations**:
- related
- intl.{lang}.related
3. Click **Done**. The configuration updates, and the panel closes.
⤴️ Return to step 7 of the main process.
## FAQ
In Dynamic Strategy Rules, can a media item be dynamically set with key-value pairs?
Yes. Read [Set a media item via a key-value pair](https://docs.jwplayer.com/platform/docs/set-a-media-item-via-a-key-value-pair) for more information.