This release introduces the new _Smart Search_ feature, includes bug-fixes for playlist monitoring & search, and includes significant performance improvements.
**Added**
- Added smart search feature allowing you to skip the artist selection menu when a single, matching artist is found.
- _**Note** - You can always enter `b` to go back and view the artist selection menu._
**Fixed**
- Fixed bug preventing playlists from being monitored (fixed 92)
- Fixed _Invalid URL_ message (--url, --playlist) to include the actual URL rather than `True`/`False`
- Fixed bug preventing search prompt from appearing (fixed 93)
**Changes** - _These changes will not affect existing configurations._
- Changed default for `halt_download_on_error` to `False` to match pre-2.18.3 behavior
- Increased default for `fast_api_threads` from 10 to 25
**Improvements**
- Initialize PlatformAPI one time and reuse object to prevent verifying ARLs multiple times
- Removed token request from PlatformAPI initialization
- ARL verification is now skipped if `check_account_status` is set to `False`