autobrr

autobrr is an open-source download automation tool for torrents and Usenet. It monitors IRC announces, Torznab/Newznab and RSS feeds in real time, applies user-defined filters, and forwards matching releases to download clients or integration endpoints.

Key Features

• Real-time monitoring of IRC announces and support for Torznab/Newznab and standard RSS feeds
• Powerful RegEx-based filtering with configurable actions (send to torrent clients, *arr apps, webhooks, watch folders or exec custom scripts)
• Integrations with common clients: qBittorrent, Deluge, rTorrent/ruTorrent, Transmission, SABnzbd and push support for Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr, Readarr, Whisparr
• Built on a Go backend with a React web UI; mobile-friendly interface with dark mode
• Container-friendly: first-class support for Docker and Kubernetes deployments
• Database options: PostgreSQL or SQLite
• Authentication support including built-in accounts and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Notification drivers for Discord, Telegram, Notifiarr, Pushover, Gotify
• Supports multiple remote clients/servers and base-path/subfolder reverse-proxy configurations
• Uses API lookups to minimize unnecessary torrent file downloads and keep resource usage low

Use Cases

• Early-seed automation: capture newly announced torrents on indexer IRC channels to improve seeding ratio
• Media automation: push matched releases directly to Radarr/Sonarr/Lidarr/Readarr to automate acquisition and upgrades
• Centralized orchestration: manage filters/actions across multiple remote download clients and servers from one interface

Limitations and Considerations

• autobrr is not a download client; it requires external torrent/Usenet clients or *arr applications to perform actual downloads
• Functionality depends on indexer announce availability and APIs; some trackers may require additional configuration or credentials
• Advanced features (IRC networks, reverse-proxy base paths, OIDC) require technical setup and correct network/authentication configuration

autobrr provides a focused, configurable layer for intercepting and routing newly announced releases into existing download and media-management workflows. It is designed for resource efficiency and integration with common containers, databases, and client software.