Jackett

Jackett is a self-hosted indexer proxy that translates search and RSS queries from media automation apps into tracker-specific requests. It aggregates and maintains scraping and translation logic for many public and private torrent trackers, exposing results through standardized APIs.

Key Features

• Torznab-compatible API (with Newznab-style categories) for unified indexer integration
• Tracker-specific query translation and result parsing (HTML/JSON) behind a single endpoint
• RSS and search support to power “recent releases” and interactive searches
• Works with common PVR and media managers (for example Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and similar tools)
• Web UI for adding, configuring, and testing indexers

Use Cases

• Centralize many torrent trackers behind one Torznab endpoint for media automation stacks
• Provide a consistent RSS/search interface for apps that do not support specific trackers
• Manage and test tracker connectivity and settings from a single web interface

Limitations and Considerations

• Relies on tracker website structure; indexers can temporarily break when trackers change their HTML or anti-bot measures
• Private and semi-private trackers typically require credentials/cookies and may be sensitive to rate limits

Jackett is best suited for users who want broad tracker coverage without implementing per-tracker support in every downstream application. By standardizing access through Torznab-style APIs and RSS, it simplifies indexer management in media automation environments.