Ombi

Ombi is a web-based media request and user-management tool that lets shared media-server users request movies, TV shows and music. It integrates with common Arr/DVR tools and updates request status automatically while offering notifications and optional approval workflows.

Key Features

• User synchronization and authentication with Plex, Emby and Jellyfin.
• Request discovery and smart search for movies, TV shows and music.
• Integration with Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr and other media managers to forward and automate requests.
• Request approval workflows, per-user auto-approve rules and request management UI.
• Notification channels including email, Discord, Telegram and webhooks.
• Mobile apps and a responsive web UI; runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Docker.

Use Cases

• Host-managed Plex/Emby/Jellyfin instances where multiple users can request new content without exposing admin credentials.
• Home media automation stacks: accept requests in Ombi and forward them to Sonarr/Radarr/Lidarr for automated acquisition.
• Small communities or families that want notifications and approval controls for incoming media requests.

Limitations and Considerations

• Default SQLite storage is supported for simplicity but can become slow at larger scale; MySQL/MariaDB is recommended for better concurrency and performance.

Ombi is open-source and actively maintained; the code and releases are available on the project repository and official site, and documentation covers installation, alternate databases and development build instructions.