autobrr is the modern download automation tool for torrents and usenet. With inspiration and ideas from tools like trackarr, autodl-irssi and flexget we built one tool that can do it all, and then some. Many indexers announce new torrents on their IRC channels the second it is uploaded to the site. autobrr monitors such channels in real time and grabs the torrent file as soon as it's uploaded based on certain conditions that you set up within autobrr. It then sends that torrent file to a download client of your choice. A download client can be anything from qBittorrent, Deluge, Radarr, Sonarr, watch folder, and more.
autobrr is commonly used as a self-hosted alternative to Radarr, Sonarr. Replacing a SaaS tool with a self-hosted equivalent lets you avoid recurring subscription fees, keep full control of your data, and continue working even when the original vendor changes pricing, ships limits, or shuts down.
License: GPL-2.0. Built with: Go, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Dockerfile, HTML, Makefile. Website: https://autobrr.com. Source: https://github.com/autobrr/autobrr.
### Saltbox [Saltbox](https://docs.saltbox.dev/) users can simply run: ```bash sb install autobrr ``` For more info check the [docs](https://docs.saltbox.dev/apps/autobrr/) ### QuickBox [QuickBox](https://quickbox.io/) users can simply run: ```bash qb install autobrr -u ${username} ``` For more info check the [docs](https://quickbox.io/knowledge-base/v3/applications-v3/autobrr-applications-v3/autobrr-quick-reference/) ### Shared Seedbox #### One-Click Installer & Quick Installer - HostingByDesign (former Seedbox.io) via box - `box install autobrr` - Swizzin.net via box - `box install autobrr` - Seedit4.me - SeedHost.eu - Ultra.cc - Whatbox.ca - has built-in integration with their apps, have to enable their "Expert" mode for external connections ##### Installation Scripts We have support for a couple of other providers out of the box. Please contact us on [Discord](https://discord.autobrr.com) if your provider is missing. The scripts require some input, but do most of the work. #### Feralhosting ```bash wget https://gobrr.sh/install_feral && bash install_feral ``` #### Bytesized Hosting ```bash wget https://gobrr.sh/install_bytesized && bash install_bytesized ``` #### Other providers For other providers the Seedbox.io installer should work. If not, open an issue or contact us on [Discord](https://discord.autobrr.com) ```bash wget https://gobrr.sh/install_sbio && bash install_sbio ``` ### Docker Compose Modify accordingly if running with unRAID or setting up with Portainer. - Logging is optional - Host port mapping might need to be changed to not collide with other apps - Change `BASE_DOCKER_DATA_PATH` to match your setup. Can be simply `./data` - Set custom network if needed Create `docker-compose.yml` and add the following. If you have an existing setup change to fit that. ```yml version: "3.7" services: autobrr: container_name: autobrr image: ghcr.io/autobrr/autobrr:latest restart: unless-stopped environment: - TZ=${TZ} user: 1000:1000 volumes: - ${BASE_DOCKER_DATA_PATH}/autobrr/config:/config ports: - 7474:7474
Self-hosting gives you three things SaaS can’t: data ownership (the files live on disks you control), cost predictability (a one-time setup vs. recurring per-seat fees that grow with your household or team), and longevity (open-source means the app keeps working even if the maintainers move on, since you can pin a working version). The trade-off is that you take on the operational work of running a server, applying updates, and handling backups.
Most self-hosted apps run comfortably on modest hardware — a Raspberry Pi 4, a mini PC, a NAS with Docker support, or a small VPS is usually enough for personal or family use. CPU and RAM requirements scale with how many simultaneous users or how much data you push through autobrr. Storage requirements depend on the kind of data you keep; check the README for guidance on data retention.