# PT Helper

PT Helper is a Dockerized automation tool for private torrent tracker users that finds free torrents, sends them to a remote Transmission client, and removes them after their free time expires to keep disk usage under. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1232/pt-helper

## Description

PT Helper is a Dockerized automation tool for private torrent tracker users that finds free torrents, sends them to a remote Transmission client, and removes them after their free time expires to keep disk usage under control.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

11/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 3872 days ago)
- Popular: 10 (2 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/crazyq/pt_helper
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/pt-helper-0hduz121inuoxm?q=pt_helper
- GitHub: https://github.com/TerrorJack/pt-helper

## Common questions

### How do Unraid users install PT_HELPER?

Use the PT_HELPER Docker container. On Unraid, search for pt_helper in CA.

### What should be checked before setting up PT_HELPER in Docker?

Confirm the CPU architecture first. You also need to configure the Docker environment.

### Is there a Synology Docker setup that pairs PT_HELPER with Transmission?

Yes. The source describes a Synology Docker setup that uses PT_HELPER with Transmission.

### When does PT_HELPER delete downloaded free seeds?

It deletes free seeds after their free time expires.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1232/pt-helper), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.