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Autobrr is a self-hosted automation tool for torrent downloads.

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Autobrr is a self-hosted automation tool for torrent downloads. It monitors chat-based release sources, feed sources, and indexers, applies filters, and sends approved releases to download clients. Self-hosters use it to automate torrent workflows and reduce manual monitoring.

Platform availability

Available on 5 of 6 install platforms

Also on Docker Hub and GitHub

Health score

85/100 Excellent

Maintained
100last commit 7 days ago
Popular
703,114 GitHub stars
Easy to install
755 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
No data

Based on 3 of 4 factors.

How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 8 days ago

GitHub stars
3,114
Open issues
15
Last commit
2026-09-28
Latest release
v1.87.0
License
GPL-2.0
Activity
declining

Checked 7 days ago - source: GitHub (autobrr/autobrr)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

Checked 7 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Install it for your specific setup Use the README command that matches your platform, such as Homebrew on macOS, QuickBox, Saltbox, Swizzin, or the installer for your hosting provider. The wrong installer can fail or leave autobrr unusable. source
  • Start and keep it running After installing, start it now and make it start on boot with the matching command, for example docker compose up -d, systemctl enable --now autobrr@$USER.service, or brew services start autobrr. This prevents autobrr from sitting idle after a reboot. source
  • Connect a download client Configure a download client with the right host, port, username, and password, and set TLS (the encrypted-HTTPS setting) to match your torrent client. Without a working client, autobrr cannot send new torrents to your torrent client. source

Fetched 7 days ago - each note links to its source

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Checked 4 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

How do I keep Autobrr running after installation or reboot?

After installing, start Autobrr and enable boot startup with the command for your platform, such as docker compose up -d, systemctl enable --now autobrr@$USER.service, or brew services start autobrr. This prevents it from staying idle after a reboot.

What do I need to configure so Autobrr can send torrents to my download client?

Set the download client with the correct host, port, username, and password, and match TLS to your torrent client. If the client connection is not working, Autobrr cannot send new torrents.

What should I check when Autobrr and my torrent client cannot communicate?

First determine whether the problem is in Autobrr or the torrent client. Then check network and firewall settings to make sure Autobrr and the torrent client are allowed to communicate.

Does the Autobrr installation guide cover reverse proxy and database setup?

Yes. The installation overview points to reverse proxy and database guides for different installation setups.

Which common Autobrr setup issues are listed in the FAQ?

The FAQ covers indexers not joining announce channels, releases not matching, Deluge in Docker, multiple filters, and password resets.

Answers sourced from autobrr.com, autobrr.com, github.com, github.com, www.reddit.com

Community

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