# Cross-Seed

Cross-Seed is a self-hosted automation tool that cross-seeds existing torrents to additional BitTorrent trackers. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/269/cross-seed

## Description

Cross-Seed is a self-hosted automation tool that cross-seeds existing torrents to additional BitTorrent trackers. It monitors configured torrent clients, matches content to other trackers, and creates seeds automatically. It is for homelab users who want to reduce manual seeding and improve tracker ratios.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox.

## Health score

65/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 76 (last commit 130 days ago)
- Popular: 64 (1,561 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/crossseed/cross-seed/
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=cross-seed
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/cross-seed-0be5n4h1sfruhh?q=cross-seed
- Official website: https://cross-seed.org
- GitHub: https://github.com/cross-seed/cross-seed
- Documentation: https://cross-seed.org/docs/basics/getting-started

## Common questions

### What indexer support does cross-seed need to find cross-seeds?

It needs indexers that support Torznab, typically through Prowlarr or Jackett, and at least one supported torrent client.

### Can I use Docker if I want linking, partial matching, or data-based matching?

No, the docs say not to use Docker if you want linking, partial matching, or data-based matching.

### Which Docker image tag should I use for a stable cross-seed deployment?

Use the latest tag for the most recent release. The prerelease tag includes prereleases, and master is for development code that may not have been released yet.

### Is cross-seed intended for public trackers?

It is designed primarily for private trackers, and the docs direct public-tracker use to the FAQ for more details.

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