# Nzbget

Nzbget is a lightweight C++ Usenet downloader that fetches NZB files at maximum speed while using minimal system resources, making it well suited to always-on homelab servers. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, TrueNAS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/312/nzbget

## Description

Nzbget is a lightweight C++ Usenet downloader that fetches NZB files at maximum speed while using minimal system resources, making it well suited to always-on homelab servers.

## Platform availability

Available on 5 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

82/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 21 days ago)
- Popular: 46 (189 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 75 (5 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 100 (32 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/nzbget
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=nzbget
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/loeken-at-home/nzbget
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Nzbget
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/nzbget/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/nzbget-1hnbv5w1jb5wy8?q=nzbget
- Official website: http://nzbget.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-nzbget

## Common questions

### How do I run NZBGet as a Windows background service?

Run nzbget -install once, then use net start NZBGet to start the service. The start command will fail if the service was not installed first.

### Why might a Flatpak install of NZBGet fail to find the package?

On Linux, you need to add the Flathub remote before installing NZBGet. Without that one-time setup, the package is not found and the install fails.

### Can the LinuxServer.io NZBGet container map host user and group IDs?

Yes, the container supports easy user mappings using PUID and PGID.

### Can NZBGet be automated with Sonarr and Radarr?

NZBGet integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, and other automation tools.

## Alternatives

- GrabIt: GrabIt is a free application that enables you to easily find and download content from Usenet news servers.
- JDownloader: JDownloader is a self-hosted JDownloader 2 download manager that runs in a pre-configured dark-mode Selkies web desktop with automatic firs…
- NewsBin: NewsBin Pro is a Usenet NNTP newsreader that downloads and decodes binary file attachments to Usenet posts.
- NewsLeecher: NewsLeecher is a tool made for fetching and managing articles from the Usenet.
- SABnzbd: Sabnzbd is a Usenet downloader that automatically downloads, verifies, repairs, extracts, and organizes .nzb files for homelab users who wa…

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