# Sabnzbd

Sabnzbd is a Usenet downloader that automatically downloads, verifies, repairs, extracts, and organizes .nzb files for homelab users who want a low-maintenance archive solution. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, TrueNAS, Umbrel and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/313/sabnzbd

## Description

Sabnzbd is a Usenet downloader that automatically downloads, verifies, repairs, extracts, and organizes .nzb files for homelab users who want a low-maintenance archive solution.

## Platform availability

Available on 6 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

84/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 22 days ago)
- Popular: 51 (366 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 85 (6 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/sabnzbd
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=sabnzbd
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/geek-cookbook/sabnzbd
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Sabnzbd
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/sabnzbd/
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/sabnzbd
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/sabnzbd-1avf5du1b4a7lq?q=sabnzbd
- Official website: http://sabnzbd.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-sabnzbd

## Common questions

### Which port should I expose for SABnzbd in Docker, and what should I put on the /config volume?

Expose port 8080 for the web interface. Keep /config on a named or persistent volume so your settings and login survive container recreation.

### How should I set up the download folders for a SABnzbd Docker container?

Map /downloads and /incomplete-downloads to real folders on the Docker host before starting the container. If you do not use separate download folders, finished or partial files may be placed somewhere hard to find or keep.

### What should I check when a third-party app says the SABnzbd API key is incorrect?

Use the API key from SABnzbd's Config->General screen in the third-party program.

### How can I troubleshoot SABnzbd when every download is failing?

Open the Status section and run the Test download 1GB check.

## Alternatives

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- 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…
- NZBGet: Nzbget is a lightweight C++ Usenet downloader that fetches NZB files at maximum speed while using minimal system resources, making it well…
- UsenetClub: UsenetClub.com - a web-based application to access binary files posted to Usenet newsgroups.

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