# Prowlarr

Prowlarr is an indexer manager and proxy for the arr suite that centralizes torrent tracker and Usenet indexer configuration. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on TrueNAS, Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, Umbrel and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/400/prowlarr

## Description

Prowlarr is an indexer manager and proxy for the arr suite that centralizes torrent tracker and Usenet indexer configuration. It integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, Readarr, and Mylar3, letting homelab users manage all indexers from one place instead of repeating setup in each application.

## Platform availability

Available on 7 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, Umbrel, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm, Windows.

## Desktop and other devices

Windows.

## Health score

88/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 14 days ago)
- Popular: 77 (7,349 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 85 (7 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 80 (1 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/Prowlarr/Prowlarr
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/prowlarr/
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/prowlarr
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=prowlarr
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/pree-helm-charts/prowlarr
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Prowlarr
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/prowlarr
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/prowlarr-07fazb211dex76?q=prowlarr
- desktop: https://github.com/Prowlarr/Prowlarr/releases/latest
- Official website: https://prowlarr.com

## Common questions

### Which port should I expose for Prowlarr in Docker?

Map a host port to container port 9696/tcp, because 9696 is the web UI Prowlarr listens on. If it is not exposed, your browser cannot reach the app.

### Where should I mount a persistent volume for Prowlarr settings and data?

Mount a saved storage location to /prowlarr/etc so Prowlarr can keep its settings and data. Without this, anything you configure can be lost if the container is removed or recreated.

### How do I set folder permissions when mounting host folders into Prowlarr?

Set the container's UID/GID to match the folder owner. A mismatch can make files unwritable or inaccessible.

### Can Prowlarr use a proxy for individual indexers?

Yes, Prowlarr supports per indexer proxying with SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP, and Flaresolverr.

### How do I adjust indexer category syncing for Readarr or Lidarr?

Adjust the categories synced in the advanced settings for the *Arr application within Prowlarr. Certain trackers require you to select and sync the 8000 category.

## Alternatives

- Hatt: This tool allows to search for files through multiple websites, with an intuitive user interface.
- Jackett: Jackett is a proxy server that translates search queries from media apps such as Sonarr, Radarr, and Mylar into tracker-site-specific HTTP…
- NZBHydra2: NZBHydra2 is a meta search for NZB indexers.

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