# Patbrid

Patbrid is a Docker-based Real-Debrid downloader for homelab users that uses aria2's JSON-RPC (Remote Procedure Call) interface to fetch files into self-hosted storage. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/489/patbrid

## Description

Patbrid is a Docker-based Real-Debrid downloader for homelab users that uses aria2's JSON-RPC (Remote Procedure Call) interface to fetch files into self-hosted storage.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

17/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 1869 days ago)
- Popular: 30 (30 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/mgoodings/patbrid
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/mgoodings/patbrid/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/patbrid-13hr44c1tcnjuw?q=patbrid

## Common questions

### Which environment variables configure the Real Debrid and aria2 connection?

Set REAL_DEBRID_API_KEY for the Real Debrid API key, ARIA2_URL for the aria2 JSON-RPC URL, and ARIA2_SECRET for the aria2 JSON-RPC secret.

### What aria2 setup is required for patbrid?

aria2 must have JSON-RPC enabled.

### How do I change the directory that patbrid watches?

Use WATCH_DIR, which defaults to /watch.

### How is patbrid started with Docker Compose?

Copy .env.example to .env, then run docker-compose build and docker-compose run --rm downloader.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/489/patbrid), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.