nefarious

nefarious is a powerful media automation platform designed to streamline the acquisition of movies and TV shows for personal media libraries. It combines intelligent content discovery, quality management, and automated downloading with a user-friendly interface for comprehensive media collection building and maintenance.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Media Automation:

  • Intelligent movie discovery and acquisition
  • TV show episode tracking and downloading
  • Quality profile management and optimization
  • Release monitoring and notification
  • Library organization and structure management
  • Automated content delivery and processing

• Advanced Download Management:

  • Automatic download scheduling and execution
  • Quality-based selection and prioritization
  • Multiple source integration and fallback
  • Download client coordination and management
  • Queue management and progress tracking
  • Error handling and retry mechanisms

• Sophisticated Request System:

  • User-friendly media request interface
  • Multi-user support and management
  • Approval workflow and control
  • Request tracking and status updates
  • Comprehensive notification system
  • Request history and analytics

• Extensive Integration Capabilities:

  • Media server integration and synchronization
  • Download client support and management
  • Indexer integration for content sources
  • Notification service integration
  • RESTful API for third-party integration
  • Plugin support and extensibility

• Modern Web Interface:

  • Responsive web interface for all devices
  • Mobile-optimized design and functionality
  • Advanced search and discovery features
  • Library browsing and management
  • Statistics and analytics dashboard
  • User-friendly navigation and control

• Intelligent Automation Features:

  • Scheduled task execution and management
  • Background processing and optimization
  • Error detection and automatic recovery
  • Retry logic for failed operations
  • Status monitoring and health checks
  • Performance optimization and tuning

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over media acquisition and library
  • Privacy protection for viewing preferences and requests
  • Custom configuration for specific media requirements
  • Integration with existing media infrastructure
  • No dependency on external streaming services
  • Enhanced media library ownership and management

Technical Specifications

• License: GPL-3.0
• Deployment: Python application with Docker support
• Platforms: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Requirements: Python, database, download clients
• Database: PostgreSQL or SQLite
• Architecture: Python backend with web interface

Use Cases

• Personal Media Centers: Building and maintaining personal movie and TV libraries
• Family Entertainment: Managing media collections for household use
• Media Automation: Streamlining content acquisition and organization
• Quality Management: Ensuring consistent media quality and formats
• Request Management: Handling media requests from family or community
• Library Building: Systematic creation of comprehensive media collections

Unique Advantages

• All-in-One: Combined movie and TV show automation in single platform
• Request-Focused: Built-in request system for user-driven content acquisition
• Quality-Oriented: Advanced quality management and selection capabilities
• User-Friendly: Intuitive interface for non-technical users
• Automation-First: Minimal manual intervention for media acquisition
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

Based on the nefarious GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a comprehensive media automation solution that excels in combined movie and TV show management, making it ideal for media enthusiasts, families, and content collectors who need an all-in-one platform for automated media acquisition and library management.