Overseerr

Overseerr is a modern request management and media discovery platform designed specifically for Plex media server environments. It provides an intuitive interface for users to discover and request content while seamlessly integrating with automation tools like Sonarr and Radarr to fulfill those requests automatically.

Key Features

• Seamless Plex Integration:

  • Deep Plex server integration and library access
  • Automatic user synchronization from Plex
  • Permission inheritance and management
  • Multi-server support for complex setups
  • Real-time library synchronization and updates
  • Plex user authentication and authorization

• Comprehensive Request Management:

  • Intuitive movie and TV show request interface
  • Intelligent request queue and prioritization
  • Real-time status tracking and progress updates
  • Approval workflow for administrative control
  • Request history and user analytics
  • Bulk request processing capabilities

• Advanced Automation Integration:

  • Native Sonarr integration for TV show automation
  • Radarr integration for movie acquisition
  • Quality profile management and selection
  • Automatic request processing and fulfillment
  • Download client coordination and management
  • Custom automation workflow configuration

• Rich Content Discovery:

  • Advanced content discovery and browsing
  • Popular movies and trending TV shows
  • Comprehensive search functionality across databases
  • Personalized recommendations and suggestions
  • Genre exploration and filtering
  • Release calendar and upcoming content

• Modern User Experience:

  • Beautiful, responsive web interface
  • Mobile-optimized design for all devices
  • Dark and light theme options
  • Intuitive navigation and user-friendly design
  • Rich media display with posters and metadata
  • Fast and responsive performance

• Flexible Notification System:

  • Email notification support and templates
  • Discord integration for community servers
  • Slack support for team environments
  • Webhook support for custom integrations
  • Customizable notification preferences
  • Real-time status updates and alerts

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over request workflows and user data
  • Privacy protection for viewing preferences and requests
  • Custom configuration for specific organizational needs
  • Integration with existing Plex and automation infrastructure
  • No dependency on external request services
  • Enhanced security for private media libraries

Technical Specifications

• License: MIT
• Deployment: Docker containers, Node.js
• Platforms: Cross-platform via Docker
• Requirements: Docker, Plex server
• Database: SQLite
• Architecture: Node.js backend with React frontend

Use Cases

• Plex Communities: Managing requests for shared Plex servers
• Family Media Centers: Centralized content requests for household members
• Friend Groups: Collaborative content discovery and requesting
• Media Automation: Streamlining content acquisition workflows
• Content Discovery: Finding and requesting new movies and TV shows
• Library Management: Organized content acquisition and user interaction

Unique Advantages

• Plex-Focused: Specifically designed for Plex media server integration
• Modern Interface: Beautiful, responsive design with excellent user experience
• Discovery-Oriented: Rich content discovery and recommendation features
• Automation-Ready: Seamless integration with Sonarr and Radarr
• User-Friendly: Intuitive interface accessible to non-technical users
• Open Source: MIT licensed, transparent and community-driven

⚠️ Note: This project is actively maintained but may require careful configuration for production environments.

Based on the Overseerr GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a modern and intuitive request management solution that excels in Plex integration and user experience, making it ideal for Plex server administrators, families, and communities who need a beautiful, efficient platform for managing content requests and media discovery.