Radarr

Radarr is a sophisticated movie collection manager specifically designed for automated movie acquisition via Usenet and BitTorrent networks. As an independent fork of Sonarr optimized for movies, it provides comprehensive automation features with advanced quality management, intelligent monitoring, and seamless integration capabilities for serious movie collectors.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Movie Management:

  • Intelligent movie monitoring and tracking
  • Automatic release detection and acquisition
  • Quality upgrade monitoring and processing
  • Movie collection organization and management
  • Library structure optimization and maintenance
  • Missing movie identification and search

• Advanced Download Automation:

  • Usenet integration with multiple indexers
  • BitTorrent support and management
  • RSS feed monitoring and processing
  • Multiple download client compatibility
  • Automatic search and acquisition
  • Queue management and prioritization

• Sophisticated Quality Control:

  • Customizable quality profiles and standards
  • Video format selection and management
  • Resolution optimization and preferences
  • Custom format definitions and scoring
  • Automatic quality upgrade detection
  • Quality comparison and decision logic

• Professional Library Organization:

  • Automatic file organization and renaming
  • Customizable naming conventions and patterns
  • Metadata extraction and management
  • Movie artwork downloading and organization
  • Import processing and validation
  • Library structure standardization

• Comprehensive Monitoring and Analytics:

  • Visual calendar view of movie releases
  • Real-time activity tracking and monitoring
  • Detailed history logging and reporting
  • Library statistics and analytics
  • System health checks and alerts
  • Performance monitoring and optimization

• Extensive Integration Capabilities:

  • Media server integration (Plex, Jellyfin, Emby)
  • Comprehensive notification system
  • RESTful API for third-party integration
  • Custom script execution and automation
  • Plugin support and extensibility
  • Cross-platform compatibility

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over movie collection and automation
  • Privacy protection for viewing preferences and data
  • Custom quality standards and organization rules
  • Integration with existing download infrastructure
  • No dependency on streaming services
  • Enhanced movie library ownership and management

Technical Specifications

• License: GPL-3.0
• Deployment: Docker containers, native binaries
• Platforms: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Requirements: .NET runtime, download clients
• Database: SQLite
• Architecture: C# application with web interface

Use Cases

• Movie Collection Building: Systematic building of comprehensive movie libraries
• Quality Upgrades: Automatic improvement of existing movie quality
• Release Monitoring: Tracking new movie releases and acquisitions
• Library Maintenance: Organizing and maintaining large movie collections
• Format Standardization: Ensuring consistent movie formats and quality
• Archive Building: Creating extensive movie archives and collections

Unique Advantages

• Movie-Specialized: Purpose-built for movie collection management
• Quality-Focused: Advanced quality management and upgrade capabilities
• Automation-First: Intelligent automation with minimal manual intervention
• Professional-Grade: Enterprise-level features for serious collectors
• Sonarr Heritage: Built on proven Sonarr foundation with movie optimizations
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

Based on the Radarr GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a professional-grade movie automation solution that excels in quality control and library management, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts, collectors, and home theater enthusiasts who need systematic, high-quality movie library building and maintenance.