SickChill

SickChill is a comprehensive automatic video library manager specifically designed for TV show enthusiasts who want to automate their episode acquisition and organization. It continuously monitors for new episodes of your favorite shows and automatically handles downloading, quality management, and library organization with minimal user intervention.

Key Features

• Comprehensive TV Show Management:

  • Intelligent show monitoring and subscription system
  • Automatic episode detection and tracking
  • Season and series management capabilities
  • Show following and subscription features
  • Release calendar and scheduling overview
  • Multi-show library organization and structure

• Advanced Automation Features:

  • Automatic episode download upon release
  • New episode detection and notification
  • Quality upgrade monitoring and processing
  • Missing episode identification and search
  • Continuous background monitoring and updates
  • Error handling and retry mechanisms

• Extensive Download Support:

  • Usenet integration with multiple indexers
  • BitTorrent support and management
  • RSS feed monitoring and processing
  • Multiple download client compatibility
  • Search provider optimization and configuration
  • Download queue management and prioritization

• Intelligent Quality Management:

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

• Sophisticated Organization System:

  • Automatic file organization and renaming
  • Customizable naming patterns and structures
  • Library structure optimization and maintenance
  • Metadata extraction and management
  • Artwork downloading and organization
  • Duplicate detection and handling

• Modern Web Interface:

  • Responsive web interface for all devices
  • Mobile-optimized design and functionality
  • Visual calendar view of episodes and releases
  • Comprehensive statistics and analytics
  • Detailed history tracking and logging
  • User-friendly navigation and management

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

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

Technical Specifications

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

Use Cases

• TV Show Collection: Automated building of comprehensive TV show libraries
• Episode Monitoring: Tracking new episodes from favorite series
• Quality Upgrades: Automatic improvement of existing episode quality
• Library Maintenance: Organizing and maintaining large TV collections
• Missing Content: Finding and acquiring missing episodes and seasons
• Archive Building: Creating extensive TV show archives and collections

Unique Advantages

• TV-Specialized: Purpose-built for television content management
• Automation-First: Intelligent monitoring with minimal manual intervention
• Quality-Focused: Advanced quality management and upgrade capabilities
• Comprehensive: Full-featured TV show acquisition and organization
• Flexible Integration: Support for various download clients and indexers
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

Based on the SickChill GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a comprehensive TV show automation solution that excels in episode monitoring and quality management, making it ideal for TV enthusiasts, collectors, and cord-cutters who need systematic television content acquisition and library management.