Sonarr

Sonarr is the industry-standard TV show automation platform that provides professional-grade features for managing television content. It automatically monitors, downloads, and organizes TV shows while maintaining the highest quality standards and providing seamless integration with the broader media automation ecosystem.

Key Features

• Professional TV Show Management:

  • Intelligent show monitoring and subscription system
  • Comprehensive episode tracking and management
  • Season and series organization capabilities
  • Advanced show following and automation
  • Release calendar and scheduling overview
  • Multi-show library coordination and structure

• 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 and processing
  • Quality comparison and decision logic

• Professional Library Organization:

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

• Comprehensive Monitoring and Analytics:

  • Visual calendar view of episodes and 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 TV show 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 TV show 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

• TV Show Collection Building: Systematic building of comprehensive TV show libraries
• Quality Upgrades: Automatic improvement of existing episode quality
• Episode Monitoring: Tracking new episodes from favorite series
• Library Maintenance: Organizing and maintaining large TV collections
• Format Standardization: Ensuring consistent episode formats and quality
• Archive Building: Creating extensive TV show archives and collections

Unique Advantages

• Industry Standard: Most widely adopted TV show automation platform
• Professional Grade: Enterprise-level features and reliability
• Quality-Focused: Advanced quality management and upgrade capabilities
• Automation-First: Intelligent automation with minimal manual intervention
• Comprehensive Integration: Extensive third-party tool and service support
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and community-driven

Based on the Sonarr GitHub repository, this tool provides users with the definitive TV show automation solution that excels in quality control and professional features, making it ideal for TV enthusiasts, collectors, and media server administrators who need the most reliable, feature-rich platform for systematic television content management.