# Jackett — Unified Torrent Indexer API for Media Automation

> A proxy server that translates queries from media automation apps like Sonarr and Radarr into site-specific requests for torrent indexers, providing a single API interface.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Jackett — Unified Torrent Indexer API for Media Automation

## Quick Use
```bash
docker run -d --name jackett 
  -p 9117:9117 
  -v /path/to/config:/config 
  linuxserver/jackett
# Open http://localhost:9117 to configure indexers
```

## Introduction
Jackett is a self-hosted proxy server that acts as a translation layer between media automation tools (Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr) and torrent indexer sites. It provides a unified Torznab/Potato API so these tools can search hundreds of indexers through a single integration point.

## What Jackett Does
- Translates Torznab and Potato API queries into site-specific scraping requests
- Supports hundreds of public and private torrent trackers out of the box
- Provides a web UI for adding, configuring, and testing indexer connections
- Serves as a single endpoint that Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and other *arr apps connect to
- Handles authentication, session management, and CAPTCHA for supported trackers

## Architecture Overview
Jackett is a .NET application that runs as a background service. Each indexer is implemented as a definition file (YAML or C# class) describing the site's search endpoints, authentication flow, and result parsing rules. When a query arrives via the Torznab API, Jackett routes it to the correct indexer handler, executes the search, and returns normalized results in a standard XML format.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Deploy via Docker (linuxserver/jackett image) or install natively on Windows, Linux, or macOS
- Access the web dashboard at port 9117 to add and manage indexers
- Set an admin password and API key in the dashboard for security
- Configure each indexer with your credentials; Jackett stores them locally in its config directory
- Add Jackett as a Torznab indexer in Sonarr/Radarr using the provided per-indexer or aggregate API URL

## Key Features
- Hundreds of supported indexers with community-maintained definitions
- Aggregate search endpoint that queries all configured indexers in a single request
- Per-indexer API URLs for fine-grained control in downstream apps
- Built-in indexer testing to verify credentials and connectivity
- FlareSolverr integration for sites protected by Cloudflare challenges

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Prowlarr** — newer *arr-native indexer manager with tighter Sonarr/Radarr integration; Jackett has broader indexer support
- **NZBHydra2** — focused on Usenet indexers; Jackett is torrent-focused
- **Cardigann** — abandoned predecessor; Jackett adopted and extended its definition format
- **Manual RSS feeds** — limited to what sites publish; Jackett actively queries and normalizes results

## FAQ
**Q: Can I use Jackett with Sonarr and Radarr simultaneously?**
A: Yes. Each app connects to Jackett independently using the same API key and indexer URLs.

**Q: Does Jackett work with private trackers?**
A: Yes. Configure your tracker credentials in the Jackett web UI. Jackett handles login sessions and cookie management.

**Q: What is FlareSolverr and do I need it?**
A: FlareSolverr is a separate service that solves Cloudflare challenges. It is only needed for indexers behind Cloudflare protection.

**Q: How do I update indexer definitions?**
A: Jackett updates ship with the latest definitions. Updating Jackett to the newest release includes all current indexer fixes.

## Sources
- https://github.com/Jackett/Jackett
- https://github.com/Jackett/Jackett/wiki

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