# Sonarr

> Smart PVR that automatically downloads, tracks, and manages TV shows

Sonarr is a self-hosted personal video recorder for Usenet and BitTorrent users. It monitors RSS feeds for new and missing TV episodes, automatically sends releases to download clients, and sorts, renames, and upgrades files to higher-quality formats. It pairs with media servers like Plex and Kodi to keep home libraries updated without manual effort.

Website: https://github.com/Sonarr/Sonarr

## What it is for

- Track airing TV shows and automatically trigger downloads via torrents or Usenet
- Scan local media drives to identify and retrieve missing series episodes
- Automatically upgrade video files to higher-resolution releases as they become available
- Organize and rename downloaded episodes using custom naming schemes
- Notify media servers like Plex and Kodi to update their libraries immediately after downloads finish

## Features

- Automated episode monitoring via multiple RSS feeds
- Configurable file renaming and directory sorting
- Automatic file upgrades based on preferred quality profiles
- Failed download handling that automatically tries alternative releases
- Manual search view with release rejection explanations
- Integrations with download clients like SABnzbd and NZBGet
- Notification and metadata syncing for Plex, Kodi, and other media managers
- Cross-platform support across desktop systems, servers, and Raspberry Pi

## Pricing

Free and open source (GNU GPL v3)

## Details

- Type: GitHub repo
- Category: [Other](https://xiry.app/topics/other.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
- For: Home server hobbyists, self-hosters, and media library managers
- Alternative to: SickChill, Medusa, Radarr
- Tags: pvr, usenet, bittorrent, self hosted, automation, tv shows, plex

## Why it was saved

- [@remy.engineering, 10 September 2026](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdHF6x-IpfH/): Automates finding, monitoring, and downloading media across streaming platforms into a centralized local library.

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/sonarr

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