Jackett - The Universal Bridge Between Media Managers and Torrent Trackers
Ever wondered how much time you spend manually searching for torrents across different trackers? Or how to connect your favorite tracker to Sonarr? This is exactly what Jackett solves — an indispensable tool in any movie or TV show enthusiast's arsenal.
What is Jackett?
Jackett is a proxy server that converts requests from media managers (Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and others) into a format understood by hundreds of torrent trackers. In simpler terms, it acts as a universal translator between your automation system and torrent sites.
Key Features
- 700+ Tracker Support — from public (The Pirate Bay, 1337x) to private (HD-Torrents, FileList)
- RSS Feed Automation — for instant delivery of new releases
- Torznab/TorrentPotato API — compatible with popular media managers
- Cross-Platform Support — runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and even via Docker
- Flexible Filter System — search by categories, IMDB ratings, and other parameters
How Does It Work Technically?
Jackett acts as an intermediary:
- Your media manager (e.g., Sonarr) sends a request through the Jackett API
- Jackett converts the request into the target tracker's format
- Receives the HTML/JSON response and parses it
- Returns clean, structured data to your application
# Пример запроса через Torznab API
/api?apikey=APIKEY&t=tvsearch&q=Better+Call+Saul&season=6&ep=1
Practical Applications
- Automated Downloads — connect Jackett to Sonarr/Radarr to search for new episodes
- Unified Search across all your trackers without manual checks
- Custom Torrent Search Engine via API
- Bypassing Restrictions — some trackers are only accessible through Jackett with FlareSolverr
Installation and Configuration
Jackett offers several installation options:
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Windows:
- Installer with automatic service setup
- Portable version in ZIP archive
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Linux:
cd /opt && wget https://github.com/Jackett/Jackett/releases/latest/download/Jackett.Binaries.LinuxAMDx64.tar.gz tar -xzf Jackett.Binaries.LinuxAMDx64.tar.gz cd Jackett* && sudo ./install_service_systemd.sh -
Docker:
docker run -d --name=jackett -v /path/to/config:/config linuxserver/jackett
After installation, open http://localhost:9117 and add the trackers you need.
Pros and Cons
✔ Support for a huge number of trackers ✔ Open source (GPLv2) ✔ Active community and updates ✔ Flexible API request system
✖ Requires manual configuration of each tracker ✖ Some private trackers require invites ✖ Interface isn't the most modern
Jackett is a must-have tool for those who:
- Use Sonarr/Radarr/Lidarr
- Work with dozens of torrent trackers
- Want to automate content searching
The project will especially delight geeks who love customizing their media libraries. Although the interface looks modest, Jackett's functionality is unmatched among open-source solutions.
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