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		<title>DeCypharr Review: Addressing Mount Location Headaches in Sonarr and Radarr</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/05/27/decypharr-sonarr-radarr-mount-path-automation-issues/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[DeCypharr]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[home-automation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Automation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Exploring DeCypharr's promise to automate media downloads. However, incorrect mount locations in Sonarr and Radarr cause system collapse, making true "set-it...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[It&#8217;s funny where ideas for articles come from sometimes. I was browsing the forums at my desk last night, looking for a way to smoother handle my media pipeline, when I stumbled across a tool called DeCypharr. It promises to intelligently automate downloads from Real-Debrid and clean up the clunky handshakes between your indexers and your local storage. On paper, it sounds like the ultimate missing link for anyone trying to manage a self-hosted library without babysitting Docker containers all evening. It targeted the exact friction points I deal with in my setup. But as I dug into the support threads, the reality looked a lot less polished than the README. Where the Automation Breaks Down The core issue right now is a massive headache involving incorrect mount locations inside Sonarr and Radarr. Instead of pointing cleanly to the intended network cache, the container keeps defaulting to a completely wrong nested directory. When your automation tool cannot accurately talk to your media managers, the whole system collapses into a loop of failed paths and orphaned files. It is a massive net negative for anyone expecting a true set-it-and-forget-it deployment. You end up spending more time fixing the automation than you would have spent just moving the files manually. Burning Through the Daily Cap Even if you manage to wrangle the directory paths into submission, the background behavior of this tool is wildly aggressive. Some users are reporting that the internal cache mode is so relentless it completely swallowed their entire four hundred gigabyte daily allotment in a single afternoon. My son has some pretty high-bandwidth habits when he gets into a new PC game, but even his heaviest download days do not hold a candle to a misconfigured script eating your network caps alive. Tech shouldn&#8217;t feel like a second full-time job just to keep it from hitting a wall. The Risk of Stagnant Code The biggest red flag isn&#8217;t even the current configuration bug, but the silence from the development side. The repository has taken on that distinct, eerie quiet that usually signals a project is fading into abandonment. In the self-hosted world, relying on beta software that lacks active maintenance is an absolute gamble because the next minor update to your primary media containers will likely break the integration entirely. Dead code walking is a liability, not a solution. Finding the Balance in the Setup I love tinkering with local-first tools, but there is a fine line between optimization and outright chaos. For now, I am keeping this one out of my production environment and sticking to my existing workflow, even if it requires a few extra clicks. The promise of automated convenience is never worth the price of a broken network path and a drained data limit. Sometimes the best upgrade you can make is deciding what not to install.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Cleanup.arr v2.9.0: Taming Your Media Avalanche</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/05/14/cleanup-arr-radarr-missing-files-upgrades/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleanup-arr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital janitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digital ninja]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[missing files]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frustrated with media management? Cleanup.arr v2.9.0 tackles missing files and chaotic upgrades in Radarr. A robust solution for digital organization and a w...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve all been there, right? Staring at a media library that&#8217;s supposed to be meticulously organized, but instead feels like a digital avalanche. My son is always complaining about bandwidth and lag-lag-lag, and you&#8217;re left wrestling with software that seems determined to fight you every step of the way. But what if keeping your movie collection pristine didn&#8217;t feel like a second job? Cleanup.arr v2.9.0 is here, and it&#8217;s aiming to be the digital janitor we&#8217;ve all been desperately needing. This update isn&#8217;t just about fixing bugs; it&#8217;s about fundamentally changing how we manage our media, and whether it’s a game-changer or just another headache depends on how closely you pay attention. The Missing Pieces The biggest change? Handling Missing files. Seriously. We’ve all got those. You meticulously add a movie to digital ninja. This update finally provides a more robust way to identify and deal with those missing files, preventing Radarr from endlessly searching for something that isn&#8217;t there.It&#8217;s all about acknowledging reality, folks. Upgrades: A New Hope? The update also tackles upgrades, which, let&#8217;s be honest, can be a chaotic mess. Radarr&#8217;s upgrade search functionality has been revamped, promising more reliable results and fewer frustrating false positives.This means less time spent manually verifying downloads and more time actually watching movies. It&#8217;s a small thing, but those little victories are what keep us sane. The Search for Sanity The core of this update revolves around improving Radarr&#8217;s search capabilities. The new search functionality is designed to be more efficient and accurate, reducing the likelihood of Radarr getting stuck on outdated or incorrect information. Think of it as giving Radarr a better pair of digital eyes. It&#8217;s a subtle but significant improvement that should streamline the entire process. The Fine Print (Because There Always Is) Of course, no software update is perfect. Some users have reported minor compatibility issues with certain Plex configurations. The Son, naturally, immediately pointed out the increased CPU usage during the initial upgrade search. But honestly, considering the scope of the changes, these are relatively minor hiccups. It&#8217;s a reminder that even the best tools require a little tweaking. So, Is It Worth It? Look, I get it. Another update? Another potential source of frustration? But this one genuinely seems to address some of the most common pain points in Radarr management. It&#8217;s not a revolutionary overhaul, but it&#8217;s a solid step forward, especially for those of us who treat our media libraries like a sacred duty. It’s about reclaiming a little bit of sanity in a world of digital chaos. It&#8217;s a reminder that even the best tools require a little tweaking.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Taming Your Plex Library: A Smarter Cleanup Solution?</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/04/20/plex-jellyfin-automation-cleanup/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cleanup]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Feeling overwhelmed by your Plex or Jellyfin library? This post explores a new tool that automates cleanup, flagging unwatched, low-rated, or rarely-touched ...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The other night I was scrolling through a home server had hit nearly 100 TB, then in the same breath admitted they were scrambling to delete things to make room. That combination of pride and mild panic felt way too familiar. My library is much smaller, but I have had my own sessions of halfheartedly browsing Jellyfin, wondering why on earth I downloaded half of what is sitting there. My wife just wants the shows to play without stuttering and could not care less which version of a movie we have, only that it works when she hits play. A Promising Kind Of Automation In that thread, a new tool popped up that tries to take the tedium out of this mess by handling cleanup in a more systematic way. It hooks into Plex and Jellyfin, and it can optionally talk to Radarr, and request tools if you want everything coordinated across your stack. The main idea is container. Others jumped straight into accusing the project of being “large language models are used sparingly as a helper. That nuance is easy to lose when the default assumption has become that anything polished must have been generated rather than crafted. What It Says About The Community Reading through it all, I ended up less focused on the specific tool and more on what the whole exchange revealed about the community itself. People running misconfiguration can wipe out a lot of time and bandwidth. At home, my wife and son only see whether their shows are there when they click; I am the one thinking about]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Huntarr: The Security Nightmare You Need to Know About</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/03/08/huntarr-api-security-risk/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[API Keys]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Huntarr, a media management tool built on Sonarr, Radarr, and Prowlarr, suffered a critical security flaw. Its exposed API endpoint – POST /api/settings/ge...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[You know that feeling when you finally get your self‑hosted setup looking slick, everything automated, dashboards everywhere… and then you realize the shiny new thing you installed is basically a smash‑and‑grab window into your entire stack? That’s Huntarr in a nutshell. Someone tried to build a “smart” meta‑layer on top of the *arr ecosystem… and vibe‑coded their way into turning a solid family of tools into a security circus sideshow. If you care even a little about not handing strangers the keys to your servers, this is worth your next few minutes. What Huntarr Tried To Be (And How It Face‑Planted) Huntarr positioned itself as the brains on top of Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr and friends. One app to rule your requests, automation, media management, all that cozy “smart home media but cooler” energy. The problem: instead of building on the *arr ecosystem carefully, it basically tore off all the locks and taped your API keys to the front door. The Fun One: Your Entire Config Dumped, No Login Needed There’s an endpoint in Huntarr: POST /api/settings/general No login. No API token. No session. Nothing. Just walk right in. You send it a harmless‑looking JSON like: curl -X POST http://your-huntarr:9705/api/settings/general -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"proxy_enabled": true}' And Huntarr lovingly responds with: API keys for Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Lidarr, Readarr, Whisparr, etc. URLs and configs for each connected app Basically the full settings set for the entire stack Anyone who can hit that URL — LAN or internet — gets admin‑level access to your media ecosystem in one request. Doesn’t matter how carefully you locked down Sonarr/Radarr themselves; Huntarr just bypassed all of that. And remember: a lot of people do expose this stuff to the internet, even though they shouldn’t. Huntarr actively leaned into that by including request/portal features meant for outside access. How Bad Did It Actually Get? This wasn’t one dumb route someone forgot to protect. This was systemic “I don’t know how auth works” level bad. A few greatest hits: 1. Unauthenticated 2FA Enrollment POST /api/user/2fa/setup No session? No problem. It just hands you: The TOTP secret The QR code for the owner account Then you call /api/user/2fa/verify, and boom: you’ve just enrolled your own authenticator on the main account. No password, no prior login, full takeover. 2. Resetting Setup And Replacing The Owner POST /api/setup/clear Again, no auth check. It returns “Setup progress cleared.” Then you just walk through the setup flow and create a brand‑new “owner” account like you just installed the app for the first time. That’s not a bug. That’s not an oversight. That’s “I didn’t think at all about what this endpoint means in a real environment.” 3. Recovery Keys Without Being Logged In POST /auth/recovery-key/generate With {"setup_mode": true} Hits business logic with no authentication and returns logic‑level responses instead of 401/403. Combining that “setup_mode” bypass with the other issues, you’ve basically got multiple ways to walk right into the owner account without a password. 4. Classic ZIP Slip + Path Traversal, Running As Root zipfile.extractall() used on user‑uploaded ZIP files with no path sanitization. The container runs as root. Of course it does. Backup restore/delete endpoints use user‑controlled path pieces straight into the filesystem and Shutil.rmtree(). So, not only can someone steal your keys, they might also be able to write or delete arbitrary files if they can upload or manipulate backups. This Isn’t Just Bugs – It’s Vibe Coding With Security Buzzwords What really pushes this from “whoops” to “yikes” is the way the project was run. The “Cybersecurity Professional” Angle The maintainer said things like: They “work in cybersecurity.” They have “cybersecurity steering documents” for hardening. They’ve spent “120+ hours in the last 4 weeks” on this with those documents. If any of that were translating into actual competence, you wouldn’t be: Whitelisting /api/settings/general out of auth entirely. Returning 2FA/TOTP secrets to unauthenticated users. Using extractall() straight from user upload while running as root. This is intro‑level “security 101” stuff. It’s the kind of thing basic tools like bandit scream about immediately, and they were run in the review — and, surprise, they lit up. Commit History: Chaos As A Development Style You can see the vibe coding in the Git history: Tons of commits named “update”, “Patch”, “Bug Patch”, “change”. Huge diffs, minutes apart, no PRs, no reviews. New features slammed in rapidly with no sign anyone stopped to ask “what does this do to security?” Good open‑source projects are a little boring: they move slower, have PRs, discussions, people nitpicking little things. That boring process is why they’re not setting your stack on fire. Handling Criticism: Ban, Delete, Vanish When people raised these issues: Posts on r/huntarr got removed. The security reviewer was banned from the subreddit. Threads where the maintainer made big claims about security work were deleted. Eventually, r/huntarr went private and the repo got deleted or made private. That’s not how you respond to critical vulnerabilities if you’re serious. That’s how you respond when the brand matters more than the users. This Also Screws Over The *arr Reputation And here’s the collateral damage: *Huntarr makes the entire arr ecosystem look bad, and it doesn’t deserve that. Sonarr, Radarr, etc.: Have been around for years. Have a ton of real‑world use. Are fairly conservative with changes and security. They’re not perfect, but they’re solid for what they are: LAN‑only admin‑style tools that assume you’re not just yeeting them raw onto the open internet. Then along comes Huntarr, plugging right into those apps, bypassing their auth, and puking out their keys to anyone who asks. From the outside, it just looks like “all this *arr stuff is insecure.” That’s unfair, but that’s how reputation works — weakest link sets the tone. And yes, before anyone says it: *you should not be exposing anyarr server directly to the internet anyway. They’re meant for trusted networks or at least proper reverse‑proxy + auth + VPN layers. But Huntarr took that already‑shaky pattern and cranked the risk to 11. So What Should People Actually Do? If You Ran Huntarr At Any Point Treat it like this: Stop using it. Kill the container, remove it from your Reverse Proxy, drop the DNS record. Rotate all your keys: Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Lidarr, Readarr, Whisparr, etc. Plex token if it was connected. Anything else you wired into Huntarr. If it was ever reachable from the internet, assume those keys are burned. Firewall alone doesn’t fix the core reality: the app itself was fundamentally insecure. If something on your LAN got compromised, or someone else had access, those endpoints were gift‑wrapped. Going Forward With Self‑Hosted Stuff A few simple sanity checks before you trust any new “super‑dashboard”: Does it have: A clear auth/security model? An actual PR/review process on GitHub? Tests or CI that run at least basic checks? What do the issues look like? Any security conversations? Any history of how they handled reports? And for remote access: Don’t expose these admin tools raw to the internet. Use: VPN (WireGuard, Tailscale, etc.), or Reverse proxy + strong auth (Authelia, Authentik, OAuth4, Cloudflare Access), maybe plus IP restrictions. Treat every wrapper/orchestrator as more dangerous, not less, because it usually holds the keys to everything else. Let’s Close This Out With The Actual Takeaway If I have to boil this down: Huntarr was vibe‑coded security theater sitting on top of actually decent tools. It didn’t just have a couple bugs; it was architecturally unsafe — unauthenticated config dumps, account takeovers, file‑system shenanigans. The response from the maintainer wasn’t “own it, fix it, document it”; it was bans, deletions, and vanishing. What can we take from this? Self‑hosting is powerful and fun, but the second you start bolting on random “all‑in‑one” tools that touch everything, you’re not just adding convenience — you’re betting your entire stack on whether that one dev knows what they’re doing. In this case, they didn’t. I’ll end with saying: if you care about your setup, kill Huntarr if you’re still running it, rotate your keys, and be way more skeptical the next time some shiny meta‑tool promises to “simplify everything.” And if you’ve got thoughts, experiences, or you’ve seen other projects pulling this kind of stunt, throw them in the comments, share this around, and maybe we can collectively shame fewer people into vibe‑coding security‑critical software.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Home Media Server Dashboard: Simplifying Plex &#038; Jellyfin</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/02/22/framerr-home-media-dashboard/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Streaming]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Emby]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tired of complex home media setups? Framerr offers a streamlined dashboard for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby users, addressing the frustration of family members s...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you’re the “server person” in your household—the one who runs Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, wrangles Sonarr and Radarr, and patiently answers repeated questions like “Where do I click to watch the new episode?”—you already know the trope: you build an amazing home media setup, and everyone else finds it confusing, ugly, or impossible to use without you standing next to them. The tools are powerful, but the interfaces are fragmented; the stack is impressive, but your family still texts you for links; you love dashboards, they just want a simple, reliable place to press play. Good; we’re going to be discussing exactly that today. Designing tools for a home server often starts with the power user in mind, but it rarely ends with them. In most households, there is one person who runs Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, and a set of family and friends who just want things to be simple, consistent, and easy to use. Framerr is a self-hosted dashboard explicitly shaped around that reality: it gives the admin deep control over the server stack while presenting everyone else with a clean, intuitive interface that feels more like a polished app than a lab tool. At its core, Framerr is a central hub for your media ecosystem. It connects to Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby, and it also supports multiple instances of companion services like Sonarr and Radarr. Instead of expecting everyone to remember URLs and ports for each service, Framerr’s iFrame tabs put everything behind a unified sidebar. Users see “Apps” or “Requests,” not a patchwork of web UIs. This alone makes the experience significantly less intimidating for non-technical users. The layout system is where the “household-first” design really shows. Framerr uses a drag-and-drop grid layout that can be customized independently for desktop and mobile. The admin or each user can arrange cards and widgets however they like—shifting, resizing, and reorganizing until the dashboard makes sense for their habits. On a phone, that might mean a scrollable vertical layout with just a few key widgets: current activity, recent additions, and a simple button to reach their favorite app. On a desktop, it could be a more information-dense grid with monitoring stats, queues, and notifications visible at a glance. Multi-user support is baked into the foundation, not bolted on. The admin is responsible for configuring integrations—Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, and external tools—once. After that, users log in and inherit access to those integrations without ever seeing API keys, tokens, or complex setup screens. Each user gets their own personal dashboard layout and their own theming choices, so a power user can build a dense control panel while others stick to a minimal, friendly view. Theming plays a bigger role here than pure aesthetics. Framerr ships with preset themes for quick setup, but also allows fine-grained customization of colors for nearly every part of the interface. This is not just about taste; a clear, high-contrast theme can make the app more approachable for users with visual preferences or accessibility needs, while cohesive branding makes it feel like “the family app” rather than another random admin page. Real-time updates and push notifications tie the experience together. When new media is added, when activity changes, or when key events occur, Framerr can surface that information live in widgets and optionally send web-push notifications. For everyday users, this translates into timely, friendly signals: “new episode available,” “movie added,” or “download finished.” For the admin, the same infrastructure provides ongoing situational awareness of the entire stack. Framerr’s development story underscores this user-first philosophy. It was designed by someone who loves self-hosting but is not a professional developer, and who had to bridge the gap between powerful tooling and everyday usability for non-technical friends and family. That perspective shows up at every level: centralizing apps, hiding complexity behind an admin layer, empowering users with their own layouts and themes, and ensuring the experience works just as well on a phone as on a desktop. For those interested in trying or self-hosting Framerr, source code, documentation, and installation instructions are available on GitHub, including Docker and Unraid options:https://github.com/Framerr-App/Framerr With what I’ve shared here, you’re in a much better position to stop being the 24/7 “where do I click?” help desk and start being the person who quietly set up a media experience that just works for everyone. You’ve seen how a household-first dashboard—one that centralizes your apps, hides the messy integrations behind an admin layer, gives each person their own layout and theme, and surfaces real-time updates and notifications—can turn your impressive stack into something your family and friends can actually enjoy without your constant intervention. If you’ve ever wished your media setup felt less like a collection of admin panels and more like a single, shared home app, this is your cue to try a different approach and give both yourself and your users a smoother, saner way to live with your home lab.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Deleterr: The Answer to Sonarr/Radarr’s Messy Download Folder</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/02/21/deleterr-media-cleanup/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[automation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Deleterr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Movie Cleanup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radarr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sonarr]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tired of manually deleting unwatched movies? Deleterr is a simple, config-file driven tool that automatically cleans up your Radarr and Sonarr libraries. No ...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have this weird love-hate thing my server. It’s like, a constant low-level anxiety. I’ve got a bunch of streaming services, right? And Sonarr… it’s all supposed to be working together to keep my media library tidy. But then things get… messy. Like, I read this post about Deleterr, and it’s basically a little tool that just cleans things up for Radarr and Sonarr. It’s like, if something isn’t being watched, it just quietly gets removed. It&#8217;s Simple&#8230; It’s not trying to be fancy. It’s not got a big, complicated web interface you have to manage. It’s just…config file driven. YAML. That’s what it is. You tell it what you want, and it does it. No fuss. And honestly, that’s kind of brilliant. &#8212; You gotta love developers&#8230; I’ve seen this before, you know? This whole thing about automating stuff. People building these tools to handle the parts of their media setup that are just… annoying. It’s like, “Okay, I don’t want to spend my Sunday afternoon manually deleting movies I haven’t watched in three years.” Deleterr just does it for you. Making The Distinction What’s interesting is how it’s different from Maintainerr. Maintainerr is, like, a full-blown web app. You can tweak things, change settings, see everything laid out in front of you. Deleterr is…lean. It’s like, “Here’s the plumbing. It’s simple. It works.” And the “Leaving Soon” thing is clever. They don’t just delete things immediately. They put them in a Plex collection, like a little warning sign. “Hey, you could watch this. But if you don’t, it’s going.” That feels… less aggressive. Just Keeping It Cleaned Up I’m not 100% sure this is what they’re doing, but it sure feels like… a way to deal with the inevitable chaos of having a lot of media. It’s not trying to replace Maintainerr, which is good. It’s just a different way to do things. I’m not sure how many people will actually use this. It’s not flashy. It’s not going to wow anyone with a slick interface. But, you know, sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. So, I don’t know. Maybe I’ll pick Deleterr.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Huntarr: Gap Detection for Your Media Library</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/02/15/huntarr-gap-detection-media-library/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Smarter Not Harder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arr containers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[docker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[episodes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gap detection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[movies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radarr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sonarr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tv shows]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tired of missing episodes and incomplete media collections? Huntarr, a powerful Docker container, automates gap detection and ensures your Plex Media Server ...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The modern media consumer faces a daunting task: managing a growing collection of movies and TV shows across multiple streaming services. Keeping track of everything – from episode numbers to release dates – can quickly become overwhelming. This is where tools like Huntarr come in. Designed to streamline this process, Huntarr is a powerful Docker container that specializes in gap detection and ensuring your media library is, well, complete. Today, let’s step into what Huntarr does, how it fits into the broader ecosystem of “arr” containers, and how it can help you reclaim control of your entertainment. What Exactly Is Huntarr? At its core, Huntarr is a sophisticated system built around the concept of gap detection. It continuously monitors your Plex media server, identifying missing episodes or seasons. Unlike manually checking each service, Huntarr automates this process, alerting you to any gaps in your collection. It’s built on a robust Docker foundation, offering flexibility and ease of integration. The official documentation (available at plexguide.github.io/Huntarr.io/) provides a comprehensive guide to its configuration and operation, covering everything from initial setup to advanced customization. Basically this docker-compose.YML file: Huntarr vs. Other “Arr” Containers: A Family Affair You might encounter other “arr” containers – such as Radarr and Sonarr – and wonder how they relate to Huntarr. The truth is, they work together seamlessly. Sonarr focuses primarily on episode tracking and gap detection, while Radarr specializes in finding and downloading new releases. Huntarr, however, acts as a central hub, integrating with both Sonarr and Radarr to provide a unified view of your media library’s completeness. This interconnectedness is a key strength of the ecosystem, allowing for a truly automated and efficient media management experience. You can find more information about Huntarr’s integration with TrueNAS Apps Market at apps.truenas.com/catalog/huntarr/. Key Features and Functionality Huntarr’s functionality extends beyond simple gap detection. It supports a wide range of streaming services, including Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin. It also offers advanced features like: * Automatic download suggestions: Based on your identified gaps, Huntarr can suggest potential download sources. * Customizable Alerts: Configure alerts to be notified of specific gaps or release dates. * Regular Updates: The Huntarr team actively maintains the container, ensuring compatibility with the latest streaming services and technologies. * Docker-Based Flexibility: The Docker architecture allows for easy deployment and integration into various environments, from personal servers to cloud-based solutions. Getting Started with Huntarr Setting up Huntarr is surprisingly straightforward, thanks to the detailed documentation and active community support. The Docker Hub page (https://grokipedia.com/page/Huntarr) provides a convenient way to download the latest version and get started. With a little configuration, you’ll be well on your way to building a complete and perfectly organized media library. Don’t let missing episodes ruin your viewing experience – Huntarr is the solution.]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Questarr: The Ultimate Game Library Manager</title>
		<link>https://gigcitygeek.com/2026/01/18/questarr-game-library-manager/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Laronski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Streaming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arr apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[game collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[game library manager]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[game tracking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IGDB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[open source]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Questarr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radarr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sonarr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[torrent indexer]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frustrated with juggling torrents and complex indexes for your game collection? Questarr is a new, open-source game library manager inspired by popular 'Arr'...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[We’ve all been there; it&#8217;s like an AA equivalent thing. You’ve got a collection – a serious collection – of games. You’re tracking them across a dozen different indexes, juggling torrents, and praying that Sonarr and Radarr don’t completely lose track of everything. It’s… chaotic. Frankly, it’s ridiculous. And that’s exactly what someone decided to fix.(…see a need, fill a need.) I’ve stumbled across something interesting, and I want to share it with you. It’s a project called Questarr, and it’s essentially a game library manager built from the ground up, inspired by the Arr apps – you know, the ones that manage your movies and TV shows. This isn’t some half-baked solution; it’s actually quite well-built, and it’s open source, which is always a good sign. Key Features – Let’s Get Down to Brass Tacks So, what does it do? Well, the core functionality is pretty straightforward. It lets you browse games using the IGDB database – think popular titles, upcoming releases, new releases; it’s pulling data from a recognized source. You can track your collection with status labels – “Wanted,” “Owned,” “Playing,” “Completed” – because, let’s face it, we all have that one game we’re waiting for. And, crucially, it integrates with Torznab indexers, and supports Prowlarr for even more indexing options. It’s also connected to qBittorrent, Transmission, or rTorrent for automated downloads. Seriously, that’s a huge time saver. The Tech Behind the Magic Now, let’s talk about the nuts and bolts. This thing is built with React and TypeScript for the frontend, Node.js and Express for the backend, and a PostgreSQL database. It’s Dockerized, which means it’s designed to be easily deployed – which is fantastic if you’re already running these Arr apps. It’s a solid technical foundation, and it’s actively being developed. The developers are actively seeking feedback and pull requests, so if you’re interested in contributing, you should definitely check out the GitHub repository. Initial Reactions – What’s the Buzz? The initial reaction to Questarr has been overwhelmingly positive. People are praising its clean, dark UI – optimized for game covers, which is smart – and its ease of use. There are some concerns, of course. It’s still early in development, and some features are missing. The developers acknowledge this, and they’re actively working on expanding the functionality. It’s not a fully-fledged replacement for Sonarr and Radarr just yet, but it’s a promising start. The Bottom Line – Is It Worth a Look? Honestly, if you’re serious about managing your game collection, you should definitely check out Questarr. It’s a clever, well-built project that addresses a real need. It’s a great example of how open-source communities can create powerful tools. Give it a shot; you might just find it’s exactly what you’ve been looking for. And, you know, let me know what you think.]]></content:encoded>
					
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