Jackett is an indexer proxy that connects torrent trackers to applications such as Sonarr, Radarr and other download automation software. It translates application requests into queries understood by individual tracker websites, then returns the results in a standardised format.
Torrent trackers differ in how they present search results, categories and download information. Jackett maintains the translation logic needed to communicate with these services, allowing compatible applications to work with different trackers through a common interface.
The application is particularly useful for managing public and private tracker access in one place. Its web interface allows users to configure indexers and test their connections, while its API provides access for other programs.
Jackett focuses on torrent tracker integration rather than directly downloading files or functioning as a conventional Usenet newsreader.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Translates application requests into tracker-specific HTTP queries.
- Parses tracker responses and returns standardised search results.
- Implements the Torznab API for integration with compatible applications.
- Supports the TorrentPotato API used by compatible media management tools.
- Works with public, semi-private and private torrent trackers.
- Provides RSS-style feeds of recently published tracker content.
- Searches configured trackers using keywords and supported categories.
- Aggregate indexer functionality can search across multiple configured sources.
- Filter expressions can select subsets of available indexers.
- Web interface provides indexer configuration, status information and connection testing.
- Search caching reduces unnecessary repeated tracker requests.
- Per-indexer configuration accommodates tracker-specific authentication and connection requirements.
- Supports reverse-proxy configurations for remote access.
- Can integrate with FlareSolverr for trackers requiring compatible anti-bot handling.
- Provides integration with applications including Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr and NZBHydra2.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/Jackett/Jackett
Support:
Developer: garfield69, kaso17 and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Jackett is written in C#. Learn C# with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
| SABnzbd | Web-based binary newsgrabber with NZB support |
| Radarr | Movie collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent |
| Lidarr | Music collection manager for Usenet and BitTorrent |
| NZBHydra | Meta search for newznab indexers and torznab trackers |
| Pan | Based on GTK2 and looks like Forte Agent |
| Sonarr | Smart personal video recorder and media management |
| Headphones | Automated music downloader for NZB and Torrent |
| Prowlarr | Indexer manager/proxy |
| Usenet Reborn | TUI client for Usenet enthusiasts |
| NZBGet | Binary Usenet downloader |
| Nyuu | Command-line binary usenet poster |
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