NZBGet is a Usenet binary downloader designed for efficient operation and automated file processing. It downloads content described by NZB files and handles the subsequent verification, repair and extraction steps needed to produce completed files.
The application is suitable for desktop computers, servers and network-attached storage devices. Its emphasis on resource efficiency makes it particularly useful on systems that remain powered on to handle unattended downloads.
NZBGet provides both browser-based management and command-line controls. Users can connect multiple Usenet servers, configure download behaviour and integrate the downloader with media automation applications.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Downloads binary content from Usenet using NZB files.
- Supports multiple NNTP servers and simultaneous connections.
- Encrypted NNTP connections protect communications with news servers.
- Download queue supports priorities, pausing and management of individual jobs.
- PAR2 verification identifies damaged or missing downloaded data.
- Automatic repair uses available recovery information to restore damaged downloads.
- Archive extraction automatically processes completed downloads.
- Direct unpacking can extract supported archives during the download process.
- Direct write functionality reduces unnecessary intermediate disk operations.
- Article caching can improve download efficiency.
- RSS processing allows matching releases to be added automatically.
- Categories and destination rules help organise completed downloads.
- Scheduling and bandwidth controls manage network activity.
- Extension scripts provide additional processing and automation functionality.
- Web interface supports local and remote download management.
- API integration with Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr and other automation tools.
- Download history and logs help investigate failed operations.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/nzbgetcom/nzbget
Support:
Developer: nzbgetcom
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
NZBGet is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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