NZBHydra2 is a metasearch application for Usenet indexers and Torznab-compatible torrent trackers. It provides a central interface for searching multiple sources, combining their results and identifying duplicate releases.
The software can also act as an indexer proxy for media management applications such as Sonarr, Radarr and Lidarr. Rather than configuring individual indexers in each application, users can route searches through NZBHydra2 and manage their indexer connections centrally.
Its web interface provides detailed control over searches, results and download activity. Users can examine the performance of individual indexers, review historical searches and manage how results are presented.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Searches Newznab-compatible indexers, including Anizb, BinSearch and NZBIndex, together with Torznab trackers accessible through Jackett.
- Combines results from multiple sources, detects duplicates and supports configurable grouping of releases with matching titles.
- Filters searches by category, age, file size and other attributes, with customisable quick filters and sorting options.
- Supports media identifiers including IMDb, TMDB, TVDB, TVRage and TVMaze, with automatic query generation when an indexer cannot process an identifier directly.
- Integrates with Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr and other applications through a Newznab-compatible API.
- Sends selected releases directly to SABnzbd or NZBGet, including support for downloader categories and download status monitoring.
- Provides a separate Torznab-compatible API endpoint for combining results from multiple torrent trackers.
- Supports RSS feeds, configurable query caching and saved searches with size and age restrictions.
- Records search and download history, with statistics covering indexer response times, download activity and result ages.
- Offers configurable indexer groups, individual indexer restrictions and integration with indexers managed through Prowlarr.
- Provides a web interface with configurable result columns, expandable result groups, quality indicators and responsive layouts.
- Supports multiple users, configurable access restrictions and authentication through OpenID Connect providers.
- Includes an external API for accessing statistics, search history, download history, notifications, logs and backups.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/theotherp/nzbhydra2
Support:
Developer: theotherp
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
NZBHydra is written in JavaScript and Java. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Java with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Usenet Tools | |
|---|---|
| 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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