Prowlarr

Overview

Prowlarr is an indexer manager and proxy application designed to centralize the management of Usenet and torrent indexers for *Arr suite applications. It functions as a single dashboard where users can add, configure, and manage all their indexers in one place, then sync them across connected applications like Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, and Readarr. The application eliminates the need to configure indexers individually in each *Arr app, reducing setup complexity and improving traffic management to indexers.

Key Features

• Centralized Indexer Management - Add, configure, test, and manage all Usenet and torrent indexers from a single interface
• Application Sync - Automatically sync indexer configurations and profiles to connected *Arr applications
• Multi-Indexer Search - Search across multiple indexers simultaneously to find content faster
• Indexer Proxy - Handle communication with indexers on behalf of multiple *Arr instances from a single client
• Per-Indexer Proxy Support - Enhanced security and privacy through individual proxy configuration per indexer
• Content Filtering - Filter search results to find desired content more efficiently
• Automatic Waiting - Monitor and automatically download content when it becomes available if initially missing
• Rate Limit Management - Reduce risk of hitting rate limits by managing traffic to indexers centrally

Pricing

Platforms & Requirements

Prowlarr runs on Windows, macOS (10.15 Catalina or later), and Linux. Installation methods vary by platform, including direct downloads, package managers (AUR on Arch Linux), and Docker support. The application uses autogenerated ports between 9696-9796 for standard connections and 9797-9897 for secure connections.

Integrations & Ecosystem

• Sonarr (TV shows)
• Radarr (movies)
• Lidarr (music)
• Readarr (ebooks)
• Buildarr configuration management
• Custom indexer definitions
• API access

Alternatives

Reputation

Prowlarr is well-regarded within the *Arr community as a solution that significantly simplifies indexer management and reduces configuration overhead. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, seamless integration with other *Arr applications, and the ability to manage indexers centrally. As an open-source project maintained by the Servarr community, it benefits from active development and community contributions. The application is considered a valuable addition to media server setups, though it requires some technical knowledge to install and configure properly.