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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is Addarr?

Addarr is a Telegram bot that integrates with Sonarr and Radarr, allowing you to manage your media library through Telegram commands.

Do I need both Sonarr and Radarr?

No, Addarr works with either Sonarr or Radarr independently. You can enable or disable either service in the configuration.

Is Addarr free?

Yes, Addarr is completely free and open source under the MIT license.

Setup & Configuration

What are the minimum requirements?

  • Python 3.7+
  • Sonarr and/or Radarr
  • Telegram account
  • Docker (optional)

Can multiple users use the bot?

Yes, you can add multiple admin users in config.ini using the additional_admins setting.

How do I update Addarr?

  • Docker: Pull the latest image and restart the container
  • Manual: Pull from Git and restart the application

Usage

Why isn't the bot responding?

Common reasons:

  1. Bot not running
  2. Incorrect Telegram token
  3. User not authorized
  4. Network issues

Can I search for multiple items at once?

No, searches must be done one at a time.

Why can't I find a specific show/movie?

Possible reasons:

  1. Different title spelling
  2. Not available in Sonarr/Radarr databases
  3. Search term too vague

Troubleshooting

How do I enable debug mode?

Set debug = true in config.ini and restart Addarr.

Where are the log files?

  • Docker: Use docker logs addarr
  • Manual: Check the application directory

Why do I get "Unauthorized" messages?

Your Telegram user ID must be added to config.ini as an admin.

Technical Questions

Does Addarr support SSL/HTTPS?

Yes, use https:// in your Sonarr/Radarr host URLs.

Can I run multiple instances?

Yes, but each needs its own:

  • Config file
  • Telegram bot token
  • Port (if running locally)

Does it support custom quality profiles?

Yes, configure quality profiles in config.ini to match your Sonarr/Radarr settings.

Contributing

How can I contribute?

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Submit a pull request
  4. Report bugs and suggest features

Where do I report bugs?

Create an issue on the GitHub repository.

Is there a development guide?

Check the repository's README and CONTRIBUTING files for development guidelines.

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