Autobrr is an automation tool that monitors IRC announce channels and RSS feeds from your torrent trackers, then automatically downloads torrents that match your filters. It’s the power user’s tool for building ratio on private trackers — grab new releases within seconds of them being posted, before anyone else.
Why Use Autobrr? #
- Lightning-fast grabs — Downloads torrents within seconds of IRC announce
- Build ratio effortlessly — Be the first seeder on popular releases
- Smart filters — Match by name, size, codec, resolution, release group, and more
- Multiple trackers — Monitor several private trackers simultaneously
- RSS + IRC — Supports both feed types for maximum coverage
How It Works #
AUTOBRR AUTOMATION FLOW
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IRC Announce Channel Autobrr rTorrent
(or RSS Feed) (your filters)
┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌───────────┐
│ "New release: │ │ Filter matches? │ │ │
│ Movie.2026. │──watch──▶│ │ │ Downloads │
│ 2160p.WEB.DL │ │ ✅ Name: *2160p* │──▶│ torrent │
│ -GROUP" │ │ ✅ Size: <30GB │ │ at full │
└──────────────────┘ │ ✅ Group: GROUP │ │ speed │
│ │ └───────────┘
Happens 24/7 │ ❌ No match = │
automatically │ skip silently │
└──────────────────┘
Result: You're seeding within SECONDS of release ⚡
Prerequisites #
- An active EvoSeedbox account
- A private tracker account with IRC announce access (most trackers offer this)
- Basic understanding of torrent filters (name patterns, resolution, etc.)
Step 1: Install Autobrr #
- Log in to your EvoSeedbox Client Area at client.evoseedbox.com
- Navigate to Services > your seedbox plan
- Find Autobrr in the Apps section
- Click Install — takes 1-2 minutes
- Click Open when ready
WHAT GETS INSTALLED
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┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ Docker: autobrr/autobrr │
│ Internal port: 7474 │
│ Config: ~/.config/autobrr/ │
│ Downloads: ~/downloads/ │
└─────────────────────────────┘
Health check: /api/healthz/liveness
Auto-restarts on failure ✓
Step 2: Initial Setup #
When you first open Autobrr, you’ll be guided through a setup wizard:
- Create an account — Set a username and password for Autobrr’s web interface
- Add a download client — Select rTorrent and enter your seedbox’s XMLRPC URL (shown in your dashboard)
- Add an indexer — Connect to your tracker’s IRC announce channel or RSS feed
Step 3: Configure Filters #
Filters are the heart of Autobrr — they define what to download and what to skip.
FILTER CONFIGURATION
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Example: "Grab 4K movies under 30GB from my tracker"
Filter Name: 4K Movies
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Match Release: *2160p* │
│ Match Category: Movies │
│ Max Size: 30 GB │
│ Ignore: *CAM*, *TS*, *HDCAM* │
│ Download to: /downloads/movies/ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Example: "Grab specific TV shows in 1080p"
Filter Name: My TV Shows
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Match Release: *Breaking.Bad*, │
│ *Better.Call.Saul* │
│ Match Quality: *1080p* │
│ Source: *WEB-DL*, *BluRay* │
│ Download to: /downloads/tv-shows/ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Filter Tips #
- Use
*as wildcard:*1080p*WEB*matches “Movie.2026.1080p.WEB-DL” - Comma-separate multiple terms:
*1080p*, *2160p*matches either - Set minimum seeds to avoid dead torrents
- Use delay to wait a few seconds after announce (some trackers require this)
- Enable duplicate rejection to avoid downloading the same release twice
Autobrr vs Other Tools #
COMPARISON
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Tool Type Speed Best For
──── ──── ───── ────────
Autobrr IRC/RSS ⚡ Fastest Ratio building,
racing, first seed
Sonarr/ RSS 🔄 Minutes TV shows, movies
Radarr polling (automated library)
Prowlarr Manual/ 🔍 On- Manual search
API demand across indexers
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Autobrr + Sonarr/Radarr = best of both worlds │
│ Autobrr grabs fast, *arr organizes the library │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Connecting Autobrr to Your *arr Stack #
Autobrr works alongside Sonarr and Radarr. You can set it up to grab torrents through Autobrr (for speed) and have Sonarr/Radarr handle the organization:
- In Autobrr, go to Settings > Download Clients
- Add Sonarr or Radarr as a download client (instead of rTorrent directly)
- Enter the app URL and API key
- Now Autobrr sends grabs through Sonarr/Radarr, which handle renaming and library import
Troubleshooting #
IRC Not Connecting #
- Verify your IRC credentials with your tracker (bot name, authkey, etc.)
- Some trackers require you to register your IRC bot — check their wiki
- Try the RSS feed as a fallback (slightly slower but more reliable)
Filters Not Matching #
- Check the Logs tab to see incoming announces and why they were rejected
- Make sure your filter pattern uses wildcards:
*keyword*not justkeyword - Test your filter against a known release name using the Test button
Downloads Not Starting #
- Verify rTorrent is set up as a download client and the XMLRPC URL is correct
- Check that your disk quota has space available
- Look at Autobrr’s activity log for error messages
Tips & Best Practices #
- Start conservative — Begin with specific filters (exact show names, high quality only). Expand once you see it working
- Watch your disk — Autobrr can fill your disk fast if filters are too broad. Monitor your disk usage
- Use IRC over RSS — IRC announces are instant. RSS feeds poll every 15-30 minutes
- Check your tracker’s rules — Some trackers have restrictions on automation tools. Know their policy
- Combine with *arr apps — Let Autobrr grab fast, Sonarr/Radarr organize. Best of both worlds
