# Prowlarr •

[Prowlarr](https://prowlarr.com) is a free and open-source search aggregator for the torrent and Usenet peer-to-peer networks. Search through multiple sources using one unified interface. Prowlarr can perform manual searches or integrate with other apps to perform automatic searches.

# Overview

[![Screen Shot 2025-03-07 at 23.53.35.png](https://hub.subspace.services/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/scaled-1680-/screen-shot-2025-03-07-at-23-53-35.png)](https://hub.subspace.services/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/screen-shot-2025-03-07-at-23-53-35.png)

[Prowlarr](https://prowlarr.com) is a free and open-source search aggregator for the torrent and Usenet peer-to-peer networks. Search through multiple sources using one unified interface. Prowlarr can perform manual searches or integrate with other apps to perform automatic searches.

- Connects with [Radarr](https://hub.subspace.services/books/radarr "Radarr"), [Sonarr](https://hub.subspace.services/books/sonarr "Sonarr"), [Lidarr](https://hub.subspace.services/books/lidarr "Lidarr"), [Readarr](https://hub.subspace.services/books/readarr "Readarr"), [Mylar](https://hub.subspace.services/books/mylar "Mylar"), and [LazyLibrarian](https://hub.subspace.services/books/lazylibrarian "LazyLibrarian").
- Manage your sources and perform searches from a central location.
- Send downloads directly from the search results to your torrent or Usenet server.
- Receive notifications about downloads and server updates.

# Media

## Screenshots

<p class="callout info">Prowlarr v1.30.2.4939</p>

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# Setup & Configuration

We need to install the service through Portainer and configure any necessary settings.

# Preparation

There are some things we need to do in preparation to install this service.

## Volumes

<details id="bkmrk-media-folders-radarr"><summary>Persistent Data</summary>

This is where the service will store its own application data and ensures we can quickly update the service image.

<p class="callout warning">Ensure your user has permissions to access the folder.</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-download-folder-rada"><summary>Download Folders</summary>

This service will need access to the folder where you torrent or usenet folder store their completed downloads.

<p class="callout warning">Ensure your user has permissions to access the folder.</p>

</details>## Environment

<details id="bkmrk-tz-this-is-the-curre"><summary>TZ</summary>

This is the current time zone formatted using the [tz database.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones)

<p class="callout info">*For example:* America/Vancouver</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-gid-%C2%A0"><summary>PUID</summary>

This is the numeric ID of the user account on Debian. If you are unsure, open a terminal and run:

```bash
id -u
```

</details><details id="bkmrk-pgid-this-is-the-num"><summary>PGID</summary>

This is the numeric ID of the user account's group on Debian. If you are unsure, open a terminal and run:

```bash
id -g
```

</details>

# Installation

The service can be installed through the Portainer web interface.

<p class="callout info">Learn about [creating a new stack](https://hub.subspace.services/books/portainer/page/creating-a-new-stack "Creating a New Stack").</p>

## Docker Compose

Use the following code to install the service:

```yaml
---
services:
  prowlarr:
    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/prowlarr:latest
    container_name: prowlarr
    network_mode: bridge
    environment:
      - PUID=1000
      - PGID=1000
      - TZ=America/Vancouver
    volumes:
      # Persistent Data
      - /srv/prowlarr:/config

      # Downloads Folder
      - /mnt/downloads:/mnt/downloads
    ports:
      - 9696:9696
    restart: unless-stopped
```

# Updating

<p class="callout success">Re-Deploy the Stack</p>

Prowlarr has been optimized for running in Docker thanks to [LinuxServer.io](https://linuxserver.io).

This allows you to [re-deploy the stack through Portainer](https://hub.subspace.services/books/portainer/page/updating-a-stack "Updating a Stack") to download the latest updates.

# User Manual

# Development

<p class="callout info">This software is released under the [GPL-3.0 license](https://opensource.org/license/gpl-3-0).</p>

The software was developed as a fork of [Sonarr](https://hub.subspace.services/books/sonarr "Sonarr"). Prowlarr is made available for Docker through the efforts of [LinuxServer.io](https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-prowlarr/) and their commitment to simplifying self-hosting.

You can learn more about how to contribute to Prowlarr through their [documentation](https://wiki.servarr.com/prowlarr/contributing).

The Prowlarr development team also accepts [donations](https://prowlarr.com/donate).

# Resources

## Official

- [Official Wiki](https://wiki.servarr.com/prowlarr)
- [Official Discord](https://prowlarr.com/discord)
- [Official GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Prowlarr/Prowlarr)
- [Official Website](https://prowlarr.com)
- [Installation Guide](https://wiki.servarr.com/prowlarr/installation)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://wiki.servarr.com/prowlarr/quick-start-guide)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wiki.servarr.com/prowlarr/faq)
- [General Troubleshooting](https://wiki.servarr.com/prowlarr/troubleshooting)

## LinuxServer.io

- [Docker Image](https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-prowlarr/)
- [Documentation](https://docs.linuxserver.io/)
- [Official Discord](https://discord.gg/YWrKVTn)
- [Official Forum](https://discourse.linuxserver.io/)