prowlarr
Search indexers and manage Prowlarr. Use when the user asks to "search for a torrent", "search indexers", "find a release", "check indexer status", "list indexers", "prowlarr search", "sync indexers", or mentions Prowlarr/indexer management.
Best use case
prowlarr is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Search indexers and manage Prowlarr. Use when the user asks to "search for a torrent", "search indexers", "find a release", "check indexer status", "list indexers", "prowlarr search", "sync indexers", or mentions Prowlarr/indexer management.
Teams using prowlarr should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/prowlarr/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How prowlarr Compares
| Feature / Agent | prowlarr | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Search indexers and manage Prowlarr. Use when the user asks to "search for a torrent", "search indexers", "find a release", "check indexer status", "list indexers", "prowlarr search", "sync indexers", or mentions Prowlarr/indexer management.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Prowlarr Skill
Search across all your indexers and manage Prowlarr via API.
## Setup
Config: `~/.clawdbot/credentials/prowlarr/config.json`
```json
{
"url": "https://prowlarr.example.com",
"apiKey": "your-api-key"
}
```
Get your API key from: Prowlarr → Settings → General → Security → API Key
---
## Quick Reference
### Search Releases
```bash
# Basic search across all indexers
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu 22.04"
# Search torrents only
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu" --torrents
# Search usenet only
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu" --usenet
# Search specific categories (2000=Movies, 5000=TV, 3000=Audio, 7000=Books)
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "inception" --category 2000
# TV search with TVDB ID
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh tv-search --tvdb 71663 --season 1 --episode 1
# Movie search with IMDB ID
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh movie-search --imdb tt0111161
```
### List Indexers
```bash
# All indexers
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh indexers
# With status details
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh indexers --verbose
```
### Indexer Health & Stats
```bash
# Usage stats per indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh stats
# Test all indexers
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh test-all
# Test specific indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh test <indexer-id>
```
### Indexer Management
```bash
# Enable/disable an indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh enable <indexer-id>
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh disable <indexer-id>
# Delete an indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh delete <indexer-id>
```
### App Sync
```bash
# Sync indexers to Sonarr/Radarr/etc
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh sync
# List connected apps
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh apps
```
### System
```bash
# System status
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh status
# Health check
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh health
```
---
## Search Categories
| ID | Category |
|----|----------|
| 2000 | Movies |
| 5000 | TV |
| 3000 | Audio |
| 7000 | Books |
| 1000 | Console |
| 4000 | PC |
| 6000 | XXX |
Sub-categories: 2010 (Movies/Foreign), 2020 (Movies/Other), 2030 (Movies/SD), 2040 (Movies/HD), 2045 (Movies/UHD), 2050 (Movies/BluRay), 2060 (Movies/3D), 5010 (TV/WEB-DL), 5020 (TV/Foreign), 5030 (TV/SD), 5040 (TV/HD), 5045 (TV/UHD), etc.
---
## Common Use Cases
**"Search for the latest Ubuntu ISO"**
```bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu 24.04"
```
**"Find Game of Thrones S01E01"**
```bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh tv-search --tvdb 121361 --season 1 --episode 1
```
**"Search for Inception in 4K"**
```bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "inception 2160p" --category 2045
```
**"Check if my indexers are healthy"**
```bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh stats
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh test-all
```
**"Push indexer changes to Sonarr/Radarr"**
```bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh sync
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