Manually copying links, pasting them, waiting for downloads — it's tedious. Seedr offers multiple ways to reduce that friction, from one-click browser shortcuts to fully hands-free media management.

This page is about workflows — how to make downloads happen with less effort. Looking for technical details on connecting Seedr to other tools? See Integrations.

Quick Add: Browser Extension

The fastest way to add downloads without disrupting your browsing:

How It Works

1. Install the Seedr Chrome extension
2. Right-click any link on any webpage
3. Select "Send to Seedr"
4. Done — download starts on our servers

No copy-paste. No switching tabs. No waiting. The extension works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, and other Chromium-based browsers.

Features

• Context menu: Right-click any link to send it to Seedr instantly
• Toolbar button: Quick access to your Seedr dashboard
• Notifications: Get notified when downloads complete

Installation guide →

Mobile: Share Sheet Integration

On mobile, Seedr integrates with your phone's native Share menu. This means you can send links to Seedr from any app:

• From browsers: Long-press a link → Share → Seedr
• From Reddit, Twitter, etc.: Find a link → tap Share → Seedr
• From email: Someone sends you a link → Share → Seedr
• From any app: If it has a Share button, it works with Seedr

Two taps from anywhere on your phone. The download starts on Seedr's servers immediately. Your phone's battery and data stay untouched.

Works on both iOS (via Safari share sheet) and Android (via system share menu) when you install Seedr as a PWA.

PWA installation guide →

Media Automation: Sonarr, Radarr & *arr

For serious media library management, Seedr integrates with the *arr suite of applications. These tools automatically find and download content based on your preferences.

What Are *arr Apps?

• Sonarr: Automatically manages TV series. Monitors RSS feeds for new episodes, finds them, sends to download client.
• Radarr: Same concept for movies. Add movies to your wanted list, Radarr handles the rest.
• Lidarr: Music library automation.
• Readarr: Books and audiobooks.
• Prowlarr: Indexer manager that syncs RSS feeds and indexers across all your *arr apps.

How RSS Powers the Automation

The magic behind *arr automation is RSS (Really Simple Syndication). Here's how it works:

1. Indexers publish RSS feeds listing new content as it becomes available
2. Prowlarr aggregates these feeds and shares them with your *arr apps
3. Sonarr/Radarr monitor the feeds continuously, checking for matches
4. When a match is found (a movie you wanted, a new episode of a show), the *arr app sends the download to Seedr via API
5. Seedr downloads the file to your cloud storage
6. Your media server (Plex, Jellyfin) picks up the new content automatically via WebDAV

You set your preferences once. The RSS feeds, *arr apps, and Seedr work together continuously — checking, downloading, organizing — without any manual intervention.

Setting Up Seedr as Download Client

Configure Seedr as the download client in your *arr application:

1. Get your Seedr API key from your account settings
2. In Sonarr/Radarr, go to Settings → Download Clients → Add
3. Select the Seedr download client option
4. Enter your API credentials
5. Configure your preferred download folder in Seedr
6. Test the connection and save

Complete Sonarr/Radarr setup guide →

The Complete Automated Pipeline

With everything configured, here's what happens:

1. You add a movie to your Radarr wanted list (or a series to Sonarr)
2. Radarr/Sonarr monitor RSS feeds continuously
3. When content appears in the feeds, it's automatically grabbed
4. Seedr downloads at gigabit speed on our servers
5. Plex/Jellyfin scans the new file via WebDAV mount
6. Content appears in your media library, ready to watch

You did nothing after step 1. The RSS feeds, *arr apps, and Seedr handled everything automatically.

Why Premium for *arr?

*arr applications make frequent API calls and often queue multiple downloads simultaneously. Premium plans provide the API rate limits, concurrent download slots, and WebDAV/FTP access that make this workflow possible. Free plans are designed for manual, one-at-a-time usage.

REST API: Full Programmatic Control

For developers and power users who want complete control, our REST API exposes every Seedr feature.

API rate limits vary by plan. Free plans allow basic operations. Premium plans unlock the higher rate limits needed for automation tools like Sonarr/Radarr.

What You Can Automate

• Add downloads: POST a magnet link or URL, download starts
• Monitor progress: Poll for download status, get completion events
• Manage files: List, move, rename, delete programmatically
• Get streaming URLs: Retrieve direct playback links for external players
• Check account: Storage usage, bandwidth, plan details

Integration Ideas

• Custom scripts: Bash, Python, Node.js — any language that can make HTTP requests
• iOS Shortcuts: Call the API from Shortcuts to add downloads with one tap
• Monitoring dashboards: Build custom UIs for your specific workflow

API documentation →

Automation Comparison

Common Questions

Do I need to code to use automation?

No. Browser extensions and mobile share sheets require zero coding and work on all plans including free. Sonarr/Radarr have graphical interfaces but require a Premium plan. Only custom API integrations require programming.

Why does Sonarr/Radarr require Premium?

*arr applications make frequent API calls (checking RSS feeds, adding downloads, monitoring progress) and often queue multiple downloads simultaneously. Premium plans provide the API rate limits and concurrent download slots needed for this automated workflow.

Can Sonarr/Radarr use Seedr directly?

Yes. With a Premium plan, add Seedr as a download client using your API credentials. Downloads go to your Seedr cloud storage, which you can access via WebDAV (Master+) or FTP (Basic+).

How do RSS feeds fit into *arr automation?

RSS is the backbone of *arr automation. Indexers publish RSS feeds of new content. Prowlarr aggregates these feeds. Sonarr/Radarr continuously monitor the feeds and automatically grab content matching your wanted list, sending downloads to Seedr via API. It's fully hands-free once configured.

Can I automate cleanup of old files?

Yes. Use the API to script file management. List files older than X days and delete them programmatically. Many users set up cron jobs or scheduled tasks to maintain their storage automatically.

Does the browser extension work on Firefox?

Currently Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Vivaldi) are supported. On Firefox, use the web interface or mobile share sheet.

What's the difference between free and Premium API access?

Free plans have basic API access with lower rate limits, suitable for occasional manual scripts. Premium plans unlock higher rate limits needed for continuous automation tools like Sonarr/Radarr that make frequent API calls.