As users build local media libraries, automation is key to managing TV show episodes efficiently. Sonarr is a popular Personal Video Recorder (PVR) for Usenet and BitTorrent users, while ruTorrent is a feature-rich web interface for the rTorrent client. This paper outlines the technical integration of Sonarr with ruTorrent, focusing on configuration, labeling, post-processing, and common troubleshooting. The integration allows Sonarr to send download tasks to ruTorrent, monitor queue status, import completed files, and rename/organize them into a structured library.
| Issue | Likely Cause | Fix | |-------|--------------|-----| | Sonarr cannot connect to ruTorrent | Wrong RPC path, firewall, or auth | Verify /RPC2 , test with curl | | Downloads stuck in queue | No free space or incomplete directory permissions | Check disk space and write access | | Sonarr cannot import file | Remote path mapping missing | Add mapping in Sonarr | | AutoTools moves file before Sonarr sees it | Move triggers too early | Set a delay or move after seed goal is met | sonarr rutorrent