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notifiarr

Notifiarr is a Go-based client that connects media server applications (Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr, etc.) to Discord and the Notifiarr.com service for notifications, monitoring, and automation. It provides a web UI for configuration and supports plugins for popular download clients like qBittorrent and Deluge.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/Notifiarr/notifiarr

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Field	Value
Repository	Notifiarr/notifiarr
Owner	Notifiarr
Primary language	Go
License	MIT — OSI-approved
Stars	906
Forks	41
Open issues	32
Latest release	v0.9.5 (2026-03-08)
Last updated	2026-07-07
Source	https://github.com/Notifiarr/notifiarr

What notifiarr is

A Go daemon with Svelte frontend that acts as a middleware for media application monitoring, integrating with Discord webhooks, Notifiarr API, and *arr ecosystem APIs. It enables scheduled jobs, webhook triggers, custom scripts, and data sync across distributed media management tools.

Quickstart

Get the notifiarr source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/Notifiarr/notifiarr.git2cd notifiarr3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Media Server Notifications & Monitoring Hub

Consolidate alerts from Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr, Plex, and qBittorrent into a single Discord channel. Receive custom notifications for library updates, health checks, and downloads without manually configuring each application.

Discord-Triggered Automation

Execute media requests, trigger custom scripts, and manage Plex sessions directly from Discord commands. Enables non-technical users to interact with your media infrastructure without direct service access.

Configuration & Profile Sync

Automate syncing of TRaSH quality profiles, MDBList collections, and backup corruption checks across multiple Radarr and Sonarr instances. Reduces manual configuration drift in multi-instance setups.

Implementation considerations

Requires active Notifiarr.com account and Discord server/webhook setup. Authentication and API tokens must be securely stored in the client configuration.
Database/persistent storage for configuration state not explicitly detailed in README; verify storage requirements and backup strategy before deployment.
Client runs as a daemon and must be reachable by external *arr applications (Radarr, Sonarr, etc.) via network; document ingress/firewall rules carefully.
Multi-instance setups (multiple Radarr/Sonarr) require careful webhook registration to avoid notification duplicates or missed events.
Scheduled tasks and script execution; input validation and script sandboxing approach unknown—requires security review before allowing untrusted user input.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Standalone Media Server — If you run only one Plex instance with no download automation (*arr apps), Notifiarr adds complexity without clear benefit. Native Plex webhooks or simpler bots may suffice.
No Discord Dependency — Notifiarr is tightly integrated with Discord for notifications and triggers. If your team uses Slack, Teams, or email-only workflows, you will need workarounds or it is not a fit.
Enterprise Network Isolation — Requires outbound HTTPS to Notifiarr.com and Discord APIs. Highly restricted networks with proxies or air-gapped environments will require additional infrastructure review and may not be supported.
Minimal Dependencies Requirement — Notifiarr depends on external services (Notifiarr.com, Discord API, *arr applications). If your environment demands zero third-party service dependencies, this is not suitable.

License & commercial use

MIT License (Copyright 2020–2026 Go Lift). Permissive OSI-approved license allowing free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions. Attribution appreciated but not legally required.

MIT license permits commercial use without restriction. However, Notifiarr relies on the external Notifiarr.com service for core functionality. Commercial deployments should clarify Notifiarr.com's terms of service, SLAs, and any paid tiers. Review Notifiarr.com's commercial use policy separately.

DEV.co evaluation signals

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Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

README claims 'secure' design but provides no security audit, threat model, or disclosure policy. Client handles API tokens, webhook secrets, and may execute user-defined scripts; input validation and script sandboxing approach unknown. Outbound network calls to Notifiarr.com and Discord should use HTTPS; verify TLS enforcement in code. Third-party service dependencies introduce supply-chain risk. No explicit statement on logging of sensitive data (tokens, user info). Before production use, conduct or request a security review of script execution and configuration handling.

Alternatives to consider

Overseerr + Radarr/Sonarr native webhooks

Lighter-weight approach for media requests via web UI without Notifiarr.com dependency. Lacks advanced monitoring and cross-app automation but simpler for small deployments.

Apprise or PagerDuty

Generic notification aggregation platforms supporting Discord, Slack, and many backends. More flexible for multi-channel alerting but requires custom integration setup for *arr apps.

Custom Docker Compose + cron + Discord bots

Roll-your-own approach using open-source Discord bots and shell scripts. Maximal control and no external service dependencies; requires higher development effort.

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notifiarr FAQ

Do I need a Notifiarr.com account?

Yes, the client is described as 'the unified client for Notifiarr.com' and appears to rely on the service for core features. Verify free-tier availability and any limitations on Notifiarr.com's site.

Can I use Notifiarr without Discord?

Unclear from the data. The README emphasizes Discord integration heavily, but other notification channels may be supported. Requires review of full documentation or feature matrix.

What happens if Notifiarr.com goes down?

Unknown. No documented fallback or graceful degradation is described. Assume notifications and external triggers will fail; test failure scenarios before production deployment.

Is there a managed/SaaS offering separate from the client?

Notifiarr.com appears to be a service; the client is one integration point. Clarify whether Notifiarr.com offers hosted options, pricing, or freemium tiers on their website.

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