Houndarr
Scheduled backlog searches for Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr, Readarr and Whisparr. Works through missing and cutoff-unmet items in small rate-limited batches with per-item cooldowns and hourly caps, to avoid overloading indexers.
- GitHub stars
- 295
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v1.13.3
19 September 2026 - Last commit
- 19 September 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
78 commits
How to self-host Houndarr
Houndarr runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Houndarr free?
Yes. Houndarr is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Houndarr?
Yes. Houndarr runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Houndarr still maintained?
The last change to Houndarr's code was on 19 September 2026, with 78 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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