Arr Assistant FAQs

Question 1

How does Arr Assistant integrate with Radarr and Sonarr?

Accepted Answer

It integrates directly using the Radarr and Sonarr APIs. You configure it with your server URLs and API keys, enabling seamless communication for searching and adding content.

Question 2

Does Arr Assistant automatically manage root folders?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it automatically detects root folders configured in your Radarr and Sonarr setups. You also have the flexibility to override the detected root folder for specific additions if needed.

Question 3

What are the technical requirements to run Arr Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Arr Assistant requires Python 3.12+ and 'uv' for setup. It runs as an MCP server and needs to be configured within a compatible environment, such as by adding its details to your 'claude_desktop_config.json' file.

Question 4

What is Arr Assistant and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Arr Assistant is an MCP server tool designed to automate the process of adding movies and TV shows to your Radarr and Sonarr instances. It allows for media additions through natural language queries or direct API calls, streamlining your content management workflow.

Question 5

Can I add both movies and TV shows using this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Arr Assistant supports adding both movies (by title or TMDB ID to Radarr) and TV shows (by description or TVDB ID to Sonarr), providing comprehensive media management.

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