Sonarr then "sees" the video file, imports it to your library, and Unpackerr cleans up the extracted file afterward, leaving the original RARs for seeding. 2. Built-in Download Client Scripts
If you extract them manually, you end up with two copies of the same file. sonen.rar
🛠️ Ensure your extraction tool has "Write" access to your download folders, or the process will fail silently. Conclusion Sonarr then "sees" the video file, imports it
Unpackerr is a lightweight application designed specifically for the "Starr" apps (Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr). 🛠️ Ensure your extraction tool has "Write" access
💡 If your download folder and media library are on the same disk, use Hardlinks so the file doesn't take up double space.
You can add a Python script or a simple batch command to trigger unrar upon completion.
It monitors your download client. When a download finishes, Unpackerr extracts it into a temporary folder.