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Getting started
v2.8Latest
Config file / Data directory
Troubleshooting
Remote access
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Anime library
Scan your library
Manage anime files
Download / Auto-download
Watch on other devices
Playlists
Media streaming
Streaming
Torrent streaming
Debrid streaming
Online streaming
Manga
Manga and chapters
Reader settings
Download chapters
Extensions
Extensions
Create extensions
Offline mode
UI Customization

Download episodes

Learn how to search and download episodes using the built-in torrent search engine

Search engine

Supports extensions

Seanime provides a built-in torrent search feature that allows you to easily find for torrents for the anime entry from multiple sources.

Media entry

Search for torrents

Media entry
What is smart search?
Some extensions support 'smart search' which gives you handy filters so you don't have to type a search query manually.
Good to know
You can select multiple torrents before clicking 'Continue'.

Find best releases

Seanime has a built-in extension for SeaDex which indexes highest-quality torrents.

Find NSFW content

Seanime has a built-in extension for Nyaa Sukebei which indexes adult content. Make sure turn on the Enable adult content switch in your NSFW settings.

Missing episodes

Seanime will display missing episodes for all your anime entries on the Schedule page.

Media entry

Auto Downloader

Seanime allows you to automatically download new episodes as they are released. It does this by periodically checking the RSS feed of your chosen provider for new episodes and downloading them based on the rules you set.

1. Enable it

Auto Downloader

The auto-downloader settings allow you to configure the following parameters:

  • Enabled: Whether the Auto Downloader is enabled.
  • Use Debrid service: Use Debrid service to download torrents instead of qBittorrent/Transmission.
  • Enhanced queries: Use multiple search queries based on the different release groups.
  • Verify season: Verify the season number in the torrent title. (This is not needed for most cases)
  • Interval: The interval at which the Auto Downloader checks for new episodes.

2. Create rules

Rule
You can only create rules for anime that are airing or upcoming
Good to know

You can create rules from the anime's page

Rule

Debrid

You can use Debrid services to download torrents instead of qBittorrent/Transmission. They provide a safer and faster way to download torrents.

1. Enable it

Rule

2. Configure Auto Downloader

Enable the Use Debrid service switch in the Auto Downloader settings to use Debrid for downloading torrents automatically.

Make sure not to forget this step if you plan on using the Auto Downloader with your Debrid service
Rule

3. Search & Download

You can now start downloading episodes using your Debrid service. Once the download is complete on their server, Seanime will in turn download the files to your local machine.

Cached torrents
The torrent list will show cached torrents that are instantly available.
Rule