Download WatchNexus

Available for all major platforms. Free and open source.

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Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Download Installer (.exe) Portable Version (.zip)

Includes MongoDB and all dependencies

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macOS

macOS 12+ (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Download DMG Homebrew Cask

Universal binary for Intel and M1/M2

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Linux

Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch

Download .deb Download .rpm AUR Package
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Docker

Any platform with Docker

docker pull watchnexus/watchnexus:latest
Docker Compose

System Requirements

Minimum

  • ✓ 2 CPU cores
  • ✓ 2 GB RAM
  • ✓ 1 GB disk space (+ media storage)
  • ✓ 64-bit operating system

Recommended

  • ✓ 4+ CPU cores
  • ✓ 4+ GB RAM
  • ✓ SSD for database
  • ✓ Hardware transcoding (Intel QSV, NVIDIA NVENC)

Quick Start Guide

1. Download and Install

Download the appropriate version for your platform. Run the installer or extract the archive.

2. Start WatchNexus

Launch WatchNexus from your applications menu or run the startup script. The web interface will be available at http://localhost:8001

3. Configure Your Libraries

Go to Settings → Library to add your media folders. WatchNexus will scan and organize your existing content.

4. Add Indexers

Go to Settings → Indexers to add your preferred torrent or usenet indexers. Test connections to ensure everything works.