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WatchNexus is a unified, self-hosted media pipeline that combines the functionality of multiple applications (Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, qBittorrent, Bazarr, and Jellyfin) into a single, easy-to-use application. It handles everything from discovering and downloading media to organizing and streaming it.
Yes! WatchNexus is completely free and open source. There are no subscriptions, no premium tiers, and no hidden costs. You can download, use, and modify it however you like.
WatchNexus can replace:
Absolutely! WatchNexus is designed to work standalone, but it can also integrate with existing tools. You can use external download clients (qBittorrent), connect existing indexers, or use WatchNexus just for specific features.
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No! WatchNexus includes Gelatin, our built-in remote access module that uses Cloudflare tunnels. This means you can access your server from anywhere without opening ports or configuring your router.
Yes! WatchNexus includes a Jellyfin-compatible API, meaning most Jellyfin and Emby apps will work with WatchNexus. Simply point them to your WatchNexus server address.
WatchNexus uses MongoDB for its database. The desktop installers include MongoDB bundled, or you can connect to an existing MongoDB instance. Docker users can use the official MongoDB container.
Yes! WatchNexus fully supports 4K, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and high bitrate content. The built-in transcoding engine can handle any format, and direct play is supported when your client is compatible.
Yes! WatchNexus supports multiple concurrent streams. Each user can have their own account with separate watch progress, preferences, and permissions. You can limit the number of streams per user in settings.
Yes! WatchNexus automatically searches multiple subtitle providers (OpenSubtitles, Addic7ed, Subscene) and downloads subtitles for your media. You can configure preferred languages and providers in settings.
Yes! WatchNexus has a plugin system called "Gadgets" that allows you to extend functionality. You can add custom metadata providers, notification services, and more. Community plugins are available in our marketplace.
WatchNexus is legal software. It's a media management and streaming application - similar to Plex or Jellyfin. However, users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to download and stream any content they add to their library. We do not condone piracy.
No. WatchNexus is completely self-hosted and does not phone home or collect any data. Your media library, watch history, and personal information stay on your server.