Jellyseerr
/install jellyseerr
Jellyseerr
Request movies and TV shows through your Jellyseerr server for automated downloading to Plex/Jellyfin.
Setup
Configure your Jellyseerr server:
scripts/setup.sh
You'll need:
- Jellyseerr server URL
- API key (from Jellyseerr Settings > General)
Usage
Request a movie:
scripts/request_movie.py "Movie Name"
Request a TV show:
scripts/request_tv.py "TV Show Name"
Search for content:
scripts/search.py "Content Name"
Examples
Request a movie:
scripts/request_movie.py "The Matrix"
Request a TV show (entire series):
scripts/request_tv.py "Breaking Bad"
Request specific TV season:
scripts/request_tv.py "Breaking Bad" --season 1
Automatic Availability Notifications
Get notified when your requested content becomes available.
Webhooks (Recommended)
For instant notifications, set up webhook integration. See references/WEBHOOK_SETUP.md for the complete guide.
Quick setup:
scripts/install_service.sh # Run with sudo
Then configure Jellyseerr to send webhooks to http://YOUR_IP:8384/
Polling (Alternative)
For environments where webhooks aren't available, use cron-based polling:
crontab -l > /tmp/cron_backup.txt
echo "* * * * * $(pwd)/scripts/auto_monitor.sh" >> /tmp/cron_backup.txt
crontab /tmp/cron_backup.txt
Check pending requests:
scripts/track_requests.py
Configuration
Edit ~/.config/jellyseerr/config.json:
{
"server_url": "https://jellyseerr.yourdomain.com",
"api_key": "your-api-key",
"auto_approve": true
}
API Reference
See references/api.md for Jellyseerr API documentation.
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install jellyseerr - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/jellyseerr - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is Jellyseerr?
Request movies and TV shows through Jellyseerr. Use when the user wants to add media to their Plex/Jellyfin server, search for content availability, or manage media requests. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2231 downloads so far.
How do I install Jellyseerr?
Run "/install jellyseerr" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Jellyseerr free?
Yes, Jellyseerr is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Jellyseerr support?
Jellyseerr is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Jellyseerr?
It is built and maintained by EricRosenberg (@ericrosenberg); the current version is v1.0.0.