In your Nyaa Indexer settings (in Sonarr), set the field to "anime".
Ensure that the category ID for Anime (usually 5070 or 100028 depending on your setup) is explicitly defined in your Sonarr indexer settings. If the categories do not align, Sonarr will ignore Nyaa's search results completely. Troubleshooting Common Issues
As the anime indexing landscape evolves, staying informed about the capabilities of these tools and the upload conventions of the groups you follow is key to a smooth experience. With the right setup, you can transform a chaotic torrent RSS feed into an elegantly organized, automatically updating anime collection that is the envy of any fan.
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Your preferred (such as qBittorrent or Transmission)
Prowlarr will now automatically push the Nyaa indexer directly into your Sonarr configuration. Method 2: The Classic Approach Using Jackett
Before configuring Sonarr, you must install an external tool to handle the Nyaa connection.
A proxy manager acts as a translator. It takes Sonarr’s Torznab search requests, translates them for Nyaa, collects the torrent results, and sends them back to Sonarr in a readable format. Step 1: Choose Your Indexer Proxy (Prowlarr vs. Jackett)
Copy the from the top right corner of your Jackett dashboard. Paste it into the API Key field in Sonarr. Click Test , then click Save . Optimizing Sonarr Settings for Anime
Prowlarr is the modern standard for syncing indexers to Sonarr. and go to Indexers > Add New (+) . Search for Nyaa.si and click it.
Prowlarr is the modern standard for indexer management. It integrates directly with the standard Servarr stack (Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr) and automatically syncs your indexers to Sonarr without manual copy-pasting. Step 1: Add Nyaa in Prowlarr Open your dashboard. Click on Indexers in the left sidebar. Click Add New at the top of the page. Type Nyaa into the search bar and select Nyaa.si . Step 2: Configure Nyaa Settings Name : Leave it as Nyaa.si or change it to your liking. URL : Keep the default https://nyaa.si .
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There are two primary ways to add Nyaa to Sonarr: Directly, or via a dedicated indexing proxy like Prowlarr or Jackett.