Prowlarr

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prowlarr

Search indexers and manage Prowlarr. Use when the user asks to "search for a torrent", "search indexers", "find a release", "check indexer status", "list indexers", "prowlarr search", "sync indexers", or mentions Prowlarr/indexer management.

Overview

Publisher	jmagar
Repository	`claude-homelab`
Skill name	`prowlarr`
Stars	87
Forks	11
Bundled files	5
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
5 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by jmagar on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Prowlarr AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab/tree/main/skills/prowlarr
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab.git /tmp/claude-homelab
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/claude-homelab/skills/prowlarr .claude/skills/prowlarr

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Prowlarr in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Prowlarr on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Prowlarr is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Prowlarr Skill

⚠️ MANDATORY SKILL INVOCATION ⚠️

YOU MUST invoke this skill (NOT optional) when the user mentions ANY of these triggers:

"search for a torrent", "search indexers", "find a release"
"search Prowlarr", "Prowlarr indexers", "indexer search"
"check indexer status", "test indexers", "Prowlarr stats"
"list indexers", "sync indexers", "push indexers to Sonarr"
Any mention of Prowlarr or indexer management

Failure to invoke this skill when triggers occur violates your operational requirements.

Search across all your indexers and manage Prowlarr via API.

Purpose

This skill provides read and write access to your Prowlarr indexer aggregation:

Search for releases across all configured indexers
Filter searches by protocol (torrent/usenet) and category
List and monitor indexer health and statistics
Enable/disable/delete indexers
Sync indexer configurations to connected apps (Sonarr, Radarr)
Test indexer connectivity

Operations include both read and write actions. Always confirm before deleting or disabling indexers.

Setup

Credentials are stored in ~/.claude-homelab/.env:

bash
PROWLARR_URL="http://localhost:9696"
PROWLARR_API_KEY="your-api-key"

Get your API key from: Prowlarr → Settings → General → Security → API Key

Quick Reference

Search Releases

bash
# Basic search across all indexers
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu 22.04"

# Search torrents only
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu" --torrents

# Search usenet only
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu" --usenet

# Search specific categories (2000=Movies, 5000=TV, 3000=Audio, 7000=Books)
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "inception" --category 2000

# TV search with TVDB ID
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh tv-search --tvdb 71663 --season 1 --episode 1

# Movie search with IMDB ID
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh movie-search --imdb tt0111161

List Indexers

bash
# All indexers
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh indexers

# With status details
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh indexers --verbose

Indexer Health & Stats

bash
# Usage stats per indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh stats

# Test all indexers
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh test-all

# Test specific indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh test <indexer-id>

Indexer Management

bash
# Enable/disable an indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh enable <indexer-id>
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh disable <indexer-id>

# Delete an indexer
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh delete <indexer-id>

App Sync

bash
# Sync indexers to Sonarr/Radarr/etc
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh sync

# List connected apps
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh apps

System

bash
# System status
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh status

# Health check
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh health

Search Categories

ID	Category
2000	Movies
5000	TV
3000	Audio
7000	Books
1000	Console
4000	PC
6000	XXX

Sub-categories: 2010 (Movies/Foreign), 2020 (Movies/Other), 2030 (Movies/SD), 2040 (Movies/HD), 2045 (Movies/UHD), 2050 (Movies/BluRay), 2060 (Movies/3D), 5010 (TV/WEB-DL), 5020 (TV/Foreign), 5030 (TV/SD), 5040 (TV/HD), 5045 (TV/UHD), etc.

Common Use Cases

"Search for the latest Ubuntu ISO"

bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "ubuntu 24.04"

"Find Game of Thrones S01E01"

bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh tv-search --tvdb 121361 --season 1 --episode 1

"Search for Inception in 4K"

bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh search "inception 2160p" --category 2045

"Check if my indexers are healthy"

bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh stats
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh test-all

"Push indexer changes to Sonarr/Radarr"

bash
./scripts/prowlarr-api.sh sync

Workflow

When the user asks about indexers or searches:

"Search for a torrent" → Run search "<query>" and present results with download links
"Find Breaking Bad S01E01" → Run tv-search --tvdb <id> --season 1 --episode 1
"Which indexers are working?" → Run stats to show indexer health and usage
"Test all my indexers" → Run test-all to verify connectivity
"Sync indexers to Sonarr" → Run sync to push configuration changes
"List available indexers" → Run indexers or indexers --verbose

Notes

Requires network access to your Prowlarr server
Uses Prowlarr API v1
All data operations return JSON
Search operations query external indexers - respect rate limits
Indexer deletion is permanent - always confirm before removing
Sync operations push indexer configs to all connected apps (Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr, etc.)
Category IDs follow Newznab/Torznab standards

🔧 Agent Tool Usage Requirements

CRITICAL: When invoking scripts from this skill via the zsh-tool, ALWAYS use pty: true.

Without PTY mode, command output will not be visible even though commands execute successfully.

Correct invocation pattern:

typescript
<invoke name="mcp__plugin_zsh-tool_zsh-tool__zsh">
<parameter name="command">./skills/SKILL_NAME/scripts/SCRIPT.sh [args]</parameter>
<parameter name="pty">true</parameter>
</invoke>

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Prowlarr AI skill do?

Why use Prowlarr on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Prowlarr is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Prowlarr in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/jmagar/claude-homelab/tree/main/skills/prowlarr. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Prowlarr?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Prowlarr?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Prowlarr with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Prowlarr AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by jmagar under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Prowlarr Skill

Purpose

Setup

Quick Reference

Search Releases

List Indexers

Indexer Health & Stats

Indexer Management

App Sync

System

Search Categories

Common Use Cases

Workflow

Notes

🔧 Agent Tool Usage Requirements

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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