Requestrr

Discord chatbot for media requests

Requestrr is a Discord chatbot that simplifies requesting content from Sonarr, Radarr, and Ombi through Discord chat commands. Instead of a web interface, users request movies and TV shows directly in Discord using slash commands like /movie and /tv, and get notified when their requests are available. With automatic command cleanup, approval workflows, and integration with your existing media management tools, Requestrr brings media requests directly into your Discord community. QuickBox Pro installs Requestrr from official GitHub releases with systemd service and web configuration interface.

Installation

Basic Installation

Install Requestrr for a specific user:

qb install requestrr -u username

CLI Commands

Accessing Requestrr

After installation, access the web configuration panel at:

https://your-server-ip/username/requestrr

Setup Steps:

1. Create Discord bot application and get bot token
2. Configure Requestrr via web interface
3. Connect to Sonarr, Radarr, or Ombi
4. Invite bot to your Discord server
5. Users can start requesting via /movie and /tv commands!

Initial Configuration

1. Create Discord Bot Application

Before configuring Requestrr, create a Discord bot:

1. Go to Discord Developer Portal - https://discord.com/developers/applications 
2. Click New Application
3. Enter application name (e.g., “Requestrr Media Bot”)
4. Navigate to Bot tab in left sidebar
5. Click Add Bot → Confirm
6. Under Token section, click Copy to copy bot token
7. Under Privileged Gateway Intents, enable:
   • Server Members Intent (required)
   • Message Content Intent (required)
8. Save Changes
9. Navigate to OAuth2 → URL Generator:
   • Scopes - Select bot and applications.commands
   • Bot Permissions - Select:
     • Send Messages
     • Embed Links
     • Use Slash Commands
     • Manage Messages (for auto-cleanup)
10. Copy the Generated URL at bottom (you’ll use this later to invite the bot)

2. Configure Requestrr via Web Interface

Connect Requestrr to Discord:

1. Open Requestrr web configuration: https://your-server-ip/username/requestrr
2. Navigate to Bot Configuration
3. Enter Discord Bot Token (from step 1)
4. Configure bot settings:
   • Command Prefix - Default is / (for slash commands)
   • Status Message - Custom status text (e.g., “Ready to request media!”)
   • Auto Delete Messages - Enable to keep channels clean
   • Auto Delete Delay - Seconds before deleting command messages (default: 60)
5. Click Test Connection to verify bot token
6. Once verified, click Save

3. Connect Media Management Services

Configure Sonarr, Radarr, or Ombi integration:

Option A: Direct Sonarr/Radarr Integration

1. Go to TV Shows Configuration:

   • Client - Select “Sonarr”
   • Hostname - localhost
   • Port - Your Sonarr port (default 8989)
   • API Key - Copy from Sonarr → Settings → General → API Key
   • Base URL - Leave blank
   • Use SSL - Uncheck
   • Quality Profile - Select default profile
   • Root Path - Select TV shows directory
   • Language Profile - Select language
   • Default User - QuickBox username for requests
   • Approval Required - Enable for manual approval workflow
   • Click Test, then Save

2. Go to Movies Configuration:

   • Client - Select “Radarr”
   • Hostname - localhost
   • Port - Your Radarr port (default 7878)
   • API Key - Copy from Radarr → Settings → General → API Key
   • Quality Profile - Select default profile
   • Root Path - Select movies directory
   • Minimum Availability - Select preference
   • Default User - QuickBox username
   • Approval Required - Enable if desired
   • Click Test, then Save

Option B: Ombi Integration

1. Go to TV Shows Configuration and Movies Configuration
2. Client - Select “Ombi”
3. Hostname - localhost
4. Port - Your Ombi port (default 5000)
5. API Key - From /home/username/.config/Ombi/ombi_api.txt
6. Base URL - Leave blank
7. Use SSL - Uncheck
8. Click Test, then Save

Service Management

Requestrr runs as a per-user systemd service.

systemctl status requestrr@username     # Check status
systemctl restart requestrr@username    # Restart service
journalctl -u requestrr@username -f     # View live logs
systemctl enable requestrr@username     # Start on boot (already enabled)
systemctl disable requestrr@username    # Prevent auto-start

Troubleshooting

Requestrr Won’t Start

journalctl -u requestrr@username -f

Check configuration file:

cat /home/username/.config/Requestrr/config/settings.json
# Verify JSON is valid and not corrupted
 
# If corrupted, restore from backup:
cp /opt/quickbox/backups/software/username/requestrr/default/settings.json \
   /home/username/.config/Requestrr/config/settings.json
 
# Restart Requestrr
systemctl restart requestrr@username

Discord Bot Won’t Connect

Sonarr/Radarr Connection Failed

# Verify services are running
systemctl status sonarr@username
systemctl status radarr@username
 
# Test API connectivity
curl http://localhost:7878/api/v3/system/status?apikey=YOUR_RADARR_API_KEY
curl http://localhost:8989/api/v3/system/status?apikey=YOUR_SONARR_API_KEY
 
# Check API keys match Requestrr configuration
# Radarr: Settings → General → Security → API Key
# Sonarr: Settings → General → Security → API Key
 
# Verify URL configuration in Requestrr
# Use: localhost (not 127.0.0.1)
# Port: Default ports (7878 for Radarr, 8989 for Sonarr)
# SSL: Disabled (not needed for local connections)

Slash Commands Not Appearing in Discord

# Verify bot has applications.commands scope
# Re-invite bot with correct OAuth2 URL Generator settings
 
# Check bot permissions in Discord server
# Server Settings → Integrations → Bots → Requestrr
# Ensure "Use Slash Commands" permission is enabled
 
# Restart Discord client (sometimes required for slash commands to appear)
# Right-click Discord system tray icon → Quit Discord → Reopen
 
# Check Requestrr logs
journalctl -u requestrr@username -f | grep -i command

Requests Not Sending to Sonarr/Radarr

# Check Requestrr logs for errors
journalctl -u requestrr@username -f | grep -i error
 
# Verify client is configured correctly
# Web config → TV Shows/Movies → Check settings
 
# Check quality profiles exist
# Ensure quality profile selected in Requestrr matches Sonarr/Radarr
 
# Verify root paths are configured
# Ensure root path exists and has correct permissions
 
# Test manual request via Discord
# Use /movie or /tv command → Check Requestrr logs

Notifications Not Working

# Verify notifications are enabled
# Web config → TV Shows/Movies → Enable "Send Notifications"
 
# Check Discord channel permissions
# Bot needs "Send Messages" and "Embed Links" permissions
 
# Verify notification channel is configured
# Web config → Bot Configuration → Notification Channel ID
 
# Test notification manually
# Make a request and wait for content to download
# Check logs: journalctl -u requestrr@username -f | grep -i notif

Best Practices

Use Cases

Discord Community Media Server

• Users request content directly in Discord without leaving chat
• Slash commands provide intuitive, autocomplete-friendly interface
• Automatic notifications when requested content is ready
• Keeps Discord channels clean with auto message deletion

Streamlined Request Workflow

• Users type /movie The Matrix to search and request
• Bot shows search results with posters and descriptions
• User selects correct result, bot sends to Radarr automatically
• User notified in Discord when movie is downloaded

Multi-User Request Management

• Integrate with Ombi for user quotas and approval workflows
• Discord roles control who can request content
• Moderators approve requests before sending to Sonarr/Radarr
• Track request history and user activity via Ombi dashboard

Related Applications

Additional Resources