Recyclarr

What it is

Recyclarr syncs custom quality definitions and settings between your *arr applications (Radarr, Sonarr) and community-maintained presets.

Why I use it

To keep Radarr and Sonarr configured with up-to-date quality profiles, release settings, and proper score tuning—without manual tweaking.

How it integrates

• Mounts /config to store YAML files defining sync rules.
• Connects to Radarr/Sonarr APIs to push configuration.
• Runs inside an external Docker network called recyclarr for better service isolation.

Key config

• PUID/PGID ensure correct file permissions.
• TZ sets timezone for logs and cron scheduling.
• External network recyclarr must exist (create with docker network create recyclarr).

Security

• Keep API keys for Radarr/Sonarr inside config YAMLs, never in git.
• Only grant network access to services it needs to reach.

Quick start

1. Copy .env.example → .env and set values (UID/GID, TZ, paths).
2. Ensure the Docker network exists:

   docker network create recyclarr
   

3. Place your YAML config in ${DOCKERCONFDIR}/recyclarr.
4. Launch:

   docker compose up -d