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# Homelab
# Synology Docker Services
# Synology arr stack installation guide
### [TRaSH Guides](https://trash-guides.info/File-and-Folder-Structure/How-to-set-up/Synology/)
Production-ready Docker Compose templates for Synology NAS, featuring security best practices, resource management, and comprehensive health monitoring.
# Recyclarr installation guide
#### Recyclarr is a command-line application that will automatically synchronize recommended settings from the TRaSH guides to your Sonarr/Radarr instances.
### [Recyclarr Wiki](https://wiki.serversatho.me/en/Recyclarr)
## Pgadmin permissions issue
```shell
chown -R 5050:5050 /volume1/docker/appdata/pgadmin
```
## [Connect vault to postgres database](https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault/docs/configuration/storage/postgresql)
## Caddyfile
### paperless-ngx config
If you've installed **Paperless-ngx** directly in a Proxmox LXC container, the key considerations remain similar but with slightly adjusted setup.
Here's a clear step-by-step fix for the **CSRF error (403)** when using Paperless-ngx directly installed in an LXC behind **Caddy**:
---
### ✅ **1. Confirm Paperless Configuration (`paperless.conf` or `.env`):**
Inside your LXC container, Paperless needs explicit trust for the domain:
## 🚀 Quick Start
```bash
sudo nano /etc/paperless.conf
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/brianpooe/synology-docker-services.git
cd synology-docker-services
# 2. Copy and configure environment
cp .env.sample .env
nano .env # Fill in your configuration
# 3. Generate Docker Compose files
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/arr-stack_template.yaml docker-compose.arr-stack.yml
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/postgres_template.yaml docker-compose.postgres.yml
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/vault_template.yaml docker-compose.vault.yml
# 4. Deploy
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d
docker-compose -f docker-compose.postgres.yml up -d
docker-compose -f docker-compose.vault.yml up -d
```
Ensure you have:
```env
PAPERLESS_URL=https://paperless.example.com
PAPERLESS_ALLOWED_HOSTS=paperless.example.com
PAPERLESS_CSRF_TRUSTED_ORIGINS=https://paperless.example.com
```
Replace `paperless.example.com` with your actual domain.
---
### ✅ **2. Adjust Django Settings (if custom):**
## 📦 Available Stacks
Usually, Paperless-ngx includes these settings automatically, but you can explicitly verify:
### 🎬 Media Stack (`arr-stack_template.yaml`)
Complete automated media management with VPN protection and socket-proxy security.
* Ensure settings reflect headers forwarded by Caddy:
**Services:**
- **Socket-Proxy** - Secure Docker API gateway ✅ *NEW*
- **Gluetun** - VPN container (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
- **qBittorrent** - Torrent client (through VPN)
- **SABnzbd** - Usenet client (through VPN)
- **Prowlarr** - Indexer manager
- **Radarr** - Movie collection manager
- **Sonarr** - TV series collection manager
- **Bazarr** - Subtitle manager
- **Emby** - Media server
- **Jellyseerr** - Request management
- **FlareSolverr** - Captcha solver
- **Recyclarr** - Quality profile sync (TRaSH Guides)
- **Watchtower** - Automatic container updates (via socket-proxy)
```env
PAPERLESS_FORCE_SCRIPT_NAME=/
```
**Features:**
- ✅ VPN kill-switch for download clients
- ✅ Socket-proxy for secure Docker API access
- ✅ Health checks and dependency management
- ✅ Resource limits to prevent system exhaustion
- ✅ Security hardening (no-new-privileges, internal networks)
*(Typically not required, but can help in edge cases.)*
### 🗄️ Database Stack (`postgres_template.yaml`)
PostgreSQL with pgAdmin web interface.
**Services:**
- **PostgreSQL 17** - Alpine-based database
- **pgAdmin 4** - Web-based administration
**Features:**
- ✅ Health-aware dependency management
- ✅ Automated backups ready
- ✅ Resource limits configured
- ✅ Persistent data volumes
### 🔐 Secrets Stack (`vault_template.yaml`)
HashiCorp Vault for secrets management.
**Services:**
- **Vault 1.19.2** - Secrets management
**Features:**
- ✅ Production-ready configuration
- ✅ Watchtower disabled for stability
- ✅ IPC_LOCK capability for security
- ✅ Health monitoring
---
### ✅ **3. Proper Caddyfile Configuration:**
## 🔒 Security Features
Your Caddyfile should explicitly forward crucial headers correctly:
### Socket-Proxy Integration
All media stack services use socket-proxy for restricted Docker API access:
```caddy
paperless.example.com {
reverse_proxy localhost:8000 {
header_up Host {host}
header_up X-Forwarded-Proto https
header_up X-Real-IP {remote_host}
header_up X-Forwarded-For {remote_host}
}
| Feature | Traditional | With Socket-Proxy |
|---------|------------|-------------------|
| Docker Socket Access | Full R/W | Restricted API endpoints |
| Exec in Containers | ✅ Possible | ❌ Blocked |
| Access Secrets | ✅ Possible | ❌ Blocked |
| Manage Volumes | ✅ Possible | ❌ Blocked |
| Attack Surface | 100% | ~10% |
header {
Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains"
Referrer-Policy same-origin
X-Content-Type-Options nosniff
}
**See:** [docs/SOCKET_PROXY.md](docs/SOCKET_PROXY.md) for details
encode gzip
}
```
Make sure the port (`8000`) matches the port your Paperless-ngx instance runs on inside your LXC container.
### Additional Security
- **No-new-privileges** on all containers
- **Read-only filesystems** where applicable
- **Internal networks** for service isolation
- **Resource limits** to prevent DoS
- **Health checks** for reliability
- **Watchtower scoping** to limit auto-update scope
---
### ✅ **4. Ensure Paperless is aware of Proxy Headers:**
## 📋 Prerequisites
Make sure the Gunicorn or the internal server running Paperless is aware it's behind a reverse proxy:
### Required
- Synology NAS with DSM 7.x
- Docker & Docker Compose installed via Package Center
- SSH access enabled
- Basic knowledge of Docker and command line
If using Gunicorn explicitly, run with:
### Recommended
- Static IP for your NAS
- Domain name for reverse proxy (optional)
- VPN subscription for Gluetun (AirVPN, Mullvad, etc.)
---
## ⚙️ Configuration
### 1. Environment Variables
Edit `.env` file with your settings:
```bash
gunicorn paperless.asgi:application --bind 0.0.0.0:8000 --forwarded-allow-ips="*"
# System Settings
DOCKERCONFDIR=/volume1/docker/appdata
DOCKERSTORAGEDIR=/volume1/data
PUID=1026
PGID=100
TZ=Africa/Johannesburg
# Docker Logging
DOCKERLOGGING_MAXFILE=3
DOCKERLOGGING_MAXSIZE=10m
# Watchtower (optional)
WATCHTOWER_SCHEDULE=0 0 4 * * *
WATCHTOWER_NOTIFICATION_URL=
WATCHTOWER_SCOPE=
WATCHTOWER_LABEL_ENABLE=
# VPN Configuration
VPN_SERVICE_PROVIDER=airvpn
WIREGUARD_PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key
WIREGUARD_PRESHARED_KEY=your_preshared_key
WIREGUARD_ADDRESSES=10.x.x.x/32
FIREWALL_VPN_INPUT_PORTS=12345
SERVER_COUNTRIES=Netherlands
# Database
POSTGRES_USER=postgres
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=strong_password
POSTGRES_DB=maindb
PGADMIN_EMAIL=admin@example.com
PGADMIN_PASSWORD=strong_password
```
*If Paperless runs through systemd, you can modify its startup parameters accordingly.*
**Get your PUID/PGID:**
```bash
ssh admin@synology-nas
id $USER
```
---
### 2. Recyclarr Configuration
### ✅ **5. Restart everything:**
Inside your LXC container:
Copy and configure Recyclarr for quality profile management:
```bash
sudo systemctl restart paperless
# Copy template
cp RECYCLARR_CONFIG_TEMPLATE.yml /volume1/docker/appdata/recyclarr/recyclarr.yml
# Edit with your API keys
nano /volume1/docker/appdata/recyclarr/recyclarr.yml
```
Outside, reload Caddy to ensure config is active:
**Get API Keys:**
- **Sonarr:** Settings → General → Security → API Key
- **Radarr:** Settings → General → Security → API Key
**Important:** Use service names (`http://sonarr:8989`), NOT `localhost`!
### 3. Directory Structure
Create required directories:
```bash
sudo caddy reload
# Config directories
sudo mkdir -p /volume1/docker/appdata/{gluetun,qbittorrent,sabnzbd,prowlarr,radarr,sonarr,bazarr,emby,jellyseerr,recyclarr,postgres,pgadmin,vault}
# Storage directories
sudo mkdir -p /volume1/data/{torrents,usenet,media}/{movies,tv,music}
sudo mkdir -p /volume1/docker/appdata/postgres/{data,backups}
# Set permissions
sudo chown -R $PUID:$PGID /volume1/docker/appdata
sudo chown -R $PUID:$PGID /volume1/data
# Special: pgAdmin needs specific user
sudo chown -R 5050:5050 /volume1/docker/appdata/pgadmin
```
---
### ⚠️ **Testing:**
## 🚀 Deployment
* Clear your browser cache or use incognito mode.
* Open `https://paperless.example.com`.
* Attempt login again.
### Option 1: Deploy All Stacks
```bash
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/arr-stack_template.yaml docker-compose.arr-stack.yml
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/postgres_template.yaml docker-compose.postgres.yml
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/vault_template.yaml docker-compose.vault.yml
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d
docker-compose -f docker-compose.postgres.yml up -d
docker-compose -f docker-compose.vault.yml up -d
```
### Option 2: Deploy Specific Stack
```bash
# Media stack only
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/arr-stack_template.yaml docker-compose.arr-stack.yml
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d
# Verify deployment
docker ps
docker logs -f watchtower
```
### Option 3: Deploy Individual Services
```bash
# Start only specific services
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d socket-proxy gluetun qbittorrent prowlarr radarr sonarr
```
---
Following these steps will resolve the CSRF errors occurring due to header misconfigurations between Caddy and Django (Paperless-ngx).
## 🔍 Verification
### Check Service Health
```bash
# View all containers
docker ps
# Check specific service logs
docker logs socket-proxy
docker logs watchtower
docker logs gluetun
# Check health status
docker inspect socket-proxy | grep -A 10 Health
```
### Test Socket-Proxy Security
```bash
# Should work - Watchtower can list containers
docker exec watchtower wget -qO- http://socket-proxy:2375/containers/json
# Should fail with 403 - exec is blocked
docker exec watchtower wget -qO- http://socket-proxy:2375/containers/watchtower/exec
```
### Test VPN Connection
```bash
# Check VPN is connected
docker logs gluetun | grep "connected"
# Test qBittorrent is using VPN
docker exec qbittorrent curl ifconfig.me
# Should show VPN IP, not your real IP
```
---
## 📊 Resource Allocation
Total resources if all services running:
| Resource | Reserved | Limit | Notes |
|----------|----------|-------|-------|
| CPU | 4.6 cores | 19.5 cores | Adjust based on your NAS |
| Memory | 4.44 GB | 18.75 GB | Minimum 8GB RAM recommended |
**Per-service limits configured to prevent resource exhaustion**
---
## 🔧 Common Tasks
### Update Containers
```bash
# Automatic (via Watchtower)
# Watchtower runs on schedule defined in WATCHTOWER_SCHEDULE
# Manual update
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml pull
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d
```
### View Logs
```bash
# Follow logs
docker logs -f radarr
# Last 100 lines
docker logs --tail 100 sonarr
# All services
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml logs -f
```
### Restart Service
```bash
# Single service
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml restart radarr
# All services
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml restart
```
### Stop/Start Stack
```bash
# Stop everything
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml down
# Start everything
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d
# Stop but keep data
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml stop
```
---
## 📚 Documentation
### Detailed Guides
- **[Socket-Proxy Security](docs/SOCKET_PROXY.md)** - Docker API security implementation
- **[Troubleshooting](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - Common issues and solutions
- **[Improvements Guide](docs/IMPROVEMENTS.md)** - What changed and why
- **[Recyclarr Setup](docs/RECYCLARR.md)** - Quality profile configuration
### External Resources
- **[TRaSH Guides](https://trash-guides.info/)** - File structure and quality profiles
- **[Servarr Wiki](https://wiki.servarr.com/)** - Arr stack documentation
- **[Gluetun Wiki](https://github.com/qdm12/gluetun-wiki)** - VPN configuration
---
## 🛠️ Troubleshooting
### Quick Diagnostics
```bash
# Check container status
docker ps -a
# Check resource usage
docker stats
# Check networks
docker network ls
docker network inspect vpn_network
# Validate compose file
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml config
```
### Common Issues
#### Recyclarr: "base_url must start with http"
**Fix:** Use service names in recyclarr.yml:
```yaml
base_url: http://sonarr:8989 # ✅ Correct
base_url: http://localhost:8989 # ❌ Wrong
```
#### Watchtower: Cannot update containers
**Fix:** Check socket-proxy is running:
```bash
docker logs socket-proxy
docker logs watchtower
```
#### qBittorrent: No connection
**Fix:** Check Gluetun VPN is connected:
```bash
docker logs gluetun | grep -i "connected"
```
**Full troubleshooting guide:** [docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
---
## 🔄 Migration from Old Setup
If upgrading from previous configurations:
1. **Backup everything:**
```bash
docker-compose down
tar -czf docker-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /volume1/docker/appdata
```
2. **Regenerate compose files:**
```bash
./substitute_env.sh docker-compose-files/arr-stack_template.yaml docker-compose.arr-stack.yml
```
3. **Review changes:**
```bash
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml config
```
4. **Deploy:**
```bash
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d
```
**Migration guide:** [docs/IMPROVEMENTS.md](docs/IMPROVEMENTS.md)
---
## 🎯 Best Practices
### Security
- ✅ Use socket-proxy for Watchtower (enabled by default)
- ✅ Enable Watchtower scoping to limit auto-updates
- ✅ Never expose Watchtower to exclude critical services (Vault, databases)
- ✅ Use strong passwords in `.env`
- ✅ Never commit `.env` to git
- ✅ Regularly update containers
### Performance
- ✅ Adjust resource limits based on your NAS specs
- ✅ Monitor with `docker stats`
- ✅ Use SSD for Docker volumes if possible
- ✅ Enable hardware transcoding in Emby/Jellyfin
### Maintenance
- ✅ Regular backups of `/volume1/docker/appdata`
- ✅ Monitor logs for errors
- ✅ Test updates in staging before production
- ✅ Document any custom configurations
---
## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions welcome! Please:
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Test your changes thoroughly
4. Submit a pull request
---
## 📝 License
This project is provided as-is for personal and educational use.
---
## 🙏 Credits
- **[TRaSH Guides](https://trash-guides.info/)** - Quality profiles and best practices
- **[Hotio](https://hotio.dev/)** - Excellent container images
- **[LinuxServer.io](https://www.linuxserver.io/)** - Container images and documentation
- **[Gluetun](https://github.com/qdm12/gluetun)** - VPN container
---
## 📧 Support
- **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/brianpooe/synology-docker-services/issues)
- **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/brianpooe/synology-docker-services/discussions)
---
**Last Updated:** 2025-11-23
**Version:** 2.0
**Compatibility:** Synology DSM 7.x, Docker Compose 1.27.0+

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# Recyclarr Configuration Template
# This file should be copied to: {{DOCKERCONFDIR}}/recyclarr/recyclarr.yml
# Replace {{SONARR_API_KEY}} and {{RADARR_API_KEY}} with your actual API keys
# IMPORTANT: Use Docker service names, NOT localhost!
# - Use "http://sonarr:8989" not "http://localhost:8989"
# - Use "http://radarr:7878" not "http://localhost:7878"
# How to get API keys:
# Sonarr: Settings → General → Security → API Key
# Radarr: Settings → General → Security → API Key
sonarr:
web-1080p-v4:
# Use Docker service name for proper container networking
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
api_key: {{SONARR_API_KEY}}
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: sonarr-quality-definition-series
- template: sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-1080p
- template: sonarr-v4-custom-formats-web-1080p
# Custom Formats
custom_formats:
# Optional - Uncomment to enable
- trash_ids:
- 32b367365729d530ca1c124a0b180c64 # Bad Dual Groups
- 82d40da2bc6923f41e14394075dd4b03 # No-RlsGroup
- e1a997ddb54e3ecbfe06341ad323c458 # Obfuscated
- 06d66ab109d4d2eddb2794d21526d140 # Retags
- 1b3994c551cbb92a2c781af061f4ab44 # Scene
assign_scores_to:
- name: WEB-1080p
web-2160p-v4:
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
api_key: {{SONARR_API_KEY}}
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: sonarr-quality-definition-series
- template: sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-2160p
- template: sonarr-v4-custom-formats-web-2160p
custom_formats:
# HDR Formats
- trash_ids:
# Comment out if all devices are DV compatible
- 9b27ab6498ec0f31a3353992e19434ca # DV (WEBDL)
# Uncomment if devices support HDR10+
# - 0dad0a507451acddd754fe6dc3a7f5e7 # HDR10Plus Boost
assign_scores_to:
- name: WEB-2160p
- trash_ids:
- 32b367365729d530ca1c124a0b180c64 # Bad Dual Groups
- 82d40da2bc6923f41e14394075dd4b03 # No-RlsGroup
- e1a997ddb54e3ecbfe06341ad323c458 # Obfuscated
- 06d66ab109d4d2eddb2794d21526d140 # Retags
- 1b3994c551cbb92a2c781af061f4ab44 # Scene
assign_scores_to:
- name: WEB-2160p
radarr:
uhd-bluray-web:
# Use Docker service name for proper container networking
base_url: http://radarr:7878
api_key: {{RADARR_API_KEY}}
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: radarr-quality-definition-movie
- template: radarr-quality-profile-uhd-bluray-web
- template: radarr-custom-formats-uhd-bluray-web
custom_formats:
# Movie Versions
- trash_ids:
- 9f6cbff8cfe4ebbc1bde14c7b7bec0de # IMAX Enhanced
assign_scores_to:
- name: UHD Bluray + WEB
# score: 0 # Uncomment to disable IMAX Enhanced priority
# Optional - DV settings
- trash_ids:
# Comment out if all devices are DV compatible
- 923b6abef9b17f937fab56cfcf89e1f1 # DV (WEBDL)
# Uncomment if devices support HDR10+
# - b17886cb4158d9fea189859409975758 # HDR10Plus Boost
assign_scores_to:
- name: UHD Bluray + WEB
- trash_ids:
- 9c38ebb7384dada637be8899efa68e6f # SDR
assign_scores_to:
- name: UHD Bluray + WEB
# score: 0 # Uncomment to allow SDR releases
hd-bluray-web:
base_url: http://radarr:7878
api_key: {{RADARR_API_KEY}}
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: radarr-quality-definition-movie
- template: radarr-quality-profile-hd-bluray-web
- template: radarr-custom-formats-hd-bluray-web
custom_formats:
- trash_ids:
- 9f6cbff8cfe4ebbc1bde14c7b7bec0de # IMAX Enhanced
assign_scores_to:
- name: HD Bluray + WEB
# score: 0 # Uncomment to disable IMAX Enhanced priority

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# Recyclarr Configuration Guide
Recyclarr automatically synchronizes TRaSH Guides quality profiles and custom formats to your Sonarr and Radarr instances.
## Quick Start
### 1. Copy Configuration Template
```bash
# Copy the template to your recyclarr config directory
cp RECYCLARR_CONFIG_TEMPLATE.yml /volume1/docker/appdata/recyclarr/recyclarr.yml
# Edit with your API keys
nano /volume1/docker/appdata/recyclarr/recyclarr.yml
```
### 2. Get API Keys
**Sonarr:**
1. Open Sonarr web interface: `http://your-nas-ip:8989`
2. Go to: Settings → General → Security
3. Copy the **API Key**
**Radarr:**
1. Open Radarr web interface: `http://your-nas-ip:7878`
2. Go to: Settings → General → Security
3. Copy the **API Key**
### 3. Configure Base URLs
**CRITICAL:** Use Docker service names, NOT `localhost`!
```yaml
# ✅ Correct - Uses service name
sonarr:
web-1080p-v4:
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
api_key: your_sonarr_api_key_here
radarr:
uhd-bluray-web:
base_url: http://radarr:7878
api_key: your_radarr_api_key_here
```
```yaml
# ❌ Wrong - localhost doesn't work in Docker
sonarr:
web-1080p-v4:
base_url: http://localhost:8989 # Won't work!
```
**Why?** Inside the recyclarr container, `localhost` refers to itself, not the host or other containers.
---
## Configuration Example
### Complete Working Configuration
```yaml
sonarr:
web-1080p-v4:
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
api_key: abc123def456... # Your actual API key
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: sonarr-quality-definition-series
- template: sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-1080p
- template: sonarr-v4-custom-formats-web-1080p
web-2160p-v4:
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
api_key: abc123def456... # Same API key
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: sonarr-quality-definition-series
- template: sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-2160p
- template: sonarr-v4-custom-formats-web-2160p
radarr:
uhd-bluray-web:
base_url: http://radarr:7878
api_key: xyz789ghi012... # Your actual API key
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: radarr-quality-definition-movie
- template: radarr-quality-profile-uhd-bluray-web
- template: radarr-custom-formats-uhd-bluray-web
hd-bluray-web:
base_url: http://radarr:7878
api_key: xyz789ghi012... # Same API key
delete_old_custom_formats: true
replace_existing_custom_formats: true
include:
- template: radarr-quality-definition-movie
- template: radarr-quality-profile-hd-bluray-web
- template: radarr-custom-formats-hd-bluray-web
```
---
## Testing Configuration
### 1. Validate Config File
```bash
# List configured instances
docker exec recyclarr recyclarr config list
```
**Expected output:**
```
Sonarr Instances:
- web-1080p-v4
- web-2160p-v4
Radarr Instances:
- uhd-bluray-web
- hd-bluray-web
```
### 2. Preview Sync (Dry Run)
```bash
# Preview changes without applying
docker exec recyclarr recyclarr sync --preview
```
This shows what would change without actually modifying anything.
### 3. Actually Sync
```bash
# Apply changes to Sonarr and Radarr
docker exec recyclarr recyclarr sync
```
### 4. Check Logs
```bash
# View recyclarr logs
docker logs recyclarr
# Follow logs in real-time
docker logs -f recyclarr
```
---
## Automatic Sync Schedule
Recyclarr runs on a cron schedule defined in the container. By default, it syncs daily.
To modify the schedule, you would need to customize the container configuration (advanced).
For manual syncs:
```bash
docker exec recyclarr recyclarr sync
```
---
## Common Issues
### Issue: "base_url must start with 'http' or 'https'"
**Cause:** The `base_url` is empty or malformed.
**Fix:**
```yaml
# Wrong
base_url: localhost:8989
base_url: # Empty
# Correct
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
```
### Issue: "Connection refused" or "Cannot connect"
**Possible causes:**
1. Service names are wrong
2. Containers not on same network
3. Sonarr/Radarr not running
**Fix:**
```bash
# Check containers are running
docker ps | grep -E "sonarr|radarr|recyclarr"
# Check network connectivity
docker exec recyclarr ping sonarr
docker exec recyclarr ping radarr
# Check Sonarr is responding
docker exec recyclarr wget -qO- http://sonarr:8989/ping
```
### Issue: "Unauthorized" or "Invalid API key"
**Cause:** Wrong API key or permissions issue.
**Fix:**
1. Get correct API key from Sonarr/Radarr (Settings → General → Security)
2. Copy-paste carefully (no extra spaces)
3. Ensure API key has full permissions
### Issue: Config file not found
**Cause:** File not in correct location.
**Fix:**
```bash
# Check file exists
docker exec recyclarr ls -la /config
# Expected location inside container
/config/recyclarr.yml
```
On host, this maps to:
```
{{DOCKERCONFDIR}}/recyclarr/recyclarr.yml
```
---
## Quality Profiles
### What Recyclarr Syncs
**For Sonarr:**
- Quality definitions (file size limits)
- Quality profiles (which qualities to allow)
- Custom formats (preferences for releases)
- Custom format scores (prioritization)
**For Radarr:**
- Quality definitions
- Quality profiles
- Custom formats
- Custom format scores
### Available TRaSH Templates
**Sonarr:**
- `sonarr-quality-definition-series` - File size limits
- `sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-1080p` - 1080p WEB profile
- `sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-2160p` - 4K WEB profile
- `sonarr-v4-custom-formats-web-1080p` - 1080p custom formats
- `sonarr-v4-custom-formats-web-2160p` - 4K custom formats
**Radarr:**
- `radarr-quality-definition-movie` - File size limits
- `radarr-quality-profile-hd-bluray-web` - HD Bluray/WEB
- `radarr-quality-profile-uhd-bluray-web` - 4K Bluray/WEB
- `radarr-custom-formats-hd-bluray-web` - HD custom formats
- `radarr-custom-formats-uhd-bluray-web` - 4K custom formats
---
## Custom Formats
### Common Custom Formats
Recyclarr applies TRaSH Guide custom formats to improve release selection:
**Quality Improvements:**
- Prefer proper/repack releases
- Avoid bad dual audio groups
- Prefer streaming optimized releases
**HDR/Audio:**
- DV (Dolby Vision) handling
- HDR10+ support
- Audio codec preferences
**Release Groups:**
- Prefer scene/p2p groups
- Avoid obfuscated releases
- Filter low-quality encodes
### Customizing Scores
In your config, you can adjust scores:
```yaml
custom_formats:
- trash_ids:
- 9f6cbff8cfe4ebbc1bde14c7b7bec0de # IMAX Enhanced
assign_scores_to:
- name: UHD Bluray + WEB
score: 100 # Higher score = higher priority
```
---
## Maintenance
### Manual Sync
```bash
# Sync all instances
docker exec recyclarr recyclarr sync
# Sync specific instance
docker exec recyclarr recyclarr sync sonarr web-1080p-v4
```
### Update Recyclarr
Recyclarr is updated automatically by Watchtower (if enabled).
Manual update:
```bash
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml pull recyclarr
docker-compose -f docker-compose.arr-stack.yml up -d recyclarr
```
### View Current Settings
Check what's currently configured in Sonarr/Radarr:
- Settings → Profiles → Quality Profiles
- Settings → Profiles → Custom Formats
---
## Best Practices
1. **Start with Templates**
- Use TRaSH templates as baseline
- Customize only if needed
2. **Test with Preview**
- Always preview before syncing
- Review changes carefully
3. **Backup Before Syncing**
- Backup Sonarr/Radarr databases
- Easy rollback if needed
4. **Monitor First Sync**
- Watch logs during initial sync
- Verify profiles in UI after sync
5. **Keep It Simple**
- Don't over-customize initially
- TRaSH defaults work well for most
---
## Advanced Configuration
### Multiple Instances
You can configure multiple Sonarr/Radarr instances:
```yaml
sonarr:
instance-1:
base_url: http://sonarr:8989
api_key: key1
instance-2:
base_url: http://sonarr-4k:8989
api_key: key2
```
### Instance-Specific Templates
Different quality settings per instance:
```yaml
sonarr:
web-1080p:
include:
- template: sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-1080p
web-2160p:
include:
- template: sonarr-v4-quality-profile-web-2160p
```
---
## Resources
- **TRaSH Guides:** https://trash-guides.info/
- **Recyclarr Wiki:** https://recyclarr.dev/
- **Recyclarr GitHub:** https://github.com/recyclarr/recyclarr
- **TRaSH Discord:** https://trash-guides.info/discord
---
## Troubleshooting Checklist
- [ ] Config file exists at correct location
- [ ] Base URLs use service names (not localhost)
- [ ] API keys are correct and complete
- [ ] Sonarr/Radarr are running and healthy
- [ ] Containers are on same Docker network
- [ ] No typos in configuration
- [ ] YAML syntax is valid (proper indentation)
---
**Last Updated:** 2025-11-23