To add and automate RSS feeds in qBittorrent, you must first enable the RSS reader interface and then configure specific download rules. 1. Enable the RSS Reader
tasks:
tv-shows:
rss: https://mysite.com/rss.xml
regexp:
accept:
- 'Show\.Name\.S\d2E\d2.*1080p'
reject:
- 'HEVC|REPACK|Proper'
qbittorrent:
host: localhost:8080
label: tv-automation
What is an RSS feed? Before we dive into the steps, let's quickly explain what an RSS feed is. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a type of feed that allows you to receive updates from a website or a service in a standardized way. In the context of qBittorrent, an RSS feed can be used to automatically download new releases of your favorite TV shows, movies, or software.
For serious automation, skip qBittorrent’s RSS and use a dedicated tool:
By following these steps, you should now have an RSS feed set up in qBittorrent. Happy torrenting!
Adding the feed is only half the battle. To actually automate downloads, you need to create RSS Download Rules (filters).
Configure Criteria: Use keywords (e.g., Show.Name.S01E05.720p), select the feed to monitor, and define the saving path. Check Use regular expressions for advanced filtering. Click Save. Pro-Tips for RSS Management
The.Last.of.Us vs The Last of Us (dots vs spaces). Use .* (regex wildcard) to be safe: The.Last.of.Us.* or The Last of Usx265 if you hate that codec, or Sample to avoid small files, or German if you only want English.