nefariousWeb application for automatically downloading TV & Movies (w/ VPN)

nefarious

nefarious is a Python-based web application that automatically downloads movies and TV shows using Jackett for torrent searching and Transmission for downloads. With built-in VPN support, quality profiles, and intelligent filtering, it provides a complete self-hosted media automation solution with a responsive interface accessible from any device.

Key Features

• Automatic Downloads: Search and auto-download movies and TV shows with customizable quality profiles
• Smart Filtering: Blacklist torrents, filter by keywords, detect spam content, and exclude hardcoded subtitles
• VPN Integration: Optional VPN support for secure downloading
• Discovery & Recommendations: Browse by popularity, genres, and year; find similar titles via The Movie Database and Rotten Tomatoes
• Subtitle Management: Automatic subtitle downloading via opensubtitles API with codec filtering
• Multi-User Support: Permission-based user groups with admin and regular user roles
• Media Management: Automatic renaming, library imports, and transmission monitoring from the app
• Notifications: Integration with major notification services for download alerts
• Multilingual Support: Internationalized titles, descriptions, and poster artwork

Use Cases

• Media Enthusiasts: Build and maintain a curated library of movies and TV shows without manual searching
• Home Server Operators: Run a self-hosted media server with automated torrent management and quality control
• Multi-User Households: Share a single nefarious instance with family members using separate user accounts and permissions

Who Is It For

nefarious is designed for users who want to automate media downloads on their own hardware with full control over quality, content filtering, and privacy. It's ideal for self-hosted enthusiasts and those seeking an alternative to subscription streaming services.