tab, users can add specific feed URLs—often found on trackers under an RSS icon—as "New Subscriptions". Rule-Based Automation
Before adding anything to qBittorrent, you need a valid RSS feed URL. Many public domain archives, legal torrent indexes, and Linux distribution networks provide automated RSS feeds for their uploads.
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 add rss feed to qbittorrent
How to Add and Automate RSS Feeds in qBittorrent Adding an RSS feed to qBittorrent transforms it from a manual downloader into an automated media hub. Instead of checking trackers daily for new releases, you can subscribe to a feed and let the client handle everything from discovery to downloading. Step 1: Enable RSS Functionality
Optional: Right-click the newly added feed in your list, select , and give it a recognizable name (e.g., "Weekly Documentaries"). tab, users can add specific feed URLs—often found
| Limitation | Why it matters | | :--- | :--- | | | You can’t use advanced patterns like Show\.Name\.(S\d2) | | Poor duplicate handling | It might re-download old episodes if they reappear in the feed | | No feed filtering by size | Can’t ignore files over 5GB | | No cross-seed automation | Doesn’t integrate with trackers for re-uploading | | UI feels clunky | Managing 10+ rules becomes tedious |
For power users, create a dedicated feed for a specific release group (e.g., https://rarbg.to/rss?group=NTb ). tasks: tv-shows: rss: https://mysite
Never share your personalized RSS feed URL. It often contains your unique passkey, which gives anyone access to your account and download history.
Under the column on the left, click the Plus (+) button. Give your rule a specific name (e.g., "720p Linux ISOs"). Configuring the Filters
The RSS Downloader does not check how much free space is available; it will continue adding torrents until the disk is full.
Locate the option within the rule settings. Browse and select a dedicated folder on your hard drive.