# Introduction

[**Jellyseerr**](https://docs.jellyseerr.dev/) is a free and open-source media request and discovery platform designed specifically for [**Jellyfin**](https://jellyfin.org). It provides a user-friendly interface for browsing, searching, and requesting movies and TV shows, bridging the gap between your users and your media automation stack (e.g., Jellyfin + Sonarr/Radarr).

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## Key Features

- 🔎 **Search & Discover**: Browse and search for movies and series from TMDB.
- 🎯 **Direct Requests**: Request content directly from the UI, linked to Sonarr and Radarr.
- 🔐 **User Management**: Role-based permissions and Jellyfin authentication.
- 📅 **Release Tracking**: View upcoming or recently added media.
- 💬 **Request Comments**: Users can comment and track the status of their requests.
- 🌍 **Multi-language** support with a responsive web UI.

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## Target Audience

- Jellyfin server admins who want to delegate content requests to users
- Home media server users looking to streamline their request workflow
- Those looking for a self-hosted alternative to Overseerr (Plex-only)

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## Jellyseerr vs Overseerr

| Feature                      | Jellyseerr      | Overseerr     |
|-----------------------------|------------------|---------------|
| Media Server Integration    | ✅ Jellyfin only | ❌ Plex only  |
| Open Source                 | ✅ Yes           | ✅ Yes        |
| Actively Maintained         | ✅ Yes           | ✅ Yes        |
| UI and Features             | ⭐ Comparable     | ⭐ Comparable |
| Login with Media Server     | ✅ Jellyfin SSO  | ✅ Plex OAuth |

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## How It Works

1. **User logs in** (via Jellyfin)
2. **Searches for media** via TMDB integration
3. **Requests are submitted** through the UI
4. **Sonarr/Radarr handle automation** (optional)
5. **Jellyfin picks up downloaded content automatically**

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## Requirements

- Jellyfin server
- Docker or Node.js environment
- (Optional) Sonarr, Radarr, and download clients (e.g., qBittorrent, NZBGet)

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## Links

- 🌐 Project: https://github.com/Fallenbagel/jellyseerr  
- 📘 Docs: https://docs.jellyseerr.com  
- 🐳 Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/fallenbagel/jellyseerr  
- 💬 Community: https://discord.gg/mVJcS4tq3q