To fetch data, qBittorrent requires a valid RSS feed URL from your preferred torrent indexer or website. Click on the newly visible tab.
For programmatic control, the qBittorrent Web API provides an interface for automation. In Python, you can use the qbittorrentapi package to add RSS feeds via the API, create auto-downloading rules dynamically, and manage feeds programmatically. The rss_addFeed method is the API equivalent of manually adding a subscription.
Locate the or link and copy the feed URL to your clipboard. Return to qBittorrent and click the RSS tab .
By default, the RSS interface is hidden in qBittorrent. 💡 : Use the shortcut Alt + O to jump straight to settings.
Configure or proxy settings specifically for RSS feeds Share public link add rss feed to qbittorrent
In the early days of BitTorrent, the process was a ritual of manual labor: visit a trusted tracker website, scan forum posts or new uploads, locate a specific file, download the .torrent file, and finally open it in a client to begin the download. For users who frequently downloaded content—such as weekly television episodes, daily software builds, or podcasts—this cycle was not only tedious but inefficient. The solution to this friction lies in a technology older than the Torrent protocol itself: . By integrating RSS feeds into a modern torrent client like qBittorrent, users can transform a manual chore into an autonomous, filter-driven pipeline, fundamentally changing how they interact with online content.
Once you have copied the URL, you can add it to your newly enabled RSS tab. Click on the tab in qBittorrent.
For movies, you can use basic keywords. For example, set to 4K HDR x265 and "Must Not Contain" to CAM . By default, your rule will match any of the words in the Must Contain field (OR logic). If you need more complex combinations, you'll need to use Regular Expressions (Regex), which will be covered in the advanced section below.
The RSS feature in qBittorrent is a powerful tool that can transform your torrenting experience from manual and reactive to fully automated and proactive. While the initial setup requires a bit of learning—particularly understanding regex and episode filtering—the time saved quickly adds up. To fetch data, qBittorrent requires a valid RSS
Enter the specific keywords qBittorrent should look for. Use asterisks as wildcards. For example, if you want a specific show in 1080p, you might type: *MyFavoriteShow*1080p* .
By following these steps, you should now have an RSS feed set up in qBittorrent. Happy torrenting!
: Be the first to seed new content, helping your ratio on private trackers.
qBittorrent will now automatically refresh this feed at regular intervals to check for new uploads. Step 3: Automate Downloads Using RSS Downloader Rules In Python, you can use the qbittorrentapi package
You will now see a new tab labeled appear next to your Transfers tab in the main window. Step 2: Source a Compatible RSS Feed URL
If downloading episodic content, use standard notation (e.g., 1x01-25 or S01E01-E10 ) to restrict downloads to specific seasons or episodes.
For testing and learning, here are a few public feed examples: