Build Your Perfect Setup
Seedr isn't just a web app — it's infrastructure you can build on. REST API for programmatic control. WebDAV and FTP for file access. Native compatibility with Plex, Jellyfin, and the media automation ecosystem.
This page is about connections — how to hook Seedr into your existing tools. Looking for hands-off workflows? See Automation.
REST API
Full programmatic access to every Seedr feature. Anything you can do in the web interface, you can do via API.
What You Can Do
Add downloads: Submit links or URLs programmatically
Manage files: List, rename, move, delete files and folders
Check status: Monitor download progress, get completion notifications
Account info: Check storage usage, plan details, bandwidth
Get streaming URLs: Retrieve direct links for playback in external players
Authentication
OAuth2 authentication keeps your credentials secure. Generate API tokens from your account settings. Tokens can be scoped and revoked anytime.
Use Cases
Custom scripts: Automate repetitive tasks with bash, Python, or any language
iOS Shortcuts: Call the API directly from iOS Shortcuts
Bulk operations: Add multiple links, clean up old files, organize libraries
Monitoring: Build dashboards to track your downloads and storage
API documentation and examples
WebDAV Access
Mount your Seedr storage as a network drive. Access files directly from any application — file managers, media players, media servers.
Integration Points
File managers: Windows Explorer, Mac Finder, Linux file managers all support WebDAV natively.
Plex: Add Seedr as a library source. Automatic metadata, artwork, organization. Setup guide
Jellyfin: Open-source media server with full WebDAV support. Setup guide
Infuse: Premium video player for Apple devices. Add Seedr as a network share.
VLC: Open network location to stream directly from Seedr.
WebDAV requires a Master plan.
Learn more about WebDAV access
FTP Access
Traditional file transfer protocol for maximum compatibility. Works with every FTP client and many applications that WebDAV doesn't support.
FTP Clients
FileZilla: Free, cross-platform, powerful. Setup guide
Cyberduck: Mac and Windows with cloud storage focus
WinSCP: Windows power-user favorite
Transmit: Premium Mac FTP client
Use Cases
Bulk transfers: Download entire folders efficiently
Command line: Standard ftp/sftp commands work
Scheduled backups: Script automated file transfers
NAS sync: Keep your NAS synced with Seedr storage
Plex integration: Alternative to WebDAV for media servers. Plex + FTP guide
FTP available on Pro plans and above.
Sonarr, Radarr & media automation
The media automation suite (Sonarr, Radarr, and friends) are popular tools for automating media library management. Seedr works as a download client for these applications.
Supported Applications
Sonarr: TV series management and automation
Radarr: Movie collection management
Lidarr: Music library automation
Readarr: Book and audiobook management
Prowlarr: Indexer manager that syncs across all automation tools
How It Works
Configure Seedr as download client: Add Seedr's API credentials in your automation tools settings
Media automation sends downloads to Seedr: When your automation tools finds content, it sends the link to Seedr automatically
Seedr downloads to cloud: Files download to your Seedr storage using our fast servers
Access via WebDAV/FTP: Your automation tools or media server accesses completed files via WebDAV or FTP mount
Why Use Seedr with media automation?
No local server needed: Traditional setups require a dedicated server or always-on PC. Seedr handles it in the cloud.
Faster downloads: Our data center connections are faster than most home internet
Access anywhere: Your downloads aren't stuck on one machine
Works with Plex/Jellyfin: Mount Seedr storage as a library source
Media Server Integration
Your Seedr storage works seamlessly with popular media server software:
Media Server | Connection Method | Guide |
|---|---|---|
Plex | WebDAV or FTP | |
Jellyfin | WebDAV | |
Emby | WebDAV or FTP | Same as Plex |
Infuse | WebDAV | Add as network share |
API access included on all plans.
Browser Extensions
Chrome Extension
Right-click any link on any webpage to send it directly to Seedr. No copy-paste, no switching tabs. The extension adds a toolbar button for quick access to your dashboard.
Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, and other Chromium browsers
Right-click context menu integration
Toolbar button for quick dashboard access
Download notifications
Mobile Share Sheet
On iOS and Android, Seedr integrates with the native Share menu. Find a link in any app — browser, Reddit, Twitter, email — tap Share → Seedr. Two taps from anywhere.
Common Questions
Is the API free?
API access is included on all plans, including free. Rate limits vary by plan tier.
Do I need coding skills?
For basic use, no. Browser extensions, share sheets, and media server integrations work without code. For custom automation and scripts, basic programming knowledge helps.
Can I use Seedr with Sonarr/Radarr?
Yes. Configure Seedr as a download client using API credentials. Your automation tools sends downloads to Seedr, and you access completed files via WebDAV or FTP.
Which plan do I need for integrations?
API: All plans. WebDAV: Master plan. FTP: Pro and above. Browser extension and mobile share: All plans.
Is there a rate limit?
Yes, to prevent abuse. Limits are generous for normal use. Contact support if you need higher limits for a specific use case.