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fieldju/commandarr — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2017-09-27

PythonAudience · generalComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · hard

In one sentence

Commandarr is a voice and chat bot, still in early development, that lets you control media apps like Sonarr, Radarr, and Lidarr using natural commands via Google Home or Slack.

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    What it does
      Voice media control
      Chat commands
    Tech Stack
      Python
      Sonarr
      Radarr
      Lidarr
    Use Cases
      Download shows
      Check missing episodes
    Audience
      Media hobbyists
    Status
      Early development
      Public beta signup

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Tell a Google Home device or Slack bot to download a specific TV show through Sonarr or Radarr.

USE CASE 2

Ask the bot whether you're missing any episodes of a show you follow.

USE CASE 3

Check what new movies or music releases are coming out this week through a conversational interface.

USE CASE 4

Sign up for the public beta to test voice and chat control of a media library before it's finished.

What is it built with?

PythonSonarrRadarrLidarrGoogle HomeSlack

How does it compare?

fieldju/commandarr0xhassaan/nn-from-scratch100/praw
Stars0
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2017-09-272015-09-26
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyhardmoderatemoderate
Complexity3/54/52/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1day+

The README states the project is still in active development and not ready for regular use yet.

License terms are not stated in the explanation.

So what is it?

Comandarr is a voice and chat bot that lets you control your media library using natural commands. If you use Sonarr, Radarr, or Lidarr, apps that automatically download TV shows, movies, and music, this bot acts as a conversational interface to them. Instead of logging into a web dashboard, you can tell the bot "download Supergirl" or ask "am I missing any episodes from Arrow?" and it handles the request for you. The bot works by connecting to these media apps through integrations with platforms you already use. Currently it supports Google Home and Slack, so you can give commands via voice on a Google Home device or type requests in a Slack channel. The README lists several other integrations planned for the future, like Alexa, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger, though people can vote on which ones matter most to them. At its core, the bot understands what you're asking for and translates that into commands your media apps understand. You can ask it to download shows, check for missing episodes, or find out what's releasing this week. The goal is to make managing a media library feel less like tinkering with software and more like talking to an assistant. Important caveat: The README makes very clear that this project is still in active development and not ready to use yet. The deploy buttons aren't finalized, and the features shown are examples of what it will do once complete. If you're interested in testing it early, there's a sign-up form for a public beta group, but expect things to break or not work as described.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Explain how Commandarr connects Google Home and Slack to media apps like Sonarr and Radarr.
Prompt 2
What integrations does Commandarr currently support, and which ones are only planned?
Prompt 3
Write a sample Slack command I could send to Commandarr to download a TV show.
Prompt 4
Is Commandarr ready to use in production, or is it still in early development?

Frequently asked questions

What is commandarr?

Commandarr is a voice and chat bot, still in early development, that lets you control media apps like Sonarr, Radarr, and Lidarr using natural commands via Google Home or Slack.

What language is commandarr written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Sonarr, Radarr.

Is commandarr actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-09-27).

What license does commandarr use?

License terms are not stated in the explanation.

How hard is commandarr to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1day+ to a first successful run.

Who is commandarr for?

Mainly general.

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