Prowlarr (Indexers) Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage your Usenet and Torrent indexers from your favorite AI client.
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Why people use Prowlarr (Indexers)
Fix Prowlarr Indexer Failures Faster with Prowlarr (Indexers)
This Connector changes the game by letting you handle those tasks through a simple conversation. You can ask your agent to check your indexers, update a URL, or add a new source without ever opening a browser. You get a hands-off way to keep your media stack running perfectly.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-controlled dashboard for your media automation indexers.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Fixing a broken connection
An admin notices a source is down and asks the agent to check the status of all indexers.
- Real-world use case 02
Adding a new source
A user wants to add a Newznab indexer.
- Real-world use case 03
Bulk health check
A home lab owner wants to make sure everything is running before they go to bed.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Prowlarr (Indexers) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Prowlarr (Indexers).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Prowlarr (Indexers).
- 01 Capability
Get indexer
Get the specific details and settings for a single indexer. This helps you see exactly how a source is configured.
- 02 Capability
Get indexer schema
Pull the required fields and templates for various indexer types like Newznab. You can use this to see what information you need to provide for a new source.
- 03 Capability
Get indexer status
Check if your indexers are online or reporting errors. This lets you spot connection issues across your whole fleet instantly.
- 04 Capability
Test indexer
Verify that your credentials and URLs work before you commit the changes. It prevents you from saving broken configurations that stop your content.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Prowlarr (Indexers).
- 05 Capability
List indexers
See a full list of every indexer currently configured in your Prowlarr instance. This gives you a quick overview of your entire setup.
- 06 Capability
Add indexer
Create a new indexer using the correct schema fields. This makes it easy to bring new content sources into your stack.
- 07 Capability
Delete indexer
Remove an indexer that is no longer working or needed. You can clean up your setup without navigating the web UI.
- 08 Capability
Update indexer
Modify the settings for an indexer that already exists. This is useful for swapping out old URLs or updating API keys quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Prowlarr (Indexers) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Prowlarr (Indexers) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Prowlarr (Indexers), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Prowlarr (Indexers) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Prowlarr (Indexers) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Prowlarr (Indexers) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"prowlarr-indexers": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Prowlarr (Indexers)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Prowlarr (Indexers), help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"prowlarr-indexers": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Prowlarr (Indexers)
Ask Copilot: "Using Prowlarr (Indexers), help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"prowlarr-indexers": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Prowlarr (Indexers)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Prowlarr (Indexers), help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"prowlarr-indexers": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Prowlarr (Indexers)
Ask Cline: "Using Prowlarr (Indexers), help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add prowlarr-indexers --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Prowlarr (Indexers)
Ask Claude: "Using Prowlarr (Indexers), show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Prowlarr can move forward.
This is for the home lab enthusiast who's tired of manual maintenance and the media stack admin who needs to fix broken connections at 2 AM.
Home Lab Enthusiast
Manages a massive media library and needs to keep indexers healthy without constant manual checking.
Media Stack Admin
Troubleshoots connection issues and updates API keys quickly across multiple sources.
DevOps Engineer
Automates the provisioning of media indexers into a larger automated stack.
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Before you connect
Questions about Prowlarr.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP?
You can manage your Usenet and Torrent indexers using natural language. This includes listing your sources, checking if they are online, adding new ones, and updating credentials without using the web interface.
How does Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP help my home lab?
It lets you monitor the health of your media automation stack from your AI client. You can quickly spot which indexers are down and fix them without having to open multiple browser tabs.
Can I use Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP to add new sources?
Yes. You can ask your agent to pull the required schema for a new source and then have it add the new indexer to your Prowlarr instance for you.
How do I troubleshoot broken indexers with Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP?
Just ask your agent to check the status of your indexers. It will identify which ones are reporting errors, and you can then tell it to update the API keys or URLs for those specific sources.
Does Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP support Newznab and Torznab?
Yes, it supports the schemas for common indexer types like Newznab and Torznab, making it easy to add or configure those sources via your AI client.
Can I test my API keys using Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP?
Yes. You can have your agent test an indexer configuration before you save it. This ensures your credentials are correct and prevents broken configurations from staying in your list.
How can I check if any of my indexers are currently down?
You can use the get_indexer_status capability. It retrieves the current health status of all configured indexers, highlighting any errors or connection issues.
What is the best way to add a new indexer without knowing the JSON structure?
First, run get_indexer_schema to see the templates for supported indexers. Once you have the correct fields, you can use add_indexer with the required data.
Can I verify my settings before applying them to an indexer?
Yes! Use the test_indexer capability. It allows you to test the connection and configuration of an indexer before saving it, preventing broken setups.
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