Infinite library with Arr1.x

Opinionated production path for an always-available library with minimal local storage.

Checklist

1. Docker deploy with /config and shared /mnt (or equivalent).
2. First run: providers, WebDAV, API key.
3. Pick an import strategy:
   • Plex: symlinks + rclone mount
   • Emby/Jellyfin: STRM + Base URL
4. Connect Radarr and Sonarr as SAB download clients and register the instances in infinidysk.
5. Enable Repairs with Library Directory.
6. Optional: Watchtower, indexer profiles, backups.

How a release reaches your player

1. 1Sonarr or Radarr grabs a release

   1. Sonarr, RadarrSend the NZB to infinidysk as a SABnzbd download client
   2. infinidyskMounts the release on WebDAV and reports a completed path
   3. LibraryThe Arr imports a symlink (Plex) or a STRM file (Emby, Jellyfin)

2. 2Your media server plays it

   1. Media serverOpens the symlink through the rclone mount, or the STRM URL
   2. infinidyskTurns each byte range into Usenet articles
   3. Usenet providersSend only those articles

Operations

• Retention and unlinked-file cleanup: Retention and cleanup
• Deletion surprises: Deletion audit
• Speed tuning: Max Download Connections under Settings → Streaming (Streaming settings)

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Import strategies