Where Does Jackett Store Config and Indexers?
Jackett torrent tracker server config and indexer YAML folders on desktops for Sonarr and Radarr use.
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Jackett keeps server state in a per user folder. Windows uses %APPDATA%\Jackett with ServerConfig.json inside. Linux uses ~/.config/Jackett and macOS uses Application Support with the same layout.
Indexer definitions sit in an Indexers subfolder as YAML files. The API key in ServerConfig.json authenticates Sonarr and Radarr. Back up the whole folder to preserve indexers and keys. FlareSolverr bypasses blocks. Filters narrow release types. Syncs run on timers. Search all indexers at once. Logs show failed queries.
Where Jackett stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Jackett\ServerConfig.json
Server port, API key, and indexer settings for the Windows service. Copy whole folder with Jackett stopped for moves.
~/.config/Jackett/ServerConfig.json
Same ServerConfig and Indexers layout as Windows. Respects XDG config home on Linux. Keep API keys private.
Frequently asked questions
how do i move Jackett to a new machine
Copy the Jackett folder in AppData or .config with ServerConfig.json. It holds indexers and API keys. The definitions update separately. Both restore searching.
where are Jackett indexer definitions
Look in Indexers beside ServerConfig.json for YAML definitions. Custom filters live there too. Updates refresh stock definitions without touching customs. Check version paths.
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