Automated Plex media cleanup using watch-based rules, smart exclusions, and leaving soon notifications via Radarr, Sonarr, and Tautulli.
Deleterr is an automated media cleanup tool for Plex servers that intelligently deletes files based on user-defined rules. It solves the problem of managing limited storage by removing unwatched or outdated content while protecting important media through smart exclusions and notifications. It integrates with Radarr, Sonarr, and Tautulli to make data-driven deletion decisions.
Plex server administrators and home media enthusiasts who use Radarr, Sonarr, and Tautulli to manage their libraries and need automated storage management.
Developers choose Deleterr for its granular control over deletion criteria, smart exclusions, and the unique 'Leaving Soon' feature that warns users before removal. It offers a safer, more user-friendly alternative to manual cleanup or simple scripts.
Automated Plex media cleanup with watch-based rules, smart exclusions, and "Leaving Soon" notifications via Radarr, Sonarr & Tautulli.
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Allows setting precise criteria based on watch history, genre, actor, and streaming availability via JustWatch, as highlighted in the smart exclusions feature.
Implements a 'Leaving Soon' system with Plex collections and notifications, mimicking Netflix to give users advance notice before content removal.
Can manage multiple Radarr and Sonarr instances, including separate handling for 4K libraries, as per the README's multi-instance support.
Includes a dry run mode to preview deletions before committing, reducing the risk of accidental file loss, which is explicitly mentioned in the features.
Requires detailed YAML configuration and integration with multiple external services (Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Tautulli), which can be error-prone and time-consuming for new users.
The README strongly warns against using it with irreplaceable media, and despite safety features, automated deletion inherently carries the potential for catastrophic mistakes if misconfigured.
Only works with Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, and Tautulli; it cannot be adapted to other media servers like Emby or Jellyfin, restricting its usefulness in diverse setups.