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FlexGet

Ch 096.6of 36 Task Automation Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Desktop supportcross platform
  4. 4Scheduled runsYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: flexget.com
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Overview

FlexGet is ranked #9 of 36 in task automation software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

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Desktop support
cross_platformflexget.com
Scheduled runs
Yesflexget.com

Facts

Purpose
FlexGet is a multipurpose automation tool for media and other content, including torrents, NZBs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, and CSV.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
FlexGet uses YAML configuration files to define tasks and plugin settings.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Plugins
Plugins provide most of FlexGet’s functionality and can create, filter, modify, or download entries and change how FlexGet operates.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Client integrations
The homepage lists direct integrations with Deluge, Transmission, uTorrent, rTorrent, SABnzbd, and other clients.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Site integrations
The homepage says users can manage and track series or movies through Trakt, TheTVDB, or IMDb.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Daemon scheduling
FlexGet can run in daemon mode and schedule tasks through its configuration.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Web interface
The homepage describes the web interface as under development, while the API documentation says the web server can enable the API and Web-UI.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
API and authentication
FlexGet offers a JSON API; its documentation instructs users to set a password to start the web server.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The homepage reports that two critical remote-code-execution vulnerabilities involving the exec and decompress plugins were addressed in version 3.20.13 and advises users to upgrade.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installation platforms
The installation guide lists Windows, Linux/BSD, and Mac OS X, and also documents Docker installation.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The homepage directs users to the forums for help, GitHub issues for bugs, and community chat for discussion.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration caveat
The homepage notes that YAML may be confusing for new users, and says a validator helps guide users when they make mistakes.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026
Community contribution
The homepage describes FlexGet as a community effort and invites code and documentation contributions.flexget.com · 4 Oct 2026

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