Initial Setup
First-run configuration for Comicarr.
After installing Comicarr, follow these steps to get your library up and running.
ComicVine API key required
Comicarr uses ComicVine for all comic metadata — series info, issue details, cover art, and story arcs. You cannot add series without an API key.
Access the UI
Open http://localhost:8090 in your browser. You'll be greeted with the first-run setup screen.
Create your credentials
Set a username and password. Passwords must be at least 8 characters and are stored as a bcrypt hash.
An API key is automatically generated during first-run setup. You can find it later in Settings → Interface if you need it for external tools or scripts.
Add your ComicVine API key
Get a free API key from comicvine.gamespot.com/api. You'll need a free Comic Vine account.
Enter the key in Settings → API & providers. Comicarr uses this for all comic metadata lookups, so comic features won't work without it. (Manga users can skip this and configure MyAnimeList or MangaDex instead — see the Manga guide.)
Configure a download client
Connect at least one download client so Comicarr can send grabs. Supported clients:
| Type | Clients |
|---|---|
| Usenet | SABnzbd, NZBGet |
| Torrent | qBittorrent, Deluge, Transmission, rTorrent |
Configure under Settings → Download clients. See the Configuration reference for full details on each client.
Add search providers
Add one or more Newznab (Usenet) or Torznab (torrent) indexers under Settings → Search. These are the sources Comicarr searches for downloads.
See Search Providers configuration for setup details.
Add your first series
From the Library page in the sidebar, click Add (top-right, shortcut N) to open the Search page. Search by name, select a result, and choose what to monitor. Comicarr will begin searching for missing issues or chapters automatically.
See the Adding Series guide for a full walkthrough.