To fix this, you need a middleman that extracts the file so Sonarr can see it, without breaking your torrent client's ability to seed. 1. Using Unpackerr (The Gold Standard)
If you prefer not to use extra software, most download clients have built-in "Execute" or "Run Script" features: sonen.rar
Unpackerr is a lightweight application designed specifically for the "Starr" apps (Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr). To fix this, you need a middleman that
🗑️ Configure your torrent client to automatically delete the original .rar files only after you've met your required seed ratio. Here is how to stop manual extracting and start automating
If you’ve ever looked at your download queue only to see a bunch of .rar files sitting there doing nothing, you know the frustration. Sonarr is brilliant at finding and organizing TV shows, but by default, it doesn't always know what to do with compressed releases. Here is how to stop manual extracting and start automating. Why Compressed Releases are a Headache
Mastering the RAR: How to Automate Your Sonarr Media Library
You can add a Python script or a simple batch command to trigger unrar upon completion.