diff --git a/SonarrV3/Sonarr-Release-Profile-RegEx.md b/SonarrV3/Sonarr-Release-Profile-RegEx.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d0d742113 --- /dev/null +++ b/SonarrV3/Sonarr-Release-Profile-RegEx.md @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ +### Sonarr Release Profile RegEx + +(*the regex isn't mentioned anywhere, it's a hidden advanced feature*) + +------ + +Sonarr V3 has a great feature called Release Profile. +With this option you can fine tune your preference. + +The Release profile that we're going to use for this example is mainly to prefer P2P releases over Scene releases, (Scene releases are still being downloaded but upgraded) +Why ? +Scene release always release in a rush to bring it out as fast as possible, +so I noticed often that I got Repacks/Proper releases from them or from different groups and quality. +P2P releases are a bit smarter and work sort of together by not doing the same release. +Also I noticed that with some Scene releases the 5.1 audio was stripped out or converted to AAC audio. +And in my opinion the P2P are of better quality. +Theirs 1 Scene releaser that do bring out quality releases `-deflate/-inflate` + +First we're need to make sure a P2P release isn't being replaced by a Scene Repack/Proper release ! + +![](images/1571575011671.png) + +Settings => `Media Management` +Where we going to set it to `Do not Prefer` + + + +Then we navigate in Sonarr to the Settings => `Profiles` + +![](images/1571573554399.png) + + + +Then you will get a popup screen that will look like this => + +![](images/1571573834508.png) + +`Must Contain` => add words that the release name **MUST HAVE** + +`Must Not Contain` => add words that the release name **MUST HAVE AND SO TO BE IGNORE** + +`Preferred`=> add words you prefer with a certain score what you prefer more or upgrade. + +`Tags` => create a tag so this is only used by shows that you give this tag or else it's global. + + + +We're only to make use of options 2 and 3. +The Number between the **[**brackets**]** are the scores the release name will get during a automatic and manual search and with the use of the scores some releases will be preferred over others and even upgraded. + +***Keep in mind this list will be a constant work in progress because I will be updating it when it's needed*** +***So best to set a notification for updates for this page.*** + +```markdown +# Sonarr Release Profile RegEx +# This list is made by collecting information from Sonarr Discord Channel and personal testing and a few others that helped. +# So I want to thnx everyone who helped to make this list possible, +# For privacy reasons I decided not to add the names/nick of the persons. +# If you want to be mentioned please message me on discord including a link for proof to what part you want to be credited. + + +# Must Not Contain +/(x|h)\.?265/i + +# Preferred + [100] /(amzn|amazon).?web.?dl/i + [90] /(nf|netflix).?web.?dl/i + [90] /(dsny|disney).?web.?dl/i + [80] /(-deflate|-inflate)/i + [75] /(hulu|.?hbo\.?)/i + [75] /(red).?web.?dl/i + [75] /(iT).?web.?dl/i + + [50] /(-BTN|-NTb|-NTG|-CasStudio|-QOQ|-KiNGS)/i + [50] /(-AJP69|-ViSUM|-TOMMY|-monkee|-CtrlHD)/i + [25] /(-SIGMA|-NYH|-TVSmash|-TEPES)/i + + [10] /(repack|proper)/i + + [-25] /(-xpost|-postbot|-Obfuscated|-Rakuv|-GEROV)/i + [-25] /(-Scrambled|-WhiteRev|-AsRequested|-4P)/i + [-25] /(-NZBGeek|-BUYMORE|-Chamele0n|-4Planet)/i + [-25] /(\[rartv\]|\[eztv\]|\[TGx\])/i + + [-50] /(-AMCON|-AMRAP|-BAMBOOZLE|-XLF)/i + [-50] /(-ION10|-METCON|-MEMENTO|-EDHD)/i + [-50] /(-POKE|-STRiFE|-WEBTiFUL|-TRUMP)/i + + [-100] /(TBS|-BRiNK|-CHX)/i +``` + +A little explanation of the scores and why, +Scores [75]-[100] Release Source. +Scores [25]-[50] P2P Groups. +Scores [10] Give a repack/proper a higher score but don't trump P2P groups for a Scene fix. + +Scores [-25] Retagged/Renames/Obfuscated releases. +Scores [-50] Scene groups. +Scores [-100] Groups that mess with the audio or add another preferred language. + +When you've done it correctly it will look something like this. + +![](images/1571578196710.png) + +Then the question why I put `/(x|h)\.?265/i` as `Must Not Contain`. +Luckily someone else on Discord described it nice and correctly in my opinion. + +``` +x265 is good for 4k remuxes. +If the media isn't source quality/remux, then there will be a loss of quality every time. +Also, once you go x265, typically that file is done. +It can't be changed to something else without a huge loss of quality. + +Something like 95% of video files are x264 and have much better direct play support. +If you have more than a couple users, +you will notice much more transcoding. +Just depends on your priorities. + +So basically if you are storage poor and just need to save space, use x265. +The catch is if you want best quality x265, you need source quality files, so you still have huge file sizes. +If you want maximum compatibility and the option to change your files to something else later, +then x264. +It's all really dependent on specific situations for different people +``` + +So if you care less about quality then remove the part, +or just don't use the list. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/SonarrV3/images/1571573554399.png b/SonarrV3/images/1571573554399.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..42cd6cc0b Binary files /dev/null and b/SonarrV3/images/1571573554399.png differ diff --git a/SonarrV3/images/1571573834508.png b/SonarrV3/images/1571573834508.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..af0b445ca Binary files /dev/null and b/SonarrV3/images/1571573834508.png differ diff --git a/SonarrV3/images/1571575011671.png b/SonarrV3/images/1571575011671.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8553fc364 Binary files /dev/null and b/SonarrV3/images/1571575011671.png differ diff --git a/SonarrV3/images/1571578196710.png b/SonarrV3/images/1571578196710.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a49b817a4 Binary files /dev/null and b/SonarrV3/images/1571578196710.png differ