Best IMDb list sync tools for data export minded viewers in 2026

Compare IMDb list tools that feed Radarr and Sonarr, build changing lists, organize libraries, and keep viewing records.

By VLClean · 2026-10-22

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

A data export minded viewer cares about what a list can do once it exists, not just how it was built. Watcharr turns one public IMDb list into separate links for Radarr movies and Sonarr shows. ^[1] MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2] Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[3] FlexGet supports managing and tracking series or movies directly from IMDb, Trakt.tv, and TheTVDB. ^[4] Compare what each tool outputs and how titles move into the next application.

Option	What it does	List and data handling	Cost details
MDBList	Creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2]	Creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2]	Supporter membership sign-up is offered through Memberful and Patreon. ^[5]
Trakt	Free on the web, iOS, and Android. ^[6]	Specific IMDb list import and export behavior: check current documentation.	Free on web, iOS, and Android. ^[7]
Traktarr	Uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies for Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[3]	Supports public lists and can add multiple shows to Sonarr. ^[3] ^[3]	not published
Kometa	Integrates with Sonarr and Radarr to automate media library growth. ^[8]	Can create collections based on streaming services. ^[8]	not published
Listrr	Creates personalized filtered lists for shows and movies. ^[9]	Lists update automatically after creation. ^[9]	The service says it is entirely funded by the community. ^[9]
FlexGet	Supports managing and tracking series or movies from IMDb, Trakt.tv, and TheTVDB. ^[4]	Supports torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, CSV, and more. ^[4]	not published
Ryot	Tracks media consumption, fitness progress, and daily habits. ^[10]	Specific IMDb list import formats: check current documentation.	A free trial is offered. ^[10]
Simkl	Tracks what is watched and supports discovering shows and movies. ^[11]	Calendar support with more than 20 calendars and iCAL sync. ^[11]	Membership options are Free, Pro, and VIP. ^[11]
Watcharr	Turns one public IMDb list into separate links for Radarr movies and Sonarr shows. ^[1]	The receiving apps check the links on their own schedules. ^[1]	Hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1]

What data export minded viewers need from IMDb list sync tools

A data export minded viewer treats a list as a reusable set of data, so the main questions are what each tool outputs and where that output can go. Start by deciding the job: send titles to Radarr or Sonarr, build a changing selection, organize a library, or keep a viewing record. These are different jobs even when all involve movies and shows.

Refresh behavior matters. A tool may update a list on a schedule, depend on another application to check a list, or offer a way to review changes after signing in. Scheduled checks do not guarantee that changes appear immediately. Find out what a tool does when a source list cannot be read.

Consider how much control is needed over the result, including stable links that can be reused, filters, collection artwork, or a record of viewing habits. Check whether an account is required, whether installation is needed, and whether the code can be inspected under its licence. If a downloadable file is essential, confirm that the tool provides the format needed rather than assuming list synchronization includes file export.

MDBList for data export minded viewers

MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2] It offers a Supporter membership with sign-up through Memberful and Patreon. ^[5]

These facts describe list creation and a membership path, but do not establish which downloadable formats are supported. Check the current export options and destination connections before choosing MDBList for a data transfer workflow. If a separate copy of a list is required, confirm that the output can be saved and reused in the intended application.

Traktarr for data export minded viewers

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[3] It can add multiple shows to Sonarr. ^[3]

The handoff to media apps is the central thing to check. Confirm how the intended IMDb list reaches Trakt.tv and whether the selection matches the titles needed in each app, since the cited facts describe a Trakt.tv source but not direct IMDb import or a general-purpose file export.

Kometa for data export minded viewers

Kometa integrates with Sonarr and Radarr to automate media library growth. ^[8] It can create collections based on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+. ^[8] Kometa supports Docker installation. ^[8]

Kometa can customize media library metadata, collections, and overlays. ^[8] Check which source data and configuration are required for the desired outcome, and whether the resulting information can be transferred in the form needed.

Listrr for data export minded viewers

Listrr creates personalized lists for shows and movies using filters. ^[9] It automatically updates lists that users create. ^[9] Its site says the service is entirely funded by the community. ^[9]

Automatic updating matters when the aim is to keep a changing selection current. Before choosing Listrr, check whether its filters produce the desired selection and whether its output is usable by the next application in the workflow.

FlexGet for data export minded viewers

FlexGet supports managing and tracking series or movies directly from Trakt.tv, TheTVDB, or IMDb. ^[4] It supports torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, CSV, and more. ^[4] Custom plugins can add features or work with sites that do not provide useful feeds. ^[4]

Check the current configuration requirements and available output for the exact task, since the cited facts describe source and content support but do not name a particular export format or a fixed path into Radarr and Sonarr.

Watcharr for data export minded viewers

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site, VLClean. Watcharr takes one public IMDb list and produces a Radarr link containing movies and a Sonarr link containing shows. ^[1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5 minutes. ^[1]

You can use any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site, or IMDb pages in other languages. ^[1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. ^[1]

The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] If you sign in, Watcharr rereads the source list about every 15 minutes and warns you after three consecutive failed reads. ^[1] When a read fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. ^[1] Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into shared Radarr and Sonarr links, and a title on two lists is added only once. ^[1] Watcharr's code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence, while older versions remain under MIT. ^[1] If the goal is a downloadable file rather than a list for Radarr or Sonarr, check whether that output requirement is met before choosing Watcharr.

Matching the tool to the job

For a public IMDb list that needs to feed existing Radarr and Sonarr apps, Watcharr produces separate links for movies and shows. ^[1] The links stay tied to the source list's id, and the receiving apps check them on their own schedules. ^[1] ^[1]

For building changing movie and show selections, MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating lists tailored to preferences. ^[2] Listrr also creates personalized filtered lists and updates them automatically. ^[9] ^[9] Check each service's available output before relying on it to transfer data into a particular destination.

For a workflow that uses Trakt.tv to identify titles for media apps, Traktarr uses that source to find shows for Sonarr and movies for Radarr. ^[3] FlexGet supports managing and tracking series or movies from IMDb, Trakt.tv, and TheTVDB. ^[4] These are distinct approaches, so confirm whether the goal is a source list, an automated selection, or a handoff to an app.

For library organization and growth, Kometa integrates with Sonarr and Radarr. ^[8] For viewing records, Ryot tracks media consumption and daily habits. ^[10] For release calendars, Simkl lists calendar support with more than 20 calendars and iCAL sync. ^[11] Choose according to the data that needs to be retained, then verify the import, export, and refresh behavior.

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing an IMDb list sync tool, define the result that needs to come out of it. Is the aim to add titles to Radarr or Sonarr, build a changing list, keep viewing records, or organize an existing library? A tool that handles one of these jobs may not provide the output required for another.

Check which IMDb list types are accepted and whether the workflow needs a public list or another kind of source. Confirm whether list changes are picked up automatically, how often checks happen, and what the tool does after a failed read. If a destination app performs the check, its schedule matters too.

For data that must move between services, look for explicit documentation of supported export formats, APIs, and destination connections. Do not assume that tracking data or creating a dynamic list means a file can be downloaded in the desired form.

Also consider whether an account is needed, whether installation is required, and whether the source code and licence suit the intended use. If the workflow includes a shared media setup, verify how lists are combined and what happens when a title appears more than once.

Frequently asked questions

Which IMDb list sync tools should data export minded viewers compare?

Start with the intended destination and output. Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into separate links for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists. ^[2] FlexGet supports managing and tracking series or movies from IMDb, Trakt.tv, and TheTVDB. ^[4] Compare the actual output of each and confirm whether it can be used in the next step of the workflow.

Can Watcharr turn an IMDb list into separate movie and show lists?

Watcharr takes one public IMDb list and creates one link for Radarr containing movies and one link for Sonarr containing shows. ^[1] The receiving apps check those links on their own schedules, with Radarr checking every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5 minutes. ^[1] This is one way to pass list contents to those apps. If another application needs a downloadable file, check that requirement separately.

Does Watcharr need to be installed to use a public IMDb list?

The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] It accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists from the desktop site, the phone site, and IMDb pages in other languages. ^[1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. ^[1] Check whether this link-based output meets the intended destination requirements.

Can Watcharr export an IMDb list as a downloadable data file?

The Watcharr features describe links for Radarr and Sonarr, automatic rereading of public IMDb lists, and a way to combine lists for a household. ^[1] ^[1] ^[1] These features do not establish support for downloadable spreadsheets or general-purpose data files. If a file is required for another application, confirm that requirement before selecting Watcharr.

How do MDBList and Listrr handle changing lists?

MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2] Listrr creates personalized lists for shows and movies with filters, and its site says lists update automatically. ^[9] ^[9] These facts describe list creation and updating, but do not establish a particular downloadable format. Check the output options and destination support for the workflow in question.

Can Traktarr send titles to Radarr and Sonarr?

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[3] It can add multiple shows to Sonarr and supports public lists. ^[3] ^[3] These features are relevant when the workflow uses Trakt.tv as its source. Check how the intended IMDb list enters that workflow before relying on Traktarr for direct IMDb synchronization.

What should be checked before choosing an IMDb list tool for data export?

Confirm the accepted list sources, available output formats, refresh behavior, and destination connections. For Watcharr, check whether separate Radarr and Sonarr links meet the need. ^[1] For MDBList, check the available output for its dynamic lists. ^[2] If release calendars matter, confirm the calendar and sync options Simkl lists. ^[11] Also review account requirements, installation needs, and licensing for the intended use.

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. ^[1]

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