--- {"title": "Best IMDb list sync tools for library audit enthusiasts in 2026", "description": "Compare IMDb list sync tools for library audit enthusiasts and see how each turns a public list into something Radarr and Sonarr can read.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/best-imdb-list-sync-tools-for-library-audit-enthusiasts/", "date": "2026-10-17"} --- Compare IMDb list sync tools for library audit enthusiasts and see how each turns a public list into something Radarr and Sonarr can read. Library audit enthusiasts can turn one public IMDb list into separate Radarr and Sonarr links with Watcharr, or use trackers and list builders like MDBList, Listrr, Traktarr, FlexGet, Kometa, and Trakt. Each option differs in how it checks a list, how often it runs, and what happens when a title cannot be matched. | Option | What the tool does | Cost details | |---|---|---| | MDBList | Tool for creating dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to user preferences. [^1] | not published | | Listrr | Creates personalized lists for shows and movies with many filters. [^2] | not published | | Traktarr | Uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. [^3] | not published | | FlexGet | Multipurpose automation tool for your media. [^4] | not published | | Kometa | Customizes media library metadata, collections, and overlays. [^5] | not published | | Trakt | Free on web, iOS and Android. [^6] | not published | | Watcharr | Turns one public IMDb list into one Radarr link for movies and one Sonarr link for shows. [^7] | not published | ## What library audit enthusiasts need from IMDb list sync tools Library audit enthusiasts check what is in their media library, what is missing, and whether the titles they want are present. A common need is a dependable way to turn a public IMDb list into something the library can act on. Owners may want one list to become separate handles for movies and shows, so each type of title is checked against the right library. A tool that turns a list into links Radarr and Sonarr can read, and that keeps serving the last good copy of a list when a read fails, can keep an audit going. Before choosing, it helps to know how each option turns a list into something the movie and show managers can read, how often it checks, and what happens when a title cannot be matched. It also helps to know whether the tool is hosted or runs in the household, and whether it needs an account before anything can be used. ## MDBList for library audit enthusiasts MDBList is a tool for creating dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to user preferences. [^1] MDBList has a Streaming Charts section on its site. [^8] ## Listrr for library audit enthusiasts listrr.pro creates personalized lists for shows and movies with many filters, for a Plex server setup. [^2] Lists can be created by IMDb or TMDB IDs. [^2] listrr.pro is entirely funded by the community. [^2] ## Traktarr for library audit enthusiasts Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr. [^3] Traktarr can add multiple shows to Sonarr. [^3] Traktarr supports private lists. [^3] ## FlexGet for library audit enthusiasts FlexGet is a multipurpose automation tool for all of your media. [^4] FlexGet supports torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, CSV and more. [^4] FlexGet offers custom plugin support to add features and work with sites that do not provide useful feeds. [^4] ## Kometa for library audit enthusiasts Kometa lets users customize media library metadata, collections, and overlays. [^5] Kometa can create collections and overlays using TMDb and IMDb. [^5] Kometa can customize artwork, titles, and summaries. [^5] ## Trakt for library audit enthusiasts Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. [^6] ## Watcharr for library audit enthusiasts Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. Watcharr is a hosted web app, and the hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. [^7] You paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^7] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [^7] It accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [^7] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. [^7] It looks up TheTVDB ids through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it can't match, and tells you which ones it skipped. [^7] If a read of the list fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. [^7] ## Matching the tool to the job For turning one public IMDb list into separate movie and show links, Watcharr gives you one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows, and the same list always gives the same two links. [^7] [^7] For keeping the audit running when a read fails, Watcharr keeps serving the last list that loaded correctly. [^7] For building a library of many filtered lists, listrr.pro creates personalized lists for shows and movies with many filters for a Plex server setup. [^2] For turning Trakt.tv into additions for Sonarr and Radarr, Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to those managers. [^3] For broad media automation, FlexGet is a multipurpose automation tool for your media. [^4] For shaping how the library is presented, Kometa lets users customize media library metadata, collections, and overlays. [^5] For a free way to track what is watched, Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. [^6] ## Questions to ask before you choose Before choosing an IMDb list sync tool, consider how a list becomes something the movie and show managers can read, and whether the tool needs an account before it can be used. Check how often the tool checks the list, and what happens when a list read fails or when a title cannot be matched. Ask whether the tool turns one list into separate movie and show links, which matters when an audit follows movies and shows separately. Check whether the tool is hosted or runs in the household, and whether the underlying source data is one the library already uses. Also check the cost structure and what limits apply before committing to one option. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can Watcharr turn one IMDb list into separate movies and shows? Watcharr takes one public IMDb watchlist or list and returns one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^7] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [^7] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. [^7] ### Does Watcharr need an account or an install? The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. [^7] A signed-in user can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link, and a title on two lists is added only once. [^7] Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. ### What happens when Watcharr cannot read a list or match a title? When a read of the list fails, the links keep serving the last list that loaded correctly. [^7] If you sign in, it re-reads your list about every 15 minutes and warns you when a list fails three reads in a row. [^7] It looks up TheTVDB ids through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it can't match, and tells you which ones it skipped. [^7] ### How does MDBList build movie and show lists? MDBList is a tool for creating dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to user preferences. [^1] The homepage promotes building and curating lists, tracking progress on movies and shows, discovery, personalization, and use across devices. [^8] MDBList also has a Streaming Charts section on its site. [^8] Prices are not published here, so check the MDBList page for them. ### What should library audit enthusiasts check before choosing a sync tool? Check how a list becomes something the movie and show managers can read, and whether an account is needed. Look at how often the tool checks the list and what it does when a read fails or a title cannot be matched. Ask whether one list becomes separate movie and show links, since an audit often follows each type separately. Also confirm the cost structure and limits before choosing. Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [^7] - [Visit Watcharr](/go/start-watcharr) ## Sources [^1]: MDBList, docs.mdblist.com, read 2026-10-07 (https://docs.mdblist.com/) [^2]: Listrr, listrr.pro, read 2026-10-10 (https://listrr.pro) [^3]: Traktarr, github.com/l3uddz/traktarr, read 2026-10-07 (https://github.com/l3uddz/traktarr) [^4]: FlexGet, flexget.com, read 2026-10-15 (https://flexget.com) [^5]: Kometa, kometa.wiki, read 2026-10-10 (https://kometa.wiki) [^6]: Trakt, trakt.tv, read 2026-10-07 (https://trakt.tv) [^7]: Watcharr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start-watcharr) [^8]: MDBList, mdblist.com, read 2026-10-07 (https://mdblist.com)