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Learn how Slack workspace media hosts can forward movie and show requests to Radarr and Sonarr, compare request methods, and check costs.

To forward movie and show requests from a Slack workspace to Radarr and Sonarr, choose a request method, explain how people should submit titles, and decide how requests will reach the programs that manage movies and shows. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1] If Slack is where people discuss media, give workspace members clear instructions about where to submit requests and where to check their status.

| Option | Request method | Cost details |
|---|---|---|
| Askarr | Request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1] | Free costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] |
| Request form | People submit movie or show titles through the chosen form. | not published |
| Shared request list | People add movie or show ideas to the chosen shared list. | not published |

## What you need before you start

Start by deciding how people in the Slack workspace should ask for movies and shows. A message in a channel can help people discuss ideas, but the process for sending a request should make it clear where the title goes next. Decide whether members should submit requests through a dedicated website, a form, or another method.

Make sure Radarr and Sonarr are ready if they are part of the way requested titles are added to the library. Radarr handles the movie side of the workflow, while Sonarr handles the show side. Decide who manages these programs and who can approve a request before it is added.

Write down the rules for requests. Explain which titles are allowed, who can submit them, whether approval is needed, and how members can tell when a request has progressed. Keep the instructions short enough to share in a Slack channel.

If the chosen request method uses another website, check how it passes requests to Radarr and Sonarr and how it reports progress. Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] Nothing is installed for Askarr; you add it as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [^1]

Before inviting workspace members to use the process, decide who will answer questions and review requests that cannot be fulfilled as submitted.

## Step by step

1. **Choose one place for requests.** Decide whether members should use a request website, a form, or another method. Use Slack to explain the process and share its instructions, so members do not have to guess whether a channel message counts as a submitted request.

2. **Prepare Radarr and Sonarr.** Check that the programs used to manage movies and shows are ready and that the person responsible can manage their request workflow. Decide which kinds of titles belong in each program and who can approve additions.

3. **Choose how requests will be forwarded.** Check the connection between the request method and the programs that receive titles. With Askarr, you add it to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [^1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [^1]

4. **Set up request updates.** Decide how members will find out whether a title has been added or downloaded. With Askarr, a webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [^1] Check that the chosen method reports the information your workspace members need.

5. **Write the Slack instructions.** Explain where to submit a title, how to find it, what kinds of requests are accepted, and whether approval is required. If members should use a particular channel for questions, name that channel in the instructions. Keep discussion separate from the actual request process when that helps avoid confusion.

6. **Share the instructions with workspace members.** Post the request method and its rules in a suitable channel. Make it clear who manages requests and where members can check progress. If you choose Askarr, members can request a movie or show there, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1]

7. **Review the workflow after requests begin.** Check whether people can find the correct titles, understand the submission process, and see the status they need. Fix unclear instructions and explain what members should do if a title cannot be found or if a request needs review.

## Tools that can do it

Askarr is a hosted website made by the team that publishes this site, VLClean. [^1] You request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [^1] This gives Slack workspace media hosts a separate place to submit titles while retaining their existing programs for managing movies and shows.

Askarr can also find a title from a pasted TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB link. [^1] A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so the site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [^1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [^1] You can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. [^1]

Askarr has a Free plan that costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [^1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [^1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [^1]

A request form is another possible option. People can submit movie or show titles through the chosen form. The form's price, connection to Radarr and Sonarr, and status reporting are not established here, so check those details before relying on it to forward requests.

A shared request list is another option. People can add movie or show ideas to the chosen shared list. Before choosing this approach, check how entries reach Radarr and Sonarr, how duplicate suggestions are handled, and how members learn whether a title has been added.

The available facts for request forms and shared request lists do not establish a specific product, fee, or automatic forwarding method. Compare each option against the actual workflow required by the Slack workspace rather than assuming that posting a title somewhere will send it to the programs.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid treating every Slack message about a movie or show as a completed request. Tell members exactly where to submit titles and what information they need to provide. Otherwise, a suggestion in a discussion may be mistaken for a request that has entered the workflow.

Avoid choosing a method without checking how it forwards titles to Radarr and Sonarr. A place to collect suggestions does not by itself establish that those suggestions will reach the programs managing the library. Confirm the forwarding process before sharing the method with the workspace.

Avoid leaving members uncertain about request progress. Decide how the chosen method reports whether a title has been added or downloaded. If the tool provides status information, explain where members can find it and who they should contact about questions.

Avoid skipping access and privacy checks. Review what the request method asks for, how it communicates with the programs that manage movies and shows, and what information it receives. Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [^1]

Avoid choosing a plan without comparing its request allowance with the way the workspace expects to use it. Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] Check the current plan details and expected request volume before deciding which option to use.

Finally, avoid sharing instructions once and assuming everyone understands them. Keep the request rules available in Slack, review questions from members, and update the instructions when the process changes.

## Things to check before you choose

Check whether the request method actually forwards titles to both Radarr and Sonarr, or whether someone must move the suggestions manually. Confirm how members search for titles, how approval works, and what information is shown after a request is submitted.

Check how status updates are delivered and whether members can see the history of their requests. Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [^1] The approved claim does not specify which plans include it, so check the plan details before choosing.

Check the expected monthly request volume and the available budget. Askarr offers a Free plan for $0 with 10 requests a month, Plus for $3.99 a month with 50 requests a month, and Pro for $6.99 a month with unlimited requests. [^1] [^1] [^1] Also consider whether members will benefit from searching by title or pasting a database link. Askarr supports pasted TMDB, IMDb, and TVDB links for finding titles. [^1]

## Frequently asked questions

### How can Slack workspace media hosts forward requests to Radarr and Sonarr?

Choose a request method, prepare Radarr and Sonarr to manage the relevant titles, and tell workspace members where to submit requests. Check that the method forwards titles to the programs rather than merely collecting suggestions. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read your requests from it. [^1]

### Can Askarr forward movie and show requests from a Slack workspace?

Askarr provides a website where people can request movies and shows. [^1] To use it with Radarr and Sonarr, you add Askarr once as an import list in each program, and they read the requests from it. [^1] Share the Askarr request page and instructions in Slack so members know where to submit titles. The available claims do not establish a direct Slack connection, so check whether a separate Slack workflow is needed.

### Does Askarr need to be installed alongside Radarr and Sonarr?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] Nothing is installed for Askarr; you add it as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] This lets the existing programs read requests from Askarr. [^1] Before choosing any request method, check what changes are needed in the programs already managing your library.

### How can members find a movie or show in Askarr?

Members can request a movie or show on Askarr, and your own Radarr and Sonarr add it. [^1] They can also paste a TMDB, IMDb, or TVDB link to find the title. [^1] Include these instructions in the relevant Slack channel so people know how to find a title and submit a request instead of leaving the suggestion in a discussion.

### How much does Askarr cost for a Slack media workspace?

Askarr's Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [^1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [^1] Compare the request allowance with the expected activity in the workspace before selecting a plan. Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. [^1]

### Can Askarr show whether a requested title has been added?

A webhook from Radarr and Sonarr reports back so Askarr shows when a title was added and downloaded. [^1] Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. [^1] The approved claim does not identify which plans include the history feature, so check the plan details before choosing. Share instructions in Slack that explain where members can look for request progress.

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. [^1] - [Visit Askarr](/go/start)

## Sources

[^1]: Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start)