How to forward those requests to Sonarr and Radarr for Discord server admins in 2026

Discord server admins can forward movie and show requests to Sonarr and Radarr with clear setup steps and tool options.

By VLClean · 2026-10-12

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Discord server admins can forward movie and show requests to Sonarr and Radarr by preparing the library workflow, choosing a request method in the server, and sharing clear instructions with members.

Option	Request method	Cost details
Askarr	Search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and your own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1]	The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]
Request channel	Members submit movie or show titles in a Discord channel.	not published
Shared spreadsheet	Members add movie or show ideas to a shared spreadsheet.	not published

What you need before you start

Make sure Radarr and Sonarr are already running and adding the movies and shows that members want, and decide which Discord members should be able to send requests through the server.

Prepare the titles or types of content that are allowed, so members know what kinds of requests fit the library. Keep the request rules simple, such as whether members can ask for any title or only certain types of movies and shows.

Radarr and Sonarr are free helper programs that many server owners run to find and add movies (Radarr) and shows (Sonarr) to their library. Have them ready if they are part of the way requested titles are added to the library. Decide who will review requests before anything is added, so there is one clear owner for approvals and one person members can ask.

Choose where members will send requests. The choice can be a request tool, a dedicated channel, or another method that gives members a clear place to submit titles. Tell members the exact spot.

Step by step

Pick one place in the Discord server where members will send requests, such as a dedicated text channel or a bot command, and tell everyone to use only that place.

Write down who looks at each request and whether a title needs approval before it is added to the library.

Write a short note for members that says who can request, what kinds of titles are accepted, and how they will hear that a title was added.

Send the note and the request channel to the members allowed to request, with two lines on how to search for a title and how to submit it.

Look through new requests on a regular day each week, approve the ones wanted, and delete the ones not wanted.

Ask a few members after the first week what confused them, and edit the note to fix those points.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is made by the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] A member can request a movie or show on Askarr, and the owner's own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1]

Askarr is added to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they then read requests from it. ^[1] A bookmark run on the Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. ^[1] Askarr never connects to Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1]

The Askarr site shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Askarr also allows title searches by pasting a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link. ^[1] New visitors can try the dashboard with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1] Askarr's project file marks its code as private. ^[1]

Askarr plans start with 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] The Pro plan has no monthly request limit. ^[1]

A shared spreadsheet or document can also collect title requests from members in a Discord channel. A dedicated request channel where members post titles they want is another option. Both need someone to move approved titles into Radarr and Sonarr by hand.

No other tool is named here because no source facts about other tools were provided. Before choosing a tool, check how it handles title searches, approvals, updates, and the way requests move into the library workflow.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid sharing a request channel without explaining the rules. Members need to know what types of titles can be requested and who decides what gets added, otherwise requests arrive in several places and some are missed.

Avoid choosing a tool without checking how it fits the current way movies and shows are added through Radarr and Sonarr. The request process should be clear for both the people sending titles and the person managing the server.

Avoid forgetting to review requests after setup. A request list can become harder to manage if old or unwanted requests are left without attention.

Avoid skipping account and privacy checks. Review what information a tool asks for and what access it uses before sharing it with Discord members.

Frequently asked questions

How can Discord server admins forward requests to Sonarr and Radarr?

A Discord server admin can choose a request method, decide who can submit titles, and explain what happens after a request is sent. The important parts are giving members a clear place to request movies and shows and keeping the review process easy to follow. Members should also know how they will hear that an approved title was added.

Can a request tool work with Radarr and Sonarr?

Check how each request tool handles Radarr and Sonarr before choosing one. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Askarr is added to Radarr and Sonarr once as an import list, and they read requests from it. ^[1] The owner's own Radarr and Sonarr add the requested title. ^[1]

Does Askarr require changes to the server?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed; Askarr is added as an import list in Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] A bookmark run on the Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. ^[1]

How do members find movies and shows to request with Askarr?

Members can search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and the owner's own Radarr and Sonarr add it. ^[1] A TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link can also be pasted to find the title. ^[1] The request then shows up in the owner's import list, and the site reports when the title is added and downloaded. ^[1] ^[1]

What should be checked before choosing a request tool for Discord?

Check how a tool handles requests, title searches, updates, and the process for adding movies and shows. Askarr plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] Compare those details with the way the server is managed before choosing a request method. Confirm the plan page for which plan includes the request history, since the source does not name the plan. ^[1]

The Free plan costs $0 and allows 10 requests a month. ^[1]

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Sources

Askarr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)