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Learn how Discord Plex communities can post updates when titles arrive, with setup steps, a post format, and tool options.

Post one update per title, only after the title is in the Plex library, using the same format each time and a single channel that members can check. Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [^1]

| Option | Post method | Cost details |
|---|---|---|
| Askarr | Radarr and Sonarr tell the site when a title is added and downloaded. [^1] | Free plan: $0 and 10 requests a month. [^1] Plus: $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. [^1] Pro: $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. [^1] |
| Manual channel post | You write and send each update yourself in the channel. | not published |
| Shared update list | You keep a running list of new titles that members can read in the channel. | not published |

## What you need before you start

Have the Plex server ready first, with the titles you plan to announce already in the library. An update that names a title members cannot yet watch sends them looking for something that is not there.

Pick the Discord channel that will carry arrival updates and keep it for that purpose only. Members can then scan it for new titles without wading through general chat.

Decide who writes the posts and who checks each title before it goes out. A short check of the title name, the type of content, and the date it became available helps keep the channel accurate.

Write one fixed post format, such as the title, whether it is a movie or a show, and a line on where to find it. Members learn to read posts at a glance when every post has the same shape. Decide where members should ask for titles that have not arrived yet. A separate place for requests keeps the update channel easy to read.

## Step by step

The steps below work the same whether you post by hand or use a tool to learn when a title is ready. A tool only changes how you find out that a title has arrived. The post itself still follows the format you chose.

1. Choose one channel for arrival updates and tell members that posts about new titles appear only there, so they know where to look.
2. Write the post format you will use every time, with the title, the content type, and where to find it. Keep it short so the post is easy to read on a phone.
3. Set a rule for when a post goes out, such as only after the title is visible in the library. This stops members from clicking on something that is not yet available.
4. When a title is ready, post the update right away using the format from step two. Speed matters less than accuracy, so check the spelling of the title before you send it.
5. Give members one short line explaining where to ask for a title that has not arrived yet, so requests do not fill the update channel.
6. Each week, look back over the channel, remove duplicate posts, and fix any post that named the wrong title. A quick review keeps the channel trustworthy.
7. After the first few updates, ask a few members which parts of the post were hard to follow, and change the format to fix those points. Members who understand the posts will keep reading them.

## Tools that can do it

Askarr is made by VLClean, the team that publishes this site. Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] Nothing is installed. [^1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr one time as an import list, and they then pick up your requests from it. [^1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [^1] The Askarr site shows when a title was added and downloaded, which is the moment to post an update. [^1] Askarr also lets you find a title by pasting a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link. [^1]

The table compares Askarr with two methods that do not depend on a named product. The sources for this page describe no other tools, so those rows describe only the method. Before you choose any tool, check how it reports arrivals and what it charges.

## Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid posting before a title is in the library. An update that names a title members cannot yet watch sends them looking for something that is not there, and they stop trusting the channel.

Avoid mixing requests and arrivals in one channel. Members who want a new title and members who want to see what arrived need different places, and a shared channel makes both harder to follow.

Avoid changing the format from week to week. Posts that change shape are harder to scan, and members stop checking them when they cannot find the information they expect.

Avoid leaving duplicates in the channel. A title posted twice can look like two different titles, so remove the extra post as soon as you notice it.

Avoid letting no one own the channel. Without a named person checking posts, wrong titles and outdated posts stay in view longer than they should, and members notice when that happens.

## Frequently asked questions

### How can Discord Plex communities post updates when titles arrive?

Pick one channel for arrival posts, write one format that every post follows, and post only after the title is visible in the Plex library. Checking the title name and content type before each post keeps the channel accurate. A simple rule for when a post goes out, along with a separate place for requests, keeps members from confusing new arrivals with new asks. Tools can help you learn when a title is ready, but the post still follows the same format.

### Can Askarr tell a Discord community when a title has arrived?

The Askarr site shows when a title was added and downloaded. [^1] The sources for this page do not describe a connection to Discord, so check the tool's own documentation before you assume one exists. Until you confirm how it works, you can watch the Askarr site for the added and downloaded status and post the update yourself, using your usual format.

### Does Askarr need to be installed on the Plex server?

Nothing is installed. [^1] Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. [^1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr one time as an import list, and they then pick up your requests from it. [^1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. [^1]

### Can Askarr find a title from a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link?

Yes, a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link can be pasted to find the title. [^1] Check the title on the page before you post it to the channel, so the update names the right movie or show. A quick look at the release details helps members recognize the title when they see the post.

### Is Askarr free for Discord Plex communities?

The 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]

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)