How to review requests from community members for Discord community moderators in 2026

Discord community moderators can review member requests with a clear process and a tool that tracks each one.

By VLClean · 2026-10-31

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

Discord community moderators can review member requests by collecting them in one place, keeping a simple review rule, tracking each title's status, and telling members how their request turned out.

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] Plus costs $3.99 a month for 50 requests a month. ^[1] Pro costs $6.99 a month for unlimited requests. ^[1]
Request form	Members submit titles through the chosen form.	not published
Shared request list	Members add request ideas to the chosen shared list.	not published

What you need before you start

Discord community moderators need a single place where members can send requests, so nothing gets lost across chat threads. Decide which members may request, and whether every title needs approval before it is acted on.

Write down who reviews each request and what happens after it is approved. Keep the rule simple, such as whether any member can ask for any item or only certain types of content.

Choose a place to collect requests and a way to track them. Tracked requests show what was asked, whether it was added, and when, so the review stays clear.

Decide how members learn the outcome of a request. A clear answer to each request keeps the process fair and easy to follow.

Step by step

Pick one place where members send requests, such as a request tool, a form, or a shared list, and tell members to use only that place.

Write down who reviews each request and which titles need approval before they are added.

Set a way to track each request, such as a status that shows what was asked, whether it was added, and when.

For each request, read the title, decide whether it fits the community, and approve or deny it in one visit.

Update the request's status after you decide, and tell the member that its status changed.

Review the request list on a regular day each week, and clear any that have been waiting too long.

After the first few requests, check whether members understood how to send one, and fix the instructions for anything that confused them.

Tools that can do it

Askarr is a hosted website that works with your existing Radarr and Sonarr, so requests flow from the Askarr site into your own library setup. ^[1] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. ^[1]

You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr one time, 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]

Askarr shows when a title was added and downloaded. ^[1] Plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] You can paste a TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link to find the requested title. ^[1] The dashboard can be tried with a throwaway demo account and sample data without signing in. ^[1]

A request form is a second option, where members submit titles through the chosen form. No source facts were provided for other tools, so before choosing a tool, check how it tracks requests, how members see their request's status, and how requests move into the library workflow.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid letting requests sit without a status, because tracked requests are easier to review and members can see how theirs turned out.

Avoid relying on chat threads alone for requests, since messages can be missed. Use a single place and a recorded status for each request.

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

Avoid forgetting to tell each member the outcome of a request. An unanswered request leaves people unsure whether their suggestion was seen.

Things to check before you choose

Check which Askarr plans include request history, since the source says plans include it without naming each one. ^[1] 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] Each friend who signs up through your link adds 10 requests a month to your limit. ^[1] Your own card payment service applies its usual fee on top.

Frequently asked questions

How can Discord moderators review requests from members?

A Discord moderator can collect requests in one place, write down who reviews each one, and decide which titles need approval. It helps to track each request, such as a status that shows what was asked, whether it was added, and when, and to tell the member how the request turned out.

Can Askarr help review member requests?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] You add Askarr to Radarr and Sonarr one time, and they then pick up your requests from it. ^[1] Askarr shows when a title was added and downloaded, so a moderator can review the request's status. ^[1] The dashboard can be tried with a throwaway demo account and sample data. ^[1]

How do members tell a moderator what they want to request?

Members can search for a movie or show on Askarr and request it, and the owner's own Radarr or Sonarr adds it. ^[1] A TMDB, IMDb or TVDB link can also be pasted to find the title. ^[1] The source gives no other request methods, so check what a chosen tool offers members for sending a request.

Does Askarr require access to the library?

Askarr is a hosted website that works with existing Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1] Nothing is installed. ^[1] Askarr never connects to your Radarr or Sonarr and never receives their API keys. ^[1] A bookmark run on your Radarr or Sonarr page saves the list and webhook there for you. ^[1]

What should moderators check before choosing a request tool?

Check how a tool tracks requests, how members see the status of a request, and how requests move into the library workflow. Askarr's plans include a request history with live status. ^[1] Review the plan page for which plans include it. Check what the tool asks for and what access it uses before sharing it with members.

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

Try Askarr

Sources

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