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How to sync saved titles for release trackers in 2026

Learn how release trackers can sync saved titles with list tools and what to check before choosing a way to manage movie and show lists.

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Release trackers can sync saved titles by preparing their lists, choosing a matching tool, and checking how titles move into Radarr or Sonarr.

OptionSync methodCost details
WatcharrPaste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [1]The hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. [1]
Manual list processMove saved titles using the chosen manual process.not published

What you need before you start

Release trackers need a clear list source and a plan for how saved titles should reach the apps that manage movies and shows.

Decide which lists should be used, who can update them, and whether titles need review before they are added. Keep the list names and rules simple so the sync process is easier to follow.

Have Radarr and Sonarr ready if they are part of the workflow. Radarr and Sonarr can be used to manage movie and show additions, but each tool should be checked for how it connects with those apps.

Choose a sync method that matches the list source you use. Check whether the tool accepts your type of saved title list, how often it updates, and what happens when a title cannot be matched.

Step by step

  1. Choose the saved title list that should be used as the source for the sync process.
  1. Pick a tool that accepts that list source and check what it sends to Radarr or Sonarr.
  1. Connect the chosen tool to the apps that manage movies and shows if that connection is part of the workflow.
  1. Review unmatched titles and decide how to handle titles that cannot move through the sync process.
  1. Check the update schedule so the saved title list refreshes when expected.
  1. Share the list or sync method only with the people who should manage the saved titles.
  1. Review the results after setup and adjust the list rules if titles are not moving the way you expect.

Tools that can do it

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site.

Watcharr lets you paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [1]

Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. [1]

Watcharr also lets a bookmark clicked inside Radarr or Sonarr add the list using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. [1] The page shows the list's covers in a row, with each cover opening TMDB's plot, genres, rating, backdrop and trailer. [1]

Before choosing another option, check whether it accepts the saved title source you use and how it handles updates, matching, and app connections. Watcharr can re-read a list about every 15 minutes for signed-in users and warns when a list fails three reads in a row. [1] Watcharr keeps serving the last list that loaded correctly if a read of the list fails. [1] Watcharr lets signed-in users combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the whole household, and a title on two lists is added only once. [1] Watcharr's code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [1]

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid choosing a sync method before checking the list sources it accepts. A tool that does not match the way titles are saved can create extra work.

Avoid skipping checks for titles that cannot be matched. A sync process can behave differently depending on the information available for each title.

Avoid sharing a saved title list without deciding who can change it. Clear ownership helps keep the list consistent.

Avoid ignoring update timing. Check how often a tool reads a list and what happens when a read fails.

Frequently asked questions

How can Watcharr sync saved titles for release trackers?

Watcharr lets a user paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. [1]

Can Watcharr use IMDb watchlists for saved titles?

Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. [1]

Does Watcharr need an install before syncing lists?

The hosted version of Watcharr needs nothing to install and no account. [1] Watcharr provides a hosted app that keeps the parts needed to sync IMDb lists with Radarr and Sonarr links running. [1]

How does Watcharr handle titles that cannot be matched?

Watcharr looks up TheTVDB ids through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and tells you which ones it skipped. [1]

What should release trackers check before choosing a saved title sync tool?

Check how a tool handles list sources, updates, matching, and connections to Radarr or Sonarr before choosing it. Watcharr allows signed-in users to combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the whole household, and a title on two lists is added only once. [1]

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [1]

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Sources

  1. Watcharr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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