sabnzbdManage Usenet downloads with SABnzbd. Use when the user asks to "check SABnzbd", "list NZB queue", "add NZB", "pause downloads", "resume downloads", "SABnzbd status", "Usenet queue", "NZB history", or mentions SABnzbd/sab download management.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install jmagar/sabnzbdManage Usenet downloads via SABnzbd's REST API.
Config: ~/.clawdbot/credentials/sabnzbd/config.json
{
"url": "http://localhost:8080",
"apiKey": "your-api-key-from-config-general"
}Get your API key from SABnzbd Config ā General ā Security.
# Full queue
./scripts/sab-api.sh queue
# With filters
./scripts/sab-api.sh queue --limit 10 --category tv
# Specific job
./scripts/sab-api.sh queue --nzo-id SABnzbd_nzo_xxxxx# By URL (indexer link)
./scripts/sab-api.sh add "https://indexer.com/get.php?guid=..."
# With options
./scripts/sab-api.sh add "URL" --name "My Download" --category movies --priority high
# By local file
./scripts/sab-api.sh add-file /path/to/file.nzb --category tvPriority: force, high, normal, low, paused, duplicate
./scripts/sab-api.sh pause # Pause all
./scripts/sab-api.sh resume # Resume all
./scripts/sab-api.sh pause-job <nzo_id>
./scripts/sab-api.sh resume-job <nzo_id>
./scripts/sab-api.sh delete <nzo_id> # Keep files
./scripts/sab-api.sh delete <nzo_id> --files # Delete files too
./scripts/sab-api.sh purge # Clear queue./scripts/sab-api.sh speedlimit 50 # 50% of max
./scripts/sab-api.sh speedlimit 5M # 5 MB/s
./scripts/sab-api.sh speedlimit 0 # Unlimited./scripts/sab-api.sh history
./scripts/sab-api.sh history --limit 20 --failed
./scripts/sab-api.sh retry <nzo_id> # Retry failed
./scripts/sab-api.sh retry-all # Retry all failed
./scripts/sab-api.sh delete-history <nzo_id>./scripts/sab-api.sh categories
./scripts/sab-api.sh scripts
./scripts/sab-api.sh change-category <nzo_id> movies
./scripts/sab-api.sh change-script <nzo_id> notify.py./scripts/sab-api.sh status # Full status
./scripts/sab-api.sh version
./scripts/sab-api.sh warnings
./scripts/sab-api.sh server-stats # Download statsQueue slot includes:
nzo_id, filename, statusmb, mbleft, percentagetimeleft, priority, catscript, labelsStatus values: Downloading, Queued, Paused, Propagating, Fetching
History status: Completed, Failed, Queued, Verifying, Repairing, Extracting
Generated Mar 1, 2026
A media company uses SABnzbd to automate downloading of licensed TV shows and movies from Usenet for distribution to streaming platforms. The skill allows operators to queue downloads, monitor progress, and manage priorities to ensure timely content acquisition.
A software development firm leverages SABnzbd to download large datasets, SDKs, and documentation from Usenet for testing and integration. The skill enables developers to add NZB files, pause/resume downloads during peak hours, and track history for compliance.
A university research team uses SABnzbd to retrieve scientific datasets and publications from Usenet archives. The skill helps researchers manage queue status, categorize downloads by project, and retry failed downloads to ensure data integrity.
An IT department employs SABnzbd to download system updates and security patches from Usenet for offline deployment. The skill allows administrators to check server stats, control speed limits to avoid network congestion, and purge old queue items.
A business offers curated Usenet content packages (e.g., media, software) via a subscription service. The SABnzbd skill automates download management for subscribers, enabling batch processing, priority handling, and status updates to enhance user experience.
An IT service provider integrates SABnzbd into their offerings to manage client downloads for updates, backups, or data retrieval. The skill allows remote monitoring, queue control, and history tracking, billed as part of a managed service contract.
A company aggregates and resells specialized datasets (e.g., historical media, research papers) sourced from Usenet. The SABnzbd skill streamlines the download process with categorization, speed limits, and retry mechanisms to ensure reliable data acquisition.
š¬ Integration Tip
Ensure the SABnzbd API key is securely stored in the config file and test connectivity with a simple status check before deploying complex automation workflows.
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