A powerful tool for managing media requests and monitoring library status through a self-hosted Overseerr instance.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install overseerr
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install overseerr using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Overseerr?
This skill enables AI agents to interface directly with Overseerr, the popular request management layer for media servers like Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby. By leveraging the stable Overseerr API, users can search for content, initiate download requests, and track the fulfillment status of media assets within their home server ecosystem. This Openclaw Skills integration bridges the gap between conversational commands and media server automation, focusing specifically on the stable Overseerr project rather than beta rewrites.
Overseerr Use Cases
- Automated searching for movies and TV shows via command line or AI agent.
- Streamlined media requesting for specific seasons or 4K quality preferences.
- Continuous monitoring of request queues and pending approvals in a self-hosted environment.
- Rapid status checks for specific media items using internal IDs.
How Overseerr Works
- The skill authenticates with your self-hosted instance using the provided OVERSEERR_API_KEY and OVERSEERR_URL.
- Users or agents trigger searches against the Overseerr database to find media metadata and availability.
- Requests are submitted to the Overseerr backend, specifying media types and optional parameters like season numbers or 4K flags.
- The skill queries the requests endpoint to provide real-time updates on processing or pending status.
- A polling mechanism can be initiated to monitor changes in request status over defined intervals.
Overseerr Setup
To integrate this with Openclaw Skills, set your environment variables in your configuration:
export OVERSEERR_URL="http://your-ip:5055"
export OVERSEERR_API_KEY="your_api_key_from_settings"
Ensure Node.js is installed on your system, as it is required to execute the underlying scripts for searching and requesting media.
Overseerr Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes media interaction using the following parameters and metadata structure:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| type | Specifies content category: movie or tv |
| seasons | Comma-separated list of season numbers or all |
| is4k | Boolean flag to trigger a 4K server request |
| filter | Status filter for queries (e.g., pending, processing) |
| limit | Numeric constraint on the number of results returned |
Overseerr Advanced Features
- Granular TV controls allowing for specific season requests or full series acquisition.
- High-definition 4K request toggle for managing premium library storage.
- Polling-based monitoring system providing a simple baseline for status tracking without complex webhooks.
- Advanced filtering capabilities to manage large request backlogs by status or ID.
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