FlexGet

6.3easy start · #13 of 36
in Task Automation Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

FlexGet is ranked #13 of 36 in task automation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

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Desktop support: cross_platform
Scheduled runs: Yes

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The record

Purpose: FlexGet is a multipurpose automation tool for media and other content, including torrents, NZBs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, and CSV.
Configuration: FlexGet uses YAML configuration files to define tasks and plugin settings.
Plugins: Plugins provide most of FlexGet’s functionality and can create, filter, modify, or download entries and change how FlexGet operates.
Client integrations: The homepage lists direct integrations with Deluge, Transmission, uTorrent, rTorrent, SABnzbd, and other clients.
Site integrations: The homepage says users can manage and track series or movies through Trakt, TheTVDB, or IMDb.
Daemon scheduling: FlexGet can run in daemon mode and schedule tasks through its configuration.
Web interface: The homepage describes the web interface as under development, while the API documentation says the web server can enable the API and Web-UI.
API and authentication: FlexGet offers a JSON API; its documentation instructs users to set a password to start the web server.
Security: The homepage reports that two critical remote-code-execution vulnerabilities involving the exec and decompress plugins were addressed in version 3.20.13 and advises users to upgrade.
Installation platforms: The installation guide lists Windows, Linux/BSD, and Mac OS X, and also documents Docker installation.
Support: The homepage directs users to the forums for help, GitHub issues for bugs, and community chat for discussion.
Configuration caveat: The homepage notes that YAML may be confusing for new users, and says a validator helps guide users when they make mistakes.
Community contribution: The homepage describes FlexGet as a community effort and invites code and documentation contributions.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Task Automation Software in 2026#13 of 36

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Sources

flexget.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
flexget.com/Configuration· checked 4 Oct 2026
flexget.com/Plugins· checked 4 Oct 2026
flexget.com/API· checked 4 Oct 2026
flexget.com/Install· checked 4 Oct 2026