Ombi

Ombi is a request-management and media-discovery web application commonly used alongside Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin. It provides an authenticated portal where users can discover content and submit movie/TV requests, while admins can approve, deny, and automate fulfillment via common media automation tools.

Key Features

• User request portal for movies and TV series with search/discovery UI
• Integrations with Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin for library sync and user authentication
• Radarr and Sonarr integration to automatically create and track approved requests
• Role-based access controls for admins/moderators and configurable approval workflows
• Notifications and alerts (e.g., request status changes) via supported notification providers
• Multi-user support with per-user request limits and management controls
• Issue reporting/feedback on requested items (depending on configuration/integrations)

Use Cases

• Provide a “request page” for family/friends to request content for a Plex/Emby/Jellyfin server
• Streamline admin workflow by sending approved requests directly into Radarr/Sonarr
• Track request status end-to-end (requested → approved → downloading → available)

Limitations and Considerations

• Best experience depends on properly configured third-party services (Plex/Emby/Jellyfin, Radarr/Sonarr, download clients, indexers); Ombi does not replace them.
• Feature coverage and status tracking can vary based on the chosen media server and automation integrations.

Ombi fits well in a home media stack where you want a controlled, auditable way for users to request content without direct access to your automation tools. It centralizes discovery, approvals, and notifications while delegating downloading and library management to the established media ecosystem.