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Override default downloading folder based on tracker list #12268

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opened 2026-02-21 22:32:08 -05:00 by deekerman · 4 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:32:08 -05:00

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Originally created by @lucassantilli on GitHub (Jul 15, 2021).

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I have read the feature request section in the contributing guidelines, so I know how to submit a good feature request with the required information
I have verified that the feature I am requesting is not available in the latest version
(optional but recommended) I have verified that the feature I am requesting is not available in the latest CI build
I have checked the frequent/common issues list and searched the issue tracker for similar feature requests (including closed ones) to avoid posting a duplicate
This request is not a support request or question, both of which are better suited for either the discussions section, forum, or subreddit. The wiki did not contain a suitable solution either

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Add setting similar to existing Folder Monitoring, but instead of monitoring torrent files in a given directory, it will monitor added torrents and suggest a download folder IF it contains a tracker specified in the settings.

For instance, you set torrents containing the tracker "tracker.com" to be downloaded to "C:\Downloads\TrackerName".
Upon loading the torrent file, qBittorrent will check if "tracker.com" is in the tracker list and if so, the torrent management mode will be set to "Manual" and the suggested download folder will be "C:\Downloads\TrackerName" overriding default torrent management mode, tag or category settings.

Setting management mode to automatic would disregard the tracker monitoring setting and set the download folder acording to the automatic management settings.

To avoid conflicts the tracker monitoring list should be ordered by priority, whereas the first items have higher priority.

For example, monitored trackers contains the following trackers, in this specific order:
rarbg.to Folder: C:\RARBG1
rarbg.me Folder: C:\RARBG2

If qBittorrent finds "rarbg.to" in the torrent trackers, it will be used and the list stops being processed. If not, it'll look for "rarbg.me". If not found, it will look for the next item on the list until something is found or all items are processed.

Use case

Private trackers usually have specific content. Allowing users to assign different folders for different trackers helps keeping things separated and organized.

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Originally created by @lucassantilli on GitHub (Jul 15, 2021). # Feature request  ## Checklist  - [x] I have read the **feature request section** in the [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md), so I know how to submit a good feature request with the required information - [x] I have verified that the **feature** I am requesting is **not available** in the **[latest version](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php)** - [x] (optional but recommended) I have verified that the **feature** I am requesting is **not available** in the **[latest CI build](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/actions/workflows/ci.yaml?query=branch%3Amaster+event%3Apush)** - [x] I have **checked the [frequent/common issues list](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/projects/2)** and **searched** the issue tracker for similar feature requests (including closed ones) **to avoid posting a duplicate** - [x] This request is **not a support request or question**, both of which are better suited for either the [discussions section](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/discussions), [forum](https://qbforums.shiki.hu/), or [subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/qBittorrent/). The [wiki](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/wiki) did not contain a suitable solution either ## Description  ### Suggestion Add setting similar to existing Folder Monitoring, but instead of monitoring torrent files in a given directory, it will monitor added torrents and suggest a download folder IF it contains a tracker specified in the settings. For instance, you set torrents containing the tracker "tracker.com" to be downloaded to "C:\Downloads\TrackerName". Upon loading the torrent file, qBittorrent will check if "tracker.com" is in the tracker list and if so, the torrent management mode will be set to "Manual" and the suggested download folder will be "C:\Downloads\TrackerName" overriding default torrent management mode, tag or category settings. Setting management mode to automatic would disregard the tracker monitoring setting and set the download folder acording to the automatic management settings. To avoid conflicts the tracker monitoring list should be ordered by priority, whereas the first items have higher priority. For example, monitored trackers contains the following trackers, in this specific order: rarbg.to Folder: C:\RARBG1 rarbg.me Folder: C:\RARBG2 If qBittorrent finds "rarbg.to" in the torrent trackers, it will be used and the list stops being processed. If not, it'll look for "rarbg.me". If not found, it will look for the next item on the list until something is found or all items are processed. ### Use case Private trackers usually have specific content. Allowing users to assign different folders for different trackers helps keeping things separated and organized. ### Extra info/examples/attachments  ![mockup](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/47494251/125829524-dc7106ea-6915-46a6-a989-54ea2432850c.png)

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@thalieht commented on GitHub (Jul 15, 2021):

Related #3650

@thalieht commented on GitHub (Jul 15, 2021): Related #3650

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:32:18 -05:00

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@WoodpeckerBaby commented on GitHub (May 25, 2023):

Very useful for private trackers. Even Transmission supports this.

@WoodpeckerBaby commented on GitHub (May 25, 2023): Very useful for private trackers. Even Transmission supports this.

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:32:18 -05:00

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@chapmanjacobd commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2024):

It's possible to use torrent watch folders with recursive manual mode and a bit of scripting to accomplish this:

github.com/chapmanjacobd/computer@657eb67cd6

Here's a simple example:

import os
import shutil
from pathlib import Path
from torrentool.api import Torrent

trackers_folders = [
    {"tracker": "tracker1.com", "folder": "normal_folder/Tracker1"},
    {"tracker": "tracker2.com", "folder": "normal_folder/Tracker2"},
    {"tracker": "tracker3.com", "folder": "special_folder/Tracker3"},
]


qbittorrent_torrent_watch_folder = ".local/data/qbit_watch/"
os.makedirs(qbittorrent_torrent_watch_folder, exist_ok=True)

for torrent_path in (Path.home() / "Downloads").glob("*.torrent"):
    torrent = Torrent.from_file(torrent_path)
    
    trackers = torrent.announce_urls
    for tracker_folder in trackers_folders:
        if any(tracker_folder["tracker"] in tracker for tracker in trackers):
            target_folder = os.path.join(qbittorrent_torrent_watch_folder, tracker_folder["folder"])
            os.makedirs(target_folder, exist_ok=True)
            shutil.move(torrent_path, os.path.join(target_folder, filename))
            print(f"Moved {filename} to {target_folder}")
            break
    else:
        print(f"No matching tracker found for {filename}")

@chapmanjacobd commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2024): It's possible to use torrent watch folders with recursive manual mode and a bit of scripting to accomplish this: https://github.com/chapmanjacobd/computer/commit/657eb67cd6dcbef9570679232004ff06a689b878 Here's a simple example: ```py import os import shutil from pathlib import Path from torrentool.api import Torrent trackers_folders = [ {"tracker": "tracker1.com", "folder": "normal_folder/Tracker1"}, {"tracker": "tracker2.com", "folder": "normal_folder/Tracker2"}, {"tracker": "tracker3.com", "folder": "special_folder/Tracker3"}, ] qbittorrent_torrent_watch_folder = ".local/data/qbit_watch/" os.makedirs(qbittorrent_torrent_watch_folder, exist_ok=True) for torrent_path in (Path.home() / "Downloads").glob("*.torrent"): torrent = Torrent.from_file(torrent_path) trackers = torrent.announce_urls for tracker_folder in trackers_folders: if any(tracker_folder["tracker"] in tracker for tracker in trackers): target_folder = os.path.join(qbittorrent_torrent_watch_folder, tracker_folder["folder"]) os.makedirs(target_folder, exist_ok=True) shutil.move(torrent_path, os.path.join(target_folder, filename)) print(f"Moved {filename} to {target_folder}") break else: print(f"No matching tracker found for {filename}") ```

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:32:18 -05:00

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025):

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025): ## ANNOUNCEMENT! For anybody coming across this **_"Feature Request"_** & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future! **Here are some options available to you:** 1. Please select/click the 👍 **&/or** ❤ `reactions` in the original/opening post of this ticket. 2. Please feel free _(If you have the "skillset")_ to create a **_"Pull Request"_** implementing what's being requested in this ticket. **_(new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)_** ____ **DO:** * Provide constructive feedback. * Display how other projects implemented same/similar etc. **DO NOT:** * Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s). **(These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)**