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// selfhosted ยท coaxk/subarr

subarr

Quality and measurement layer for subtitle automation in the *arr stack.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 145 starsโ‘‚ 1 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

subarr is an open-source self-hosted project by coaxk (coaxk/subarr on GitHub). It has 145 GitHub stars and 1 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

Repository
coaxk/subarr
GitHub stars
145
Forks
1
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Self-Hosted
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
GitHub
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Download the source and enter the folder.

  2. Review the compose file

    Check the Docker Compose setup against your *arr stack.

  3. Launch the service

    Start it alongside your existing containers.

  4. Connect your media server

    Point it at Plex or Jellyfin per the README.

// features

Why people love it

Audio-language detection

Calibrated detection of the actual audio language.

Provider leaderboards

Ranks subtitle providers by real success rates.

*arr peer service

Designed to sit next to Sonarr/Radarr/Bazarr.

FastAPI service

Modern Python API under the hood.

Docker native

Ships containerized for homelab deploys.

Plex and Jellyfin fit

Built for the media-server workflow.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/coaxk/subarr.git
    cd subarr
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the compose file

    Review the Docker setup before launching.

    cat docker-compose.yml
  3. Step 3 โ€” Start the service

    Launch it in the background on your homelab.

    docker compose up -d
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains Subarr?

It is an open-source project at coaxk/subarr; check recent commits for activity.

Is it free for commercial use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed.

Does it replace Bazarr?

No. It is a peer service that adds measurement and quality on top of subtitle tools.

How do I run it?

Via Docker Compose, alongside your existing *arr containers.

Which media servers does it fit?

It targets the Plex and Jellyfin homelab workflow.

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