How to Install Sonarr on macOS

Sonarr is an open-source tool that automates TV show downloading and management. In this tutorial, we'll go over how to install Sonarr on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your macOS is up-to-date and that you have administrative privileges on your computer.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that makes it easier to install software. To install Homebrew, open the Terminal app and enter the following command:

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

This command downloads and installs the Homebrew software.

Step 2: Install Sonarr

With Homebrew installed, open the Terminal app and enter the following command:

brew install sonarr

This command downloads and installs Sonarr on your Mac.

Step 3: Configure Sonarr

After installing Sonarr, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8989/. This is the Sonarr web interface.

On the first run, you will be prompted to configure Sonarr. The settings you need to configure include:

• Language: Choose your preferred language.
• Download Client: Choose your preferred download client.
• Indexers: Add your preferred indexer(s).
• Series: Add your preferred TV series.

Conclusion

That's it! You've successfully installed Sonarr on macOS using Homebrew. Once you configure Sonarr, it will start managing your TV show downloads automatically. Happy watching!

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