1. technology and computing
2. operating systems
3. linux

Newznab Documentation
Release 0.2.3-dev
Newznab
April 23, 2015
Contents
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Overview
1.1 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 How it Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Choosing Newsgroups . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Updating Index (populating binaries + parts)
1.5 Categorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 Missing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7 Backfilling Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 Regex Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.9 Regex Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.10 Regex Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.11 NZB File Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.12 SSL Usenet Connection . . . . . . . . . . .
1.13 Importing & Exporting NZBs . . . . . . . .
1.14 Google Ads/Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.15 Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.16 TvRage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.17 TvRage - Series & Episode Info . . . . . . .
1.18 NFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.19 Caching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.20 IMDb, TMDb and Rotten Tomatoes . . . . .
1.21 3rd Party API Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.22 Content/CMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.23 Skinning & Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.24 Web API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.25 Debugging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.26 Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.27 Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Install
2.1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Updating . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Running Outside of Web Root .
2.5 Sample Apache VirtualHost File
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Guides
3.1 Memcached with Newznab Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FAQ
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
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Newznab on Ubuntu 11.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Newznab on Ubuntu 14.04.2 x64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Authorization rejected from nntp server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
White screen instead of web page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lots of binary headers processed but few releases created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Search and raws earch requests lose page CSS styling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: Server did not return article numbers 1234567 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: Connection timed out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: Session error during install step1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error in TMDb.php with strstr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: PEAR::isError() . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: 502 Bad Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: curl_init() . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: “MySQL server has gone away...” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Movies with a large number of releases are not listing the releases properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No previews or media info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Php cli not seeing that curl is installed on a wamp server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating releases is taking forever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: Parts failed to insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: stream_socket_client or “Failed to write to socket” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: PHP Warning: mysql_fetch_assoc() expects parameter 1 to be resource, boolean given
Error: You must have POSIX and PCNTL functions to use PowerSpawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No releases appear in audio or console view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error: “Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in C:xampphtdocsnnpluswwwinstallindex.php
on line 50” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sphinx not updating Delta index. New releases not visible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Script terminating early when using freebsd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you are seeing this in your error log: Fatal error: Class ‘COM’ not found . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.1 Admin Hangout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Admin Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.1 Config.php . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.1 Web API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Sphinx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3 Update Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Software license for Newznab+
8.1 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2 Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11.1 lib/TMDb.php . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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lib/adminpage.php . . . . .
lib/amazon.php . . . . . . .
lib/anidb.php . . . . . . . .
lib/backfill.php . . . . . . .
lib/binaries.php . . . . . . .
lib/book.php . . . . . . . .
lib/category.php . . . . . .
lib/console.php . . . . . . .
lib/content.php . . . . . . .
lib/episode.php . . . . . . .
lib/forum.php . . . . . . . .
lib/genres.php . . . . . . .
lib/groups.php . . . . . . .
lib/install.php . . . . . . . .
lib/installpage.php . . . . .
lib/menu.php . . . . . . . .
lib/movie.php . . . . . . . .
lib/music.php . . . . . . . .
lib/nfo.php . . . . . . . . .
lib/nntp.php . . . . . . . . .
lib/nzb.php . . . . . . . . .
lib/nzbinfo.php . . . . . . .
lib/page.php . . . . . . . .
lib/postprocess.php . . . . .
lib/powerspawn.php . . . .
lib/predb.php . . . . . . . .
lib/rarinfo.php . . . . . . .
lib/recaptchalib.php . . . .
lib/releasecomments.php . .
lib/releaseextra.php . . . . .
lib/releasefiles.php . . . . .
lib/releaseimage.php . . . .
lib/releaseregex.php . . . .
lib/releases.php . . . . . . .
lib/rottentomato.php . . . .
lib/sabnzbd.php . . . . . . .
lib/site.php . . . . . . . . .
lib/sitemaps.php . . . . . .
lib/sphinx.php . . . . . . .
lib/thetvdb.php . . . . . . .
lib/trakt.php . . . . . . . .
lib/tvrage.php . . . . . . . .
lib/usermovies.php . . . . .
lib/users.php . . . . . . . .
lib/userseries.php . . . . . .
lib/util.php . . . . . . . . .
lib/zipfile.php . . . . . . . .
lib/framework/basepage.php
lib/framework/cache.php . .
lib/framework/db.php . . .
misc/sphinx/nnindexer.php .
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Newznab Documentation, Release 0.2.3-dev
Below you’ll find a collection of useful bits of information about setting up and running your own Newznab install.
Please be sure to read through the overview, install and FAQs very carefully.
Contents
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CHAPTER 1
Overview
1.1 About
Newznab+ is a PHP/Smarty application, which supports the indexing of usenet headers into a MySQL database and
provides a simple web based search interface onto the data.
It includes simple CMS facilities, SEO friendly URLs and is designed with the intention of allowing users to create a
community around their index.
For information on how to install, please refer to INSTALL.txt
To discuss visit us on IRC at irc.synirc.net #newznab, or use the web client.
Newznab+ is licensed under a non redistributable license. For details, please refer to LICENCE.txt. An open source
(GPLv3) edition of Newznab is freely available for those wishing to create derivative works.
1.2 How it Works
Usenet groups are specified, message headers (binaries and parts) are downloaded for the groups, releases are created
from completed sets of binaries by applying regex to the message subject. Releases are categorized by regexing the
message subject. Metadata from TvRage, TMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb and Amazon are applied to each created
release. After a configurable number of days the header data is deleted from the database, but the releases remain.
1.3 Choosing Newsgroups
Groups can be manually entered if you know the name. Groups can also be bulk added when specified as a regular
expression. For example if you want to index the groups alt.bin.blah.* and alt.bin.other use the value
alt.bin.blah.*|alt.bin.other.
1.4 Updating Index (populating binaries + parts)
The recommended way to schedule updates is via the dos and unix start scripts in
/path/to/newznab/misc/update_scripts/. Make sure you set the paths correctly for your installation. If you are running on unix environment, there is an experimental multithreaded update binaries script named
update_binaries_threaded.php and backfill_threaded.php. You can alter the number of threads
used by editing the maxChildren setting. For more information on updating and backfilling, see the docs for
update scripts.
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1.5 Categorization
Most categorization of releases is done at the time of applying the regex. However if no category is supplied for a
regex then \www\lib\category.php contains the logic which attempts to map a release to a site category. Site
categories are used to make browsing NZBs easier. Add new categories by updating the category table, and adding a
new Category constant, then map it in the function determineCategory.
1.6 Missing Parts
When headers are requested from the usenet provider, they are asked for in number ranges e.g. 1-1000, 1001-2000
etc. For various reasons sometimes the provider does not return a header, this is not always because the header does
not exist, there may be some synchronization going on at the providers end. If a header is requested but not returned,
we store a record of this in the table partrepair. Each time update_binaries is run an attempt is made to go
back and get the missing parts. If after five attempts the parts can still not be obtained, Newznab gives up. When
update_releases runs, if a release is seen to have missing parts it will not be released until four hours after it was
uploaded to usenet. this is so a chance has been made to repair all missing parts. After four hours a release will be
created anyway and its down to the quality of the PAR files to determine whether a release can be correctly unpacked.
1.7 Backfilling Groups
Since most usenet providers have 800+ days of retention indexing all that information in one shot is not practical.
Newznab provides a backfill feature that allow you to index past articles once your initial index has been built. To
use the feature first set the back fill days setting in the group(s) to be backfilled to the number of day you wish
to go back, making sure to set it higher than the number of days listed in the first post column. Once set run the
backfill.php script in misc/update_scripts. Groups can be backfilled to a particular date using the script
misc/update_scripts/backfill_date.php using the syntax:
php backfill_date.php 2011-05-15 alt.binaries.groupname.here
You can use the _threaded version of this script if on linux.
For more information on backfilling, see Update Scripts.
1.8 Regex Matching
Releases are created by applying regexs to binary message subjects. Different regexs are applied to binaries from
different newsgroups. Catchall regexs are applied to any binaries left unmatched after the group specific matching.
A category can be associated with a regex, which will allow the processing of groups like a.b.inner-sanctum
which contain a combination of different binary types.
1.9 Regex Details
Regexes are used to parse the subject header to create definable release names. There are two named capturing groups
used for this, ‘name’ and ‘parts’.
The (?P<name>) capturing group is used to define the final release name as well as the text that the binaries are
grouped on. It is required to use this named capturing group in the regex.
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The (?P<parts>) capturing group defines the total number of parts needed in order to make a release. Most posters
include the total number of binaries in the subject header however some do not. When the (?P<parts>) capturing group
is omitted from the regex, newznab will wait 5? hours after the postdate of the last binary before making them into a
release to ensure the final release is complete. This capturing group is optional.
1.10 Regex Updating
Regexs in the system with IDs in the range 0-10000 are system defined and are updated centrally and are retrieved
from Newznab’s server. Every time processReleases is run, a check will be performed to see if you have the
latest regexs. If you do not want this check to be made then set site.latestregexurl to null.
1.11 NZB File Storage
NZBs are saved to disk, in a compressed gzip format, at the location specified by site.nzbpath in subdirectories
based on the first character of the release guid; this just makes the directories a bit easier to manage when you have
thousands of nzb.gz files. The default path is /website/../nzbfiles.
1.12 SSL Usenet Connection
Install the OpenSSL extension, set in config.php:
define (’NNTP_SSLENABLED’, true);
1.13 Importing & Exporting NZBs
NZB files can be imported from the admin interface (or cli). Importing is a convenient way to fill the index without
trawling a large backdated number of usenet messages. After running an import the processReleases function
must be run to create valid releases. NZBs can also be exported based on system categories.
A script is available to simplify a large import here.
1.14 Google Ads/Analytics
To integrate Google Analytics and AdSense, provide the AdSense ad module IDs into the site table for the
searchbox (bottom of menu). Providing an Analytics ID will include the Analytics javascript in the footer.
1.15 Admin
Admin functions all live under the URL /admin/ which is only accessible by users with admin role.
users.role to be 2 on the users you wish to be admins.
1.10. Regex Updating
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1.16 TvRage
After processReleases is called, an attempt is made to determine the TvRage IDs for every release which looks
like its TV. This also works out the series/episode columns. The data in the TvRage table will become populated from
best guesses from the TvRage search API. If some of these guesses are wrong, you can manually edit the TvRage data
in the admin interface and use the remove link to wipe any releases which have that rageid and then manually call
‘process tv’ which will attempt to relink rage data. When a new release is created it goes in with release.rageid
= -1 when TV is processed, the rageid either goes to the best guess, or to -2, which indicates that either no match
could be made or the release isn’t perceived to be TV.
1.17 TvRage - Series & Episode Info
Information about a particular episode of a series is requested from services.tvrage.com using a shared
Newznab api key is used to retrieve this data. It assigns an ‘aired date’ to each release if a match is found.
1.18 NFO
NFOs are attempted to be retrieved using a queuing method. There will be a number of attempts to get an NFO before
giving up.
1.19 Caching
Caching of queries results to aid performance and is supported by using memcache, apc or file. In the config.php
file edit the CACHEOPT_METHOD constant to either memcache, apc or file. You can additionally configure the
memcache server/port address. There is a default caching TTL of 15 minutes, which when enabled, is applied to
queries in the main browsing lists.
1.20 IMDb, TMDb and Rotten Tomatoes
If enabled, and if an IMDb ID is found in the NFO, the application will attempt to use that IMDb ID to get general
data about the movie (title, year, genre, covers, etc.) from themoviedb.org. If no entry is available from TMDb
then an attempt to gather the info from imdb.com is made. Any results are stored in the moveinfo table, with
covers/backdrops being saved to the images/covers/ directory.
1.21 3rd Party API Keys
In order to do lookups to TMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Amazon, API keys are used. Newznab ships with some default
keys, but due to the restrictions on use of APIs, it is strongly suggested you go and get your own API keys for each
service and save them using the site edit page.
1.22 Content/CMS
Pages can be added to the site with SEO friendly URLs via the /admin/.
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1.23 Skinning & Themes
Avoid custom edits to code and stylesheets to make updating painless.
Override any styles by creating a folder \www\theme\<yourtheme>\style.css. Stick any custom images
in \www\theme\<yourtheme>\images\. Then pick the theme in the admin/site-edit page. Your styles
should override the existing style sheet, which should always be loaded in.
1.24 Web API
www.sitename.com/api? provides API access to query and retrieve NZBs. Call www.sitename.com/apihelp to see
help doc with all available options. Users either have to be logged in or provide their rsstoken. Users can use their
rsstoken to access both rss + api. Full details of the API and how to implement it are provided in the Web API docs.
1.25 Debugging
Switch php.ini error_reporting to E_ALL and ensure logging to browser is enabled.
1.26 Development
Here is a brief overview of the location of various Newznab components. For more detailed information, see the
appropriate sections in the docs.
\db\schema.sql The latest database schema. You should be able to rerun in and create new blank schema.
\db\patch\ Database upgrade patch files. If you update from svn you will need to apply all patches since last
update.
\db\cache\ If file based caching is enabled the cache objects are stored here.
\misc\ Used for general docs and useful info, nothing in here is referenced by the application.
\misc\update_scripts\ Shell, batch scripts and php files to call the updating of index from cli
\nzbfiles Default folder for all gzipped NZBs to be stored.
\www\install\ Installer files.
\www\lib\framework A few general classes for db/http code.
\www\lib\smarty Copy of a fairly recent Smarty lib, used for template rendering.
\www\lib\ All classes used in the app, typically named same as its database entity
\www\covers\ All covers downloaded for releases.
\www\pages\ Controllers for every frontend page in the system.
\www\admin\ All php pages used by the admin.
\www\views\templates\admin All templates used by the admin pages.
\www\views\templates\frontend All templates used by the user pages.
\www\views\themes\<yourtheme> Blank area for implementation specific UI customizations.
\www\views\scripts\ Javscript dumping ground.
1.23. Skinning & Themes
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\www\views\styles\ Default theme css (don’t edit, extend with your own theme).
1.27 Hall of Fame
(just some of the) people who’ve helped along the way:
iota@irc.cyberarmy.net
enstyne@irc.cyberarmy.net
fatfecker@newznab
gizmore@wechall.net
lhbandit@nzbs.org
dryes@nzbs.org
pleo@newznab
lordgnu@newznab
bb@newznab
keyvan@newznab
troph@bhw
jayhawk@nzb.su
midgetspy@sickbeard
ueland@newznab
ensi@ensisoft.com
hecks@tvnzb
michael@newznab
sakarias@newznab
pairdime@sabnzbd
pmow@sabnzbd
poutine@newznab
bigdave@newznab
duz@sabnzbd
inpheaux@sabnzbd
spooge@newznab
sy@newznab
magegminds@newznab
trizz@newznab
emanon@newznab
fubaarr@newznab
mobiKalw@newznab
crudehung@newznab
www.famfamfam.com
stifler@your.moms
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regexs
mediainfo ffmpeg tv
password, hash
yenc, nntp, bokko, dev
anidb
sphinx, mobile, docs
powerspawn, threading
dev
backfill
performance
testing,icons
rage integration,api
installer
api
rar api
dev
testing
jquery,css
headers,backfill
recaptcha
testing
yenc
design, nzb
testing
testing, regexs, amazon
lighttpd rewrite rules
lighttpd rewrite rules
testing
testing
testing
nginx rewrite rules
icons
docs
Chapter 1. Overview
CHAPTER 2
Install
2.1 Prerequisites
• PHP
– php version 5.2 or higher (5.3 recommended, lower versions may give warnings on some functions)
– sessions enabled
– memory limit at 256MB or more
– minimum execution time of 60+ seconds
– make sure you update the php.ini for both web and cli
– OpenSSL (if connecting to SSL usenet provider)
– php register_globals off
– php5-curl library installed
• GD Imaging Library w/PHP integration
• PEAR
• MySQL
– max_allowed_packet = 12582912
– group_concat_max_len = 8192
– timezone set to php’s
• Apache
– script timeout of at least 60 seconds
– mod_rewrite enabled
– AllowOverride All set in conf to allow .htaccess to specify rewrite rules
• 3rd Party API Keys (recommended to get your own api keys)
– TMDb (signup @ http://api.themoviedb.org/2.1/)
– Amazon (signup @ https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/advertising/api/detail/main.html)
– Rotten Tomatoes (signup @ http://developer.rottentomatoes.com)
• Deep RAR Password Inspection
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– unrar version 3.9 or higher
• Thumbnailing and Media Info (if deep rar inspection is enabled)
– ffmpeg
– mediainfo
2.2 Installation
1. Unzip/svn checkout the code into a folder in your web directory. do NOT move directories around.
2. Create your website/vhost in apache and point to the /www/ directory.
3. Browse to http://yournewznabserver/install. nb. refer to the list of requirements above if you encounter any
errors during install, or the FAQ in the README
4. Once installed activate only one or two groups to test with first (a.b.linux.iso is a good choice), this will save
you time if it is not working correctly.
5. Run the update_binaries.php and update_releases.php scripts in miscupdate_scriptsvia command-line.
6. If updating was successful then you can continue to setup your site and configure the update scripts for
auto-updating. windows users use the script /misc/update_scripts/win_scripts/runme.bat linux users use the
/misc/update_scripts/nix_scripts/newznab_screen.sh
2.3 Updating
1. cd to the root of the newznab directory and run svn update
2. Run misc/update_scripts/update_database_version.php
3. Delete contents of cached smarty files in /www/lib/smarty/templates_c/*
4. DO NOT IMPORT REGEX.SQL or SCHEMA.SQL
2.4 Running Outside of Web Root
Set /.htaccess RewriteBase to your virtual directory
2.5 Sample Apache VirtualHost File
Add this to your existing VHOST file modifying your values for ServerName, Server Alias, and DocumentRoot. You
should find this under /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/ (000-default):
<VirtualHost *:80>
<Directory /domains/www/example.com/newz/www/>
Options FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Order allow,deny
allow from all
</Directory>
ServerAdmin admin@example.com
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ServerName example.com
ServerAlias www.example.com
DocumentRoot /domains/www/example.com/newz/www
LogLevel warn
ServerSignature Off
</VirtualHost>
2.5. Sample Apache VirtualHost File
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CHAPTER 3
Guides
3.1 Memcached with Newznab Server
This guide will help you install memcached on your new server (assuming you’ve just followed the Ubuntu 14.04.2
guide).
Note: This assumes you know linux in general, and know how to use CLI.
Guide written by Stifler. Find me on synIRC #newznab
Version 0.1 - Initial Release
Version 0.2 - Added memcache install and confiure;
3.1.1 Step 1: Install Memcached
Memcached is in the Ubuntu repository and is up to date.:
sudo apt-get install php5-memcached memcached php5-dev
Easy!!! You now have memcached. Now it should have automagically started and also restarted your Apache2, but in
case:
sudo service memcached start
3.1.2 Step 2: Lets get some monitoring
INSTALL
Lets install phpMemcacheAdmin so we can monitor memcached. It can be found here : http://blog.elijaa.org/
At the time of writing version 1.2.2 was the latest, so in terminal:
cd /tmp
wget http://phpmemcacheadmin.googlecode.com/files/phpMemcachedAdmin-1.2.2-r262.tar.gz
cd /var/www
sudo mkdir phpmemcacheadmin
cd phpmemcacheadmin
sudo tar -zxvf /tmp/phpMemcachedAdmin-1.2.2-r262.tar.gz
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Note: replace phpMemcachedAdmin-1.2.2-r262.tar.gz with whatever the current version is.
Serving the page
Time to get apache2 to serve the new webpage.:
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/phpmemcacheadmin.conf
Now paste this into the file:
<VirtualHost *:12323>
ServerName
phpmemcacheadmin
UseCanonicalName Off
ServerAdmin "webmaster@example.com"
DocumentRoot "/var/www/phpmemcacheadmin"
CustomLog /var/log/phpmemcacheadmin-access_log common
ErrorLog
/var/log/phpmemcacheadmin-error_log
</VirtualHost>
Save the file.
Now we need to listen on the port 12323:
sudo nano /etc/apache2/ports.conf
Find the line Listen 80 and add Listen 12323 under it. Then save the file.
Now we have to enable the site:
sudo a2ensite phpmemcacheadmin
Finally, we need to enable the phpmemcacheadmin some write permissions:
cd /var/www/phpmemcacheadmin/
sudo chmod 777 Config
Finally, restart apache so the page is served:
sudo service apache2 restart
Now you should be able to browse to http://yourserver:12323 and see the monitoring page.
3.1.3 Step 3: Memcache extension for PHP
Now we need to install and setup the memcache extension. First we have to install it:
sudo pecl install memcache
That will build the extension and install it in /var/lib/php5
Next we need to enable the extension in php.ini.
Note: There are two php.ini files, edit both of them and make the same changes to both files.
sudo nano /etc/php5/cli/php.ini
and:
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sudo nano /etc/php5/apache2/php.ini
Find these are labelled Dynamic Extensions and add the following line:
extension=memcache.so
Save the file. Once you have changed both files, you can now restart apache2.
Note: Stop your screen script(s) first.
sudo service apache2 restart
Now you can restart your screen scripts.
3.1.4 Step 4: Enable Memcached and configuration
Firstly we need to enable newznab to use memcache:
sudo nano /var/www/newznab/www/config.php
Find define(’CACHEOPT_METHOD’, ’none’); and change it to:
define(’CACHEOPT_METHOD’, ’memcache’);
Save the file and restart apache2:
sudo service apache2 restart
If you need to tweak the settings for memcached, they are located in this file /etc/memcached.conf
Done!!
3.2 Newznab on Ubuntu 11.10
This guide covers installing Newznab+ on a fresh copy of Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit server and assumes a basic knowledge
of using Linux via the command line.
TODO: Install and configure Memcache?
3.2.1 Install Ubuntu
Grab a copy of Ubuntu from their website and install it. Once the install is complete, log in, fire up a terminal window,
do a full upgrade and reboot (entering your password when prompted):
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
apt-get update
apt-get -y upgrade
apt-get -y dist-upgrade
reboot
You’ll probably want to install SSH if you don’t have it already:
sudo apt-get install -y ssh
Additionally, we’re going to be compiling some code from source, so we’ll need the tools to do so:
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sudo apt-get install build-essential checkinstall
3.2.2 Install Newznab
Once Ubuntu is installed and updated, we can begin installing Newznab. Before we get started though, we need
to decide where to install Newznab. Typically, web-related stuff goes in /var/www/, so lets put Newznab in
/var/www/newznab. Let’s create the directory and set it writeable by our user for now:
sudo mkdir -p /var/www/newznab
sudo chmod 777 /var/www/newznab
Now we can begin installing the prerequisites.
Prerequisites
Newznab as a few dependencies, so let’s start with installing the required software. According to the install docs,
Newznab needs the following software:
1. PHP 5.2+
2. GD Imaging Library w/PHP integration
3. PEAR
4. Database: MySQL (or Percona)
5. Web Server: Apache (or Nginx)
Its worth mentioning a few things at this point. The first is that the default version of MySQL that comes with Ubuntu
is kind of old (version 5.1). Therefore, we’ll also cover installing a higher-performance version (Percona version 5.5)
instead. Additionally, Apache is listed as a requirement, however it is possible to use a different web server instead.
Therefore, we’ll go over how to use the blazing-fast Nginx as well for those who don’t want to use Apache.
The following software is optional, but we’ll also cover installing it and setting it up:
1. Unrar
2. FFmpeg
3. Lame
4. MediaInfo
5. Sphinx
By the end of this guide we’ll have a fully working Newznab+ install with all optional components working as well.
PHP
Let’s start by installing PHP and required PHP extensions:
sudo apt-get install -y php5 php5-dev php-pear php5-gd php5-mysql php5-curl
The install docs also say that PHP needs a few tweaks. Using your favorite text-editor (I’m using nano) open up
php.ini:
sudo nano /etc/php5/cli/php.ini
Scroll down and look for register_globals, make sure it is set to:
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register_globals = Off
Next, look for max_execution_time, and set it to (2 minutes):
max_execution_time = 120
Next, look for memory_limit, and either set it to 1024M, or -1 for no limit:
memory_limit = 1024M
While you’re here, you should also set PHP’s date.timezone (a list of available timezone settings can be found
here):
date.timezone = Europe/London
That should do it for PHP for the time being (we’ll come back to it when we configure the web server).
Database
You have a few options here, we’ll cover two:
1. Use MySQL 5.1
2. Use Percona 5.5
I’d recommend that you use Percona, but the choice is yours. Pick one and follow one of the sections below (do not
install MySQL and Percona).
MySQL 5.1
If you decided to use MySQL, simply install it via aptitude:
sudo apt-get install mysql-server-5.1 mysql-client-5.1 libmysqlclient-dev
Percona 5.5
Installing Percona requires a little extra work upfront, but in the long run it is generally worth it as Percona is a
high-tuned fork of MySQL. The first step is to add Percona into aptitude:
gpg --keyserver hkp://keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 1C4CBDCDCD2EFD2A
gpg -a --export CD2EFD2A | sudo apt-key add -
That retrieves and installs the GPG keys needed to add Percona’s aptitude repository. Now we need to tell aptitude
about the repositories:
sudo sh -c "echo
sudo sh -c "echo
sudo sh -c "echo
\"\n#Percona\" >> /etc/apt/sources.list"
\"deb http://repo.percona.com/apt lenny main\" >> /etc/apt/sources.list"
\"deb-src http://repo.percona.com/apt lenny main\" >> /etc/apt/sources.list"
Now update and install it:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y percona-server-client-5.5 \
percona-server-server-5.5 \
libmysqlclient-dev
It’ll ask for a password to use for the MySQL root user, so pick one and remember it.
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Web Server
OK, now for the web server. Once again, you have multiple choices and we’ll cover two:
1. Apache
2. Nginx
Apache is “easier” and generally more flexible, but it also tends to be a system hog. So, if you can’t make up your
mind it is probably best to take the easy route and install Apache. If you feel like squeezing the most out of your
machine and you are a little more skilled with configuring software, Nginx might be a good choice.
Again, pick one and follow the steps below (don’t install both).
Apache
First install it:
sudo apt-get install -y apache2
You’ll also need to configure the php.ini for Apache, so follow the section above about configuring PHP (from
above), but this time, edit the file /etc/php5/apache2/php.ini:
sudo nano /etc/php5/apache2/php.ini
Let’s create the site configuration file for Apache. Open up a new file:
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/newznab
Here is a template you can use for this file. You should change settings where appropriate for your setup:
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
ServerName localhost
# You might want to change this
# These paths should be fine
DocumentRoot /var/www/newznab/www
ErrorLog /var/log/apache2/error.log
LogLevel warn
</VirtualHost>
Now we need to disable the default Apache settings, enable the one we just created for Newznab and enable
modrewrite:
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
a2dissite default
a2ensite newznab
a2enmod rewrite
service apache2 restart
Nginx
First install it:
sudo apt-get install -y nginx
Now, for Nginx there are multiple ways to serve PHP files. Probably the best is php-fpm, which is basically a
daemon that runs and serves PHP to Nginx. So, let’s go ahead and install that now:
sudo apt-get install -y php5-fpm
You’ll also need to configure the php.ini for FPM, so follow the section above about configuring PHP (from above),
but this time, edit the file /etc/php5/fpm/php.ini:
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sudo nano /etc/php5/fpm/php.ini
Just for good measure, restart the daemon:
sudo /etc/init.d/php5-fpm restart
Let’s create the configuration file for Nginx. Open a new file:
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/newznab
Here is a template you can use for this file. You should change settings where appropriate for your setup:
server {
# Change these settings to match your machine
listen 80 default_server;
server_name localhost;
# Everything below here doesn’t need to be changed
access_log /var/log/nginx/access.log;
error_log /var/log/nginx/error.log;
root /var/www/newznab/www/;
index index.html index.htm index.php;
location ~* \.(?:ico|css|js|gif|inc|txt|gz|xml|png|jpe?g) {
expires max;
add_header Pragma public;
add_header Cache-Control "public, must-revalidate, proxy-revalidate";
}
location / { try_files $uri $uri/ @rewrites; }
location @rewrites {
rewrite ^/([^/\.]+)/([^/]+)/([^/]+)/? /index.php?page=$1&id=$2&subpage=$3 last;
rewrite ^/([^/\.]+)/([^/]+)/?$ /index.php?page=$1&id=$2 last;
rewrite ^/([^/\.]+)/?$ /index.php?page=$1 last;
}
location /admin { }
location /install { }
location ~ \.php$ {
include /etc/nginx/fastcgi_params;
fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:9000;
# The next two lines should go in your fastcgi_params
fastcgi_index index.php;
fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
}
}
Let’s make sure that the Nginx logs directory exists and is writeable:
sudo mkdir -p /var/log/nginx
sudo chmod 755 /var/log/nginx
Now, let’s disable the default Nginx site handler and enable our newznab configuration:
sudo unlink /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/default
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/newznab /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/newznab
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Finally, let’s restart Nginx:
sudo service nginx restart
Extras
unrar Unrar is used to extract files from releases. Installing unrar is trivial:
sudo apt-get install -y unrar
FFmpeg Once again, the version of FFmpeg in Ubuntu’s repository is old and crusty, so lets build a newer one and
also add x264 support. Start by grabbing the source code we need:
wget http://ffmpeg.org/releases/ffmpeg-0.8.7.tar.gz
wget ftp://ftp.videolan.org/pub/videolan/x264/snapshots/last_stable_x264.tar.bz2
sudo apt-get install -y libfaac-dev libjack-jackd2-dev \
libmp3lame-dev libopencore-amrnb-dev \
libopencore-amrwb-dev libsdl1.2-dev libtheora-dev \
libva-dev libvdpau-dev libvorbis-dev libx11-dev \
libxfixes-dev texi2html yasm zlib1g-dev \
libdirac-dev libxvidcore-dev
Let’s build x264 first:
mkdir x264
tar --strip-components=1 -jxf last_stable_x264.tar.bz2 -C x264
cd x264
./configure --enable-static
make
sudo checkinstall --pkgname=x264 --pkgversion="3:$(./version.sh | \
awk -F’[" ]’ ’/POINT/{print $4$5}’)" \
--backup=no --deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default
Now, onto FFmpeg:
cd ../
tar xvfz ffmpeg-0.8.7.tar.gz
cd ffmpeg-0.8.7/
./configure --enable-gpl --enable-libfaac --enable-libmp3lame \
--enable-libopencore-amrnb --enable-libopencore-amrwb \
--enable-libtheora --enable-libvorbis --enable-libx264 \
--enable-nonfree --enable-postproc --enable-version3 \
--enable-x11grab --enable-libdirac --enable-libxvid
make
sudo checkinstall --pkgname=ffmpeg --pkgversion="5:0.8.7" --backup=no \
--deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default
hash x264 ffmpeg ffplay ffprobe
Lame Lame is used for processing audio samples:
sudo apt-get install -y lame
MediaInfo MediaInfo is used to gain information about various types of media files found in releases. In order to
install it we simply need to add the MediaInfo aptitude repository:
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sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
apt-get install -y python-software-properties
add-apt-repository ppa:shiki/mediainfo
apt-get update
apt-get install -y mediainfo
Sphinx Sphinx is used for full-text searching. It is insanely fast and if you really want your Newznab+ install to fly,
it is highly recommended. Unfortunately the version in Ubuntu’s aptitude repository is horribly old, so we’ll need
to build a newer version.
Let’s download the source and extract it:
wget http://sphinxsearch.com/files/sphinx-2.0.2-beta.tar.gz
tar xvfz sphinx-2.0.2-beta.tar.gz
cd sphinx-2.0.2-beta
Download and extract libstemmer_c:
wet http://snowball.tartarus.org/dist/libstemmer_c.tgz
tar --strip-components=1 -zxf libstemmer_c.tgz -C libstemmer_c
Configure it:
./configure --prefix=/usr/local --with-libstemmer
Now we’re ready to compile Sphinx. For this step you can speed up the compilation on a multi-core system. If you
have a 4-core system, for example, you can do (replace j4 with the number of cores your machine has):
make -j4
Once that finally finished, install it:
sudo checkinstall --pkgname=sphinx --pkgversion="2.0.2-beta" --backup=no \
--deldoc=yes --fstrans=no --default
Now we have a nice new version of Sphinx installed in /usr/local. Binaries are installed in /usr/local/bin.
Newznab Source
Finally, we can now begin installing Newznab! We’ll be grabbing the latest and greatest version, so we’ll need
Subversion installed first:
sudo apt-get install -y subversion
Now we can check out the Newznab code:
svn co svn://svn.newznab.com/nn/branches/nnplus /var/www/newznab
At this point we might as well set the permissions on a couple of directories as well:
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
777
777
777
777
777
777
777
/var/www/newznab/www/lib/smarty/templates_c
/var/www/newznab/www/covers/movies
/var/www/newznab/www/covers/anime
/var/www/newznab/www/covers/music
/var/www/newznab/www
/var/www/newznab/www/install
/var/www/newznab/nzbfiles/
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3.2.3 Configure Newznab
Now that Newznab is installed, we need to configure it. Configuration is done via a web browser.
Run Installer
It is now time to configure Newznab.
This is done via a web-based installer.
Open up
http://localhost/install in a web browser (or whatever the address/IP address is of your server)
and follow the guided steps.
Enable Groups
Head over to /admin/group-list.php in your web browser and pick some groups to index by clicking “activate”
on a few groups.
Set Paths and Options
Make sure to set your newznab ID.
We need to let Newznab know where all the extra software is that we installed earlier, so head over to
/admin/site-edit.php in your browser, scroll down to the “3rd Party Application Paths” section and update
the fields:
Unrar Path /usr/bin/unrar
Mediainfo Path /usr/bin/mediainfo
Ffmpeg Path /usr/local/bin/ffmpeg
Lame Path /usr/bin/lame
If you’d like to enable audio previews, check Save audio preview. It is worthwhile to do rar checking, so set
Check For Passworded Releases to Deep.
That’s it for configuration right now, but don’t close your browser yet as we’ll be coming back to the configuration
page when configuring Sphinx.
3.2.4 Indexing
Back at the command line its time to fire up the binaries and releases update scripts:
cd /var/www/newznab/misc/update_scripts
The update_scripts folder contains a lot of scripts. The most important ones are update_binaries.php
and update_releases.php. If you have any experience with screen or tmux, it is highly recommended that
you use one of these to run the update scripts, as it will allow you to monitor the update process, observe and resolve
issues; this is especially important for newcomers to Newznab. With that said, Newznab also ships with an init-sytle
script that can be installed to make Newznab run more or less as a daemon that will start and stop with startup and
shutdown, respectively.
Screen or tmux
If you want to go the screen or tmux route, you’ll need to pick one and install it:
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# Install screen...
sudo apt-get install -y screen
# ...or tmux
sudo apt-get install -y tmux
In the nix_scripts directory there is a useful script called newznab_screen.sh that runs
update_binaries.php and update_releases.php, in addition to a few other scripts, continuously
and automatically. First, we need to modify it however, so lets change dir and make a copy:
cd /var/www/newznab/misc/update_scripts/nix_scripts
cp newznab_screen.sh newznab_screen_local.sh
Now open newznab_screen_local.sh in a text editor and modify NEWZNAB_PATH near the top to point to our
installation path:
nano newznab_screen_local.sh
Set NEWZNAB_PATH:
export NEWZNAB_PATH="/var/www/newznab/misc/update_scripts"
Now we can run the script via screen:
screen sh newznab_screen_local.sh
You should see the script download headers for the groups that you have enabled and then run various stages that will
attempt to group and catalogue the headers. For now, just leave the script running and detach from screen by typing
cntl a d.
3.2.5 Sphinx
As mentioned previously, Sphinx is a fast full-text indexer. By default, it is disabled in Newznab, so go ahead and
enable it by visiting /admin/site-edit.php and setting “Use Sphinx” to “Yes”. While there, you’ll also notice
that there are a few other configuration options for Sphinx. By default, Sphinx will index all of the release information,
however, there are three other optional indexes: NZB contents, NFO contents and release files. Enabling these optional
indexes will add increased processing time, so you will likely want to experiment to see what combination works best
for your hardware. For now, you don’t have to enable any of the optional indexes.
To get Sphinx running, we need to generate a sphinx.conf file. To do this we’ll use the nnindexer.php script
in misc/sphinx:
cd /var/www/newznab/misc/sphinx
./nnindexer generate
The script will print out the location of the sphinx.conf file, which by default will be
/var/www/newznab/sphinx/sphinx.conf. This path needs to be entered into the “Sphinx Configuration Path” setting located at /admin/site-edit.php.
Now we need to start the search daemon and create the indexes and restart the daemon:
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
daemon
index full all
index delta all
daemon --stop
daemon
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3.2.6 Summary of Installed Software
• PHP v5.3.6
• Pear v1.9.2
• MySQL v5.1.58 or
• Percona v5.5.17
• Apache v2.2.20 or
• Nginx 1.0.5
• FFmpeg v0.8.7
• MediaInfo v0.7.50
• Lame v3.98.4
• unrar v4.00-beta3
• Sphinx 2.0.2-beta
3.3 Newznab on Ubuntu 14.04.2 x64
This guide will help you install everything you need to get Newznab+ running on a fresh Ubuntu server. It will run
through all the requirements for intalling: PHP, Apache2, phpmyadmin, Percona, unrar, Lame, Mediainfo, subversion,
screen, tmux, Sphinxsearch, ffmpeg and of course Newznab+ itself.
It will then go on to help you get Newznab+ basically configured and background scripts running.
Note: This assumes you know linux in general, and know how to use CLI.
Note: This is a step-by-step guide. I am assuming that you are not tinkering with locations of installation et cetera.
If you decide to install Newznab+ elsewhere or put unrar in your home directory, there will be other changes you will
have to make.
Guide written by Stifler. Find me on synIRC #newznab
Version 0.1 - Initial Release
Version 0.2 - fixed typos; fixed incorrect character encoding; added install nano; fixed subversion install; added key_buffer change
Version 0.3 - sphinxsearch installation change;
3.3.1 Step 1: Install Ubuntu 14.04.2
Download the iso image of Ubuntu Server 14.04.2 amd64.
On the start page (after you select your language) hit F4 and select “install a minimal system” (or if you are doing it
in a VM, “Install a minimal virtual machine”) and hit Enter.
Hit Enter again to start the install.
During the install choose region, keyboard, hostname, user name, timezone, partitions, etc and go get a beverage.
Note: When it comes to asking what software to install, select “OpenSSH server” only.
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3.3.2 Step 2: Update Ubuntu
Login into your new server and run:
sudo apt-get -y update
sudo apt-get -y upgrade
sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade
The Next step is optional, it will update the kernel to version 4.0.
cd /tmp/
wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.0-vivid/linux-headers-4.0.0-040000_4.0.0-040000
wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.0-vivid/linux-headers-4.0.0-040000-generic_4.0.
wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.0-vivid/linux-image-4.0.0-040000-generic_4.0.0sudo dpkg -i linux-headers-4.0.0-*.deb linux-image-4.0.0-*.deb
sudo reboot
At this point you have a basic Ubuntu x64 Linux kernel 4.0.0 with SSH. Which if you haven’t already, can start using
for the rest of the process if you need to.
3.3.3 Step 3: Install the necessities for NN+
Install php5 and some additional modules for it. At time of writing version 5.5.9
sudo apt-get install -y php5 php5-dev php-pear php5-gd php5-mysql php5-curl
Install Percona and TokuDb. At time of writing version 5.6
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 1C4CBDCDCD2EFD2A
sudo gpg -a --export CD2EFD2A | sudo apt-key add sudo sh -c "echo \"deb http://repo.percona.com/apt trusty main \ndeb-src http://repo.percona.com/apt
sudo apt-get -y update
sudo apt-get install percona-server-server-5.6 percona-server-client-5.6
Note: You will be asked to create a password for the DB server root user.
sudo apt-get install -y percona-server-tokudb-5.6
sudo service mysql restart
sudo ps_tokudb_admin --enable -p
Note: You will be asked for the database password.
Install apache2
sudo apt-get install -y apache2
Install unrar
sudo apt-get install -y unrar
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Install Lame
sudo apt-get install -y lame
Install MediaInfo
sudo apt-get install -y mediainfo
Install Subversion (SVN)
sudo apt-get install -y subversion
Install Screen and tmux
sudo apt-get install -y screen tmux
Install Sphinx search
Note: OMG! sphinxsearch is so far behind in Ubuntu!! Notice I even had to goto Precise to get one :-P
Lets get a daily build instead.:
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
gpg --keyserver hkp://keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys B9D8946B16932B16
gpg -a --export 16932B16 | sudo apt-key add sh -c "echo \"deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/builds/sphinxsearch-daily/ubuntu precise main \ndeb-s
apt-get -y update
apt-get install -y sphinxsearch
Install nano
sudo apt-get install -y nano
Install ffmpeg
You have two options, either follow this https://trac.ffmpeg.org/wiki/CompilationGuide/Ubuntu or better yet, do this:
Copy the script from here: https://gist.github.com/xdamman/e4f713c8cd1a389a5917
Create a new script file:
sudo nano ~/install_ffmpeg_ubuntu.sh
Paste the script in and save the file. Then make it executable:
sudo chmod 777 ~/install_ffmpeg_ubuntu.sh
And run it:
sudo ~/install_ffmpeg_ubuntu.sh
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Whichever way you choose, you will be spending a lot of time drinking the beverage of your choice waiting for
ffmpeg...
Install phpmyadmin
sudo apt-get install -y phpmyadmin
Now let’s improve phpmyadmin security a bit:
sudo a2disconf phpmyadmin
sudo nano /etc/apache2/ports.conf
Add Listen 12322 directly under Listen 80. This is where we will make phpmyadmin available. Save the file.
Now we will create the new site phpmyadmin:
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/phpmyadmin.conf
Add this to the new file:
<VirtualHost *:12322>
ServerName phpmyadmin
DocumentRoot /var/www/phpmyadmin
</VirtualHost>
Save the file.
Create a symlink to phpmyadmin:
sudo ln -s /usr/share/phpmyadmin /var/www/phpmyadmin
Enable the site:
sudo a2ensite phpmyadmin
sudo service apache2 restart
You will now be able to access phpmyadmin at http://yourserver:12322/
3.3.4 Step 4: Modifying various settings to how we want.
Editing php configuration (php.ini)
Note: There are two php.ini files, edit both of them and make the same changes to both files.
sudo nano /etc/php5/cli/php.ini
and:
sudo nano /etc/php5/apache2/php.ini
Find these settings (under [PHP] section) and check/add/modify as necessary:
ADD: register_globals = Off
MODIFY: max_execution_time = 120
CONFIRM: memory_limit = -1
Next set date.timezone (under [Date] section)
Remove the ‘;’ from the start of the line. For example:
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date.timezone = Europe/London
Note: The timezone can be whatever, but it will need to be set the same as the database later.
Creating the NN+ Website
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/newznab.conf
Add this to the new file:
<VirtualHost *:80>
<Directory /var/www/newznab/www/>
Options FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Order allow,deny
allow from all
</Directory>
ServerAdmin admin@example.com
ServerName example.com
ServerAlias www.example.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/newznab/www
LogLevel warn
ServerSignature Off
</VirtualHost>
Save the file.
Now to enable the new site, disable the default site and enable modrewrite.
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
service apache2 stop
a2dissite 000-default.conf
a2ensite newznab
a2enmod rewrite
service apache2 start
Editing Percona configuration (mysql.cnf)
sudo nano /etc/mysql/my.cnf
Find these settings (under [mysqld] section) and check/add/modify as necessary:
CONFIRM: max_allowed_packet = 16M
ADD: group_concat_max_len = 8192
ADD: default_time_zone=’Europe/London’
MODIFY: key_buffer = 16M to key_buffer_size = 16M
Save the file.
Note: key_buffer is deprecated, and now becomes key_buffer_size
Note: BEFORE you restart mysql import the timezones from Ubuntu into Percona database.
Run the following:
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mysql_tzinfo_to_sql /usr/share/zoneinfo | mysql -u root -p mysql
Note: This will ask for your database password.
Now restart the database service:
sudo service mysql restart
Note: The timezone can be whatever, but it will need to be set the same as PHP. See the PHP section prior.
3.3.5 Step 5: The one you have been waiting for! Installing Newznab.
cd /var/www
sudo mkdir newznab
sudo chmod 777 newznab
sudo svn co svn://svn.newznab.com/nn/branches/nnplus /var/www/newznab
Note: You will need your username and password from newznab to access the svn. When you run this command first
time, it will ask you for the password of the user you are logged in with. Ignore that and just hit Enter, it will then ask
for your svn username.
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
chmod
777
777
777
777
777
777
777
/var/www/newznab/www/lib/smarty/templates_c
/var/www/newznab/www/covers/movies
/var/www/newznab/www/covers/anime
/var/www/newznab/www/covers/music
/var/www/newznab/www
/var/www/newznab/www/install
/var/www/newznab/nzbfiles/
Once you have completed all that you should now be able to login at http://yourserver/
Note: Whilst probably not necessary, I would personally reboot at this point.
3.3.6 Step 6: Make Newznab+ do what you want it to do.
Here we are going to setup some basics to get Newznab+ running. There are many more things can can and will need
to be done. This is not going to cover everything, but you will be running after this.
Configuration from the home page.
Login to your server http://yourserver/
Click on "Go to step one: Pre flight check"
Confirm that the preflight checklist is all **OK**. If not, you will need to fix those problems first
Click on "Go to step two: Set up the database"
Enter your database username ‘‘root‘‘ and your password. Leave the other settings as is.
Click on "Setup Database"
Click on "Step three: Setup news server connection"
Enter your details for your news server.
Click on "Test Connection"
Click on "Step four: Cache Settings"
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Leave
Click
Click
Enter
Click
Click
Leave
Click
Caching Type on "None"
on "Save configuration file"
on "Step five: Setup admin user"
the details you want for the administrator of Newznab+
on "Create Admin User"
on "Step Seven: Set NZB File Path"
the location as ‘‘/var/www/newznab/nzbfiles/‘‘
on "Set NZB File Path"
Done! Click on the link to the admin page. Leave the browser open.
Configure Sphinx
Log into your Newznab server shell.
First generate a config for sphinxsearch.:
cd /var/www/newznab/misc/sphinx
sudo ./nnindexer.php generate
Next we need create the indexes.:
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
sudo
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
./nnindexer.php
daemon
index full all
index delta all
daemon --stop
daemon
Configure Site Settings
Back in your browser at the Admin Home. Click on the “hide this welcome message” so you can see the Status
Alerts. There will probably be a couple of them.
Note: Most obvious and important is the one that is telling you that your Newznab ID is missing.
Now click on Edit Site and we will set a couple of basic items up.
Scroll to the bottom of Main Site Settings, HTML Layout, Tags and you will see newznab ID:.
Paste your ID in there.
Scroll down to 3rd Party Application Paths and change the following:
Unrar Path to
: /usr/bin/unrar
Mediainfo Path to: /usr/bin/mediainfo
ffmpeg Path to
: /usr/local/bin/ffmpeg
Lame Path to
: /usr/bin/lame
Now scroll down further to Password Settings and change Check For Passworded Releases: to
Deep (requires unrar)
Now scroll further to Sphinx Settings and change Use Sphinx to Yes.
ReleaseFiles to Yes.
Then change Index
Now scroll all the way to the bottom and hit Save Site Settings.
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Configure Groups
Under the Admin Functions click on View in View Add BulkAdd Groups. Click on Activate for a couple
of the groups you want to index.
You will probably want to add more groups later and you can do that by clicking on Add or BulkAdd under Admin
Functions, View Add BulkAdd Groups.
3.3.7 Step 7: Running the scripts.
To run the scripts we need to do it in either screen or tmux. The choice is yours, if you dont know either then I
suggest screen first for its simplicity. I’ll use screen for this guide.
Go back to your shell login and change to ‘’nix_scripts” directory. We will create our own script based on the default
and modify it:
cd /var/www/newznab/misc/update_scripts/nix_scripts
sudo cp newznab_screen.sh mynewznab.sh
sudo chmod 744 mynewznab.sh
sudo nano mynewznab.sh
Now modify the export NEWZNAB_PATH to:
export NEWZNAB_PATH="/var/www/newznab/misc/update_scripts"
Save the file and start screen.:
screen -S newznab
Run the script.:
sudo ./mynewznab.sh
You should now see the script start to run. To exit the screen and leave the script running press [CTRL]-[a] and then
[d].
At anytime you wish to go back into the screen to see what is happening run:
screen -r newznab
3.3.8 Step 8: Changing your database engine to TokuDb or InnoDb for Newznab
the tables.
Once you have your Newznab site configured, before you get a large database you may wish to convert to TokuDB for
the table engine.
Note: Stop your screen script first.
Start mysql in a shell:
mysql -u root -p
Note: You will need your database password.
Once logged in:
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use newznab;
Paste this:
SET @DATABASE_NAME = ’newznab’;
SELECT CONCAT(’ALTER TABLE ‘’, table_name, ’‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;’) AS sql_statements
FROM
information_schema.tables AS tb
WHERE
table_schema = @DATABASE_NAME
AND
‘ENGINE‘ = ’MyISAM’
AND
‘TABLE_TYPE‘ = ’BASE TABLE’
ORDER BY table_name DESC;
Copy all the lines printed on the screen.
Now paste it back into the same window and hit Enter (twice probably).
Note: If you are using putty to ssh into your server you can hold Down the ALT key then select with the mouse, and
then right click which will paste what you highlighted. don’t select the pretty ‘ASCII table’ suround. See example
below.
Note: I have left the above like it is so you can modify it to suit your needs. Line 1, modify ‘newznab’ to whatever you
have called your database. Line 2, change ‘TokuDB’ to whatever database you wish to use. Line 5, change ‘MyISAM’
to whatever the current database engine is.
Type ‘quit’ to exit mysql.
Done!
An Example Paste:
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
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TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
‘userseries‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘users‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘userroles‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘userrequests‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘usermovies‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘userinvite‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘userexcat‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘userdownloads‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘usercart‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘upcoming‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘tvrage‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘thetvdb‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘spotnabsources‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘sphinx‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘site‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘roleexcat‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releasevideo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releasesubs‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releases‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releaseregextesting‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releaseregex‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releasenfo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releasefiles‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releaseextrafull‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releasecomment‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘releaseaudio‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘predb‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘parts‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
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ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
ALTER
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
TABLE
‘partrepair‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘musicinfo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘movieinfo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘menu‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘groups‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘genres‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘forumpost‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘episodeinfo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘content‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘consoleinfo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘category‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘bookinfo‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘binaryblacklist‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘binaries‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘animetitles‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
‘anidb‘ ENGINE=TokuDB;
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FAQ
Below is a collection of common questions and errors and their answers and solutions. Please read through this
carefully before asking for help.
4.1 Authorization rejected from nntp server
Check you have enough available connections not currently in use
4.2 White screen instead of web page
This is probably a php error not being displayed to browser or session timed out and 403 being throw.
4.3 Lots of binary headers processed but few releases created
The binary headers downloaded do not match the regexs used to create a release. The message headers must follow
popular formats in order for releases to be created.
4.4 Search and raws earch requests lose page CSS styling
Use the provided Apache VirtualHost.
4.5 Error: Server did not return article numbers 1234567
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, see section on missing parts.
4.6 Error: Connection timed out
If you’re seeing errors like:
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Connection timed out. Reconnecting...
Cannot connect to server *******
Already connected, disconnect first!
Disabling compressed headers should solve the issue.
4.7 Error: Session error during install step1
Set register_globals to off in php.ini.
4.8 Error in TMDb.php with strstr
If you’re seeing an error like:
Warning: Wrong parameter count for ‘‘strstr()‘‘ in ‘‘newznab\www\lib\TMDb.php‘‘ on line 354
You’re most likely using the wrong php version; upgrade to version 5.3+.
4.9 Error: PEAR::isError()
Error like:
Strict Standards: Non-static method PEAR::isError() should not be called statically
Set error_reporting = E_ALL ^ E_STRICT in php.ini.
4.10 Error: 502 Bad Gateway
Error at $cfg->pearCheck = @include(’System.php’); solved by adding in open_basedir path to pear.
4.11 Error: curl_init()
Call to undefined function curl_init(). Make sure you are using the right php.ini file. If you are using WAMP,
then the php.ini file that Apache uses is in the Apache /bin folder (not the php.ini in wamp/php). The php
cli will use the first php.ini it can find in the Windows path environmental variable. In my case, this was an old
version in another php directory I set up. Once I deleted that, it used the version in the /wamp/php directory.
4.12 Error: “MySQL server has gone away...”
MySQL is dropping your connection. Adjust max_allowed_packet in my.cnf, which you should have already
set according to the install docs, and if that doesn’t fix it, you can try adjusting mysql.connect_timeout in
php.ini.
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4.13 Movies with a large number of releases are not listing the releases properly
Read the install docs (see group_concat_max_len under MySQL).
4.14 No previews or media info
Check that you version of unrar > 3.8.
4.15 Php cli not seeing that curl is installed on a wamp server
When you use the php cli windows uses php.exe inside the php wamp directory, that php is for web only really. Point
Newznab to the php-win.exe in the same directory. The only script having problem was updatereleases.bat
so in that script now looks like C:\wamp\bin\php\php5.3.5\php-win.exe update_releases.php
4.16 Updating releases is taking forever
If updating releases appears to have frozen at Stage 8 . You have the header retention set too high, or during a large
import have allowed too many parts/binaries to be inserted, and mysql takes a long time to prune the table. It will
finish eventually, just be patient.
4.17 Error: Parts failed to insert
If you’re getting the WARNING: xxx Parts failed to insert error it is likely that something went a little crazy with your parts table. In order to fix this you need to truncate (empty) your parts, partrepair and
binaries tables and “reset” your groups.
First, truncate your tables (SQL):
TRUNCATE ‘parts‘;
TRUNCATE ‘partrepair‘;
TRUNCATE ‘binaries‘;
Now, if the error occurred during normal update_binaries operation, then you don’t actually need to completely
reset your groups table and instead you can just reset its knowledge of how to go “forward” (i.e. what to consider as
new posts). You can do this like so:
UPDATE groups SET last_record = 0;
UPDATE groups SET last_record_postdate = NULL;
If the error occurred while backfilling, you’ll most likely want to update first_record and
first_record_postdate in the same manner.
Additionally, you’ll probably want to set the “Where to start new groups” setting to the appropriate value (like 1 day,
for example).
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4.18 Error: stream_socket_client or “Failed to write to socket”
If you see errors like stream_socket_client or “Failed to write to socket” while trying to connect to your news
server, it is possible that the standard NNTP ports (119 and 563) are being blocked (either by your ISP or a firewall).
Try setting your NNTP port to 80 (for non-ssl) or 443 (for ssl), if you’re news server supports it (many do).
4.19 Error: PHP Warning: mysql_fetch_assoc() expects parameter 1 to be resource, boolean given
Corrupted mysql tables. Run misc\update_scripts\optimise_db.php true to force an optimise and
repair of all mysql tables.
4.20 Error: You must have POSIX and PCNTL functions to use PowerSpawn
The threaded update scripts can only be run on Linux systems with posix installed. Recompile php with –enable-pcntl
4.21 No releases appear in audio or console view
Check you are not using cover view and using the shared Amazon api key. Get your own key or switch to list view.
4.22 Error: “Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in
C:xampphtdocsnnpluswwwinstallindex.php on line 50”
Reinstall xampp.
4.23 Sphinx not updating Delta index. New releases not visible
There is known issues with Windows. Solution is to change “preopen_indexes” from 1 to 0 in sphinx.conf
4.24 Sphinx error - PHP Notice: Undefined index: total-documents in
/var/www/newznab/htdocs/www/lib/sphinx.php on line 331
Indexes have failed to be rotated from <indexname>.new.sph to <indexname>.sph. Sphinx expects the old files to be
there. Solution is to goto the sphinxdata dir and:
rm releases*
touch releases.{spa,spd,sph,spi,spk,spm,spp,sps}
touch releases_delta.{spa,spd,sph,spi,spk,spm,spp,sps}
Then run a full + delta index for releases.
See also http://sphinxsearch.com/forum/view.html?id=9859
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4.25 Script terminating early when using freebsd
Ensure all the php libraries are included:
extension=gd.so
extension=session.so
extension=mysql.so
extension=curl.so
extension=xml.so
extension=ctype.so
extension=openssl.so
extension=iconv.so
extension=mysqli.so
extension=hash.so
extension=zlib.so
extension=pcntl.so
extension=posix.so
extension=simplexml.so
4.26 If you are seeing this in your error log: Fatal error: Class ‘COM’
not found
You require this in php.ini:
[PHP_COM_DOTNET]
extension=php_com_dotnet.dll
Previously it was compiled as built-in on the Windows build.
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CHAPTER 5
Settings
Newznab has a large number of variable settings which can be defined via the Admin interface.
When you click on Admin you will be taken to the Admin Hangout. On the left hand side you will see a list of
option under the title Admin Functions.
This page is a work-in-progress and incomplete
5.1 Admin Hangout
The Admin Hangout by default will show you a welcome page. The actual intention of the Admin Hangout is to show
you any Status Alerts. You can enable this by clicking on hide this welcome message.
The status messages can identify several issues:
*
*
*
*
*
*
If there are any database patches that need to be run.
Bad database version.
Shared keys being used.
High binary header retention
Newznab ID missing.
Mysql configuration issues.
5.2 Admin Functions
5.2.1 Home
Will take you home, as defined by the Default Home Page in the Edit Site page.
5.2.2 Admin Home
Will bring you back to the Admin Hangout.
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5.2.3 Edit Site
5.2.4 Add Edit Content Page
5.2.5 View Add Menu Items
5.2.6 Edit Categories
5.2.7 View Add BulkAdd Groups
5.2.8 View Add Test Send Regex
5.2.9 View Add Blacklist
5.2.10 View Releases
5.2.11 View Previews
5.2.12 View Add TVRage List
5.2.13 View TheTVDB List
5.2.14 View Add Movie List
5.2.15 View AniDB List
5.2.16 View Music List
5.2.17 View Console List
5.2.18 View Book List
5.2.19 Import Export Nzb’s
5.2.20 Optimise Tables
5.2.21 View Comments
5.2.22 View Add Spotnab Sources
5.2.23 View Add Users
5.2.24 View Add Roles
5.2.25 Site Stats Debug
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Config
Config variables are stored in the config.php file at the root of the www directory. Unlike Settings, config
options cannot be updated via the admin page and instead must be edited directly by modifying the contents of
config.php.Below you will find detailed information on each option.
6.1 Config.php
The file config.php file is located in newznab/www looks like this:
<?php
//=========================
// Config you must change - updated by installer.
//=========================
define(’DB_TYPE’, ’mysql’);
define(’DB_HOST’, ’localhost’);
define(’DB_PORT’, 3306);
define(’DB_USER’, ’username’);
define(’DB_PASSWORD’, ’password’);
define(’DB_NAME’, ’newznab’);
define(’DB_INNODB’, false);
define(’DB_PCONNECT’, true);
define(’DB_ERRORMODE’, PDO::ERRMODE_SILENT);
define(’NNTP_USERNAME’, ’username’);
define(’NNTP_PASSWORD’, ’password’);
define(’NNTP_SERVER’, ’my.newsserver.com’);
define(’NNTP_PORT’, ’563’);
define(’NNTP_SSLENABLED’, true);
define(’CACHEOPT_METHOD’, ’none’);
define(’CACHEOPT_TTLFAST’, ’120’);
define(’CACHEOPT_TTLMEDIUM’, ’600’);
define(’CACHEOPT_TTLSLOW’, ’1800’);
define(’CACHEOPT_MEMCACHE_SERVER’, ’127.0.0.1’);
define(’CACHEOPT_MEMCACHE_PORT’, ’11211’);
// define(’EXTERNAL_PROXY_IP’, ’’); //Internal address of public facing server
// define(’EXTERNAL_HOST_NAME’, ’’); //The external hostname that should be used
require("automated.config.php");
6.1.1 DB_TYPE
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The default setting for this option is mysql.
6.1.2 DB_HOST
The database server which has the Newznab database on it. localhost if the database is on the same webserver as
Newznab. This can be fully qualified name, IP address, ‘localhost’ or ‘127.0.0.1’.
The default setting for this option is localhost.
6.1.3 DB_PORT
The port used to access the database.
The default setting for this option is 3306.
6.1.4 DB_USER
The username to access the database.
6.1.5 DB_PASSWORD
The password for DB_USER.
6.1.6 DB_NAME
The name of the newznab database.
The default setting for this option is newznab.
6.1.7 DB_INNODB
This changes the behaviour of how deletes are done on the database. If you are using InnoDB tables, set this to True.
The default for this option is false.
6.1.8 DB_PCONNECT
Forces a persistent connection to the database server.
The default setting for this option is True.
6.1.9 DB_ERRORMODE
This attribute controls how the PHP Data Object (PDO) error reporting mode operates.
The options for this are:
PDO::ERRMODE_SILENT
PDO::ERRMODE_WARNING
PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION
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The default setting for this option is PDO::ERRMODE_SILENT.
6.1.10 NNTP_USERNAME
Your username for your news server.
6.1.11 NNTP_PASSWORD
Your password for NNTP_USERNAME
6.1.12 NNTP_SERVER
The fully qualified domain name of your news server.
6.1.13 NNTP_PORT
The port to connect to your news server. Typically this is port 119 or port 563 if using SSL. If you are going to use
SSL, you will need to set NNTP_SSLENABLED.
The default setting for this option is 119.
6.1.14 NNTP_SSLENABLED
Enable SSL for communications to your news server. Set it to true to enable SSL.
The default setting for this option is false.
6.1.15 CACHEOPT_METHOD
This setting enables the use of memcached. To use it, set it to memcache. The other option is to have query results
saved to files. They will be located in “newznab/db/cache”.
The options for this are:
none
memcache
file
The default setting for this option is none.
6.1.16 CACHEOPT_TTLFAST
The default is 120 seconds.
6.1.17 CACHEOPT_TTLMEDIUM
The default is 600 seconds.
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6.1.18 CACHEOPT_TTLSLOW
The default is 1800 seconds.
6.1.19 CACHEOPT_MEMCACHE_SERVER
The address of the memcached server. The default assumes memcached is installed on the same server as Newznab.
This can be fully qualified name, IP address, ‘localhost’ or ‘127.0.0.1’.
The default setting for this option is 127.0.0.1.
6.1.20 CACHEOPT_MEMCACHE_PORT
The port used to connect to the memcache server.
The default setting for this option is 11211.
6.1.21 EXTERNAL_PROXY_IP
If you are behind a proxy, enable this setting and set it to the Internal Address of your proxy server. This can be fully
qualified name or IP address.
The default setting for this option is not enabled.
6.1.22 EXTERNAL_HOST_NAME
If you are behind a proxy, enable this setting and set it to the fully qualified external hostname.
The default setting for this option is not enabled.
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7.1 Web API
7.1.1 Introduction
This document describes the NEWZNAB Usenet Searching Web API. The API is designed to be implemented by
Usenet indexing sites, i.e. sites that index Usenet newsgroups through some means, typically by downloading and
inspecting the NTTP headers. The API is aimed for NZB aware client applications to allow them to perform Usenet
searches against Newznab servers and receive NZB information in order to facilitate direct downloading from Usenet
without having to download any NTTP headers.
This document does not describe the actual implementation of either the client or the server but just describes the
HTTP(S) interface and request/response sequences.
Intended readers are server and client implementers.
Notation
This document uses the following notations:
Parameters:
• t=c denotes a required HTTP query parameter.
• [o=json | o=xml] denotes optional parameters with possible values.
7.1.2 Functions
All functions are executed as HTTP(S) requests over TCP. All parameters are to be passed as query parameters unless
otherwise indicated. All returned XML/JSON data is UTF-8 encoded unless otherwise specified. All query parameters
should be UTF-8 and URL encoded, i.e.:
query-param = URL-ENCODE(UTF8-ENCODE(param=value)).
The functions are divided into two categories. Functions specific to searching and retrieving of items and the their
information such as SEARCH and TV-SEARCH and functions that are for site/user account management such as
CAPS and REGISTER.
Any conforming implementation should support the CAPS and SEARCH functions. Other functions are optional and
if not supported will return the “203 Function Not Available” when invoked.
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CAPS
The CAPS function is used to query the server for supported features and the protocol version and other meta data
relevant to the implementation. This function doesn’t require the client to provide any login information but can be
executed out of “login session”.
Returned Fields
server/version
limits
retention
category
category/id
category/name
category/description
category/subcat
category/subcat/id
category/subcat/name
category/subcat/description
groups
group/name
group/description
group/lastupdate
genres
genre/id
genre/name
genre/categoryid
The version of the protocol implemented by the server. All implementations should be
backwards compatible.
The limit and defaults to the number of search results returned.
Server retention (how many days NZB information is stored before being purged).
Defines a searchable category which might have any number of subcategories.
Unique category ID, can be either one of the standard category IDs or a site specific ID.
Any descriptive name for the category. Can be site/language specific.
A description of the contents of the category.
A subcategory.
Unique category ID, can be either one of the standard category IDs or a site specific ID.
Any descriptive name for the category. Can be site/language specific.
A description of the contents of the category.
Defines a list of active, indexed usenet groups.
Name of usenet group.
Description of usenet group.
Date and time usenet group was last updated.
Defines a list of active genres.
Id of genre.
Name of genre.
The category the genre is associate with.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=caps
Caps function, must always be “caps”.
Optional parameters
o=xxx
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=caps
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<caps>
<!-- server information -->
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<server version="1.0" title="Newznab" strapline="A great usenet indexer"
email="info@newznab.com" url="http://servername.com/"
image="http://servername.com/theme/black/images/banner.jpg"/>
<!-- limit parameter range -->
<limits max="100" default="50"/>
<!-- the server NZB retention -->
<retention days="400"/>
<!-- registration available or not -->
<registration available="yes" open="yes" />
<!-The search functions available at the server
The only currently defined search functions are SEARCH and TV -SEARCH.
Any conforming implementation should at least support the basic search.
Other search functions are optional.
-->
<searching>
<search available="yes"/>
<tv-search available="yes"/>
<movie-search available="no"/>
</searching>
<!-- supported categories -->
<categories>
<category id="1000" name="Console">
<subcat id="1010" name="NDS"/>
<subcat id="1020" name="PSP"/>
</category>
<category id="2000" name="Movies">
<subcat id="2010" name="Foreign"/>
</category>
<!-- site specific categories -->
<category id="1000001" name="Debian"
<category id="1000002" name="Mandrake 2010"
<subcat id="1000003" name="Mandrake 2010 HD"
<subcat id="1000004" name="Mandrake 2010 SD"
</category>
<!-- etc.. -->
</categories>
</caps>
</xml>
description="Latest Debian stuff"/>
description="Mandrake 2010">
description="Mandrake HD stuff"/>
description="Mandrake SD stuff"/>
REGISTER
The REGISTER function is used for automatically creating and registering user account. This is an optional function
and may or may not be available at a site. It is also possible that function is available but currently registrations at the
site are closed.
The only prerequisite for registering an account is a valid email address and any server policies. It is at the server
administration discretion to allow or deny registrations based on for example the validity of the email address or the
the current client host address.
On successful registration a valid username, password and api key are returned to the caller. On error an appropriate
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error code is returned.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=register
email=xxx
Register function, must always be “register”
A valid email address to be used for registration. (URL/UTF-8 encoded).
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=register&email=john.joe%40acme.com
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<register username="user123" password="pass123" apikey="abcabcd11234abc" />
2. Denial
Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=register&email=john.joe%40acme.com
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="103" description="Registration denied"/>
3. Registration limit imposed
Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=register&email=john.joe%40acme.com
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="104" description="No more registrations allowed"/>
4. Registration disabled
Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=register&email=john.joe%40acme.com
Response:
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200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="203" description="Function not available"/>
SEARCH
The SEARCH function searches the index for items matching the search criteria. On successful search the response
contains a list of found items. Even if search matched nothing an empty response set is created and returned. This
function requires passing the user credentials.
Searches that include categories that are not supported by the server are still executed but the non-supported categories
are simply skipped. This basically treats such a search simply as a “no match” but allows the same query to be ran
simultaneously against several servers.
The list of search categories specifies a logical OR condition. I.e. an item matching the search input in any of the
specified categories is considered a match and is returned. E.g. a search searching for “linux” in “computer” and
“ebook” categories searches for matching items in “computer” and “ebook” but does not search for example the
“movies” category. Items found in either group are then combined into a single result set. If the input string for search
is empty all items (within the server/query limits) are returned for the matching categories.
When performing the query the categories to be searched are concatenated into a single query parameter by , (comma).
For example cat=200,300,400, which is then URL encoded.
The returned XML data stream is RSS 2.0 compliant and also contains additional information in the extra namespace.
Response-offset field identifies the current subset of all the matches that are being transmitted in the response. In other
words, if a search for “disco” finds more matches than the server is capable of transmitting in a single response, the
response needs to be split into several responses. Then it is’s the clients responsibility to repeat the same query with
same parameters but specify an increased offset in order to return the next set of results.
If offset query parameter is not used response data contains items between 0 offset - limit. If offset query parameter is
out of bounds an empty result set is returned.
Attrs parameter provides a comma ”,” separated list of additional (extended) attributes that the search should return if
they are applicable to the current item. If attrs is not specified a set of default parameters is returned.
Todo
What is this set?
Important fields of the returned data (RSS)
title
guid
pubdate
category
enclosure
Title of the found item.
A globally unique (GUID) item identifier.
The publishing date in RSS date object as specified by RFC822/2822. (not the Usenet date)
The category the NZB belongs to. (This is human readable for RSS. More precise category is found in
additional data)
The NZB url
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
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Parameters
Search function, must always be “search”
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
t=search
apikey=xxxx
Optional parameters
q=xxxx
group=xxxx
limit=123
cat=xxx
o=xxx
attrs=xxx
extended=1
del=1
maxage=123
offset=50
Search input (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
List of usenet groups to search delimited by ”,”
Upper limit for the number of items to be returned.
List of categories to search delimited by ”,”
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
List of requested extended attributes delimeted by ”,”
List all extended attributes (attrs ignored)
Delete the item from a users cart on download.
Only return results which were posted to usenet in the last x days.
The 0 based query offset defining which part of the response we want.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=search&apikey=xxxxx&q=a%20tv%20show
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>example.com</tile>
<description>example.com API results</description>
<!-More RSS content
-->
<!-- offset is the current offset of the response
total is the total number of items found by the query
-->
<newznab:response offset="0" total="2344"/>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 Data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Tv.Show.S06E05</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18cf9f0
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments</com
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>TV > XviD</category>
<description>Some TV show</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp
<!-- Additional attributes -->
<newznab:attr name="category" value="2000"/>
<newznab:attr name="category" value="2030"/>
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="4294967295"/>
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</item>
</channel>
</rss>
2. No items matched the search criteria.
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=search&apikey=xxxxx&q=linux%20image
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss>
<channel>
<newznab:response offset="0" total="0"/>
</channel>
</rss>
3. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=search&apikey=xxxxx&q=linux%20image
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
4. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=search&apikey=xxxxx&q=linux%20image
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: key"/>
TV-SEARCH
The TV-SEARCH function searches the index in the TV category for items matching the search criteria. The criteria
includes query string and in addition information about season and episode. On successful search the response contains
a list of items that matched the query. Even if the search matched nothing an empty but valid response is created and
returned. This function requires passing the user credentials.
The returned XML data stream is RSS 2.0 compliant and also contains additional information in the extra namespace
and optionally TV specific information.
HTTP Method
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GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=tvsearch
apikey=xxx
TV-Search function, must always be “tvsearch”.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional parameters
limit=123
rid=xxxx
cat=xxx
season=xxxx
q=xxxx
ep=xxx
o=xml
attrs=xxx
extended=1
del=1
maxage=123
offset=50
Upper limit for the number of items to be returned, e.g. 123.
TVRage id of the item being queried.
List of categories to search delimited by ”,”
Season string, e.g S13 or 13 for the item being queried.
Search input (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Episode string, e.g E13 or 13 for the item being queried.
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
List of requested extended attributes delimeted by ”,”
List all extended attributes (attrs ignored)
Delete the item from a users cart on download.
Only return results which were posted to usenet in the last x days.
The 0 based query offset defining which part of the response we want.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request: GET http://servername.com/api?t=tvsearch&apikey=xxx&q=title&season=S03
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>example.com</title>
<description>example.com API results</description>
<!-More RSS content
-->
<!-- offset is the current offset of the response
total is the total number of items found by the query
-->
<newznab:response offset="0" total="1234"/>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Tv.Show.S06E05</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18cf9f0
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments</com
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>TV > XviD</category>
<description>Some TV show</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp
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<!-- Additional attributes -->
<newznab:attr name="category" value="5030"/>
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="154653309"/>
<newznab:attr name="season"
value="3"/>
<newznab:attr name="episode" value="2"/>
</item>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Tv.Show.S06E05</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18cf9f0
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments</com
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>TV > XviD</category>
<description>Some TV show</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp
<!-- Additional attributes -->
<newznab:attr name="category" value="5000" />
<newznab:attr name="category" value="5030" />
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="4294967295" />
<newznab:attr name="season"
value="3"/>
<newznab:attr name="episode" value="1"/>
</item>
<!-- more items to follow -->
</channel>
</rss>
MOVIE-SEARCH
The MOVIE-SEARCH function searches the index for items matching an IMDb ID or search query. On successful
search the response contains a list of items that matched the query. Even if the search matched nothing an empty but
valid response is created and returned. This function requires passing the user credentials.
The returned XML data stream is RSS 2.0 compliant and also contains additional information in the extra namespace
and optionally movie specific information.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=movie
apikey=xxx
Movie-Search function, must always be “movie”.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional parameters
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limit=123
imdbid=xxxx
cat=xxx
genre=xxx
q=xxxx
o=xml
attrs=xxx
extended=1
del=1
maxage=123
offset=50
Upper limit for the number of items to be returned, e.g. 123.
IMDB id of the item being queried e.g. 0058935.
List of categories to search delimited by ”,”
A genre string i.e. ‘Romance’ would match ‘(Comedy, Drama, Indie, Romance)’
Search input (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
List of requested extended attributes delimeted by ”,”
List all extended attributes (attrs ignored)
Delete the item from a users cart on download.
Only return results which were posted to usenet in the last x days.
The 0 based query offset defining which part of the response we want.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=movie&apikey=xxx&imdbid=0058935
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>example.com</title>
<description>example.com API results</description>
<!-More RSS content
-->
<!-- offset is the current offset of the response
total is the total number of items found by the query
-->
<newznab:response offset="0" total="1234"/>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Movie.720p.DTS.x264</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18c
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments<
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>Movie > XviD</category>
<description>Some movie</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1
<!-- Additional attributes -->
<newznab:attr name="category" value="2000" />
<newznab:attr name="category" value="2030" />
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="4294967295" />
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
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MUSIC-SEARCH
The MUSIC-SEARCH function searches the index for items matching music properties. On successful search the
response contains a list of items that matched the query. Even if the search matched nothing an empty but valid
response is created and returned. This function requires passing the user credentials.
The returned XML data stream is RSS 2.0 compliant and also contains additional information in the extra namespace
and optionally music specific information.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
Music-Search function, must always be “music”.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
t=music
apikey=xxx
Optional Parameters
limit=123
album=xxxx
artist=xxxx
label=xxxx
track=xxxx
year=xxxx
genre=123
cat=xxx
o=xml
attrs=xxx
extended=1
del=1
maxage=123
offset=50
Upper limit for the number of items to be returned, e.g. 123.
Album title (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Artist name (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Publisher/Label name (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Track name (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Four digit year of release.
List of music genre id’s to search delimited by ”,”. See CAPS for available genres.
List of categories to search delimited by ”,”
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
List of requested extended attributes delimited by ”,”
List all extended attributes (attrs ignored)
Delete the item from a users cart on download.
Only return results which were posted to usenet in the last x days.
The 0 based query offset defining which part of the response we want.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=music&apikey=xxx&album=Groovy&extended=1
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>example.com</title>
<description>example.com API results</description>
<!-More RSS content
-->
<!-- offset is the current offset of the response
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-->
<newznab:response offset="0" total="1234"/>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Album.Name</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18c
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments<
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>Music > MP3</category>
<description>Some music</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1
<!-- Additional attributes -->
<newznab:attr name="category" value="3000" />
<newznab:attr name="category" value="3010" />
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="144967295" />
<newznab:attr name="artist"
value="Bob Smith" />
<newznab:attr name="album"
value="Groovy Tunes" />
<newznab:attr name="publisher" value="Epic Music" />
<newznab:attr name="year"
value="2011" />
<newznab:attr name="tracks"
value="track one|track two|track three" />
<newznab:attr name="coverurl" value="http://servername.com/covers/music/12345.jpg" />
<newznab:attr name="review"
value="This album is great" />
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
BOOK-SEARCH
The BOOK-SEARCH function searches the index for items matching book properties. On successful search the response contains a list of items that matched the query. Even if the search matched nothing an empty but valid response
is created and returned. This function requires passing the user credentials.
The returned XML data stream is RSS 2.0 compliant and also contains additional information in the extra namespace
and optionally music specific information.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=book
apikey=xxx
Book-Search function, must always be “book”.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional Parameters
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limit=123
title=xxxx
author=xxxx
o=xml
attrs=xxx
extended=1
del=1
maxage=123
offset=50
Upper limit for the number of items to be returned, e.g. 123.
Book title (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Author name (URL/UTF-8 encoded). Case insensitive.
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
List of requested extended attributes delimited by ”,”
List all extended attributes (attrs ignored)
Delete the item from a users cart on download.
Only return results which were posted to usenet in the last x days.
The 0 based query offset defining which part of the response we want.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=book&apikey=xxx&author=Charles%20Dack&extended=1
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>example.com</title>
<description>example.com API results</description>
<!-More RSS content
-->
<!-- offset is the current offset of the response
total is the total number of items found by the query
-->
<newznab:response offset="0" total="1234"/>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Book.Name</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18c
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments<
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>Misc > Ebook</category>
<description>Some book</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1
<!-- Additional attributes -->
<newznab:attr name="category" value="7020" />
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="144967295" />
<newznab:attr name="author"
value="Charles Dack" />
<newznab:attr name="title"
value="Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and Distric
<newznab:attr name="review"
value="This book is a classic" />
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
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DETAILS
The DETAILS function returns all information for a particular Usenet (NZB) item. The response contains the generic
RSS part + full extra information + full type/category specific information.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=details
id=xxxx
apikey=xxxx
Details function, must always be “details”.
The GUID of the item being queried.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional Parameters
o=xxx
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=details&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 Data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Tv.Show.S06E05</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7b
<link>http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&amp;r=18cf9
<comments>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c#comments</c
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<category>TV > XviD</category>
<description>Some TV show</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/rss/nzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&amp;i=1&a
<!--
Additional attributes
Details function returns all possible attributes that are 1) known and 2) applicabl
for the item requested.
-->
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
<newznab:attr
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name="files"
name="poster"
name="grabs"
name="comments"
name="usenetdate"
value="2000" />
value="2030" />
value="4294967295" />
value="107" />
value="example@4u.net (example)" />
value="1" />
value="0" />
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<newznab:attr name="group"
value="alt.binaries.teevee" />
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
2. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=details&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: key"/>
3. Query could not be completed because no such item was available
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=details&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="300" description="No such GUID"/>
4. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=details&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
GETNFO
The GETNFO function returns an nfo file for a particular Usenet (NZB) item.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters t=getnfo Details function, must always be “getnfo”. id=xxxx The GUID of the item being queried.
apikey=xxxx User’s key as provided by the service provider.
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Optional parameters raw=1 If provided returns just the nfo file without the rss container o=xxx Output format, either
“JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=getnfo&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 Data -->
<title>A.Public.Domain.Tv.Show.S06E05</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/details/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c<
<link>http://servername.com/nfo/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<description>This is the nfo file</description>
<enclosure url="http://servername.com/nfo/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c&ampenclosure=
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
2. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=getnfo&apikey=xxxxx&id=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: id"/>
3. Query could not be completed because no such item was available
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=getnfo&apikey=xxxxx&id=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="300" description="No such GUID"/>
4. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=getnfo&apikey=xxxxx&id=xxxxxxxxx
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Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
GET
The GET function returns an nzb for a guid.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters t=get Details function, must always be “get”. id=xxxx The GUID of the item being queried. apikey=xxxx
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional parameters del=1 If provided removes the nzb from the users cart (if present)
Examples
1. Normal behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=get&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE nzb PUBLIC "-//newzBin//DTD NZB 1.1//EN" "http://www.newzbin.com/DTD/nzb/nzb-1.1.d
<nzb xmlns="http://www.newzbin.com/DTD/2003/nzb">
...
2. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=get&apikey=xxxxx&id=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: id"/>
3. Query could not be completed because no such item was available
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=get&apikey=xxxxx&id=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
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200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="300" description="No such GUID"/>
4. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=get&apikey=xxxxx&id=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
CART-ADD
The CART-ADD function adds an item to the users cart.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=cartadd
id=xxxx
apikey=xxxx
Cart add function, must always be “cartadd”.
The GUID of the item being added to the cart.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional Parameters
o=xxx
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Default behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartadd&id=12344234234234&apikey=xxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<cartadd id="123" />
2. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
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Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: id"/>
3. Query could not be completed because no such item was available
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="300" description="No such GUID"/>
4. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
5. Query could not be completed because item already exists
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="310" description="Item already exists"/>
CART-DEL
The CART-DEL function deletes an item from the users cart.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
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Parameters
t=cartdel
id=xxxx
apikey=xxxx
Cart del function, must always be “cartdel”.
The GUID of the item being delete from the cart.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional Parameters
o=xxx
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Default behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartdel&id=12344234234234&apikey=xxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<cartdel id="123" />
2. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartdel&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: id"/>
3. Query could not be completed because no such item was available
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartdel&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="300" description="No such GUID"/>
4. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=cartdel&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
COMMENTS
The COMMENTS function returns all comments known about a release.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=comments
guid=xxxx
apikey=xxxx
Comments function, must always be “comments”.
The GUID of the item being queried.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
Optional Parameters
o=xxx
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Default behavior
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=comments&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0">
<channel>
<item>
<!-- Standard RSS 2.0 Data -->
<title>username_of_poster</title>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7b
<link>http://servername.com/rss/viewnzb/e9c515e02346086e3a477a5436d7bc8c</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
<description>Comment about the item</description>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>
2. Query could not be completed because it was malformed
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=comments&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="200" description="Missing parameter: key"/>
3. Query could not be completed because no such item was available
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=comments&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="300" description="No such GUID"/>
4. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=comments&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"/>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
COMMENTS-ADD
The COMMENTS-ADD function adds a comment to a release.
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=commentadd
guid=xxxx
apikey=xxxx
text=xxxx
Comments-add function, must always be “commentadd”.
The GUID of the item being queried.
User’s key as provided by the service provider.
The comment being added (URL/UTF-8 encoded).
Optional Parameters
o=xxx
Output format, either “JSON” or “XML”. Default is “XML”.
Examples
1. Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=commentadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx&text=comment
Response:
200 OK
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Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<commentadd id="123" />
2. Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=commentadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx&text=comment
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="300" description="No such item"/>
3. Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=commentadd&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx&text=comment
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="203" description="Function not available"/>
USER
The USER function is used for retrieving information about a user account
HTTP Method
GET
HTTP Response
200 OK
Parameters
t=user
username=xxx
User function, must always be “user”
A valid username (URL/UTF-8 encoded).
Examples
1. Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=user&username=user123
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<user username="user123" grabs="123" role="User" apirequests="100" downloadrequests="100"
movieview="1" musicview="1" consoleview="1" createddate="2011-08-23 12:31:47" />
2. Request:
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GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=user&username=user123
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="300" description="No such item"/>
3. Request:
GET HTTP://servername.com/api?t=user&username=user123
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="203" description="Function not available"/>
7.1.3 Predefined Categories
In order to facilitate operation that does not rely on a particular natural language, e.g. english a set of predefined
category IDs have been defined. It is possible to define custom categories in the custom category range. Each category
is given a range for a set of subcategories. It is possible for an item to belong to several categories at the same time.
Category Ranges
Category Range
0000-0999
1000-1999
2000-2999
3000-3999
4000-4999
5000-5999
6000-6999
7000-7999
8000-99999
100000-
Category Name
Reserved
Console
Movies
Audio
PC
TV
XXX
Other
Reserved
Custom
Comments
Reserved for future expansion
Site specific category range. Defined in CAPS.
Category List
Categories
0000
1000
1010
1020
1030
1040
1050
1060
1070
2000
2010
70
Category Name
Reserved
Console
Console/NDS
Console/PSP
Console/Wii
Console/XBox
Console/XBox 360
Console/Wiiware
Console/XBox 360 DLC
Movies
Movies/Foreign
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Categories
Category Name
2020
Movies/Other
2030
Movies/SD
2040
Movies/HD
2050
Movies/BluRay
2060
Movies/3D
3000
Audio
3010
Audio/MP3
3020
Audio/Video
3030
Audio/Audiobook
3040
Audio/Lossless
4000
PC
4010
PC/0day
4020
PC/ISO
4030
PC/Mac
4040
PC/Mobile-Other
4050
PC/Games
4060
PC/Mobile-iOS
4070
PC/Mobile-Android
5000
TV
5020
TV/Foreign
5030
TV/SD
5040
TV/HD
5050
TV/Other
5060
TV/Sport
6000
XXX
6010
XXX/DVD
6020
XXX/WMV
6030
XXX/XviD
6040
XXX/x264
7000
Other
7010
Misc
7020
EBook
7030
Comics
100000Custom
7.1.4 Predefined Attributes
A set of known attributes for items in different categories has been defined. Its possible that not all attributes are
available at all times. Therefore a client application should not rely on any particular attributes being in the returned
data but should take this list as an optional extra information. However attributes marked with * are always available.
Additionally, not all attributes are applicable to all items. The category information can be used to check which
attributes area available for which category items.
All attributes are defined using XML namespace syntax. e.g. xmlns:newznab=”http://www.newznab.com/DTD/2010/feeds/attributes/”
List of Attributes
Attribute
size *
Category
ALL
Description
Size in bytes
Example value
“252322”
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Attribute
category *
guid
files
poster
group
team
grabs
password
comments
usenetdate
info
year
season
episode
rageid
tvtitle
tvairdate
video
audio
resolution
framerate
language
subs
imdb
imdbscore
imdbtitle
imdbtagline
imdbplot
imdbyear
imdbdirector
imdbactors
genre
artist
album
publisher
tracks
coverurl
backdropcoverurl
review
booktitle
publishdate
author
pages
Category
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV, Movies
TV, Movies, Audio
TV, Movies
TV, Movies
TV, Movies, Audio
TV, Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
Movies
TV, Movies
Music
Music
Music, Book
Music
TV, Movies, Music, Book
TV, Movies, Music
Movies, Music, Book
Book
Book
Book
Book
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Description
Example value
Item’s category
“5004”
Unique release guid
“6c6734da3e92a7b0e494e896b58081
Number of files
“4”
NNTP Poster
“yenc@power-post“
NNTP Group(s)
“a.b.group, a.b.teevee”
Team doing the release
“DiAMOND”
Number of times item downloaded
“1”
Whether the archive is passworded
“0” no, “1” rar pass, “2” contains inne
Number of comments
“2”
Date posted to usenet
“Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:54:22 +0100”
Info (.nfo) file URL
“http://somesite/stuff/info.php?id=123
Release year
“2009”
Numeric season
“1”
Numeric episode within the season
“1”
TVRage ID. (www.tvrage.com)
“2322”
TVRage Show Title. (www.tvrage.com)
“Duck and Cover”
TVRage Show Air date. (www.tvrage.com) “Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:54:22 +0100”
Video codec
“x264”
Audio codec
“AC3 2.0 @ 384 kbs”
Video resolution
“1280x716 1.78:1”
Video fps
“23.976 fps”
Natural languages
“English”
Subtitles
“English, Spanish”
IMDb ID (www.imdb.com)
“0104409”
IMDb score
“5/10”
IMDb score
“Bobs Movie”
IMDb tagline
“Bobs new adventure”
IMDb plot
“All about the movie”
IMDb year
“1971”
IMDb director
“Bob Smith”
IMDb actors
“Bob Smith, Kate Smith”
Genre
“Horror, Comedy”
Artist name
“Bob Smith”
Album name
“Groovy Tunes”
Publisher name
“Epic Music”
Track listing
“track one|track two|track three”
URL to cover image
“http://servername.com/covers/music/
URL to backdrop image
“http://servername.com/covers/movies
Critics review
“This media is great”
Book title
“Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborou
Date book published
“Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:54:22 +0100”
Book author
“Charles Dack”
Number of pages
“123”
Attribute Example
Example attribute declarations within <item> element:
<newznab:attr name="category" value="2000" />
<newznab:attr name="category" value="2030" />
<newznab:attr name="size"
value="4294967295" />
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7.1.5 Newznab Error Codes
Under normal circumstances i.e. when the HTTP request/response sequence is successfully completed Newznab
implementations always respond with HTTP 200 OK. However this doesn’t mean that the query was semantically
correct. It simply means that the HTTP part of the sequence was successful. One then must check the actual response
body/data to see if the request was completed without errors.
In case of a Newznab error the response contains an error code and an a description of the error.
The error codes have been defined into different ranges. 100-199 Account/user credentials specific error codes, 200299 API call specific error codes, 300-399 content specific error codes and finally 900-999 Other error codes.
Error code
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
200
201
202
203
300
300
900
910
Description
Incorrect user credentials
Account suspended
Insufficient privileges/not authorized
Registration denied
Registrations are closed
Invalid registration (Email Address Taken)
Invalid registration (Email Address Bad Format)
Registration Failed (Data error)
Missing parameter
Incorrect parameter
No such function. (Function not defined in this specification).
Function not available. (Optional function is not implemented).
No such item.
Item already exists.
Unknown error
API Disabled
Error code example
1. Query could not be completed because user credentials are broken
Request:
GET http://servername.com/api?t=details&apikey=xxxxx&guid=xxxxxxxxx
Response:
200 OK
Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<error code="100" description="Incorrect user credentials"/>
7.2 Sphinx
This is the documentation for the full-text search extension for Newznab. It is built on top of the very powerful Sphinx
full-text indexer. To learn more about Sphinx go to: http://sphinxsearch.com/
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7.2.1 Install
To install the search indexing system for Newznab, follow the steps below. If you follow these directions carefully
you shouldn’t have any issues. Read through them at least once before actually doing anything to make sure you know
what’s going to happen.
1. Download and/or install Sphinx. Make sure to get version 2.0.2 or higher: http://sphinxsearch.com/
2. Create the necessary directories. By default the directory sphinxdata in newznab’s db directory will be used.
If you don’t need to specify a different location, you can skip this step and go to step 3.
The first directory is where Sphinx will write the indexes to. Make sure it exists and is writeable:
mkdir /path/to/index/storage/dir
chmod 755 /path/to/index/storage/dir
The second directory is where Sphinx will hold it’s binary log files. This directory needs to exist inside
of the first directory. Again, make sure the directory exists and is writeable:
mkdir /path/to/index/storage/dir/binlog
chmod 755 /path/to/index/storage/dir/binlog
3. Generate a ‘sphinx.conf’ file. The nnindexer.php generate command takes a single optional argument:
the path to the first directory you created in Step 2 (the indexes storage directory). If you didn’t create a custom
directory in step 3, then type:
./nnindexer.php generate
If you created a custom storage directory in step 2, pass the first directory you created as the first argument to
the generate command:
./nnindexer.php generate /path/to/index/storage/dir
The command will generate a sphinx.conf for you and will print out where it saved it to. It will also update
the “Sphinx Configuration Path” setting in the database.
4. Login to the admin area of your Newznab install and set the Sphinx settings as desired. Two very important
options that you must have filled in correctly before proceeding are:
(a) “Sphinx Configuration Path” - The full path to the sphinx.conf file that you just generated in Step
3. Verify that this matches the value printed out by the nnindexer.php generate command
that you ran in step 3.
(b) “Sphinx Binaries Path” - The full path to the location where you installed the Sphinx binaries to in Step 1.
If you’re not sure where this is, you want the directory returned by the command which searchd or
equivalent. If you leave this blank, then it is imperative that the Sphinx binaries be installed to a location
within your system’s $PATH variable (or the Windows equivalent if not on a *nix platform).
It’s worth mentioning that if you want the following commands to work, you need to make sure that “Use
Sphinx” is set to “Yes”.
This is also a good time to decide which indexes to enable. The default releases index is enabled by default
and cannot be disabled (unless you disable Sphinx entirely). For more information on the indexes and how much
“effort” it takes if they are enabled, see the section “Available Indexes” below. As a general rule, if you just want
to speed up searching releases, leave the extra indexes disabled. You can always enable them later if you want.
5. Start the Sphinx search daemon (searchd):
./nnindexer.php daemon
Don’t worry about any errors mentioning missing indexes, preload or “No such file or directory; NOT
SERVING”–this is normal because we haven’t indexed anything yet (that’s the next step).
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Important: You must run the daemon this as the same user that you run update_releases.php. If you
don’t do this, things will almost certainly not work correctly!
6. Generate the initial indexes:
./nnindexer.php index full all
./nnindexer.php index delta all
Depending on which items you’ve enabled for indexing, this step could take a while.
7. Restart the search daemon now that we have created all of the indexes. Note that future updates will not require
a restart of the search daemon. The only reason that we have to restart it this time is because the initial indexes
didn’t exist. However, for future updates the indexes will be updated without any need to restart and with zero
downtime because we take advantage of Sphinx’s ability to “rotate” indexes:
# Stop the search daemon...
./nnindexer.php daemon --stop
# ...and restart it
./nnindexer.php daemon
8. You’re done! You should be able to test it now:
./nnindexer.php search --index releases "some search term"
7.2.2 Overview
Below you’ll find some useful information for understanding how Sphinx works and how it is integrated into Newznab.
Full vs. Delta
Sphinx is designed in such a way that every time you “index”, you have to actually “re-index”; you can’t just simply
update the index with only the new data. However, we obviously don’t want to have to re-index such a large dataset
every time a new record is added. So, to get around this issue, we use “delta index” update scheme. The way this works
is fairly simple; for every index we actually have two indexes: a “main” or “full” index and a “delta” index. The “main”
index holds most of the indexed data, while the “delta” index only hold the data that has been added/modified since
we last updated the “main” index. Fortunately, Sphinx also provides a way to merge indexes, so every so often (say
once a day) we merge the “delta” into the “main”. You can control this merge frequency via the “Merge Frequency”
setting from the site settings page.
For more information about how this works see the Sphinx website: http://sphinxsearch.com/docs/2.0.2/deltaupdates.html
Fields vs. Attributes
An important concept in Sphinx is the difference between “fields” and “attributes”. “fields” store data that is directly
retrievable from a search string; this is the data that make the index a “full-text” search. “attributes” contain data that
gets attached to each record in the full-text index. While not directly searchable, “attributes” can be used to filter,
group and sort the results returned from the search.
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Deleting Releases
The situation is further complicated by the fact that removing items from the index is somewhat complicated. As
a simple remedy to this, there is the “Rebuild Frequency” setting on the site settings page. This setting controls
how often we do a full rebuild of the main index. When the main index is rebuilt, all of the deleted items will no
longer be present in the index. It is also worth mentioning here that even though your index may contain items that
have subsequently been deleted from MySQL this won’t have any visible effect on the search results on Newznab’s
frontend. The reason that we rebuild is so that performance and integrity of the main index doesn’t degrade over time.
7.2.3 Available Indexes
Currently there are 5 supported indexes. You can enable or disable any of them except for the main “releases” index.
They are, listed in order of difficulty to index:
• releases (main)
• releasefiles
• releasenfo
• nzbs
• predb
As stated, you can choose to enable or disable any of the indexes except for “releases”. In order to decide which ones
to enable/disable, below you will find some information about each index which might help you make your decision.
Index: releases
This is the main index. It indexes nearly all of the data contained within the “releases”, “bookinfo”, “consoleinfo”,
“episodeinfo”, “musicinfo” and “movieinfo” tables in Newznab. The “delta” index contains all releases that have
been added or modified since the last time the “main” index was updated. This ensures that not just new releases are
indexed, but also ones that were updated as well.
The searchable fields are:
• name
• searchname
• fromname
• tvtitle
• season
• episode
• bookinfo_title
• bookinfo_author
• bookinfo_publisher
• bookinfo_review
• consoleinfo_title
• consoleinfo_publisher
• consoleinfo_review
• episodeinfo_showtitle
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• episodeinfo_eptitle
• episodeinfo_director
• episodeinfo_writer
• episodeinfo_gueststars
• episodeinfo_overview
• musicinfo_title
• musicinfo_review
• musicinfo_artist
• musicinfo_publisher
• musicinfo_tracks
• movieinfo_title
• movieinfo_tagline
• movieinfo_plot
• movieinfo_director
• movieinfo_actors
• movieinfo_genre
• predb_dirname
• predb_filename
The attributes are:
size
groupID
categoryID
totalpart
grabs
completion
regexID
rageID
tvdbID
imdbID
episodeinfoID
musicinfoID
consoleinfoID
bookinfoID
preID
anidbID
reqID
comments
passwordstatus
rarinnerfilecount
haspreview
guid
seriesfull
postdate
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bigint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
uint
string
string
timestamp
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adddate
timestamp
tvairdate
timestamp
bookinfo_genreID
uint
bookinfo_pages
uint
bookinfo_cover
uint
bookinfo_asin
string
bookinfo_url
string
bookinfo_dewey
string
bookinfo_ean
string
bookinfo_isbn
string
bookinfo_publishdate
timestamp
consoleinfo_asin
string
consoleinfo_url
string
consoleinfo_salesrank
uint
consoleinfo_platform
string
consoleinfo_genreID
uint
consoleinfo_esrb
string
consoleinfo_releasedate timestamp
consoleinfo_cover
uint
episodeinfo_rageID
uint
episodeinfo_tvdbID
uint
episodeinfo_imdbID
uint
episodeinfo_epabsolute uint
episodeinfo_rating
float
episodeinfo_fullep
string
episodeinfo_link
string
episodeinfo_airdate
timestamp
musicinfo_salesrank
uint
musicinfo_genreID
uint
musicinfo_cover
uint
musicinfo_asin
string
musicinfo_year
string
musicinfo_releasedate
timestamp
movieinfo_imdbID
uint
movieinfo_tmdbID
uint
movieinfo_year
uint
movieinfo_cover
uint
movieinfo_backdrop
uint
movieinfo_rating
float
movieinfo_language
string
predb_ctime
uint
predb_nuketime
uint
predb_filesize
float
predb_filecount
uint
predb_category
string
predb_nuketype
string
predb_nukereason
string
Index: releasefiles
Optional
This indexes everything in the “releasefiles” table within Newznab. An important thing to note here is that due to the
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nature of the query needed for this index, all the results need to be obtained in a single query. As a result, you’re
“releasefiles” table might become locked for an extended period of time as this index is built. However, depending on
your database and hardware, this might be a non-issue for you, so it is best to test it and see what works. A solution
for this might be implemented in future versions.
The searchable fields are:
• name (a concatenated list of all the file names for a given release)
There are no attributes associated with this index.
Index: releasenfo
Optional
This indexes everything in the “releasenfo” table within Newznab. Since the NFOs can be fairly large documents of
text, this index take considerably longer to index than the others listed above and also requires more disk space.
The searchable fields are:
• nfo
There are no attributes associated with this index.
Index: nzbs
Optional
This indexes the contents of all the NZBs. You should think very carefully about whether or not your machine is
capable of dealing with this index as it requires 2-3 orders of magnitude more disk space and processing time than all
of the other indexes combined. With that said, this index also uses Sphinx’s “real-time” indexing functionality. What
that really means for you is that once you have the data indexed, you won’t ever really have to re-index it (unlike the
other indexes which do not work this way).
The searchable fields are:
• file_names (a space-concatenated string of the file names)
The attributes are:
• file_count (int)
Index: predb
Optional
If you use the nzpre feature and you frequently search PreDB, then this might be a worthwhile index for you. Since
the predb table can contain many rows (3-5x as many as releases), this might strain your system a bit.
The searchable fields are:
• dirname
• category
• nuketype
The attributes are:
• ctime (uint)
• guid (string)
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• nfoID (uint)
7.2.4 API
misc/sphinx/nnindexer.php
property $name
property $title
print_usage()
index()
generate()
search()
daemon()
merge()
main()
7.3 Update Scripts
This directory (misc/update_scripts) contains a collection of command-line utilities for updating Newznab.
Whilst you can run them stand-alone for testing things out, it is intended that you should run the calling script
win_scriptsrunme.bat or nix_scriptsnewznab_screen.sh which runs each of these scripts in the right order.
7.3.1 Updating
These scripts should be run on a frequent basis in order to stay current with the newest posts to usenet.
update_binaries.php
This script downloads new headers from the news server and puts them in the database (binaries and parts tables).
update_binaries_threaded.php
This script runs on linux only and calls the update_binaries script in 10 separate threads.
update_predb.php
If you have configured nzpre this script will retrieve pre data and store it in the newznab database. If the parameter
true is added, then releases are matched and linked with pre entries
update_releases.php
This script creates releases from downloaded headers. It includes all the additional post processing which is performed
as a release is formed.
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update_theaters.php
This script updates the ‘whats on in theaters’ data from rotten tomatoes if a rotten tomatoes api key is present.
update_tvschedule.php
This script updates the tv schedule data from thetvdb.
7.3.2 Maintenance
These scripts should be run occasionally.
optimise_db.php
Optimises and repairs mysql tables if necessary. Pass in the true argument to force an optimise and repair regardless
of whether its necessary.
7.3.3 Backfilling
backfill.php
The equivalent of update_binaries.php but for going forwards from the group.backfilldays to the latest post.
Downloads headers from usenet and puts them in the database (binaries and parts tables).
backfill_date.php
The same as backfill.php but goes back to a specific date passed as an argument.
backfill_threaded.php
Calls backfill.php with a thread for each group requiring backfilling.
7.3. Update Scripts
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Software license for Newznab+
8.1 Summary
Personal use only (cannot be resold or distributed) Commercial use allowed Can modify source-code but cannot
distribute modifications (derivative works) Software trademarks are included in the license Parts of the software are
provided under separate licenses, as follows:
• jquery.js is under the MIT license
• PEAR/NNTP is under the W3C license
• rarinfo.php is under the modified BSD license
• Smarty.class.php is under the LGPL license
• Tmdb.php is under the BSD license
• powerspawn.php is under the BSD license
8.2 Terms and Conditions
1. Preamble: This Agreement governs the relationship between licensee, a private person, (hereinafter: Licensee)
and newznab.com, whose principal place of business is United Kingdom (Hereinafter: Licensor). This Agreement sets the terms, rights, restrictions and obligations on using [newznab] (hereinafter: The Software) created
and owned by Licensor, as detailed herein
2. License Grant: Licensor hereby grants Licensee a Personal, Non-assignable & non-transferable, Commercial,
Royalty free, Including the rights to create but not distribute derivative works, Non-exclusive license, all with
accordance with the terms set forth and other legal restrictions set forth in 3rd party software used while running
Software.
3. Limited: Licensee may use Software for the purpose of:
(a) Running Software on Licensee‘s Website[s] and Server[s];
(b) Allowing 3rd Parties to run Software on Licensee‘s Website[s] and Server[s];
(c) Publishing Software‘s output to Licensee and 3rd Parties;
(d) Distribute Verbatim Copites of Software‘s output;
(e) Modify Software to suit Licensee‘s needs and specifications.
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4. Personal: Licensee may not sublicense, lease, rent or otherwise allow 3rd parties to use Software, or any portions
thereof, apart from being executed in any form apart from being run as a server script on Licensee’s Website[s]
or Server[s]
5. Non Assignable & Non-Transferable: Licensee may not assign or transfer his rights and duties under this license.
6. Commercial, Royalty Free: Licensee may use Software for any purpose, including paid-services, without any
royalties
7. Including the Right to Create Derivative Works: Licensee may create derivative works based on Software,
including amending Software’s source code, modifying it, integrating it into a larger work or removing portions
of Software, as long as no distribution of the derivative works is made
8. [Multi-]Site: Licensee may use Software on unlimited Server[s] and unlimited Website[s], for Licensee’s Websites only
9. Licensor shall retain full title in Trademarks, and any trademarks and tradenames contained, including Software’s names, logos, and all other intellectual property. Unless specifically stated in this license, no license
shall be made to use, associate or affiliate Software with Licensee in any manner. Licensee may not use Software‘s name, tradename, trademarks or logo when distributing derivative works of software to 3rd parties.
10. Additional licenses: Portions of the The Software are based on source-code licensed under different licenses, as
follows:
• jquery.js is under the MIT license
• PEAR/NNTP is under the W3C license
• rarinfo.php is under the modified BSD license
• Smarty.class.php is under the LGPL license
• Tmdb.php is under the BSD license
11. Term & Termination: The Term of this license shall be until terminated. Licensor may terminate this Agreement,
including Licensee‘s license in the case where Licensee:
(a) became insolvent or otherwise entered into any liquidation process; or
(b) exported The Software to any jurisdiction where licensor may not enforce his rights under this agreements
in; or
(c) Licenee was in breach of any of this license’s terms and conditions and such breach was not cured, immediately upon notification; or
(d) Licensee in breach of any of the terms of clause 2 to this license; or
(e) Licensee otherwise entered into any arrangement which caused Licensor to be unable to enforce his rights
under this License.
12. Payment: In consideration of the License granted under clause 2, Licensee shall pay Licensor a {fee}, via
PayPal or any other mean which Licensor may deem adequate, and through Binpress‘ clearing system. Failure
to perform payment shall construe as material breach of this Agreement.
13. Upgrades, Updates and Fixes: Licensor may provide Licensee, from time to time, with Upgrades, Updates or
Fixes, as detailed herein and according to his sole discretion. Licensee hereby warrants to keep The Software
up-to-date and install all relevant updates and fixes, and may, at his sole discretion, purchase upgrades, according
to the rates set by Licensor. Licensor shall provide any update or Fix free of charge; however, nothing in this
Agreement shall require Licensor to provide Updates or Fixes.
(a) Upgrades: for the purpose of this license, an Upgrade shall be a material amendment in The Software,
which contains new features and or major performance improvements and shall be marked as a new version
number. For example, should Licensee purchase The Software under version 1.X.X, an upgrade shall
commence under number 2.0.0.
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(b) Updates: for the purpose of this license, an update shall be a minor amendment in The Software, which
may contain new features or minor improvements and shall be marked as a new sub-version number. For
example, should Licensee purchase The Software under version 1.1.X, an upgrade shall commence under
number 1.2.0.
(c) Fix: for the purpose of this license, a fix shall be a minor amendment in The Software, intended to remove
bugs or alter minor features which impair the The Software’s functionality. A fix shall be marked as a new
sub-sub-version number. For example, should Licensee purchase Software under version 1.1.1, an upgrade
shall commence under number 1.1.2.
14. Support: Software is provided under an AS-IS basis and without any support, updates or maintenance. Nothing
in this Agreement shall require Licensor to provide Licensee with support or fixes to any bug, failure, misperformance or other defect in The Software.
15. Bug Notification: Licensee may provide Licensor of details regarding any bug, defect or failure in The Software
promptly and with no delay from such event; Licensee shall comply with Licensor’s request for information
regarding bugs, defects or failures and furnish him with information, screenshots and try to reproduce such
bugs, defects or failures.
16. Feature Request: Licensee may request additional features in Software, provided, however, that (i) Licesee
shall waive any claim or right in such feature should feature be developed by Licensor; (ii) Licensee shall be
prohibited from developing the feature, or disclose such feature request, or feature, to any 3rd party directly
competing with Licensor or any 3rd party which may be, following the development of such feature, in direct
competition with Licensor; (iii) Licensee warrants that feature does not infringe any 3rd party patent, trademark,
trade-secret or any other intellectual property right; and (iv) Licensee developed, envisioned or created the
feature solely by himself.
17. Liability: To the extent permitted under Law, The Software is provided under an AS-IS basis. Licensor shall
never, and without any limit, be liable for any damage, cost, expense or any other payment incurred by Licesee
as a result of Software‘s actions, failure, bugs and/or any other interaction between The Software and Licesee‘s
end-equipment, computers, other software or any 3rd party, end-equipment, computer or services. Moreover,
Licensor shall never be liable for any defect in source code written by Licensee when relying on The Software
or using The Software‘s source code.
18. Warranty:
(a) Intellectual Property: Licensor hereby warrants that The Software does not violate or infringe any 3rd party
claims in regards to intellectual property, patents and/or trademarks and that to the best of its knowledge
no legal action has been taken against it for any infringement or violation of any 3rd party intellectual
property rights.
(b) No-Warranty: The Software is provided without any warranty; Licensor hereby disclaims any warranty
that The Software shall be error free, without defects or code which may cause damage to Licensee‘s
computers or to Licensee, and that Software shall be functional. Licensee shall be solely liable to any
damage, defect or loss incurred as a result of operating software and undertake the risks contained in
running The Software on License‘s Server[s] and Website[s].
(c) Prior Inspection: Licensee hereby states that he inspected The Software thoroughly and found it satisfactory and adequate to his needs, that it does not interfere with his regular operation and that it does meet
the standards and scope of his computer systems and architecture. Licensee found that The Software interacts with his development, website and server environment and that it does not infringe any of End User
License Agreement of any software Licensee may use in performing his services. Licensee hereby waives
any claims regarding The Software’s incompatibility, performance, results and features, and warrants that
he inspected the The Software.
19. No Refunds: Licensee warrants that he inspected The Software according to clause 7(c) and that it is adequate to
his needs. Accordingly, as The Software is intangible goods, Licensee shall not be, ever, entitled to any refund,
rebate, compensation or restitution for any reason whatsoever, even if The Software contains material flaws.
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20. Indemnification: Licensee hereby warrants to hold Licensor harmless and indemnify Licensor for any lawsuit
brought against it in regards to Licensee‘s use of The Software in means that violate, breach or otherwise
circumvent this license, Licensor’s intellectual property rights or Licensor’s title in The Software. Licensor shall
promptly notify Licensee in case of such legal action and request Licensee‘s consent prior to any settlement in
relation to such lawsuit or claim.
21. Governing Law, Jurisdiction: Licensee hereby agrees not to initiate class-action lawsuits against Licensor in
relation to this license and to compensate Licensor for any legal fees, cots or attorney fees should any claim
brought by Licensee against Licensor be denied, in part or in full.
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CHAPTER 9
Todo
This page will list of items that are yet to be included or completed.
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CHAPTER 10
Glossary
Amazon A provider of metadata for releases. You need an API key to use this service.
imdb A provider of metadata for movie releases. This information is obtained via scraping.
tmdb A provider of metadata for movie releases. A shared API key is used for this service.
nfo A text file containing information about a release.
par A parity file for completing usenet downloads which contain missing parts.
rotten tomatoes A provider of metadata for movie releases. You need an API key to use this service.
NZB An NZB is an XML-based file format for retrieving posts from NNTP (Usenet) servers. For more information
about NZB files, see here.
regex Short for “regular expression”, which provides a concise and flexible means for matching and extracting strings
of text. “Regexs” are a central concept in Newznab as they provide the foundation for matching and grouping
releases. More information can be found here.
TvRage A provider of metadata for releases. The website is www.tvrage.com.
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CHAPTER 11
Developer Docs
These are the low-level developer docs for Newznab’s source code. They are aimed at developers or other users
who want to get their hands dirty and modify Newznab’s source code or just simply learn more about the Newznab’s
internals.
11.1 lib/TMDb.php
class TMDb
TMDb PHP API class - API ‘themoviedb.org’ API Documentation: http://api.themoviedb.org/2.1/
Documentation and usage in README file - http://github.com/glamorous/TMDb-PHP-API
author $Jonas De Smet - Glamorous
since 09.11.2009
date 01.09.2010
copyright Jonas $e Smet - Glamorous
version 0.9.8
license BSD $ttp://www.opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php
TMDb:: TMDB = ’Themoviedb.org (TMDb)’;
TMDb:: IMDB = ’The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)’;
TMDb:: JSON = ’json’;
TMDb:: XML = ’xml’;
TMDb:: YAML = ’yaml’;
TMDb:: POST = ’post’;
TMDb:: GET = ’get’;
TMDb:: API_URL = ’http://api.themoviedb.org/2.1/’;
TMDb:: VERSION = ’0.9.8’;
__construct($apikey, $defaultFormat = TMDb::JSON, $defaultLang = ‘en’)
Default constructor
Parameters
• $apikey (string) – API-key recieved from TMDb
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• $defaultFormat (const[optional]) – Default return format
• $defaultLang (string) – Default language
Returns void
searchMovie($title, $format = null)
Search a movie by title
Parameters
• $title (string) – Title to search after in the TMDb database
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getMovie($id, $type = TMDb::TMDB, $format = null)
Get a movie by TMDb-id or IMDb-id
Parameters
• $id (string) – TMDb-id or IMDb-id
• $type (const[optional]) – For use with IMDb-id you have to change this parameter to
TMDb::IMDB
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getMovieByHash($hash, $bytesize, $format = null)
Get a movie by hash
Parameters
• $hash (string) – Hash
• $bytesize (string) – Bitesize
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getImages($id, $format = null)
Get images by the TMDb-id or IMDb-id
Parameters
• $id (string) – Movie TMDb-id or IMDb-id
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
searchPerson($name, $format = null)
Search a person by name
Parameters
• $name (string) – Name to search after in the TMDb database
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getPerson($id, $format = null)
Get a person by his TMDb-id
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Parameters
• $id (string) – Persons TMDb-id
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getMovieVersion($id, $format = null)
Get a Movie-version by its TMDb-id or IMDB-id
Parameters
• $id (string) – Movie TMDb-id or IMDB-id
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getMovieVersions(array $ids, $format = null)
Get multiple Movie-versions by their TMDb-id or IMDB-id
Parameters
• $ids (array) – Array with Movie TMDb-id’s or IMDB-id’s
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getPersonVersion($id, $format = null)
Get a Person-version by its TMDb-id
Parameters
• $id (string) – Person TMDb-id
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getPersonVersions(array $ids, $format = null)
Get multiple Person-versions by their TMDb-id
Parameters
• $ids (array) – Array with Person TMDb-id’s
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
browseMovies($order_by, $order, $params = array(), $format = null)
Browse movies to get a list ordered by rating/release/title
Parameters
• $order_by (string) – Order by rating, release or title
• $order (string) – Order asc or desc
• $params (array[optional]) – Key => value pairs for optional parameters
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns mixed
getMovieTranslations($id, $format = null)
Get Movie-translations by its TMDb-id or IMDB-id
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Parameters
• $id (string) – Movie TMDb-id or IMDB-id
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getLatestMovie($format = null)
Get Latest Movie
Parameters
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getLatestPerson($format = null)
Get Latest Person
Parameters
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getGenres($format = null)
Get Genres
Parameters
• $format (const[optional]) – Return format for this function
Returns string
getToken()
Authentication: getToken
Returns string
getSession($token, $format = null)
Authentication: getSession
Returns string
addMovieRating($id, $rating, $session_key, $format = null)
Add a rating to a movie
Parameters
• $id (string) – TMDb-id or IDMB-id of the Movie
• $rating (float) – A value between 0.0 to 10.0
• $session_key (string) – Session key that you received with getSession
Returns string
setFormat($format)
Setter for the default return format
Parameters
• $format (const) –
Returns void
getFormat()
Getter for the default return format
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Returns const
setLang($lang)
Setter for the default language
Parameters
• $lang (string) –
Returns void
getLang()
Getter for the default language
Returns string
setApikey($apikey)
Setter for the API-key
Parameters
• $apikey (string) –
Returns void
getApikey()
Getter for the API-key
Returns string
11.2 lib/adminpage.php
class AdminPage
All admin pages implement this class. Enforces admin role for requesting user.
AdminPage()
Default constructor.
render()
Output a page using the admin template.
11.3 lib/amazon.php
class AmazonProductAPI
Class to access Amazons Product Advertising API All requests are not implemented here. You can
easily implement the others from the ones given below.
author $Sameer Borate
link http://www.codediesel.com
version 1.0
AmazonProductAPI:: MUSIC = "Music";
AmazonProductAPI:: MP3 = "MP3Downloads";
AmazonProductAPI:: DVD
= "DVD";
AmazonProductAPI:: GAMES = "VideoGames";
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AmazonProductAPI:: BOOKS = "Books";
__construct($pubk, $privk, $asstag = “”)
searchProducts($search, $category, $searchType = “UPC”, $searchNode=”“)
Return details of products searched by various types
Parameters
• $search (string) – search term
• $category (string) – search category
• $searchType (string) – type of search
Returns mixed $impleXML object
getItemByUpc($upc_code, $product_type)
Return details of a product searched by UPC
Parameters
• $upc_code (int) – UPC code of the product to search
• $product_type (string) – type of the product
Returns mixed $impleXML object
getItemByAsin($asin_code)
Return details of a product searched by ASIN
Parameters
• $asin_code (int) – ASIN code of the product to search
Returns mixed $impleXML object
getItemByKeyword($keyword, $product_type)
Return details of a product searched by keyword
Parameters
• $keyword (string) – keyword to search
• $product_type (string) – type of the product
Returns mixed $impleXML object
aws_signed_request()
11.4 lib/anidb.php
class AniDB
Class to handle the querying of anidb, and storage/retrieval of anime data from the database
AniDB:: CLIENT
= ’newznab’;
AniDB:: CLIENTVER = 2;
AniDB($echooutput=false)
Default constructor.
animetitlesUpdate()
Retrieve a list of all anime titles from anidb API.
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addTitle($AniDBAPIArray)
Insert an anime title to the database.
updateTitle($anidbID, $title, $type, $startdate, $enddate, $related, $creators, $description, $rating,
$categories, $characters, $epnos, $airdates, $episodetitles)
Update an anime title in the database.
deleteTitle($anidbID)
Delete an anime title from the database.
getanidbID($title)
Retrieve an anime title by name.
getAnimeList($letter=’‘, $animetitle=’‘)
Retrieve a list of all anime, filterable by initial letter.
getAnimeRange($start, $num, $animetitle=’‘)
Retrieve a list anime by limit range.
getAnimeCount($animetitle=’‘)
Retrieve a count of anime.
getAnimeInfo($anidbID)
Retrieve an anime row.
cleanFilename($searchname)
Strip an anime title to a cleaned version.
processAnimeReleases()
Process all untagged releases in the anime category.
AniDBAPI($anidbID)
Issue a request to the anidb API.
11.5 lib/backfill.php
class Backfill
Retrieves messages from usenet based on provided backfill-to date.
Backfill()
Default constructor.
backfillAllGroups($groupName=’‘, $backfillDate=null)
Update all active groups categories and descriptions.
backfillGroup($nntp, $groupArr, $backfillDate=null)
Update a group back to a specified date.
postdate($nntp, $post, $debug=true)
Returns single timestamp from a local article number.
daytopost($nntp, $group, $days, $debug=true)
Calculates the post number for a given number of days back in a group.
11.6 lib/binaries.php
class Binaries
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This class manages the downloading of binaries and parts from usenet, and the managing of data in
the binaries and parts tables.
Binaries:: BLACKLIST_FIELD_SUBJECT = 1;
Binaries:: BLACKLIST_FIELD_FROM = 2;
Binaries:: BLACKLIST_FIELD_MESSAGEID = 3;
Binaries()
Default constructor
updateAllGroups()
Process headers and store in database for all active groups.
updateGroup($nntp=null, $groupArr)
Process headers and store in database for a group.
scan($nntp, $groupArr, $first, $last, $type=’update’)
Download a range of usenet messages. Store binaries with subjects matching a specific pattern in the
database.
retrieveBlackList()
Return internally cached list of binary blacklist patterns.
isBlackListed($msg, $groupName)
Test if a message subject is blacklisted.
search($search, $limit=1000, $excludedcats=array())
Rawsearch. Perform a simple like match on binary subjects matching a pattern.
getForReleaseId($id)
Get all binaries for a release.
getById($id)
Get a binary row.
getBlacklist($activeonly=true)
Get list of blacklists from database.
getBlacklistByID($id)
Get a blacklist row from database.
deleteBlacklist($id)
Delete a blacklist row from database.
updateBlacklist($regex)
Update a blacklist row.
addBlacklist($regex)
Add a new blacklist row.
delete($id)
Add a new binary row and its associated parts.
11.7 lib/book.php
class Book
This class manages the lookup of book information and storage/retrieve of book metadata.
Book:: NUMTOPROCESSPERTIME = 100;
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Book($echooutput=false)
Default constructor.
getBookInfo($id)
Get bookinfo row for ID.
getBookInfoByName($author, $title)
Get bookinfo row for title.
getRange($start, $num)
Get bookinfo rows by limit.
getCount()
Get count of all bookinfos.
getBookCount($maxage=-1)
Get count of all bookinfo rows for browse list.
getBookRange($start, $num, $orderby, $maxage=-1)
Get range of bookinfo rows for browse list.
getBrowseOrder($orderby)
Get orderby column for book browse list.
getBookOrdering()
Get all orderable columns for book browse list.
getBrowseByOptions()
Get filter options from browse list.
getBrowseBy()
Get filter options from user into SQL query.
update($id, $title, $asin, $url, $author, $publisher, $publishdate, $cover)
Update bookinfo row.
updateBookInfo($author, $title)
Determine if a bookinfo can be found locally, if not query amazon, strip out it properties and update the
database.
fetchAmazonProperties($title)
Query amazon for a title.
processBookReleases()
Process all untagged book releases for additional metadata.
parseAuthor($releasename)
Strip out author and title name from a release name.
addUpdateBookInfo($title, $asin, $url, $author, $publisher, $publishdate, $review, $cover, $dewey,
$ean, $isbn, $pages)
Insert or update a bookinfo row.
11.8 lib/category.php
class Category
This class manages the site wide categories.
Category:: CAT_GAME_NDS = 1010;
Category:: CAT_GAME_PSP = 1020;
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Category:: CAT_GAME_WII = 1030;
Category:: CAT_GAME_XBOX = 1040;
Category:: CAT_GAME_XBOX360 = 1050;
Category:: CAT_GAME_WIIWARE = 1060;
Category:: CAT_GAME_XBOX360DLC = 1070;
Category:: CAT_GAME_PS3 = 1080;
Category:: CAT_MOVIE_FOREIGN = 2010;
Category:: CAT_MOVIE_OTHER = 2020;
Category:: CAT_MOVIE_SD = 2030;
Category:: CAT_MOVIE_HD = 2040;
Category:: CAT_MOVIE_BLURAY = 2050;
Category:: CAT_MOVIE_3D = 2060;
Category:: CAT_MUSIC_MP3 = 3010;
Category:: CAT_MUSIC_VIDEO = 3020;
Category:: CAT_MUSIC_AUDIOBOOK = 3030;
Category:: CAT_MUSIC_LOSSLESS = 3040;
Category:: CAT_PC_0DAY = 4010;
Category:: CAT_PC_ISO = 4020;
Category:: CAT_PC_MAC = 4030;
Category:: CAT_PC_MOBILEOTHER = 4040;
Category:: CAT_PC_GAMES = 4050;
Category:: CAT_PC_MOBILEIOS = 4060;
Category:: CAT_PC_MOBILEANDROID = 4070;
Category:: CAT_TV_FOREIGN = 5020;
Category:: CAT_TV_SD = 5030;
Category:: CAT_TV_HD = 5040;
Category:: CAT_TV_OTHER = 5050;
Category:: CAT_TV_SPORT = 5060;
Category:: CAT_TV_ANIME = 5070;
Category:: CAT_XXX_DVD = 6010;
Category:: CAT_XXX_WMV = 6020;
Category:: CAT_XXX_XVID = 6030;
Category:: CAT_XXX_X264 = 6040;
Category:: CAT_XXX_PACK = 6050;
Category:: CAT_XXX_IMAGESET = 6060;
Category:: CAT_MISC = 7010;
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Category:: CAT_MISC_EBOOK = 7020;
Category:: CAT_MISC_COMICS = 7030;
Category:: CAT_NOT_DETERMINED = 7900;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_GAME = 1000;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_MOVIE = 2000;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_MUSIC = 3000;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_PC = 4000;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_TV = 5000;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_XXX = 6000;
Category:: CAT_PARENT_MISC = 7000;
Category:: STATUS_INACTIVE = 0;
Category:: STATUS_ACTIVE = 1;
get($activeonly=false, $excludedcats=array())
Get a list of categories.
isParent($cid)
Determine if a category is a parent.
getFlat($activeonly=false)
Get a list of categories and their parents.
getChildren($cid)
Get a list of all child categories for a parent.
getById($id)
Get a category row by its ID.
getByIds($ids)
Get a list of categories by an array of IDs.
update($id, $status, $desc, $disablepreview)
Update a category.
getForMenu($excludedcats=array())
Get the categories in a format for use by the headermenu.tpl.
getForSelect($blnIncludeNoneSelected = true)
Return a list of categories for use in a dropdown.
determineCategory($group, $releasename = “”)
Work out which category is applicable for either a group or a binary. Returns -1 if no category is appropriate
from the group name.
isTV($releasename)
Work out if a release is TV
isForeignTV($releasename)
Work out if a release is Foreign TV
isSportTV($releasename)
Work out if a release is Sport TV
isHDTV($releasename)
Work out if a release is HD TV
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isSDTV($releasename)
Work out if a release is SD TV
isMovie($releasename)
Work out if a release is a Movie
isMovieForeign($releasename)
Work out if a release is a Foreign Movie
isMovieSD($releasename)
Work out if a release is a SD Movie
isMovie3D($releasename)
Work out if a release is a 3D Movie
isMovieHD($releasename)
Work out if a release is a HD Movie
isMovieBluRay($releasename)
Work out if a release is a Bluray Movie
isPC($releasename)
Work out if a release is PC App
isMobileAndroid($releasename)
Work out if a release is Mobile Android App
isMobileiOS($releasename)
Work out if a release is Mobile iOS App
isMobileOther($releasename)
Work out if a release is Mobile Other App
is0day($releasename)
Work out if a release is 0day App
isMac($releasename)
Work out if a release is Mac App
isISO($releasename)
Work out if a release is ISO App
isPCGame($releasename)
Work out if a release is PC Game
isXxx($releasename)
Work out if a release is XXX
isXxx264($releasename)
Work out if a release is HD XXX
isXxxXvid($releasename)
Work out if a release is SD XXX
isXxxWMV($releasename)
Work out if a release is Other XXX
isXxxDVD($releasename)
Work out if a release is XXX DVDR
isXxxPack($releasename)
Work out if a release is XXX Pack
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isXxxImageset($releasename)
Work out if a release is XXX ImageSet
isConsole($releasename)
Work out if a release is Console App
isGameNDS($releasename)
Work out if a release is NDS App
isGamePS3($releasename)
Work out if a release is PS3 App
isGamePSP($releasename)
Work out if a release is PSP App
isGameWiiWare($releasename)
Work out if a release is WiiWare App
isGameWii($releasename)
Work out if a release is Wii App
isGameXBOX360DLC($releasename)
Work out if a release is 360DLC App
isGameXBOX360($releasename)
Work out if a release is 360 App
isGameXBOX($releasename)
Work out if a release is XBOX1 App
isMusic($releasename)
Work out if a release is Music
isMusicVideo($releasename)
Work out if a release is Music Video
isMusicMP3($releasename)
Work out if a release is MP3 Music
isMusicLossless($releasename)
Work out if a release is FLAC Music
isEBook($releasename)
Work out if a release is an Ebook
11.9 lib/console.php
class Console
This class looks up metadata about console releases and handles storage/retrieval from the database.
Console:: NUMTOPROCESSPERTIME = 100;
Console($echooutput=false)
Default constructor
getConsoleInfo($id)
Get consoleinfo row by ID.
getConsoleInfoByName($title, $platform)
Get consoleinfo row by name and platform.
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getRange($start, $num)
Get range of consoleinfo row by limit.
getCount()
Get count of all consoleinfo rows.
getConsoleCount($cat, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get count of all consoleinfo rows for browse list.
getConsoleRange($cat, $start, $num, $orderby, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get range of consoleinfo rows for browse list.
getConsoleOrder($orderby)
Get orderby column for console browse list.
getConsoleOrdering()
Get available orderby columns for console browse list.
getBrowseByOptions()
Get available filter columns for console browse list.
getBrowseBy()
Get sql for selected filter columns for console browse list.
update($id, $title, $asin, $url, $salesrank, $platform, $publisher, $releasedate, $esrb, $cover, $genreID)
Update consoleinfo row.
updateConsoleInfo($gameInfo)
Check whether a title is available at Amazon and store its metadata.
fetchAmazonProperties($title, $node)
Retrieve properties for an item from Amazon.
processConsoleReleases()
Check all untagged console releases for their extended metadata.
parseTitle($releasename)
Strip a title from a releasename.
getBrowseNode($platform)
Translate Amazon browse nodes for console types.
matchBrowseNode($nodeName)
Match an Amazon browse node with internal genre types .
11.10 lib/content.php
class Contents
This class looks up site content.
Contents:: TYPEUSEFUL = 1;
Contents:: TYPEARTICLE = 2;
Contents:: TYPEINDEX = 3;
validate($content)
Validate a content row before insert/update.
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delete($id)
Delete a content row.
update($content)
Update a content row.
add($content)
Add a content row.
get()
Get all active content rows.
getAll()
Get all content rows.
getByID($id, $role)
Get a content row by its ID.
getIndex()
Get the index page.
getForMenuByTypeAndRole($id, $role)
Get all content rows for a role and menu type, ie useful links.
11.11 lib/episode.php
class Episode
This class looks up tv episode data.
getEpisodeInfoByID($episodeinfoID)
Get an episodeinfo row by ID.
getEpisodeInfoByName($showtitle, $fullep, $epabsolute=‘0’)
Get an episodeinfo row by name.
11.12 lib/forum.php
class Forum
This class handles data access for forum and post data.
add($parentid, $userid, $subject, $message, $locked = 0, $sticky = 0, $replies = 0)
Add a forum post.
getParent($parent)
Get the top level post in a thread.
getPosts($parent)
Get all child posts for a parent.
getPost($id)
Get a forumpost by its ID.
getBrowseCount()
Get a count of all forum posts.
getBrowseRange($start, $num)
Get a list of forum posts for browse list by limit.
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deleteParent($parent)
Delete an entire thread.
deletePost($id)
Delete a forumpost row.
deleteUser($id)
Delete all forumposts for a user.
getCountForUser($uid)
Count of all posts for a user.
getForUserRange($uid, $start, $num)
Get forum posts for a user for paged list in profile.
11.13 lib/genres.php
class Genres
This class handles data access for genre data.
Genres:: CONSOLE_TYPE = Category::CAT_PARENT_GAME;
Genres:: MUSIC_TYPE = Category::CAT_PARENT_MUSIC;
Genres:: BOOK_TYPE = Category::CAT_MISC_EBOOK;
getGenres($type=’‘, $activeonly=false)
Get genre rows, filter by type/active.
getOrAddGenreKey($genreName, &$genreassoc)
Add new genre.
11.14 lib/groups.php
class Groups
This class handles data access for groups.
getAll()
Get all group rows.
getGroupsForSelect()
Get all group rows for use in a select list.
getByID($id)
Get a group row by its ID.
getActive()
Get all active group rows.
getByName($grp)
Get a group row by name.
getCount($groupname=”“)
Get count of all groups, filter by name.
getRange($start, $num, $groupname=”“)
Get groups rows for browse list by limit.
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add($group)
Add a new group row.
delete($id)
Delete a group.
reset($id)
Reset all stats about a group, like its first_record.
purge($id)
Reset all stats about a group and delete all releases and binaries associated with that group.
update($group)
Update a group row.
addBulk($groupList, $active = 1)
Update the list of newsgroups from nntp provider matching a regex and return an array of messages.
updateGroupStatus($id, $status = 0)
Update a group to be active/inactive.
11.15 lib/install.php
class Install
Structure for holding data during install.
property $DB_TYPE
property $DB_HOST
property $DB_USER
property $DB_PASSWORD
property $DB_NAME
property $NNTP_USERNAME
property $NNTP_PASSWORD
property $NNTP_SERVER
property $NNTP_PORT
property $NNTP_SSLENABLED
property $CACHE_TYPE
property $WWW_DIR
property $SMARTY_DIR
property $DB_DIR
property $MISC_DIR
property $INSTALL_DIR
property $ADMIN_USER
property $ADMIN_PASS
property $ADMIN_EMAIL
property $NZB_PATH
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property $COMPILED_CONFIG
property $doCheck
property $sha1Check
property $mysqlCheck
property $gdCheck
property $curlCheck
property $cacheCheck
property $movieCoversCheck
property $animeCoversCheck
property $musicCoversCheck
property $configCheck
property $lockCheck
property $pearCheck
property $schemaCheck
property $phpCheck
property $timelimitCheck
property $memlimitCheck
property $rewriteCheck
property $opensslCheck
property $timezoneCheck
property $dbConnCheck
property $dbNameCheck
property $dbCreateCheck
property $nntpCheck
property $adminCheck
property $nzbPathCheck
property $saveConfigCheck
property $saveLockCheck
property $error
Install()
Default constructor.
setSession()
Save this structure in session.
getSession()
Return this structure from session.
isInitialized()
Determine if this structure has been populated.
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isLocked()
Determine if this installation has already been installed, and .lock file is present.
setConfig($tmpCfg)
Populate default config values from provided string.
saveConfig()
Write the config file to disk.
saveInstallLock()
Create the installation lock file.
11.16 lib/installpage.php
class Installpage
This class represents each page during installation.
property $title
property $content
property $head
property $page_template
property $smarty
property $error
Installpage()
Default constructor.
render()
Writes out the page.
isPostBack()
Determine if a postback has occurred.
isSuccess()
Determine if an install page has issued a success.
11.17 lib/menu.php
class Menu
This class looks up site menu data.
get($role, $serverurl)
Get all menu rows for a role.
getAll()
Get all menu rows.
getById($id)
Get a menu row by its ID.
delete($id)
Delete a menu row.
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add($menu)
Add a menu row.
update($menu)
Update a menu row.
11.18 lib/movie.php
class Movie
This class looks up movie info from external sources and stores/retrieves movieinfo data.
Movie:: SRC_BOXOFFICE = 1;
Movie:: SRC_INTHEATRE = 2;
Movie:: SRC_OPENING = 3;
Movie:: SRC_UPCOMING = 4;
Movie:: SRC_DVD = 5;
Movie($echooutput=false)
Default constructor.
getMovieInfo($imdbId)
Get a movieinfo row by its imdbID.
getMovieInfoMultiImdb($imdbIds)
Get movieinfo rows by array of imdbIDs.
delete($imdbId)
Delete movieinfo row by its imdbID.
getRange($start, $num, $moviename=”“)
Get movieinfo rows by limit.
getCount($moviename=”“)
Get count of all movieinfo rows.
getMovieCount($cat, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get count of all movieinfo rows filter by category.
getMovieRange($cat, $start, $num, $orderby, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get movieinfo rows for browse list by limit.
getMovieOrder($orderby)
Get movieinfo orderby column sql.
getMovieOrdering()
Get movieinfo orderby columns.
getBrowseByOptions()
Get movieinfo filter columns.
getBrowseBy()
Get movieinfo sql column for users selected filter.
makeFieldLinks($data, $field)
Create links for data like actor/director so used can requery.
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update($id, $title, $tagline, $plot, $year, $rating, $genre, $director, $actors, $language, $cover, $backdrop)
Update movieinfo row.
updateMovieInfo($imdbId)
Update movieinfo row by querying external sources and updating known properties/images.
fetchTmdbProperties($imdbId)
Lookup a movie on tmdb.
fetchImdbProperties($imdbId)
Scrape a movie from imdb.
processMovieReleases()
Process all untagged movies to link them to a movieinfo row.
parseMovieName($releasename)
Strip a movie name from a release.
getUpcoming($type, $source=”rottentomato”)
Get rows from upcoming table by type.
updateUpcoming()
Retrieve upcoming movie data from rottentomatoes API.
updateInsUpcoming($source, $type, $info)
Add/Update upcoming row.
getGenres()
Get list of standard movie genres.
11.19 lib/music.php
class Music
This class looks up music info from external sources and stores/retrieves musicinfo data.
Music:: NUMTOPROCESSPERTIME = 100;
Music($echooutput=false)
Default constructor.
getMusicInfo($id)
Get musicinfo row by ID.
getMusicInfoByName($artist, $album)
Get musicinfo row by name.
getRange($start, $num)
Get musicinfo rows by limit.
getCount()
Get count of all musicinfo rows.
getMusicCount($cat, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get count of all musicinfo rows by filter.
getMusicRange($cat, $start, $num, $orderby, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get musicinfo rows for browse list by filters and limit.
getMusicOrder($orderby)
Get musicinfo orderby column sql.
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getMusicOrdering()
Get musicinfo orderby columns.
getBrowseByOptions()
Get musicinfo filter columns.
getBrowseBy()
Get musicinfo filter column sql for user selection.
update($id, $title, $asin, $url, $salesrank, $artist, $publisher, $releasedate, $year, $tracks, $cover,
$genreID)
Update musicinfo row
updateMusicInfo($artist, $album, $year)
Update musicinfo from external source
fetchAmazonProperties($title)
Retrieve info from Amazon for a title.
processMusicReleases()
Process all untagged releases to see if musicinfo exists for them.
parseArtist($releasename)
Strip out an artist name from a release.
processMusicReleaseFromMediaInfo()
Process all releases tagged as musicinfoID -2 to attempt to retrieve properties from mediainfo xml.
addUpdateMusicInfo($title, $asin, $url, $salesrank, $artist, $publisher, $releasedate, $review,
$year, $genreID, $tracks, $cover)
Insert or update a musicinfo row.
matchBrowseNode($nodeId)
Convert Amazon browsenodes to genres.
11.20 lib/nfo.php
class Nfo
This class looks up nfo files and handles storage/retrieval of them from the database.
Nfo($echooutput=false)
Default constructor.
determineReleaseNfo($relid)
Find a binary looking like an nfo for a release.
addReleaseNfo($relid, $binid)
Add a releasenfo row.
deleteReleaseNfo($relid)
Delete a releasenfo row.
parseImdb($str)
Find an imdb URL in an nfo string.
parseRageId($str)
Find an tvrage URL in an nfo string.
processNfoFiles($processImdb=1, $processTvrage=1)
Download all nfos ready to process.
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11.21 lib/nntp.php
class Nntp
This class extends the standard PEAR NNTP class with some extra features.
doConnect()
Start an NNTP connection.
doQuit()
End an NNTP connection.
getMessage($groupname, $partMsgId)
Retrieve an NNTP message and decode it.
getMessages($groupname, $msgIds)
Retrieve a series of NNTP messages and decode them.
getBinary($binaryId, $isNfo=false)
Retrieve all NNTP messages associated with a binaries.ID
getXOverview($range, $_names = true, $_forceNames = true)
Get XZVER for a range of NNTP messages.
cmdXZver($range = NULL)
Send XZVER command over NNTP connection.
decodeYenc($yencodedvar)
Decode a yenc encoded string.
11.22 lib/nzb.php
class NZB
This class manages creation, storage and retrieval of NZB files.
writeNZBforReleaseId($relid, $relguid, $name, $catId, $path, $echooutput=false)
Writes out the nzb when processing releases. Performed outside of smarty due to memory issues of holding
all parts in an array.
getNZBPath($releaseGuid, $sitenzbpath = “”, $createIfDoesntExist = false)
Builds a full path to the nzb file on disk. nzbs are stored in a subdir of their first char.
nzbFileList($nzb)
Returns a simple file listing from the parts inside the NZB.
11.23 lib/nzbinfo.php
class nzbInfo
property $source
property $groups
property $filecount
property $parcount
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property $rarcount
property $zipcount
property $videocount
property $audiocount
property $filesize
property $poster
property $postedfirst
property $postedlast
property $completion
property $segmenttotal
property $segmentactual
property $nzb
property $nfofiles
property $samplefiles
property $mediafiles
property $audiofiles
property $rarfiles
nzbInfo()
loadFromString($str)
loadFromFile($loc)
summarize()
11.24 lib/page.php
class Page
This class represents every normal user page in the site.
Page()
Default constructor.
render()
Output the page.
11.25 lib/postprocess.php
class PostProcess
This class handles all post processing performed during update_releases process.
PostProcess($echooutput=false)
Default constructor.
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processAll()
Perform all post processing.
processNfos()
Process nfo files
processMovies()
Lookup imdb if enabled
processMusic()
Lookup music if enabled
processBooks()
Lookup book if enabled
processGames()
Lookup games if enabled
processUnknownCategory()
Work out any categories which were not assigned by regex or determinecategory Done in post process as
releasevideo/audio will have been performed by now.
processTv()
Process all TV related releases which will assign their series/episode/rage data
processOtherMiscCategory()
Process releases without a proper name and try to look it up in the nfo
processAdditional()
Check for passworded releases, RAR contents and Sample/Media info
processReleaseFiles($fetchedBinary, $relid)
Work out all files contained inside a rar
processReleasePasswords($fetchedBinary, $tmpPath, $unrarPath, $checkpasswordedrar)
Work out if a release is passworded
isRar($rarfile)
Work out if a rar is passworded
getMediainfo($ramdrive, $mediainfo, $releaseID)
Work out all files contained inside a rar
getSample($ramdrive, $ffmpeginfo, $releaseguid)
Get a sample from a release using ffmpeg
lameAudioSample($lameinfo, $releaseguid)
Has to be performed after mediainfo, as lame strips id3 tags.
getAudioSample($ramdrive, $releaseguid)
Get an audio sample from a release.
updateReleaseHasPreview($guid, $prevtype=1)
Update release to indicate a preview has been obtained.
processMusicFromMediaInfo()
Process untagged music releases using information from mediainfo if config permits.
11.26 lib/powerspawn.php
class PowerSpawn
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Class that wraps PHP POSIX and PCNTL functions to easily implement process forking and pseudothreading
author $Don Bauer
link https://github.com/lordgnu/PowerSpawn
version 1.0
property $maxChildren
property $timeLimit
property $sleepCount
property $childData
property $complete
__construct()
__destruct()
sigHandler($signo)
checkChildren()
myPID()
myParent()
spawnChild()
killChild($pid = 0)
parentCheck()
pidDead($pid = 0)
setCallback($callback = null)
setKillCallback($callback = null)
childCount()
runParentCode()
runChildCode()
spawnReady()
shutdown()
tick()
11.27 lib/predb.php
class PreDB
This class handles lookup of nzpre lookups and storage/retrieval of pre data.
PreDB($echooutput=true)
Default constructor.
getByID($preID)
Get a predb row by ID.
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getByDirname($dirname)
Get a predb row by name.
getPreCount($dirname=’‘, $category=’‘)
Get count of all predb rows.
getPreRange($start=0, $num, $dirname=’‘, $category=’‘)
Get predb rows by limit and filter.
processReleases($daysback = 3)
Process all untagged releases to see if they are found in predb.
updatePreDB($db, $preArray)
Add/Update predb row.
xorDecode($subject, $nzprekey)
XOR decode a string with a key.
nzpreUpdate()
Get nzpre data from usenet and parse.
11.28 lib/rarinfo.php
class RarInfo
RarInfo class.
A simple class for inspecting RAR file data and listing information about the archive contents in pure
PHP (no external dependencies). Data can be loaded directly from a file or from a variable passed by
reference.
Example usage:
// Load the RAR file or data
$rar = new RarInfo;
$rar->open(’./foo.rar’); // or $rar->setData($data);
if ($rar->error) {
echo "Error: {$rar->error}\\n";
exit;
}
// Check encryption
if ($rar->isEncrypted) {
echo "Archive is password encrypted\\n";
exit;
}
// Process the file list
$files = $rar->getFileList();
foreach ($files as $file) {
if ($file[’pass’] == true) {
echo "File is passworded: {$file[’name’]}\\n";
}
}
CHANGELOG
• 1.6 Added extra error checking to read method
• 1.5 Improved getSummary method output
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• 1.4 Added filename sanity checks & maxFilenameLength variable
• 1.3 Fixed issues with some file headers lacking LONG_BLOCK flag
• 1.2 Tweaked seeking method
• 1.1 Fixed issues with PHP not handling unsigned longs properly (pfft)
• 1.0 Initial release
todo Plenty $f parsing still possible, most format values have been added ;)
link http://www.win-rar.com/index.php?id=24&kb_article_id=162
author $Hecks
copyright
3. $010 Hecks
license Modified $SD
version 1.6
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RarInfo:: BLOCK_MARK
= 0x72;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_MAIN
= 0x73;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_FILE
= 0x74;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_OLD_COMMENT
= 0x75;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_OLD_EXTRA
= 0x76;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_OLD_SUB
= 0x77;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_OLD_RECOVERY
= 0x78;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_OLD_AUTH
= 0x79;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_SUB
= 0x7a;
RarInfo:: BLOCK_ENDARC
= 0x7b;
RarInfo:: MAIN_VOLUME
= 0x0001;
RarInfo:: MAIN_COMMENT
= 0x0002;
RarInfo:: MAIN_LOCK
= 0x0004;
RarInfo:: MAIN_SOLID
= 0x0008;
RarInfo:: MAIN_NEWNUMBERING
= 0x0010;
RarInfo:: MAIN_AUTH
= 0x0020;
RarInfo:: MAIN_RECOVERY
= 0x0040;
RarInfo:: MAIN_PASSWORD
= 0x0080;
RarInfo:: MAIN_FIRSTVOLUME
= 0x0100;
RarInfo:: MAIN_ENCRYPTVER
= 0x0200;
RarInfo:: FILE_SPLIT_BEFORE
= 0x0001;
RarInfo:: FILE_SPLIT_AFTER
= 0x0002;
RarInfo:: FILE_PASSWORD
= 0x0004;
RarInfo:: FILE_COMMENT
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RarInfo:: FILE_SOLID
= 0x0010;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICTMASK
= 0x00e0;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT64
= 0x0000;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT128
= 0x0020;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT256
= 0x0040;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT512
= 0x0060;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT1024
= 0x0080;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT2048
= 0x00a0;
RarInfo:: FILE_DICT4096
= 0x00c0;
RarInfo:: FILE_DIRECTORY
= 0x00e0;
RarInfo:: FILE_LARGE
= 0x0100;
RarInfo:: FILE_UNICODE
= 0x0200;
RarInfo:: FILE_SALT
= 0x0400;
RarInfo:: FILE_VERSION
= 0x0800;
RarInfo:: FILE_EXTTIME
= 0x1000;
RarInfo:: FILE_EXTFLAGS
= 0x2000;
RarInfo:: ENDARC_NEXT_VOLUME
= 0x0001;
RarInfo:: ENDARC_DATACRC
= 0x0002;
RarInfo:: ENDARC_REVSPACE
= 0x0004;
RarInfo:: ENDARC_VOLNR
= 0x0008;
RarInfo:: SKIP_IF_UNKNOWN
= 0x4000;
RarInfo:: LONG_BLOCK
= 0x8000;
RarInfo:: OS_MSDOS = 0;
RarInfo:: OS_OS2
= 1;
RarInfo:: OS_WIN32 = 2;
RarInfo:: OS_UNIX
= 3;
RarInfo:: OS_MACOS = 4;
RarInfo:: OS_BEOS
= 5;
RarInfo:: FORMAT_BLOCK_HEADER = ’vhead_crc/Chead_type/vhead_flags/vhead_size’;
Format for unpacking the main part of each block header.
RarInfo:: FORMAT_FILE_HEADER = ’Vunp_size/Chost_os/Vfile_crc/Vftime/Cunp_ver/Cmethod/vn
Format for unpacking the remainder of a File block header.
RarInfo:: MARKER_BLOCK = ’526172211a0700’;
Signature for the Marker block.
property $blockNames
List of block names corresponding to block types.
Var array
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property $isVolume
Is the volume attribute set for the archive?
Var bool
property $hasAuth
Is authenticity information present?
Var bool
property $hasRecovery
Is a recovery record present?
Var bool
property $isEncrypted
Is the archive encrypted with a password?
Var bool
property $error
The last error message.
Var string
open($file)
Loads data from the specified file (up to maxReadBytes) and analyses the archive contents.
Parameters
• $ath (string) – to the file
Returns bool $alse if archive analysis fails
setData(&$data)
Loads data passed by reference (up to maxReadBytes) and analyses the archive contents.
Parameters
• $rchive (string) – data stored in a variable
Returns bool $alse if archive analysis fails
setMaxBytes($bytes)
Sets the maximum number of data bytes to be stored.
Parameters
• $aximum (integer) – bytes
Returns void
getSummary($full=false)
Convenience method that outputs a summary list of the archive information, useful for pretty-printing.
Parameters
• $dd (bool) – file list to output?
Returns array $rchive summary
getBlocks($asHex=false)
Returns a list of the blocks found in the archive in human-readable format (for debugging purposes only).
Parameters
• $hould (bool) – numeric values be displayed as hexadecimal?
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Returns array $ist of blocks
getFileList()
Parses the stored blocks and returns a list of records for each of the files in the archive.
Returns mixed $alse if no file blocks available, or array of file records
property $rarFile
Path to the RAR file (if any).
Var string
property $maxReadBytes
The maximum number of bytes to analyze.
Var integer
property $maxFilenameLength
The maximum length of filenames (for sanity checking).
Var integer
property $isAnalyzed
Have the archive contents been analyzed?
Var bool
property $data
The stored RAR file data.
Var string
property $dataSize
The size in bytes of the currently stored data.
Var integer
property $offset
A pointer to the current position in the data.
Var integer
property $blocks
List of blocks found in the archive.
Var array
analyze()
Parses the RAR data and stores a list of found blocks.
Returns bool $alse if parsing fails
read($num)
Reads the given number of bytes from the stored data and moves the pointer forward.
Parameters
• $umber (integer) – of bytes to read
Returns string $yte string
seek($pos)
Moves the stored data pointer to the given position.
Parameters
• $ew (integer) – pointer position
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Returns void
dos2unixtime($dostime)
Converts DOS standard timestamps to UNIX timestamps.
Parameters
• $OS (integer) – timestamp
Returns integer $NIX timestamp
reset()
Resets the instance variables before parsing new data.
Returns void
11.29 lib/recaptchalib.php
_recaptcha_qsencode()
Encodes the given data into a query string format
Parameters
• $ ($data) – array of string elements to be encoded
Returns string $ encoded request
_recaptcha_http_post()
Submits an HTTP POST to a reCAPTCHA server
Parameters
• $host (string) –
• $path (string) –
• $data (array) –
• $ort (int) –
Returns array $esponse
recaptcha_get_html()
Gets the challenge HTML (javascript and non-javascript version). This is called from the browser, and the
resulting reCAPTCHA HTML widget is embedded within the HTML form it was called from.
Parameters
• $pubkey (string) – A public key for reCAPTCHA
• $error (string) – The error given by reCAPTCHA (optional, default is null)
• $use_ssl (boolean) – Should the request be made over ssl? (optional, default is false)
Returns string $ The HTML to be embedded in the user’s form.
class ReCaptchaResponse
A ReCaptchaResponse is returned from recaptcha_check_answer()
property $is_valid
property $error
recaptcha_check_answer()
Calls an HTTP POST function to verify if the user’s guess was correct
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Parameters
• $privkey (string) –
• $remoteip (string) –
• $challenge (string) –
• $response (string) –
• $extra_params (array) – an array of extra variables to post to the server
Returns ReCaptchaResponse
recaptcha_get_signup_url()
gets a URL where the user can sign up for reCAPTCHA. If your application has a configuration page where you
enter a key, you should provide a link using this function.
Parameters
• $domain (string) – The domain where the page is hosted
• $appname (string) – The name of your application
_recaptcha_aes_pad()
_recaptcha_aes_encrypt()
_recaptcha_mailhide_urlbase64()
recaptcha_mailhide_url()
_recaptcha_mailhide_email_parts()
gets the parts of the email to expose to the user. eg, given johndoe@example,com return [”john”, “example.com”]. the email is then displayed as john...@example.com
recaptcha_mailhide_html()
Gets html to display an email address given a public an private key. to get a key, go to:
http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/apikey
11.30 lib/releasecomments.php
class ReleaseComments
This class handles storage and retrieval of release comments.
getCommentById($id)
Get a comment by ID.
getComments($id)
Get all comments for a releaseID.
getCommentsByGuid($guid)
Get all comments for a release.GUID.
getCommentCount()
Get all count of all comments.
deleteComment($id)
Delete a comment.
deleteCommentsForRelease($id)
Delete all comments for a release.ID.
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deleteCommentsForUser($id)
Delete all comments for a users.ID.
addComment($id, $text, $userid, $host)
Add a releasecomment row.
getCommentsRange($start, $num)
Get releasecomment rows by limit.
updateReleaseCommentCount($relid)
Update the denormalised count of comments for a release.
getCommentCountForUser($uid)
Get a count of all comments for a user.
getCommentsForUserRange($uid, $start, $num)
Get comments for a user by limit.
11.31 lib/releaseextra.php
class ReleaseExtra
This class handles storage and retrieval of releaseextrafull/releasevideo/audio/subs data.
ReleaseExtra:: VIDEO_RESOLUTION_NA = 0;
ReleaseExtra:: VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD = 1;
ReleaseExtra:: VIDEO_RESOLUTION_720 = 2;
ReleaseExtra:: VIDEO_RESOLUTION_1080 = 3;
determineVideoResolution($width, $height)
Work out the res based on height and width
makeCodecPretty($codec)
Convert a codec string to a user friendly format.
getVideo($id)
Get a releasevideo row by ID.
getAudio($id)
Get a releaseaudio row by ID.
getSubs($id)
Get a releasesubs row by ID.
getBriefByGuid($guid)
Get a summary of release info for a release.GUID.
delete($id)
Delete releasevideo/audio/subs for a release.ID.
addFromXml($releaseID, $xml)
Add releasevideo/audio/subs for a release based on the mediainfo xml.
addVideo($releaseID, $containerformat, $overallbitrate, $videoduration, $videoformat, $videocodec,
$videowidth, $videoheight, $videoaspect, $videoframerate, $videolibrary)
Add a releasevideo row.
addAudio($releaseID, $audioID, $audioformat, $audiomode, $audiobitratemode, $audiobitrate, $audiochannels, $audiosamplerate, $audiolibrary, $audiolanguage, $audiotitle)
Add a releaseaudio row.
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addSubs($releaseID, $subsID, $subslanguage)
Add a releasesubs row.
getFull($id)
Get a releaseextrafull row for a release.
deleteFull($id)
Delete a releaseextrafull row for a release.
addFull($id, $xml)
Add a releaseextrafull row for a release.
11.32 lib/releasefiles.php
class ReleaseFiles
This class handles storage and retrieval of releasefiles.
get($id)
Get releasefiles row by ID.
getByGuid($guid)
Get releasefiles row by release.GUID.
delete($id)
Delete a releasefiles row.
add($id, $name, $size, $createddate, $passworded)
Add a releasefiles row.
11.33 lib/releaseimage.php
class ReleaseImage
This class handles storage and retrieval of release preview files obtained via ffmpeg.
ReleaseImage()
Default constructor.
fetchImage($imgLoc)
Return an image from a path.
saveImage($imgName,
$imgLoc,
$imgSavePath,
$saveThumb=false)
Create an image at a path and a thumbnailed version.
$imgMaxWidth=’‘,
$imgMaxHeight=’‘,
delete($guid)
Delete an image from disk.
11.34 lib/releaseregex.php
class ReleaseRegex
This class handles storage and retrieval of releaseregex rows.
get($activeonly=true, $groupname=”-1”, $blnIncludeReleaseCount=false, $userReleaseRegex=false)
Get all releaseregex rows matching filters.
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getGroupsForSelect()
Get all groups used by releaseregexes for use in dropdownlist.
getByID($id)
Get a releaseregex row by ID.
delete($id)
Delete a releaseregex row.
update($regex)
Update a releaseregex row.
add($regex)
Add a releaseregex row.
11.35 lib/releases.php
class Releases
This class handles storage and retrieval of releases rows and the main processing functions for turning
binaries into releases.
Releases:: PROCSTAT_NEW = 0;
Access public
Var initial $inary state after being added from usenet
Releases:: PROCSTAT_TITLEMATCHED = 5;
Access public
Var after $ binary has matched a releaseregex
Releases:: PROCSTAT_READYTORELEASE = 1;
Access public
Var after $ binary has been confirmed as having the right number of parts
Releases:: PROCSTAT_WRONGPARTS = 2;
Access public
Var after $ binary has has been attempted to be matched for x days and still has the wrong
number of parts
Releases:: PROCSTAT_RELEASED = 4;
Access public
Var binary $hat has finished and successfully made it into a release
Releases:: PROCSTAT_DUPLICATE = 6;
Access public
Var binary $hat is identified as already being part of another release (with the same name posted
in a similar date range)
Releases:: PROCSTAT_NOREQIDNAMELOOKUPFOUND = 7;
Access public
Var after $ series of attempts to lookup the allfilled style reqid to get a name, its given up
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Releases:: PROCSTAT_MINRELEASESIZE = 8;
Access public
Var the $elease is below the minimum size specified in site table
Releases:: PASSWD_NONE = 0;
Access public
Var release $s not passworded
Releases:: PASSWD_RAR = 1;
Access public
Var release $s passworded
Releases:: PASSWD_POTENTIAL = 2;
Access public
Var release $ay be passworded, ie contains inner rar/ace files
getByNames($names)
Get a list of releases by an array of names
getCount()
Get a count of releases for pager. used in admin manage list
getRange($start, $num)
Get a range of releases. used in admin manage list
getBrowseCount($cat, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array(), $grp=array())
Get a count of releases for main browse pager.
getBrowseRange($cat, $start, $num, $orderby, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array(), $grp=array())
Get a releases for main browse pages.
getBrowseOrder($orderby)
Get a column names browse list to be ordered by
getBrowseOrdering()
Get a list of available columns for sorting browse list
getForExport($postfrom, $postto, $group, $cat)
Get a range of releases. Used in nzb export
getEarliestUsenetPostDate()
Get the earliest release
getLatestUsenetPostDate()
Get the most recent release
getReleasedGroupsForSelect($blnIncludeAll = true)
Get all groups for which there is a release for a html select
getRss($cat, $num, $uid=0, $rageid, $anidbid, $airdate=-1)
Get releases for all types of rss feeds
getShowsRss($num, $uid=0, $excludedcats=array(), $airdate=-1)
Get releases in users ‘my tv show’ rss feed
getMyMoviesRss($num, $uid=0, $excludedcats=array())
Get releases in users ‘my movies’ rss feed
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getShowsRange($usershows, $start, $num, $orderby, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get range of releases in users ‘my tvshows’
getShowsCount($usershows, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Get count of releases in users ‘my tvshows’ for pager
rebuild($id)
Rebuild a release, ie delete it and reset any binaries still available for reprocessing.
rebuildmulti($guids)
Rebuild an array of releases based on their guid.
delete($id, $isGuid=false)
Delete one or more releases.
deletePreview($guid)
Delete a preview associated with a release and update the release to indicate it doesnt have one.
update($id, $name, $searchname, $fromname, $category, $parts, $grabs, $size, $posteddate, $addeddate, $rageid, $seriesfull, $season, $episode, $imdbid, $anidbid, $tvdbid)
Update a release.
updatemulti($guids, $category, $grabs, $rageid, $season, $imdbid)
Update multiple releases.
updateHasPreview($guid, $haspreview)
Update whether a release has a preview.
searchadv($searchname, $filename, $poster, $group, $cat=array(-1), $sizefrom, $sizeto, $offset=0,
$limit=1000, $orderby=’‘, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array())
Not yet implemented.
search($search, $cat=array(-1), $offset=0, $limit=1000, $orderby=’‘, $maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array(), $grp=array())
Search for releases.
searchbyRageId($rageId, $series=”“, $episode=”“,
$cat=array(-1), $maxage=-1)
Search for releases by rage id. Used by API/Sickbeard.
$offset=0,
$limit=100,
$name=”“,
searchbyAnidbId($anidbID, $epno=’‘, $offset=0, $limit=100, $name=’‘, $maxage=-1)
Search for releases by anidb id. Used by API/Sickbeard.
searchAudio($artist, $album, $label, $track, $year, $genre=array(-1), $offset=0, $limit=100,
$cat=array(-1), $maxage=-1)
Search for releases by album/artist/musicinfo. Used by API.
searchBook($author, $title, $offset=0, $limit=100, $maxage=-1)
Search for releases by author/bookinfo. Used by API.
searchbyImdbId($imdbId, $offset=0, $limit=100, $name=”“, $cat=array(-1),
$maxage=-1)
Search for releases by imdbid/movieinfo. Used by API/Couchpotato.
$genre=”“,
searchSimilar($currentid, $name, $limit=6, $excludedcats=array())
Return a list of releases with a similar name to that provided.
getSimilarName($name)
Return a similar release name.
getByGuid($guid)
Retrieve one or more releases by guid.
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getZipped($guids)
Writes a zip file of an array of release guids directly to the stream
removeRageIdFromReleases($rageid)
Removes an associated tvrage id from all releases using it.
removeThetvdbIdFromReleases($tvdbID)
Removes an associated tvdb id from all releases using it.
removeAnidbIdFromReleases($anidbID)
getById($id)
getReleaseNfo($id, $incnfo=true)
updateGrab($guid)
processReleases()
cleanReleaseName($relname)
getReleaseNameForReqId($url, $nnid, $groupname, $reqid)
checkRegexesUptoDate($url, $rev, $nnid)
getTopDownloads()
getTopComments()
getRecentlyAdded()
11.36 lib/rottentomato.php
class RottenTomato
RottenTomato:: API_URL = "http://api.rottentomatoes.com/api/public/v1.0/";
__construct($apikey)
getBoxOffice()
getInTheaters()
getOpening()
getUpcoming()
getDVDReleases()
searchMovie($title)
getMovie($rtid)
getReviews($rtid, $type=”top_critic”)
getCast($rtid)
setApikey($apikey)
getApikey()
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11.37 lib/sabnzbd.php
class SABnzbd
property $url
property $apikey
property $priority
property $apikeytype
property $integrated
property $uid
property $rsstoken
property $serverurl
SABnzbd:: INTEGRATION_TYPE_USER = 2;
SABnzbd:: INTEGRATION_TYPE_SITEWIDE = 1;
SABnzbd:: INTEGRATION_TYPE_NONE = 0;
SABnzbd:: API_TYPE_NZB = 1;
SABnzbd:: API_TYPE_FULL = 2;
SABnzbd:: PRIORITY_FORCE = 2;
SABnzbd:: PRIORITY_HIGH = 1;
SABnzbd:: PRIORITY_NORMAL = 0;
SABnzbd:: PRIORITY_LOW = -1;
SABnzbd:: PRIORITY_PAUSED = -2;
SABnzbd(&$page)
sendToSab($guid)
getQueue()
delFromQueue($id)
checkCookie()
setCookie($host, $apikey, $priority, $apitype)
unsetCookie()
11.38 lib/site.php
class Sites
Sites:: REGISTER_STATUS_OPEN = 0;
Sites:: REGISTER_STATUS_INVITE = 1;
Sites:: REGISTER_STATUS_CLOSED = 2;
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Sites:: ERR_BADUNRARPATH = -1;
Sites:: ERR_BADFFMPEGPATH = -2;
Sites:: ERR_BADMEDIAINFOPATH = -3;
Sites:: ERR_BADNZBPATH = -4;
Sites:: ERR_DEEPNOUNRAR = -5;
Sites:: ERR_BADTMPUNRARPATH = -6;
Sites:: ERR_BADLAMEPATH = -7;
Sites:: ERR_SABCOMPLETEPATH = -8;
version()
update($form)
get()
rows2Object($rows)
row2Object($row)
updateLatestRegexRevision($rev)
getLicense($html=false)
11.39 lib/sitemaps.php
class Sitemap
property $type
property $name
property $loc
property $priority
property $changefreq
Sitemap($t, $n, $l, $p, $c)
11.40 lib/sphinx.php
class Sphinx
This class manages indexing and searching the full-text indexes.
runCmd($cmd, $stdout=true)
Runs a Sphinx command. This suppresses various lines of output from the Sphinx binaries.
Parameters
• $cmd (string) – The command to run.
• $stdout (boolean) – If true (default), print to stdout.
Returns array $n array of lines returned from the popen process.
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getNextMergeDate()
Returns the next merge date as a timestamp. This value is suitable for use as the nextmergedate value in
the database.
getNextRebuildDate()
Returns the next rebuild date as a timestamp. This value is suitable for use as the nextrebuilddate value in
the database.
setRebuildDates($index, $lastRebuildDate=0)
Sets the values for lastrebuilddate and nextrebuilddate in the database for the given
$index.
Parameters
• $index (string) – The index to update.
• $lastRebuildDate (int) – The timestamp of the update.
Returns boolean
setMergeDates($index, $lastMergedDate=0)
Sets the value for lastmergedate and nextmergedate in the database for the given $index. If
$lastMergedDate is supplied it will be used as the value for lastmergedate, else NOW() will
used.
Parameters
• $index (string) – The index to update.
• $lastMergedDate (int) – The timestamp of the update.
Returns boolean
updateIndex($index, $full=false)
Updates the given index $index. If $full is true, then the ‘main’ index is updated, otherwise the ‘delta’
index is updated.
Parameters
• $index (string) –
• $full (boolean) –
Returns null
mergeIndex($index, $updateDates=True)
Merges a ‘delta’ index with a ‘main’ index, but only if the index is enabled.
Parameters
• $index (string) – The index to merge.
• $updateDates (boolean) – True (default) to update merge dates.
Returns null
indexDetails($index, $main=False)
Extracts all of the information about a given $index via the indextool program provided by Sphinx.
Parameters
• $index (string) – The index to query.
• $main (boolean) – If false (default), query delta index.
Returns Array $f information about the index.
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update()
Updates indexes. This function does quite a lot of stuff:
1.Rebuilds any indexes that are due
2.Merges any indexes that are due
3.Updates delta indexes
The first two items listed occur conditionally–they must be “due” in order to be processed. The last item,
updating of delta indexes, occurs unconditionally and will happen every time this function is called.
getSphinxBinPath($bin)
Returns the path to the Sphinx binary $bin. For example, if the path to Sphinx’s “indexer” binary is
desired, this function can be used to get the full path to it. It is also desirable to use this function as it
properly sets the sphinx.conf file to use.
Parameters
• $bin (string) – The Sphinx binary to run (indexer, searchd, etc.).
Returns string $he path to the binary.
isIndexEnabled($index)
Returns true if $index is enabled, false otherwise.
Parameters
• $index (string) – The index to check.
Returns boolean
getAllEnabledIndexes($deltas=false, $exclude=array())
Returns an array of all the indexes that are enabled. If Sphinx support isn’t enabled, then this returns an
empty array.
Parameters
• $hether (boolean) – or not to include the delta indexes as well.
Returns array $n array of string of the enabled indexes.
generateSphinxConf($sphinxDir=”“, $sphinxConf=”“)
Generates and returns a string of the of sphinx.conf file. $sphinxDir should be a string representing
the directory in which to store the indexes.
Parameters
• $sphinxDir (string) – Path to where indexes should be stored.
Returns string
indexNZBs($startingID=-1)
Indexing function for NZB contents. Unlink the other indexes, ‘nzbs’ can’t be indexed from MySQL data
directly since the data to be indexed is contained within the compress NZB files on disk. This function
decompresses the NZBs in memory, parses them, extracts the useful bits which are to be store in the
indexer and then updates the index in real time.
If $startingID is negative, then the last successfully indexed release will be identified and this will
resume indexing from that ID onwards. If this is a positive value, then only releases with an ID larger than
or equal to this will be indexed. In order to re-index everything, pass 0.
Returns the number of of NZBs that were successfully indexed.
Parameters
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• $startingID (int) – The ID of the first release to index.
Returns int
searchDirect($sphinxQuery, $lookupQuery=”“)
Query the indexer directly. Returns an array of the results, unless there was an error in which case false
is returned. However, if Sphinx returns an “invalid query” error (1064), then an empty result array is
returned. Note that an empty “result array” is not the same as an empty array and will instead look like:
array({"_totalrows": 0})
If $lookupQuery is an empty string, then the results returned will be the data from the index–this is not
guaranteed to be the most recent data that is in the MySQL database. If you absolutely need the most recent
data from MySQL, then $lookupQuery should be a valid SQL query that has contains “releases.ID IN
(%s)”.
Parameters
• $sphinxQuery (string) – The raw SphinxQL query.
• $lookupQuery (string) – The SQL to use to lookup the results.
Returns array|false
buildQuery($search, $cat=array(), $offset=0, $limit=100, $order=array(“postdate”, “desc”),
$maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array(), $grp=array(), $indexes=array(), $lookup=true,
$where=array(), &$lookupQuery=”“)
Constructs a SphinxQL query.
Parameters
• $search (array) –
• $cat (array) –
• $offset (int) –
• $limit (int) –
• $order (array) –
• $maxage (int) –
• $excludedcats (array) –
• $grp (array) –
• $indexes (array) –
• $lookup (boolean) –
• $where (array) –
• $lookupQuery (string) –
search($search, $cat=array(), $offset=0, $limit=1000, $order=array(“postdate”, “desc”),
$maxage=-1, $excludedcats=array(), $grp=array(), $indexes=array(), $lookup=true)
Search $indexes for $search term(s). $search should be a string containing a valid Sphinx query,
see query syntax for examples. The default behavior is to query the indexes for release IDs and then return
the releases from MySQL, but if $lookup is false then the data from the indexes will be returned. This
will bypass MySQL all together, but may result in stale data.
Parameters
• $search (string) – Search term to query for.
• $cat (array) – Category IDs to filter for.
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• $offset (int) – Offset from first result.
• $limit (int) – Number of results to return.
• $orderby (string) – Field to order results by.
• $maxage (int) – Don’t include results older than this (in days).
• $excludedcats (array) – Category IDs to exclude.
• $grp (array) – Group IDs to filter for.
• $indexes (string|array) – Only search within certain indexes.
• $lookup (boolean) – Retrieve latest data from database.
Returns array|false
searchbyRageId($rageId, $series=”“, $episode=”“, $offset=0, $limit=100, $name=”“,
$cat=array(-1), $maxage=-1, $indexes=array(), $lookup=true)
Returns an array of all the releases matching the given query. This presents the same interface as
Releases::searchbyRageId.
searchbyImdbId($imdbId, $offset=0, $limit=100, $name=”“, $cat=array(-1), $genre=”“,
$maxage=-1, $indexes=array(), $lookup=true)
Returns an array of all the releases matching the given query. This presents the same interface as
Releases::searchbyImdbId.
searchAudio($artist, $album, $label, $track, $year, $genre=array(-1), $offset=0, $limit=100,
$cat=array(-1), $maxage=-1, $indexes=array(), $lookup=true)
Returns an array of all the releases matching the given query. This presents the same interface as
Releases::searchAudio.
searchBook($author, $title, $offset=0, $limit=100, $maxage=-1, $indexes=array(), $lookup=true)
Returns an array of all the releases matching the given query. This presents the same interface as
Releases::searchBook.
searchbyAnidbId($anidbID, $epno=’‘, $offset=0, $limit=100, $name=’‘, $maxage=-1, $indexes=array(), $lookup=true)
Returns an array of all the releases matching the given query. This presents the same interface as
Releases::searchbyAnidbId.
getPreRange($start=0, $num, $dirname=’‘, $category=’‘)
Get predb rows by limit and filter. This presents the same interface as PreDB::getPreRange.
getPreCount($dirname=’‘, $category=’‘)
Get count of all predb rows that match the query.
This presents the same interface as
PreDB::getPreCount. If there is an issue running the query (i.e. if the query fails), then this returns -1.
Parameters
• $dirname (string) – The query; this is passed into MATCH().
• $category (string) – The category to limit to.
Returns int $he number of results, or -1 on error.
11.41 lib/thetvdb.php
class TheTVDB
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TheTVDB:: PROJECT
= ’newznab’;
TheTVDB:: APIKEY
= ’5F84ECB91B42D719’;
TheTVDB($echooutput=true)
addSeries($TheTVDBAPIArray)
addEpisodes($TheTVDBAPIArray)
updateSeries($tvdbID, $actors, $airsday, $airstime, $contentrating, $firstaired, $genre, $imdbID,
$network, $overview, $rating, $ratingcount, $runtime, $seriesname, $status)
deleteTitle($tvdbID)
addEmptySeries($seriesname)
getSeriesInfoByID($tvdbID)
getSeriesInfoByName($seriesname)
getSeriesRange($start, $num, $seriesname=’‘)
getSeriesCount($seriesname=’‘)
lookupSeriesID($seriesname)
notFound($seriesName, $fullep, $releaseID, $echooutput=true)
processReleases()
TheTVDBAPI($seriesid, $seriesName)
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slugify()
class Trakt
property $errUrl
property $errNum
property $errMsg
property $trackHost
Trakt($apiKey, $debug=false)
__call($method, $arguments)
clearAuth()
setAuth($username, $password, $isHash=false)
Sets authentication for all subsequent API calls. If $isHash is true, then the $password is expected
to be a valid sha1 hash of the real password.
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class TvRage
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TvRage:: APIKEY = ’7FwjZ8loweFcOhHfnU3E’;
TvRage:: MATCH_PROBABILITY = 75;
TvRage($echooutput=false)
getByID($id)
getByRageID($id)
getByTitle($title)
add($rageid, $releasename, $desc, $genre, $country, $imgbytes)
update($id, $rageid, $releasename, $desc, $genre, $country, $imgbytes)
delete($id)
getRange($start, $num, $ragename=”“)
getCount($ragename=”“)
getCalendar($date = “”)
getSeriesList($uid, $letter=”“, $ragename=”“)
updateSchedule()
getEpisodeInfo($rageid, $series, $episode)
getRageInfoFromPage($rageid)
getRageInfoFromService($rageid)
updateEpInfo($show, $relid)
updateRageInfo($rageid, $show, $tvrShow, $relid)
processTvReleases($lookupTvRage=true)
getRageMatch($showInfo)
checkMatch($ourName, $tvrName)
cleanName($str)
parseNameEpSeason($relname)
getGenres()
11.44 lib/usermovies.php
class UserMovies
addMovie($uid, $imdbid, $catid=array())
getMovies($uid)
delMovie($uid, $imdbid)
getMovie($uid, $imdbid)
delMovieForUser($uid)
updateMovie($uid, $imdbid, $catid=array())
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11.45 lib/users.php
class Users
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_BADUNAME = -1;
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_BADPASS = -2;
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_BADEMAIL = -3;
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_UNAMEINUSE = -4;
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_EMAILINUSE = -5;
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_BADINVITECODE = -6;
Users:: ERR_SIGNUP_BADCAPTCHA = -7;
Users:: SUCCESS = 1;
Users:: ROLE_GUEST = 0;
Users:: ROLE_USER = 1;
Users:: ROLE_ADMIN = 2;
Users:: ROLE_DISABLED = 3;
Users:: DEFAULT_INVITES = 1;
Users:: DEFAULT_INVITE_EXPIRY_DAYS = 7;
Users:: SALTLEN = 4;
Users:: SHA1LEN = 40;
get()
delete($id)
getRange($start, $num, $orderby, $username=’‘, $email=’‘, $host=’‘, $role=’‘)
getBrowseOrder($orderby)
getCount()
add($uname, $pass, $email, $role, $notes, $host, $invites=Users::DEFAULT_INVITES, $invitedby=0)
update($id, $uname, $email, $grabs, $role, $notes, $invites, $movieview, $musicview, $consoleview,
$bookview, $saburl=false, $sabapikey=false, $sabpriority=false, $sabapikeytype=false)
updateUserRole($uid, $role)
updateUserRoleChangeDate($uid, $date)
updateExpiredRoles($uprole, $downrole, $msgsubject, $msgbody)
updateRssKey($uid)
updatePassResetGuid($id, $guid)
updatePassword($id, $password)
getByEmail($email)
getByPassResetGuid($guid)
getByUsername($uname)
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incrementGrabs($id, $num=1)
getById($id)
getByIdAndRssToken($id, $rsstoken)
getByRssToken($rsstoken)
getBrowseOrdering()
isValidUsername($uname)
isValidPassword($pass)
isDisabled($username)
isValidCaptcha($site, $challenge, $response)
isValidEmail($email)
isValidUrl($url)
generateUsername($email)
generatePassword()
signup($uname, $pass, $email, $host, $role = Users::ROLE_USER, $notes,
vites=Users::DEFAULT_INVITES,
$invitecode=”“,
$forceinvitemode=false,
captcha_challenge=false, $recaptcha_response=false, $skip_recaptcha=false)
$in$re-
randomKey($amount)
hashPassword($password)
getHostHash($host, $siteseed = “”)
hashSHA1($string)
checkPassword($password, $hash)
isLoggedIn()
currentUserId()
logout()
login($uid, $host=”“, $remember=”“)
updateSiteAccessed($uid, $host=”“)
updateApiAccessed($uid)
setCookies($uid)
addCart($uid, $releaseid)
getCart($uid, $releaseid=”“)
delCartByGuid($guids, $uid)
delCartByUserAndRelease($guid, $uid)
delCartForUser($uid)
delCartForRelease($rid)
addCategoryExclusions($uid, $catids)
getCategoryExclusion($uid)
getCategoryExclusionNames($uid)
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delCategoryExclusion($uid, $catid)
delUserCategoryExclusions($uid)
sendInvite($sitetitle, $siteemail, $serverurl, $uid, $emailto)
getInvite($inviteToken)
addInvite($uid, $inviteToken)
deleteInvite($inviteToken)
checkAndUseInvite($invitecode)
getTopGrabbers()
getUsersByMonth()
getUsersByHostHash()
getUsersByRole()
getLoginCountsByMonth()
getRoles()
getRoleById($id)
getDefaultRole()
addRole($name, $apirequests, $downloadrequests, $defaultinvites, $canpreview, $canpre)
updateRole($id, $name, $apirequests, $downloadrequests, $defaultinvites, $isdefault, $canpreview,
$canpre)
deleteRole($id)
getApiRequests($userid)
addApiRequest($userid, $request, $hosthash)
delApiRequests($userid)
pruneRequestHistory($days = 0)
deletes old rows from the userrequest and userdownloads tables. if site->userdownloadpurgedays set to 0
then all release history is removed but the download/request rows must remain for at least one day to allow
the role based limits to apply.
getDownloadRequests($userid, $hosthash = “”, $site = “”)
getDownloadRequestsForUserAndAllHostHashes($userid)
addDownloadRequest($userid, $hosthash, $relGuid)
delDownloadRequests($userid)
delDownloadRequestsForRelease($releaseID)
11.46 lib/userseries.php
class UserSeries
addShow($uid, $rageid, $catid=array())
getShows($uid)
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delShow($uid, $rageid)
getShow($uid, $rageid)
delShowForUser($uid)
delShowForSeries($sid)
updateShow($uid, $rageid, $catid=array())
11.47 lib/util.php
sendEmail()
isWindows()
responseXmlToObject()
startsWith()
endsWith()
objectsIntoArray()
safeFilename()
runCmd()
checkStatus()
getUrl()
cp437toUTF()
11.48 lib/zipfile.php
class zipfile
property $datasec
property $ctrl_dir
property $eof_ctrl_dir
property $old_offset
unix2DosTime($unixtime = 0)
Converts an Unix timestamp to a four byte DOS date and time format (date in high two bytes, time in low
two bytes allowing magnitude comparison).
Parameters
• $he (integer) – current Unix timestamp
Returns integer $he current date in a four byte DOS format
Access private
addFile($data, $name, $time = 0)
Adds “file” to archive
Parameters
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• $ile (string) – contents
• $ame (string) – of the file in the archive (may contains the path)
• $he (integer) – current timestamp
Access public
file()
Dumps out file
Returns string $he zipped file
Access public
11.49 lib/framework/basepage.php
class BasePage
property $title
property $content
property $head
property $body
property $meta_keywords
property $meta_title
property $meta_description
property $page
property $page_template
property $smarty
property $userdata
property $serverurl
property $template_dir
property $site
property $secure_connection
BasePage:: FLOOD_THREE_REQUESTS_WITHIN_X_SECONDS = 1.000;
BasePage:: FLOOD_PUNISHMENT_SECONDS = 3.0;
BasePage()
floodCheck($loggedin, $role)
showFloodWarning()
addToHead($headcontent)
addToBody($attr)
render()
isPostBack()
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show404()
show403($from_admin = false)
show503($retry=’‘)
getCommonTemplate($tpl)
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class Cache
property $ttl
property $enabled
property $method
property $mc
Cache()
store($key, $data, $ttl=’‘)
pack($data)
unpack($data)
fetch($key)
exists($key)
getKey($str)
fileCacheGC()
11.51 lib/framework/db.php
class DB
DB()
escapeString($str)
makeLookupTable($rows, $keycol)
queryInsert($query, $returnlastid=true)
queryOneRow($query, $useCache=false, $cacheTTL=’‘)
query($query, $useCache=false, $cacheTTL=’‘)
queryDirect($query)
optimise($force = false)
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property $name
property $title
print_usage()
index()
generate()
search()
daemon()
merge()
main()
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Index
Symbols
addReleaseNfo() (Nfo method), 112
addRole() (Users method), 140
__call() (Trakt method), 136
addSeries() (TheTVDB method), 136
__construct() (AmazonProductAPI method), 96
addShow() (UserSeries method), 140
__construct() (PowerSpawn method), 116
addSubs() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
__construct() (RottenTomato method), 129
addTitle() (AniDB method), 96
__construct() (TMDb method), 91
addToBody() (BasePage method), 142
__destruct() (PowerSpawn method), 116
addToHead() (BasePage method), 142
_recaptcha_aes_encrypt() (global function), 123
addUpdateBookInfo() (Book method), 99
_recaptcha_aes_pad() (global function), 123
addUpdateMusicInfo() (Music method), 112
_recaptcha_http_post() (global function), 122
_recaptcha_mailhide_email_parts() (global function), addVideo() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
ADMIN_EMAIL (Install property), 107
123
ADMIN_PASS (Install property), 107
_recaptcha_mailhide_urlbase64() (global function), 123
ADMIN_USER (Install property), 107
_recaptcha_qsencode() (global function), 122
adminCheck (Install property), 108
AdminPage (class), 95
A
AdminPage() (AdminPage method), 95
add() (Contents method), 105
Amazon, 89
add() (Forum method), 105
AmazonProductAPI (class), 95
add() (Groups method), 106
analyze() (RarInfo method), 121
add() (Menu method), 109
AniDB (class), 96
add() (ReleaseFiles method), 125
AniDB() (AniDB method), 96
add() (ReleaseRegex method), 126
AniDBAPI() (AniDB method), 97
add() (TvRage method), 137
animeCoversCheck (Install property), 108
add() (Users method), 138
animetitlesUpdate() (AniDB method), 96
addApiRequest() (Users method), 140
apikey (SABnzbd property), 130
addAudio() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
apikeytype (SABnzbd property), 130
addBlacklist() (Binaries method), 98
audiocount (nzbInfo property), 114
addBulk() (Groups method), 107
audiofiles (nzbInfo property), 114
addCart() (Users method), 139
aws_signed_request() (global function), 96
addCategoryExclusions() (Users method), 139
addComment() (ReleaseComments method), 124
B
addDownloadRequest() (Users method), 140
Backfill (class), 97
addEmptySeries() (TheTVDB method), 136
Backfill() (Backfill method), 97
addEpisodes() (TheTVDB method), 136
backfillAllGroups() (Backfill method), 97
addFile() (zipfile method), 141
backfillGroup() (Backfill method), 97
addFromXml() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
BasePage (class), 142
addFull() (ReleaseExtra method), 125
BasePage() (BasePage method), 142
addInvite() (Users method), 140
Binaries (class), 97
addMovie() (UserMovies method), 137
Binaries() (Binaries method), 98
addMovieRating() (TMDb method), 94
blockNames (RarInfo property), 119
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blocks (RarInfo property), 121
body (BasePage property), 142
Book (class), 98
Book() (Book method), 98
browseMovies() (TMDb method), 93
buildQuery() (Sphinx method), 134
C
Cache (class), 143
Cache() (Cache method), 143
CACHE_TYPE (Install property), 107
cacheCheck (Install property), 108
Category (class), 99
changefreq (Sitemap property), 131
checkAndUseInvite() (Users method), 140
checkChildren() (PowerSpawn method), 116
checkCookie() (SABnzbd method), 130
checkMatch() (TvRage method), 137
checkPassword() (Users method), 139
checkRegexesUptoDate() (Releases method), 129
checkStatus() (global function), 141
childCount() (PowerSpawn method), 116
childData (PowerSpawn property), 116
cleanFilename() (AniDB method), 97
cleanName() (TvRage method), 137
cleanReleaseName() (Releases method), 129
clearAuth() (Trakt method), 136
cmdXZver() (Nntp method), 113
COMPILED_CONFIG (Install property), 107
complete (PowerSpawn property), 116
completion (nzbInfo property), 114
configCheck (Install property), 108
Console (class), 103
Console() (Console method), 103
content (BasePage property), 142
content (Installpage property), 109
Contents (class), 104
cp437toUTF() (global function), 141
ctrl_dir (zipfile property), 141
curlCheck (Install property), 108
currentUserId() (Users method), 139
D
daemon() (global function), 80, 144
data (RarInfo property), 121
datasec (zipfile property), 141
dataSize (RarInfo property), 121
daytopost() (Backfill method), 97
DB (class), 143
DB() (DB method), 143
DB_DIR (Install property), 107
DB_HOST (Install property), 107
DB_NAME (Install property), 107
DB_PASSWORD (Install property), 107
148
DB_TYPE (Install property), 107
DB_USER (Install property), 107
dbConnCheck (Install property), 108
dbCreateCheck (Install property), 108
dbNameCheck (Install property), 108
decodeYenc() (Nntp method), 113
delApiRequests() (Users method), 140
delCartByGuid() (Users method), 139
delCartByUserAndRelease() (Users method), 139
delCartForRelease() (Users method), 139
delCartForUser() (Users method), 139
delCategoryExclusion() (Users method), 139
delDownloadRequests() (Users method), 140
delDownloadRequestsForRelease() (Users method), 140
delete() (Binaries method), 98
delete() (Contents method), 104
delete() (Groups method), 107
delete() (Menu method), 109
delete() (Movie method), 110
delete() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
delete() (ReleaseFiles method), 125
delete() (ReleaseImage method), 125
delete() (ReleaseRegex method), 126
delete() (Releases method), 128
delete() (TvRage method), 137
delete() (Users method), 138
deleteBlacklist() (Binaries method), 98
deleteComment() (ReleaseComments method), 123
deleteCommentsForRelease()
(ReleaseComments
method), 123
deleteCommentsForUser() (ReleaseComments method),
123
deleteFull() (ReleaseExtra method), 125
deleteInvite() (Users method), 140
deleteParent() (Forum method), 105
deletePost() (Forum method), 106
deletePreview() (Releases method), 128
deleteReleaseNfo() (Nfo method), 112
deleteRole() (Users method), 140
deleteTitle() (AniDB method), 97
deleteTitle() (TheTVDB method), 136
deleteUser() (Forum method), 106
delFromQueue() (SABnzbd method), 130
delMovie() (UserMovies method), 137
delMovieForUser() (UserMovies method), 137
delShow() (UserSeries method), 140
delShowForSeries() (UserSeries method), 141
delShowForUser() (UserSeries method), 141
delUserCategoryExclusions() (Users method), 140
determineCategory() (Category method), 101
determineReleaseNfo() (Nfo method), 112
determineVideoResolution() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
doCheck (Install property), 108
doConnect() (Nntp method), 113
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doQuit() (Nntp method), 113
dos2unixtime() (RarInfo method), 122
E
enabled (Cache property), 143
endsWith() (global function), 141
eof_ctrl_dir (zipfile property), 141
Episode (class), 105
errMsg (Trakt property), 136
errNum (Trakt property), 136
error (Install property), 108
error (Installpage property), 109
error (RarInfo property), 120
error (ReCaptchaResponse property), 122
errUrl (Trakt property), 136
escapeString() (DB method), 143
exists() (Cache method), 143
F
fetch() (Cache method), 143
fetchAmazonProperties() (Book method), 99
fetchAmazonProperties() (Console method), 104
fetchAmazonProperties() (Music method), 112
fetchImage() (ReleaseImage method), 125
fetchImdbProperties() (Movie method), 111
fetchTmdbProperties() (Movie method), 111
file() (zipfile method), 142
fileCacheGC() (Cache method), 143
filecount (nzbInfo property), 113
filesize (nzbInfo property), 114
floodCheck() (BasePage method), 142
Forum (class), 105
G
gdCheck (Install property), 108
generate() (global function), 80, 144
generatePassword() (Users method), 139
generateSphinxConf() (Sphinx method), 133
generateUsername() (Users method), 139
Genres (class), 106
get() (Category method), 101
get() (Contents method), 105
get() (Menu method), 109
get() (ReleaseFiles method), 125
get() (ReleaseRegex method), 125
get() (Sites method), 131
get() (Users method), 138
getActive() (Groups method), 106
getAll() (Contents method), 105
getAll() (Groups method), 106
getAll() (Menu method), 109
getAllEnabledIndexes() (Sphinx method), 133
getanidbID() (AniDB method), 97
getAnimeCount() (AniDB method), 97
Index
getAnimeInfo() (AniDB method), 97
getAnimeList() (AniDB method), 97
getAnimeRange() (AniDB method), 97
getApikey() (RottenTomato method), 129
getApikey() (TMDb method), 95
getApiRequests() (Users method), 140
getAudio() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
getAudioSample() (PostProcess method), 115
getBinary() (Nntp method), 113
getBlacklist() (Binaries method), 98
getBlacklistByID() (Binaries method), 98
getBlocks() (RarInfo method), 120
getBookCount() (Book method), 99
getBookInfo() (Book method), 99
getBookInfoByName() (Book method), 99
getBookOrdering() (Book method), 99
getBookRange() (Book method), 99
getBoxOffice() (RottenTomato method), 129
getBriefByGuid() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
getBrowseBy() (Book method), 99
getBrowseBy() (Console method), 104
getBrowseBy() (Movie method), 110
getBrowseBy() (Music method), 112
getBrowseByOptions() (Book method), 99
getBrowseByOptions() (Console method), 104
getBrowseByOptions() (Movie method), 110
getBrowseByOptions() (Music method), 112
getBrowseCount() (Forum method), 105
getBrowseCount() (Releases method), 127
getBrowseNode() (Console method), 104
getBrowseOrder() (Book method), 99
getBrowseOrder() (Releases method), 127
getBrowseOrder() (Users method), 138
getBrowseOrdering() (Releases method), 127
getBrowseOrdering() (Users method), 139
getBrowseRange() (Forum method), 105
getBrowseRange() (Releases method), 127
getByDirname() (PreDB method), 116
getByEmail() (Users method), 138
getByGuid() (ReleaseFiles method), 125
getByGuid() (Releases method), 128
getById() (Binaries method), 98
getById() (Category method), 101
getByID() (Contents method), 105
getByID() (Groups method), 106
getById() (Menu method), 109
getByID() (PreDB method), 116
getByID() (ReleaseRegex method), 126
getById() (Releases method), 129
getByID() (TvRage method), 137
getById() (Users method), 139
getByIdAndRssToken() (Users method), 139
getByIds() (Category method), 101
getByName() (Groups method), 106
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getByNames() (Releases method), 127
getByPassResetGuid() (Users method), 138
getByRageID() (TvRage method), 137
getByRssToken() (Users method), 139
getByTitle() (TvRage method), 137
getByUsername() (Users method), 138
getCalendar() (TvRage method), 137
getCart() (Users method), 139
getCast() (RottenTomato method), 129
getCategoryExclusion() (Users method), 139
getCategoryExclusionNames() (Users method), 139
getChildren() (Category method), 101
getCommentById() (ReleaseComments method), 123
getCommentCount() (ReleaseComments method), 123
getCommentCountForUser()
(ReleaseComments
method), 124
getComments() (ReleaseComments method), 123
getCommentsByGuid() (ReleaseComments method), 123
getCommentsForUserRange()
(ReleaseComments
method), 124
getCommentsRange() (ReleaseComments method), 124
getCommonTemplate() (BasePage method), 143
getConsoleCount() (Console method), 104
getConsoleInfo() (Console method), 103
getConsoleInfoByName() (Console method), 103
getConsoleOrder() (Console method), 104
getConsoleOrdering() (Console method), 104
getConsoleRange() (Console method), 104
getCount() (Book method), 99
getCount() (Console method), 104
getCount() (Groups method), 106
getCount() (Movie method), 110
getCount() (Music method), 111
getCount() (Releases method), 127
getCount() (TvRage method), 137
getCount() (Users method), 138
getCountForUser() (Forum method), 106
getDefaultRole() (Users method), 140
getDownloadRequests() (Users method), 140
getDownloadRequestsForUserAndAllHostHashes()
(Users method), 140
getDVDReleases() (RottenTomato method), 129
getEarliestUsenetPostDate() (Releases method), 127
getEpisodeInfo() (TvRage method), 137
getEpisodeInfoByID() (Episode method), 105
getEpisodeInfoByName() (Episode method), 105
getFileList() (RarInfo method), 121
getFlat() (Category method), 101
getForExport() (Releases method), 127
getFormat() (TMDb method), 94
getForMenu() (Category method), 101
getForMenuByTypeAndRole() (Contents method), 105
getForReleaseId() (Binaries method), 98
getForSelect() (Category method), 101
150
getForUserRange() (Forum method), 106
getFull() (ReleaseExtra method), 125
getGenres() (Genres method), 106
getGenres() (Movie method), 111
getGenres() (TMDb method), 94
getGenres() (TvRage method), 137
getGroupsForSelect() (Groups method), 106
getGroupsForSelect() (ReleaseRegex method), 126
getHostHash() (Users method), 139
getImages() (TMDb method), 92
getIndex() (Contents method), 105
getInTheaters() (RottenTomato method), 129
getInvite() (Users method), 140
getItemByAsin() (AmazonProductAPI method), 96
getItemByKeyword() (AmazonProductAPI method), 96
getItemByUpc() (AmazonProductAPI method), 96
getKey() (Cache method), 143
getLang() (TMDb method), 95
getLatestMovie() (TMDb method), 94
getLatestPerson() (TMDb method), 94
getLatestUsenetPostDate() (Releases method), 127
getLicense() (Sites method), 131
getLoginCountsByMonth() (Users method), 140
getMediainfo() (PostProcess method), 115
getMessage() (Nntp method), 113
getMessages() (Nntp method), 113
getMovie() (RottenTomato method), 129
getMovie() (TMDb method), 92
getMovie() (UserMovies method), 137
getMovieByHash() (TMDb method), 92
getMovieCount() (Movie method), 110
getMovieInfo() (Movie method), 110
getMovieInfoMultiImdb() (Movie method), 110
getMovieOrder() (Movie method), 110
getMovieOrdering() (Movie method), 110
getMovieRange() (Movie method), 110
getMovies() (UserMovies method), 137
getMovieTranslations() (TMDb method), 93
getMovieVersion() (TMDb method), 93
getMovieVersions() (TMDb method), 93
getMusicCount() (Music method), 111
getMusicInfo() (Music method), 111
getMusicInfoByName() (Music method), 111
getMusicOrder() (Music method), 111
getMusicOrdering() (Music method), 111
getMusicRange() (Music method), 111
getMyMoviesRss() (Releases method), 127
getNextMergeDate() (Sphinx method), 131
getNextRebuildDate() (Sphinx method), 132
getNZBPath() (NZB method), 113
getOpening() (RottenTomato method), 129
getOrAddGenreKey() (Genres method), 106
getParent() (Forum method), 105
getPerson() (TMDb method), 92
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getPersonVersion() (TMDb method), 93
getPersonVersions() (TMDb method), 93
getPost() (Forum method), 105
getPosts() (Forum method), 105
getPreCount() (PreDB method), 117
getPreCount() (Sphinx method), 135
getPreRange() (PreDB method), 117
getPreRange() (Sphinx method), 135
getQueue() (SABnzbd method), 130
getRageInfoFromPage() (TvRage method), 137
getRageInfoFromService() (TvRage method), 137
getRageMatch() (TvRage method), 137
getRange() (Book method), 99
getRange() (Console method), 103
getRange() (Groups method), 106
getRange() (Movie method), 110
getRange() (Music method), 111
getRange() (Releases method), 127
getRange() (TvRage method), 137
getRange() (Users method), 138
getRecentlyAdded() (Releases method), 129
getReleasedGroupsForSelect() (Releases method), 127
getReleaseNameForReqId() (Releases method), 129
getReleaseNfo() (Releases method), 129
getReviews() (RottenTomato method), 129
getRoleById() (Users method), 140
getRoles() (Users method), 140
getRss() (Releases method), 127
getSample() (PostProcess method), 115
getSeriesCount() (TheTVDB method), 136
getSeriesInfoByID() (TheTVDB method), 136
getSeriesInfoByName() (TheTVDB method), 136
getSeriesList() (TvRage method), 137
getSeriesRange() (TheTVDB method), 136
getSession() (Install method), 108
getSession() (TMDb method), 94
getShow() (UserSeries method), 141
getShows() (UserSeries method), 140
getShowsCount() (Releases method), 128
getShowsRange() (Releases method), 127
getShowsRss() (Releases method), 127
getSimilarName() (Releases method), 128
getSphinxBinPath() (Sphinx method), 133
getSubs() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
getSummary() (RarInfo method), 120
getToken() (TMDb method), 94
getTopComments() (Releases method), 129
getTopDownloads() (Releases method), 129
getTopGrabbers() (Users method), 140
getUpcoming() (Movie method), 111
getUpcoming() (RottenTomato method), 129
getUrl() (global function), 141
getUsersByHostHash() (Users method), 140
getUsersByMonth() (Users method), 140
Index
getUsersByRole() (Users method), 140
getVideo() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
getXOverview() (Nntp method), 113
getZipped() (Releases method), 128
Groups (class), 106
groups (nzbInfo property), 113
H
hasAuth (RarInfo property), 120
hashPassword() (Users method), 139
hashSHA1() (Users method), 139
hasRecovery (RarInfo property), 120
head (BasePage property), 142
head (Installpage property), 109
I
imdb, 89
incrementGrabs() (Users method), 138
index() (global function), 80, 144
indexDetails() (Sphinx method), 132
indexNZBs() (Sphinx method), 133
Install (class), 107
Install() (Install method), 108
INSTALL_DIR (Install property), 107
Installpage (class), 109
Installpage() (Installpage method), 109
integrated (SABnzbd property), 130
is0day() (Category method), 102
is_valid (ReCaptchaResponse property), 122
isAnalyzed (RarInfo property), 121
isBlackListed() (Binaries method), 98
isConsole() (Category method), 103
isDisabled() (Users method), 139
isEBook() (Category method), 103
isEncrypted (RarInfo property), 120
isForeignTV() (Category method), 101
isGameNDS() (Category method), 103
isGamePS3() (Category method), 103
isGamePSP() (Category method), 103
isGameWii() (Category method), 103
isGameWiiWare() (Category method), 103
isGameXBOX() (Category method), 103
isGameXBOX360() (Category method), 103
isGameXBOX360DLC() (Category method), 103
isHDTV() (Category method), 101
isIndexEnabled() (Sphinx method), 133
isInitialized() (Install method), 108
isISO() (Category method), 102
isLocked() (Install method), 108
isLoggedIn() (Users method), 139
isMac() (Category method), 102
isMobileAndroid() (Category method), 102
isMobileiOS() (Category method), 102
isMobileOther() (Category method), 102
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isMovie() (Category method), 102
isMovie3D() (Category method), 102
isMovieBluRay() (Category method), 102
isMovieForeign() (Category method), 102
isMovieHD() (Category method), 102
isMovieSD() (Category method), 102
isMusic() (Category method), 103
isMusicLossless() (Category method), 103
isMusicMP3() (Category method), 103
isMusicVideo() (Category method), 103
isParent() (Category method), 101
isPC() (Category method), 102
isPCGame() (Category method), 102
isPostBack() (BasePage method), 142
isPostBack() (Installpage method), 109
isRar() (PostProcess method), 115
isSDTV() (Category method), 101
isSportTV() (Category method), 101
isSuccess() (Installpage method), 109
isTV() (Category method), 101
isValidCaptcha() (Users method), 139
isValidEmail() (Users method), 139
isValidPassword() (Users method), 139
isValidUrl() (Users method), 139
isValidUsername() (Users method), 139
isVolume (RarInfo property), 119
isWindows() (global function), 141
isXxx() (Category method), 102
isXxx264() (Category method), 102
isXxxDVD() (Category method), 102
isXxxImageset() (Category method), 102
isXxxPack() (Category method), 102
isXxxWMV() (Category method), 102
isXxxXvid() (Category method), 102
K
killChild() (PowerSpawn method), 116
L
lameAudioSample() (PostProcess method), 115
loadFromFile() (nzbInfo method), 114
loadFromString() (nzbInfo method), 114
loc (Sitemap property), 131
lockCheck (Install property), 108
login() (Users method), 139
logout() (Users method), 139
lookupSeriesID() (TheTVDB method), 136
M
main() (global function), 80, 144
makeCodecPretty() (ReleaseExtra method), 124
makeFieldLinks() (Movie method), 110
makeLookupTable() (DB method), 143
matchBrowseNode() (Console method), 104
152
matchBrowseNode() (Music method), 112
maxChildren (PowerSpawn property), 116
maxFilenameLength (RarInfo property), 121
maxReadBytes (RarInfo property), 121
mc (Cache property), 143
mediafiles (nzbInfo property), 114
memlimitCheck (Install property), 108
Menu (class), 109
merge() (global function), 80, 144
mergeIndex() (Sphinx method), 132
meta_description (BasePage property), 142
meta_keywords (BasePage property), 142
meta_title (BasePage property), 142
method (Cache property), 143
MISC_DIR (Install property), 107
Movie (class), 110
Movie() (Movie method), 110
movieCoversCheck (Install property), 108
Music (class), 111
Music() (Music method), 111
musicCoversCheck (Install property), 108
myParent() (PowerSpawn method), 116
myPID() (PowerSpawn method), 116
mysqlCheck (Install property), 108
N
name ( property), 80, 144
name (Sitemap property), 131
nfo, 89
Nfo (class), 112
Nfo() (Nfo method), 112
nfofiles (nzbInfo property), 114
Nntp (class), 113
NNTP_PASSWORD (Install property), 107
NNTP_PORT (Install property), 107
NNTP_SERVER (Install property), 107
NNTP_SSLENABLED (Install property), 107
NNTP_USERNAME (Install property), 107
nntpCheck (Install property), 108
notFound() (TheTVDB method), 136
NZB, 89
NZB (class), 113
nzb (nzbInfo property), 114
NZB_PATH (Install property), 107
nzbFileList() (NZB method), 113
nzbInfo (class), 113
nzbInfo() (nzbInfo method), 114
nzbPathCheck (Install property), 108
nzpreUpdate() (PreDB method), 117
O
objectsIntoArray() (global function), 141
offset (RarInfo property), 121
old_offset (zipfile property), 141
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open() (RarInfo method), 120
opensslCheck (Install property), 108
optimise() (DB method), 143
P
pack() (Cache method), 143
page (BasePage property), 142
Page (class), 114
Page() (Page method), 114
page_template (BasePage property), 142
page_template (Installpage property), 109
par, 89
parcount (nzbInfo property), 113
parentCheck() (PowerSpawn method), 116
parseArtist() (Music method), 112
parseAuthor() (Book method), 99
parseImdb() (Nfo method), 112
parseMovieName() (Movie method), 111
parseNameEpSeason() (TvRage method), 137
parseRageId() (Nfo method), 112
parseTitle() (Console method), 104
pearCheck (Install property), 108
phpCheck (Install property), 108
pidDead() (PowerSpawn method), 116
postdate() (Backfill method), 97
postedfirst (nzbInfo property), 114
postedlast (nzbInfo property), 114
poster (nzbInfo property), 114
PostProcess (class), 114
PostProcess() (PostProcess method), 114
PowerSpawn (class), 115
PreDB (class), 116
PreDB() (PreDB method), 116
print_usage() (global function), 80, 144
priority (SABnzbd property), 130
priority (Sitemap property), 131
processAdditional() (PostProcess method), 115
processAll() (PostProcess method), 114
processAnimeReleases() (AniDB method), 97
processBookReleases() (Book method), 99
processBooks() (PostProcess method), 115
processConsoleReleases() (Console method), 104
processGames() (PostProcess method), 115
processMovieReleases() (Movie method), 111
processMovies() (PostProcess method), 115
processMusic() (PostProcess method), 115
processMusicFromMediaInfo() (PostProcess method),
115
processMusicReleaseFromMediaInfo() (Music method),
112
processMusicReleases() (Music method), 112
processNfoFiles() (Nfo method), 112
processNfos() (PostProcess method), 115
processOtherMiscCategory() (PostProcess method), 115
Index
processReleaseFiles() (PostProcess method), 115
processReleasePasswords() (PostProcess method), 115
processReleases() (PreDB method), 117
processReleases() (Releases method), 129
processReleases() (TheTVDB method), 136
processTv() (PostProcess method), 115
processTvReleases() (TvRage method), 137
processUnknownCategory() (PostProcess method), 115
pruneRequestHistory() (Users method), 140
purge() (Groups method), 107
Q
query() (DB method), 143
queryDirect() (DB method), 143
queryInsert() (DB method), 143
queryOneRow() (DB method), 143
R
randomKey() (Users method), 139
rarcount (nzbInfo property), 113
rarFile (RarInfo property), 121
rarfiles (nzbInfo property), 114
RarInfo (class), 117
read() (RarInfo method), 121
rebuild() (Releases method), 128
rebuildmulti() (Releases method), 128
recaptcha_check_answer() (global function), 122
recaptcha_get_html() (global function), 122
recaptcha_get_signup_url() (global function), 123
recaptcha_mailhide_html() (global function), 123
recaptcha_mailhide_url() (global function), 123
ReCaptchaResponse (class), 122
regex, 89
ReleaseComments (class), 123
ReleaseExtra (class), 124
ReleaseFiles (class), 125
ReleaseImage (class), 125
ReleaseImage() (ReleaseImage method), 125
ReleaseRegex (class), 125
Releases (class), 126
removeAnidbIdFromReleases() (Releases method), 129
removeRageIdFromReleases() (Releases method), 129
removeThetvdbIdFromReleases() (Releases method), 129
render() (AdminPage method), 95
render() (BasePage method), 142
render() (Installpage method), 109
render() (Page method), 114
reset() (Groups method), 107
reset() (RarInfo method), 122
responseXmlToObject() (global function), 141
retrieveBlackList() (Binaries method), 98
rewriteCheck (Install property), 108
rotten tomatoes, 89
RottenTomato (class), 129
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row2Object() (Sites method), 131
rows2Object() (Sites method), 131
rsstoken (SABnzbd property), 130
runChildCode() (PowerSpawn method), 116
runCmd() (global function), 141
runCmd() (Sphinx method), 131
runParentCode() (PowerSpawn method), 116
S
SABnzbd (class), 130
SABnzbd() (SABnzbd method), 130
safeFilename() (global function), 141
samplefiles (nzbInfo property), 114
saveConfig() (Install method), 109
saveConfigCheck (Install property), 108
saveImage() (ReleaseImage method), 125
saveInstallLock() (Install method), 109
saveLockCheck (Install property), 108
scan() (Binaries method), 98
schemaCheck (Install property), 108
search() (Binaries method), 98
search() (global function), 80, 144
search() (Releases method), 128
search() (Sphinx method), 134
searchadv() (Releases method), 128
searchAudio() (Releases method), 128
searchAudio() (Sphinx method), 135
searchBook() (Releases method), 128
searchBook() (Sphinx method), 135
searchbyAnidbId() (Releases method), 128
searchbyAnidbId() (Sphinx method), 135
searchbyImdbId() (Releases method), 128
searchbyImdbId() (Sphinx method), 135
searchbyRageId() (Releases method), 128
searchbyRageId() (Sphinx method), 135
searchDirect() (Sphinx method), 134
searchMovie() (RottenTomato method), 129
searchMovie() (TMDb method), 92
searchPerson() (TMDb method), 92
searchProducts() (AmazonProductAPI method), 96
searchSimilar() (Releases method), 128
secure_connection (BasePage property), 142
seek() (RarInfo method), 121
segmentactual (nzbInfo property), 114
segmenttotal (nzbInfo property), 114
sendEmail() (global function), 141
sendInvite() (Users method), 140
sendToSab() (SABnzbd method), 130
serverurl (BasePage property), 142
serverurl (SABnzbd property), 130
setApikey() (RottenTomato method), 129
setApikey() (TMDb method), 95
setAuth() (Trakt method), 136
setCallback() (PowerSpawn method), 116
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setConfig() (Install method), 109
setCookie() (SABnzbd method), 130
setCookies() (Users method), 139
setData() (RarInfo method), 120
setFormat() (TMDb method), 94
setKillCallback() (PowerSpawn method), 116
setLang() (TMDb method), 95
setMaxBytes() (RarInfo method), 120
setMergeDates() (Sphinx method), 132
setRebuildDates() (Sphinx method), 132
setSession() (Install method), 108
sha1Check (Install property), 108
show403() (BasePage method), 143
show404() (BasePage method), 142
show503() (BasePage method), 143
showFloodWarning() (BasePage method), 142
shutdown() (PowerSpawn method), 116
sigHandler() (PowerSpawn method), 116
signup() (Users method), 139
site (BasePage property), 142
Sitemap (class), 131
Sitemap() (Sitemap method), 131
Sites (class), 130
sleepCount (PowerSpawn property), 116
slugify() (global function), 136
smarty (BasePage property), 142
smarty (Installpage property), 109
SMARTY_DIR (Install property), 107
source (nzbInfo property), 113
spawnChild() (PowerSpawn method), 116
spawnReady() (PowerSpawn method), 116
Sphinx (class), 131
startsWith() (global function), 141
store() (Cache method), 143
summarize() (nzbInfo method), 114
T
template_dir (BasePage property), 142
TheTVDB (class), 135
TheTVDB() (TheTVDB method), 136
TheTVDBAPI() (TheTVDB method), 136
tick() (PowerSpawn method), 116
timeLimit (PowerSpawn property), 116
timelimitCheck (Install property), 108
timezoneCheck (Install property), 108
title ( property), 80, 144
title (BasePage property), 142
title (Installpage property), 109
tmdb, 89
TMDb (class), 91
trackHost (Trakt property), 136
Trakt (class), 136
Trakt() (Trakt method), 136
ttl (Cache property), 143
Index
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TvRage, 89
TvRage (class), 136
TvRage() (TvRage method), 137
type (Sitemap property), 131
U
uid (SABnzbd property), 130
unix2DosTime() (zipfile method), 141
unpack() (Cache method), 143
unsetCookie() (SABnzbd method), 130
update() (Book method), 99
update() (Category method), 101
update() (Console method), 104
update() (Contents method), 105
update() (Groups method), 107
update() (Menu method), 110
update() (Movie method), 110
update() (Music method), 112
update() (ReleaseRegex method), 126
update() (Releases method), 128
update() (Sites method), 131
update() (Sphinx method), 132
update() (TvRage method), 137
update() (Users method), 138
updateAllGroups() (Binaries method), 98
updateApiAccessed() (Users method), 139
updateBlacklist() (Binaries method), 98
updateBookInfo() (Book method), 99
updateConsoleInfo() (Console method), 104
updateEpInfo() (TvRage method), 137
updateExpiredRoles() (Users method), 138
updateGrab() (Releases method), 129
updateGroup() (Binaries method), 98
updateGroupStatus() (Groups method), 107
updateHasPreview() (Releases method), 128
updateIndex() (Sphinx method), 132
updateInsUpcoming() (Movie method), 111
updateLatestRegexRevision() (Sites method), 131
updateMovie() (UserMovies method), 137
updateMovieInfo() (Movie method), 111
updatemulti() (Releases method), 128
updateMusicInfo() (Music method), 112
updatePassResetGuid() (Users method), 138
updatePassword() (Users method), 138
updatePreDB() (PreDB method), 117
updateRageInfo() (TvRage method), 137
updateReleaseCommentCount()
(ReleaseComments
method), 124
updateReleaseHasPreview() (PostProcess method), 115
updateRole() (Users method), 140
updateRssKey() (Users method), 138
updateSchedule() (TvRage method), 137
updateSeries() (TheTVDB method), 136
updateShow() (UserSeries method), 141
Index
updateSiteAccessed() (Users method), 139
updateTitle() (AniDB method), 97
updateUpcoming() (Movie method), 111
updateUserRole() (Users method), 138
updateUserRoleChangeDate() (Users method), 138
url (SABnzbd property), 130
userdata (BasePage property), 142
UserMovies (class), 137
Users (class), 138
UserSeries (class), 140
V
validate() (Contents method), 104
version() (Sites method), 131
videocount (nzbInfo property), 114
W
writeNZBforReleaseId() (NZB method), 113
WWW_DIR (Install property), 107
X
xorDecode() (PreDB method), 117
Z
zipcount (nzbInfo property), 114
zipfile (class), 141
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