Release Date: January 21, 2026

Tindarr v1.0.1 - Auto-Add Improvements & Settings Workflow

Release Date: January 21, 2026

🆕 What's New in 1.0.1

🚦 Background Auto-Add Service

• Tindarr now automatically polls for consensus movies and adds them to Radarr in the background
• Polling interval is fully configurable in the Admin Console (default: 5 minutes, minimum: 30 seconds)
• No more manual refreshes—auto-add works continuously as long as Radarr integration is enabled

🛠️ Settings Workflow Improvements

• "Test Connection" now auto-saves Radarr settings before testing, ensuring all changes are persisted
• API key is preserved when updating settings (no more accidental blanking)
• Improved validation and feedback for Radarr settings

🗃️ Database Migration

• Existing databases are automatically migrated to support the new auto-add interval setting
• No manual intervention required for upgrades

📝 Other Enhancements

• RELEASE_NOTES.md added for tracking changes
• Minor bug fixes and code cleanup

🎉 Overview

Tindarr is a collaborative movie selection app that helps families and friend groups find movies everyone wants to watch! Like Tinder for movies, multiple users swipe on films they're interested in, and Tindarr identifies mutual matches. Integrates with Radarr to automatically download movies that everyone agrees on.

Perfect for:

• Family movie nights - find films everyone will enjoy
• Friend groups - eliminate the "what should we watch?" debate
• Shared movie libraries - only download what people actually want to see

✨ Features

Collaborative Movie Selection

• Multi-User Swiping: Each user creates an account and swipes independently
• Mutual Matches: Discover movies that everyone in your group wants to watch
• Consensus Building: Track which movies have the most interest
• Swipe Interface: Tinder-style card deck for quick yes/no decisions
• TMDB Integration: Powered by The Movie Database for comprehensive movie information
• Smart Filtering: Set preferences for genres, languages, ratings, and release years
• Movie Details: View posters, ratings, overviews, and release dates

Radarr Integration

• Automatic Downloads: Automatically add swiped movies to Radarr
• Manual Control: Option to manually review before adding to Radarr
• Configurable Settings: Set quality profiles, root folders, and enable/disable integration
• Connection Testing: Verify Radarr connectivity from the admin console

Authentication & Security

• Password Protection: PBKDF2-based password hashing with 150,000 iterations
• Admin Controls: Dedicated admin console for system management
• User Management: View users and reset passwords (admin only)
• Registration Control: Toggle user registration on/off
• First-Run Setup: Initial admin account created with password prompt on first login
• Secure API: Radarr API keys never exposed in responses

User Interface

• Modern Design: Clean, responsive UI with TailwindCSS
• Smooth Animations: Framer Motion for fluid card interactions
• Dark Theme: Eye-friendly interface
• Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin controls with tabbed interface
• Login Screen: Simple username/password authentication

Installation & Deployment

• Windows Service: Runs as a background service with automatic startup
• MSI Installer: Simple double-click installation
• Self-Contained: No .NET runtime installation required
• ProgramData Storage: Multi-user compatible data storage
• MIT Licensed: Open source and permissive

Network & Remote Access

• Local Access: Works out-of-the-box on http://localhost:6565
• Remote Access: Configure firewall and port forwarding for internet access
• All Interfaces Binding: Listens on 0.0.0.0:6565 for network accessibility

🔧 Technical Stack

Backend:

• ASP.NET Core 8.0 Web API
• Entity Framework Core with SQLite
• PBKDF2 password hashing
• RESTful API design

Frontend:

• React 18 with TypeScript
• Vite for blazing-fast builds
• TailwindCSS for styling
• Framer Motion for animations

Installation:

• WiX Toolset v4 MSI installer
• Windows Service integration
• ProgramData storage for multi-user support

📋 System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016+
• RAM: 512 MB minimum
• Disk: 150 MB installation space
• Port: TCP 6565 (configurable)

🚀 Quick Start

1. Download TindarrSetup.msi from the release
2. Run the installer (installs Windows Service automatically)
3. Open http://localhost:6565 in your browser
4. Log in with username admin and set your password
5. Invite family/friends: Have each person create an account
6. Set your movie preferences
7. Start swiping - Each person swipes independently
8. Check consensus - See which movies your group agrees on - Admin only right now
9. Radarr automatically downloads mutual picks (if enabled)

📝 Configuration

Radarr Integration

Configure in Admin Console → Radarr Settings:

• API URL: Your Radarr instance URL (e.g., http://localhost:7878)
• API Key: Your Radarr API key
• Quality Profile: Default quality profile for downloads
• Root Folder: Default storage location
• Auto-Add: Enable automatic movie additions

Remote Access

See README.md for:

• Windows Firewall configuration
• Router port forwarding setup
• Security recommendations

🔒 Security Features

• Password Authentication: All endpoints require authentication
• Secure Storage: Passwords hashed with PBKDF2 (150k iterations)
• Admin Controls: User management restricted to admins
• Registration Toggle: Disable registration after initial setup

📦 Installation Details

Install Location: C:\Program Files\Tindarr
Data Location: C:\ProgramData\Tindarr
Service Name: Tindarr
Port: 6565 (TCP)

🙏 Credits

• TMDB: Movie data provided by The Movie Database
• Radarr: Automated movie downloading
• WiX Toolset: Windows installer framework

📄 License

Tindarr is released under the MIT License.

Repository: https://github.com/skibidirizzi/Tindarr
Issues: https://github.com/skibidirizzi/Tindarr/issues

Enjoy discovering and downloading movies with Tindarr! 🎬🍿