Connect NZBHydra2
Add NZBHydra2 to Kochab with your API key and default port 5076.
NZBHydra2 is a Usenet meta-search indexer. Kochab uses its API for indexer health and search.
What Kochab exposes through NZBHydra2
- Indexer list: internal indexers with state (similar to Jackett-style management)
- Search: meta-search across NZBHydra2 indexers from the control screen
Not exposed through NZBHydra2
Indexer credentials, caps, and Hydra2 configuration stay in NZBHydra2’s web UI. It does not appear in Library or Calendar.
Before you start
In NZBHydra2: Config -> Main -> API key. Copy the key shown there.
Default connection
| Field | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Port | 5076 |
| Scheme | http on LAN, https behind a reverse proxy |
| Auth | API key as a query parameter (apikey=) |
Add in Kochab
- Open Services -> Add service and choose NZBHydra2.
- Enter your host.
- Set port 5076 unless you use a custom port or proxy.
- Paste the API key.
- Tap Test and add.
TLS
See Certificate trust for self-signed certificates.