Connect SABnzbd
Add SABnzbd to Kochab with your API key and default port 8080.
SABnzbd is a Usenet download client. Kochab uses its API for queue control and blended Downloads.
What Kochab exposes through SABnzbd
- Downloads tab: SABnzbd items in the blended queue (pause, resume, remove where supported)
- Control screen: global pause/resume/speed, server stats, categories, queue drill-in, history retry/delete
- Search sends: Usenet grabs from Search route to SABnzbd when configured
Not exposed through SABnzbd
Scheduler rules, folder paths, scripting, and full SABnzbd config stay in SABnzbd’s web UI. Kochab is Usenet-forward; torrent client features do not apply here.
Before you start
In SABnzbd: Config -> General -> Security -> API Key. Copy the key shown there.
Default connection
| Field | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Port | 8080 |
| 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 SABnzbd.
- Enter your host.
- Set port 8080 unless you use a custom port or proxy.
- Paste the API key.
- Tap Test and add.
Tips
- SABnzbd often shares port 8080 with other apps on the same host; confirm the port in SABnzbd’s Config -> General -> SABnzbd Host.
- Kochab is Usenet-forward; SABnzbd is the primary download client Kochab targets.
TLS
See Certificate trust for self-signed certificates.