# NZB Download Preferences

## Rules for all NZB searches:

1. **Language:** English only
2. **Size limit:** Under 10GB (default, unless specified otherwise)
3. **Audio:** Atmos preferred (DDP 5.1 Atmos, TrueHD Atmos)
4. **Quality:** Prefer 1080p or higher
5. **Format:** Prefer H.265/HEVC for efficiency

## Added: 2026-03-09

## Workflow Location

- NZB files saved to: `pirate/` folder
- SABnzbd watch folder on VPN machine (192.168.0.17)
\n## Trap NZB Warning (2026-04-08)\n\nSome releases have valid metadata but no actual content. Signs:\n- NZB looks correct (744KB+, proper XML structure)\n- SABnzbd shows "Completed" but 0 bytes downloaded\n- Release name matches but articles are empty/missing\n\n**Workaround:** Check multiple release groups before downloading. Favor releases with:\n- Multiple groups (iVs, YTS, etc.)\n- Age < 500 days (newer = less likely DMCA)\n- Comments/feedback on NZBGeek\n
\n## Download Verification Step (2026-04-08)\n\n**Always verify downloads complete:**\n\n1. **Check SABnzbd queue API** after NZB pickup\n  - Endpoint: `http://192.168.0.32:8282/api?apikey=40bf61729f1c4701ac55cf36cfb5171a&mode=queue&output=json`\n  - Look for: `status: Downloading` and real `sizeleft` value\n\n2. **Schedule completion check** (~40 min for 8GB at 3MB/s)\n  - Use cron to trigger agent check\n  - Verify history shows `status: Completed`\n\n3. **Trap NZB indicators:**\n  - NZB downloaded but SABnzbd shows 0 bytes progress\n  - History shows Completed with `downloaded: 0`\n  - Same filename appears in queue but never progresses\n