qbit-torrent-extract

An automated solution for extracting nested archives (zip/rar) from completed qBittorrent downloads.

"No files found are eligible for import" - Every Readarr user, probably

Finally, a tool that ensures your *arr apps actually find the files hidden inside those pesky nested archives!

Features

• Automatically extracts ZIP files from completed torrent downloads
• Handles nested RAR archives within ZIP files (because BitBook loves their archive-ception)
• Integrates with qBittorrent's "Run external program on torrent completion" feature
• Comprehensive logging (so you know exactly why Readarr is happy now)
• Preserves original archives (keep seeding, friends!)
• Error handling and reporting (no more silent failures)
• Makes your *arr apps actually see those EPUB files buried in Chuck.Palahniuk.-.Fight.Club.2011.Retail.EPUB.eBook-BitBook.zip

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ggfevans/qbit-torrent-extract.git
cd qbit-torrent-extract

# Create and activate virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install the package
pip install -e .

Usage

Command Line

qbit-torrent-extract /path/to/torrent/folder

qBittorrent Integration

Basic Setup

1. Open qBittorrent Settings (Tools → Options)
2. Navigate to Downloads tab
3. Enable "Run external program on torrent completion"
4. Add the extraction command:

   /path/to/venv/bin/python -m qbit_torrent_extract "%F"

Advanced Configuration Examples

With Verbose Logging:

/path/to/venv/bin/python -m qbit_torrent_extract "%F" --verbose --torrent-name "%N"

With Custom Configuration:

/path/to/venv/bin/python -m qbit_torrent_extract "%F" --config /path/to/config.json --torrent-name "%N"

With Statistics Tracking:

/path/to/venv/bin/python -m qbit_torrent_extract "%F" --stats-file /path/to/stats.json --show-stats

qBittorrent Variable Reference

• %F - Torrent content path (file or root directory)
• %N - Torrent name
• %R - Root directory of the torrent
• %D - Save directory
• %C - Number of files in the torrent
• %Z - Torrent size (bytes)
• %T - Torrent category
• %I - Torrent hash

Recommended Setup

For best results, use this command which includes torrent name for logging:

/path/to/venv/bin/python -m qbit_torrent_extract "%F" --torrent-name "%N" --preserve

Configuration

The tool supports both command-line options and JSON configuration files.

Command Line Options

qbit-torrent-extract [OPTIONS] DIRECTORY

Options:
  --preserve / --no-preserve    Preserve original archives after extraction [default: preserve]
  --verbose / --quiet          Increase output verbosity [default: quiet]
  --config PATH                Path to configuration file
  --max-ratio FLOAT           Maximum extraction ratio for zipbomb protection [default: 100.0]
  --max-depth INTEGER         Maximum nested archive depth [default: 3]
  --log-dir PATH              Directory for log files [default: ~/.qbit-torrent-extract/logs]
  --torrent-name TEXT         Name of the torrent for per-torrent logging
  --stats-file PATH           Path to statistics file [default: ~/.qbit-torrent-extract/stats.json]
  --show-stats                Show aggregated statistics after extraction
  --export-stats PATH         Export statistics to file
  --version                   Show the version and exit
  --help                      Show this message and exit

Configuration File Format

Create a JSON configuration file for consistent settings:

{
  "max_extraction_ratio": 100.0,
  "max_nested_depth": 3,
  "supported_extensions": [".zip", ".rar", ".7z", ".tar.gz", ".tgz"],
  "log_level": "INFO",
  "log_dir": "~/.qbit-torrent-extract/logs",
  "log_rotation_size": 10485760,
  "log_rotation_count": 5,
  "preserve_originals": true,
  "skip_on_error": true,
  "progress_indicators": true,
  "stats_file": "~/.qbit-torrent-extract/stats.json"
}

Security Settings

• max_extraction_ratio: Prevents zipbomb attacks by limiting extraction size vs archive size
• max_nested_depth: Limits recursive extraction depth to prevent infinite loops
• skip_on_error: Continues processing other files when one archive fails

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Permission Errors

Problem: PermissionError: [Errno 13] Permission denied Solution:

• Ensure qBittorrent runs with appropriate permissions
• Check that the download directory is writable
• On Linux/macOS, verify file ownership: chown -R user:group /download/path

2. Path Not Found

Problem: FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory Solution:

• Verify the Python path in qBittorrent settings is correct
• Use absolute paths for the script location
• Test the command manually: python -m qbit_torrent_extract /test/path

3. Missing Dependencies

Problem: ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'rarfile' Solution:

# Reinstall with all dependencies
pip install -e .

# Or install missing dependencies manually
pip install rarfile py7zr tqdm click

4. Archives Not Extracting

Problem: Archives are found but not extracted Solutions:

• Check if archives are password-protected (not supported)
• Verify archive integrity: unrar t archive.rar or unzip -t archive.zip
• Increase verbosity to see detailed logs: --verbose
• Check zipbomb protection limits: --max-ratio 200

5. Large Archive Timeouts

Problem: Extraction stops or times out on large archives Solutions:

• Increase system resources (RAM, disk space)
• Check available disk space before extraction
• Use --verbose to monitor progress
• Consider splitting large archives

Debugging Steps

1. Test manually first:

   python -m qbit_torrent_extract /path/to/torrent --verbose

2. Check logs:

   # View main log
   cat ~/.qbit-torrent-extract/logs/qbit-torrent-extract.log
   
   # View torrent-specific log
   cat ~/.qbit-torrent-extract/logs/TorrentName.log

3. Verify qBittorrent setup:

   • Test with a simple command first: echo "%F" > /tmp/qbit-test.txt
   • Check if qBittorrent variables are being passed correctly

4. Check statistics:

   python -m qbit_torrent_extract /any/path --show-stats

Log Analysis

Normal Operation:

2023-XX-XX 12:00:00 | INFO | Starting qbit-torrent-extract v0.1.0
2023-XX-XX 12:00:00 | INFO | Processing directory: /downloads/TorrentName
2023-XX-XX 12:00:00 | INFO | Found 3 archives to process
2023-XX-XX 12:00:01 | INFO | Successfully extracted: archive1.zip
2023-XX-XX 12:00:02 | INFO | Extraction completed - Processed: 3, Successful: 3, Failed: 0

Error Indicators:

ERROR | Zipbomb detected in archive.zip (ratio: 1500.0 > 100.0)
ERROR | Password-protected archive detected: secret.rar
ERROR | Corrupted archive detected: broken.zip
WARNING | Maximum nested depth reached (3) for nested.zip

Best Practices

1. Security Considerations

• Always use zipbomb protection (default: enabled)
• Set reasonable depth limits (default: 3 levels)
• Monitor disk space before processing large torrents
• Use dedicated user account for qBittorrent with limited permissions

2. Performance Optimization

• Allocate sufficient RAM for large archive extraction
• Use SSD storage for extraction operations when possible
• Monitor system resources during heavy extraction periods
• Enable log rotation to prevent log files from growing too large

3. Organization and Maintenance

• Use per-torrent logging with --torrent-name "%N"
• Enable statistics tracking to monitor success rates
• Regular log cleanup using built-in rotation features
• Backup important configuration files

4. Integration Tips

• Test extraction manually before setting up automation
• Start with conservative settings (low max-ratio, shallow depth)
• Use absolute paths in qBittorrent configuration
• Monitor logs regularly for issues or patterns
• Keep extraction and seed directories separate when possible

5. Advanced Configuration

# Production setup with comprehensive logging and stats
/path/to/venv/bin/python -m qbit_torrent_extract "%F" \
  --torrent-name "%N" \
  --config /etc/qbit-extract/config.json \
  --log-dir /var/log/qbit-extract \
  --stats-file /var/lib/qbit-extract/stats.json \
  --preserve

6. Monitoring and Alerts

Consider setting up monitoring for:

• Extraction failure rates (via statistics export)
• Disk space usage in download directories
• Log file sizes and rotation
• Unusual extraction patterns or errors

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available in the docs/ directory:

• Installation Guide - Detailed installation instructions for all platforms
• Configuration Reference - Complete configuration options and examples
• API Documentation - Full API reference for developers
• Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and solutions

Quick Links

• Platform-specific installation
• qBittorrent integration setup
• Configuration file format
• Security settings
• Performance optimization
• Common errors and solutions

Development

Setting Up Development Environment

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/qbit-torrent-extract.git
cd qbit-torrent-extract

# Create virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

# Install development dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"

Running Tests

# Run all tests
pytest

# Run with coverage
pytest --cov=src --cov-report=html

# Run specific test categories
pytest tests/test_security.py  # Security tests
pytest tests/test_performance.py -m performance  # Performance tests
pytest tests/test_integration.py  # Integration tests

# Run tests with verbose output
pytest -v --tb=short

Code Quality Tools

# Format code
black src/ tests/

# Lint code
flake8 src/ tests/

# Type checking
mypy src/

# Run all quality checks
black --check src/ tests/ && flake8 src/ tests/ && mypy src/

Project Structure

qbit-torrent-extract/
├── src/qbit_torrent_extract/     # Main package
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── main.py                   # CLI entry point
│   ├── config.py                 # Configuration management
│   ├── extractor.py              # Archive extraction logic
│   ├── validator.py              # Archive validation
│   ├── logger.py                 # Logging system
│   └── statistics.py             # Statistics tracking
├── tests/                        # Test suite (148 tests)
│   ├── test_main.py             # CLI tests
│   ├── test_config.py           # Configuration tests
│   ├── test_extractor.py        # Extraction tests
│   ├── test_validator.py        # Validation tests
│   ├── test_logger.py           # Logging tests
│   ├── test_statistics.py       # Statistics tests
│   ├── test_security.py         # Security tests
│   ├── test_performance.py      # Performance tests
│   └── test_integration.py      # Integration tests
├── docs/                        # Documentation
│   ├── installation.md         # Installation guide
│   ├── configuration.md        # Configuration reference
│   ├── api.md                  # API documentation
│   └── troubleshooting.md      # Troubleshooting guide
├── setup.py                    # Package configuration
├── requirements.txt            # Dependencies
└── README.md                   # This file

Contributing

1. Fork the repository and create a feature branch
2. Install development dependencies: pip install -e ".[dev]"
3. Write tests for new functionality
4. Run the test suite: pytest
5. Check code quality: black --check . && flake8 . && mypy src/
6. Update documentation if needed
7. Submit a pull request with a clear description

Testing Guidelines

• Unit tests: Test individual components in isolation
• Integration tests: Test component interactions and workflows
• Security tests: Test security features and edge cases
• Performance tests: Benchmark and regression testing
• All tests should pass: Never commit failing tests
• Aim for high coverage: Target >90% code coverage

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

• Documentation: See docs/ directory
• Issues: Report bugs on GitHub Issues
• Discussions: Join discussions on GitHub Discussions
• Security: Report security issues privately via email

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for version history and release notes.