Because EasyNews searches the actual provider backbone , if it shows up in the search results, There is no latency between "Indexer sees it" and "Provider loses it." This single feature saves you hours of automated "Searching for a better release" loops.
But what if you didn't need a separate indexer at all? easynews-as-indexer
Because this tool acts as a proxy/middleman, it requires a small amount of constant resources. If you are running this on a low-powered Raspberry Pi alongside many other services, it is lightweight enough to manage, but it is one more Docker container to maintain. Because EasyNews searches the actual provider backbone ,
Do you run EasyNews as your primary indexer? Let us know in the comments below! If you are running this on a low-powered
Easynews operates as a web service. When Sonarr/Radarr grabs a file through this indexer, the download happens over HTTPS via your browser session. This effectively acts like a VPN, masking your traffic from your ISP without needing a third-party VPN connection active 24/7.