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• Last commit 1w ago
• 4 active contributors
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Ombi is a self-hosted media request application that acts as a friendly interface for users to request movies and TV shows, automatically syncing with Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin servers. It eliminates the need for users to directly manage media server access while allowing admins to curate content requests before they're added to the library. Monolithic architecture: src/ contains both C# backend and TypeScript/Angular frontend side-by-side; .github/workflows orchestrate automated testing and builds across master/develop branches; scripts/setup-dev.sh provides local environment initialization. Database schema and API models are tightly coupled rather than separated by domain layers.

Home media server administrators (Plex/Emby/Jellyfin users) who want to give family and friends a simple request system, and developers maintaining the full-stack application (C# backend, TypeScript/Angular frontend, Docker deployment).

Production-ready and actively maintained. The project has 3.3M+ lines of C# code, established CI/CD via GitHub Actions (build.yml, automation-tests.yml, CodeQL), Crowdin translation infrastructure, and Docker Hub distribution (100K+ pulls visible in badges). Regular releases on master and develop branches indicate continuous development.

Moderate architectural risk: the codebase is a large monolith (~3.3M C# LOC + 1.2M TypeScript LOC) with heavy coupling between frontend and backend, making targeted changes difficult. Single primary maintainer (tidusjar) visible in Azure DevOps pipeline, though GitHub Actions suggest team contributions. External dependencies on Plex/Emby/Jellyfin APIs introduce integration brittleness.

Active development on master and develop branches with GitHub Actions running automated tests on every PR (automation-tests.yml, build.yml). Feature requests managed via Feature Upvote external system. Crowdin integration shows i18n work in progress. STANDALONE_MIGRATION_PROGRESS.md suggests ongoing refactoring effort.

Clone the repository, navigate to src/, use setup-dev.sh to initialize the dev environment: git clone https://github.com/Ombi-app/Ombi.git && cd Ombi/src && bash setup-dev.sh. Then examine .vscode/src.code-workspace for launch configurations (ui.code-workspace for frontend, src.code-workspace for backend).

Daily commands: Run bash scripts/setup-dev.sh from project root to initialize dependencies. Backend likely via dotnet run from src/Ombi.Server or similar C# project; frontend via npm start or ng serve from TypeScript directories. See .vscode launch configs (launch.json) for exact debug configurations.

• src/Ombi.Api.External/ExternalApis/Radarr — Entry point for Radarr integration—core external API adapter that all movie request workflows depend on
• .github/workflows/build.yml — CI/CD pipeline definition; all PRs flow through this for testing and release automation
• CONTRIBUTING.md — Primary contributor onboarding guide; establishes coding standards and PR expectations
• src/.vscode/src.code-workspace — Workspace configuration; ensures consistent IDE setup across the distributed team
• global.json — Defines .NET SDK version and build tooling; breaking changes ripple across all modules
• makefile — Development build automation; local setup and test commands all route through this
• crowdin.yml — Localization pipeline config; manages translations for multi-language UI support

Add a new external API integration (e.g., Sonarr)

1. Create interface contract following existing pattern (src/Ombi.Api.External/ExternalApis/{NewService}/I{NewService}Api.cs)
2. Implement HTTP client adapter with error handling (src/Ombi.Api.External/ExternalApis/{NewService}/{NewService}Api.cs)
3. Define strongly-typed response models in Models folder (src/Ombi.Api.External/ExternalApis/{NewService}/Models/{ResponseType}.cs)
4. Register service in dependency injection container (typically in Startup or Module) (src/{ProjectName}/Startup.cs or DependencyInjection.cs)
5. Add unit tests following xUnit patterns (tests/Ombi.Api.External.Tests/{NewService}.Tests.cs)

Add a new request type (Movie/TV/Music)

1. Create domain model inheriting from RequestBase (src/Ombi.Core/Models/{RequestType}Request.cs)
2. Add database entity and DbSet mapping (src/Ombi.Store/Context/OmbiContext.cs)
3. Create request service with business logic (src/Ombi.Core/Services/{RequestType}RequestService.cs)
4. Expose via REST API controller (src/Ombi.Api/Controllers/{RequestType}Controller.cs)
5. Add UI components (Vue/React component if applicable) (src/Ombi.UI/src/components/requests/{RequestType}RequestForm.vue)

Add a new feature flag or configuration setting

1. Define configuration model with documentation (src/Ombi.Settings/Models/{FeatureSettings}.cs)
2. Add database migration if schema change required (src/Ombi.Store/Migrations/{timestamp}_{MigrationName}.cs)
3. Inject into service via ISettingsService (src/Ombi.Core/Services/{FeatureService}.cs)
4. Expose management endpoint in admin controller (src/Ombi.Api/Controllers/AdminController.cs)

• .NET Core / C# — Cross-platform runtime enabling single codebase to run on Windows, Linux, Docker; strong typing prevents entire classes of bugs in request processing
• REST API (asp.net core) — Standard architectural pattern; decouples frontend UI from backend services and external integrations
• Entity Framework Core — ORM abstraction over SQL databases; migrations manage schema evolution without manual DDL; LINQ queries reduce boilerplate
• Dependency Injection Container — Loose coupling between API adapters and services; enables easy substitution for testing and multi-backend support
• Crowdin — Decouples translation workflow from code; community can contribute i18n without touching codebase

• Multiple external API adapters (Radarr, Sonarr, CouchPotato, Lidarr) in single service

  • Why: User may have multiple *arr services running simultaneously; Ombi must coordinate requests across all of them
  • Consequence: Increased complexity in request routing logic; higher failure surface area if one adapter breaks; requires careful transaction handling

• Database-first state management (no event sourcing)

  • Why: Simpler consistency model; requests must immediately persist to prevent race conditions when multiple admins approve simultaneously
  • Consequence: Audit trail requires explicit logging layer; cannot easily replay request history; harder to scale horizontally without distributed locking

• Synchronous request approval flow

  • Why: Users expect immediate feedback after clicking 'Request'; reduces operational complexity vs. async queue-based approval
  • Consequence: Request creation latency depends on slowest external API response; no built-in retry mechanism for transient failures; blocks HTTP threads during external calls

• Does not manage the Plex/Emby/Jellyfin media libraries directly—only hooks into them to check availability
• Not a torrent or newsgroup downloader—delegates to external services (Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr) for actual media acquisition
• Does not provide media streaming—only request intake and routing
• Not a real-time notification system—relies on webhook callbacks or polling to detect request status changes

Setup-dev.sh script existence implies complex initialization—do not skip it or run manual npm/dotnet install. .idea and .vscode config directories checked in suggest IDE-specific settings are version-controlled (watch for merge conflicts). Multiple code-workspace files (.vscode/src.code-workspace vs ui.code-workspace) require opening correct workspace for backend vs frontend work. STANDALONE_MIGRATION_PROGRESS.md indicates architectural debt; breaking changes likely in-flight. Plex/Emby/Jellyfin API changes can silently break sync features without compilation errors—integration tests are essential. Docker setup required for some features (see .dockerignore in src/); local SQLite/SQL Server must be configured via setup-dev.sh variables.

• Request Approval Workflow — Core business logic of Ombi: users request content, admins approve/deny, then it's added to media server. Understanding this state machine is essential for any feature modification.
• Media Server API Integration Pattern — Ombi abstracts three different APIs (Plex REST, Emby/Jellyfin) into a unified interface; contributors must understand adapter pattern and API versioning to avoid breaking existing integrations.
• Monolithic Full-Stack Coupling — 3.3M C# LOC tightly coupled with 1.2M TypeScript LOC in single repo; refactoring requires coordinating backend and frontend simultaneously, increasing risk of integration bugs.
• Entity Framework ORM Migrations — C# backend uses EF (inferred from codebase size and patterns); database schema changes require migration files, which are tracked in version control but not documented in file list—contributors must read EF code to understand schema.
• Docker Multi-Stage Build & Container Orchestration — src/.dockerignore and CI workflow (build.yml) show containerized deployment; contributors must understand how C# backend and TypeScript frontend are compiled into a single Docker image.
• GitHub Actions Workflow Orchestration — CI/CD fully implemented in .github/workflows/ with branching logic (master vs develop); understanding workflow files is critical for debugging test failures and adding new checks.
• Crowdin i18n Pipeline — crowdin.yml shows translations managed externally; string changes in code trigger Crowdin sync, and contributors must be aware that UI text is not simply hardcoded.

• linuxserver/docker-ombi — Official Docker image packaging for Ombi; directly used for production deployments visible in Docker Pulls badge on README
• Fallenbagel/jellyseerr — Active fork of earlier request tool (Overseerr) focused on Jellyfin; shares same problem domain and overlapping architecture
• Prowlarr/Prowlarr — Sibling Servarr project (same ecosystem); similar architecture for indexer/API management, relevant for understanding community patterns
• Sonarr/Sonarr — Canonical example in Servarr ecosystem for automatic TV show management; Ombi integrates with Sonarr for post-approval automation

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add unit tests for Ombi.Api.External providers (CouchPotato, DogNzb, FanartTv)

The src/Ombi.Api.External directory contains multiple external API integrations (CouchPotato, DogNzb, FanartTv) with model classes and API clients, but there's no visible test coverage in the file structure. These are critical integration points that deserve comprehensive unit tests to prevent regressions when APIs change or new features are added.

• [ ] Create test project structure: src/Ombi.Api.External.Tests
• [ ] Add unit tests for CouchPotatoApi.cs covering API key retrieval, movie fetching, and profile management
• [ ] Add unit tests for DogNzbApi.cs covering movie and TV show search with mocked HTTP responses
• [ ] Add tests for model deserialization (CouchPotatoMovies, DogNzbMovies, etc.) to ensure API responses parse correctly
• [ ] Include mock implementations or use a mocking library (Moq) to avoid real API calls during testing

Create CodeQL analysis workflow for C# security scanning

While .github/workflows/codeql-analysis.yml exists, the Ombi codebase is a C# .NET application. The current CodeQL setup may not be optimized for C# static analysis. A dedicated workflow should be created to scan for security vulnerabilities specific to .NET (SQL injection via Entity Framework, exposed credentials, unsafe deserialization, etc.).

• [ ] Enhance .github/workflows/codeql-analysis.yml to include C# language configuration
• [ ] Add language matrix supporting both JavaScript (UI) and C# (backend) analysis
• [ ] Configure CodeQL to scan src/ directory with C# linting rules
• [ ] Set up automatic PR comments reporting security findings
• [ ] Document security scanning requirements in CONTRIBUTING.md

Add integration test workflow for external API providers

The repo has automation-tests.yml but there's no visible workflow for testing the external API integrations (Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, CouchPotato, etc.) with real or mock server instances. This is critical since Ombi's core value is integrating with these platforms, and failures here directly impact users.

• [ ] Create .github/workflows/integration-tests.yml that runs before merges to main
• [ ] Add test containers or Docker Compose setup for testing against mock Plex/Emby/Jellyfin instances
• [ ] Create integration test suite in src/Ombi.Integration.Tests for API client methods
• [ ] Test OAuth flows for Plex authentication in PlexApi integration
• [ ] Document how to run integration tests locally in CONTRIBUTING.md for contributors

• Add TypeScript/HTML unit tests for request form validation components (src/ frontend) — currently only 1.2M TypeScript LOC with minimal test visibility in file list, making UI regression detection weak
• Document the Plex/Emby/Jellyfin API integration points in a new INTEGRATION.md file — README lists these three services but no src/ file structure shows where API adapters live; newcomers struggle to find sync logic
• Extract database schema documentation from Entity Framework migrations — C# codebase size suggests complex ORM but no schema.md visible; migrations likely exist but are undocumented, blocking contributor understanding of request/user data flow

The Ombi codebase shows moderate security maturity with established infrastructure for managing external API integrations and CI/CD pipelines. However, several gaps exist: (1) absence of visible dependency vulnerability scanning, (2) lack of explicit security header configuration, (3) IDE configuration files tracked in version control, and (4) potential credential exposure risks in API key handling. The application would benefit from implementing comprehensive security header configuration, automated dependency scanning, credential management best practices, and a formal security policy. No critical vulnerabilities were identified in the visible file structure, but a full security audit including source code review, SAST analysis, and dependency scanning is recommended.

• Medium · Potential API Key Exposure in External API Integrations — src/Ombi.Api.External/ExternalApis/*/Models/ (CouchPotatoApiKey.cs and similar). The codebase contains multiple external API integrations (CouchPotato, DogNzb, Lidarr, FanartTv, Github) with model classes for API keys and credentials. Without explicit code review, there's a risk of API keys being logged, cached, or exposed in error messages. Fix: Implement secure credential storage patterns: use IConfiguration with user secrets, encrypt sensitive data at rest, implement proper logging filters to exclude credentials, use short-lived tokens where possible, and implement credential rotation mechanisms.
• Medium · Missing Security Headers Configuration — src/ (Startup/Program configuration files not visible in provided structure). No visible explicit security header configuration (.csproj, Startup.cs, or middleware files). Common security headers like CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, HSTS may be missing. Fix: Configure security headers in the ASP.NET Core middleware: implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-XSS-Protection headers.
• Medium · Docker Configuration Best Practices Not Visible — src/.dockerignore and Dockerfile (not included in analysis). A .dockerignore file exists (.src/.dockerignore) but Docker image hardening details are unclear. No visible evidence of non-root user configuration, minimal base images, or security scanning in the provided file structure. Fix: Use minimal base images (Alpine), run container as non-root user, implement multi-stage builds, scan Docker images for vulnerabilities, implement image signing, and use read-only root filesystem where possible.
• Low · Dependency Visibility Lacking — Package management files (not provided). No package dependency file (.csproj, packages.config, NuGet.config) was provided for analysis. Cannot verify for known vulnerabilities, outdated packages, or transitive dependencies. Fix: Provide and regularly audit .csproj and related dependency files. Implement automated dependency scanning using tools like Snyk, OWASP Dependency-Check, or GitHub's Dependabot. Establish a process for regular updates and security patches.
• Low · Configuration Files in Version Control — src/.idea/, src/.vscode/ (config files present in repo). IDE configuration directories (.idea, .vscode) are tracked in the repository. These may contain sensitive information like API endpoints, environment variables, or development credentials. Fix: Add IDE configuration directories to .gitignore: '/.idea/', '/.vscode/', '.vscode/', '.idea/'. Create example config files (settings.example.json) instead. Remove sensitive IDE configs from git history using 'git filter-branch' or 'BFG Repo-Cleaner'.
• Low · Missing SECURITY.md File — Repository root (SECURITY.md missing). No SECURITY.md file found in the repository to define security policy, vulnerability reporting procedures, or supported versions for security updates. Fix: Create a SECURITY.md file following GitHub's guidelines that includes: how to report vulnerabilities responsibly, supported versions receiving security updates, security contact information, and expected response times for security reports.

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

• Open issues — current backlog
• Recent PRs — what's actively shipping
• Source on GitHub

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