What is anibridge?

AniBridge is a self-hosted tool that keeps anime watch data synchronized between media servers and tracking sites. It links Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby libraries with AniList, MyAnimeList, Simkl, or Trakt accounts. A curated database of 250,000+ title mappings handles the matching, with fuzzy search and custom overrides as fallbacks. The web UI shows a live sync timeline, lets you manage profiles and mappings, and provides logs and backup restoration. You can test changes with a dry-run mode before applying them. Deployment options include Docker Compose, Docker CLI, Unraid Community Applications, or a Python source install. The container listens on port 4848 and uses YAML configuration. The project is MIT licensed and under active development.

Should you self-host anibridge?

anibridge scores 51/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #66 of 142 in Media Management. It has 211 GitHub stars.

It shipped 7 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v2.2.1, came out on 24 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 2 weeks.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Python.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Sonarr (81/100, 17 472 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See anibridge vs Sonarr side by side.

Features

Automatic Backups
Dry Run Mode
HTTP Basic Authentication
Multi-platform anime sync
Multiple library providers
Multiple list providers
Multi-user and multi-profile
REST APINot intended for third-party integrations, subject to change without notice
Smart Content Matching
Web Dashboard
Webhook Support

How to configure anibridge

backup_retention_days30Days to retain backups
Days to retain backups
batch_requestsEnable batch requests for API calls
Enable batch requests for API calls
destructive_syncfalseAllow destructive sync operations
Allow destructive sync operations
dry_runfalseEnable dry run mode for testing
Enable dry run mode for testing
empty_syncfalseAllow sync when no items are found
Allow sync when no items are found
full_scanfalsePerform a full scan instead of incremental
Perform a full scan instead of incremental
library_providerMedia library provider (plex, jellyfin, emby)
Media library provider (plex, jellyfin, emby)
values: plex, jellyfin, emby
list_providerAnime list provider (anilist, mal, simkl, trakt)
Anime list provider (anilist, mal, simkl, trakt)
values: anilist, mal, simkl, trakt
log_levelLogging level
Logging level
values: debug, info, warning, error
mappings_urlhttps://github.com/anibridge/anibridge-mappings/releases/download/v3/mappings.json.zstURL for the mappings database
URL for the mappings database
poll_intervalInterval for polling webhooks in seconds
Interval for polling webhooks in seconds
scan_intervalInterval between periodic scans in seconds
Interval between periodic scans in seconds
scan_modesScan modes to use
Scan modes to use
values: periodic, webhook, manual
search_fallback_threshold-1 (disabled)Threshold for fuzzy title search fallback
Threshold for fuzzy title search fallback
sync_rulesConfigure which fields to sync
Configure which fields to sync
threadsNumber of worker threads
Number of worker threads
web.allow_config_without_authfalseAllow access to configuration endpoints without authentication
Allow access to configuration endpoints without authentication
web.basic_auth.htpasswd_pathPath to an Apache htpasswd file for HTTP Basic Authentication
Path to an Apache htpasswd file for HTTP Basic Authentication
web.basic_auth.passwordHTTP Basic Authentication password for the web UI
HTTP Basic Authentication password for the web UI
web.basic_auth.realmAniBridgeRealm label presented in the browser Basic Auth prompt
Realm label presented in the browser Basic Auth prompt
web.basic_auth.usernameHTTP Basic Authentication username for the web UI
HTTP Basic Authentication username for the web UI
web.enabledtrueEnable the web interface
Enable the web interface
web.host"" (empty string for dual-stack IPv4/IPv6)The host interface to bind to
The host interface to bind to
web.port4848The port to bind the web interface to
The port to bind the web interface to

FAQ

Why is my Plex repeat count incorrect?

AniBridge relies on Plex's viewCount attribute which may not update reliably. Common causes include deleting/re-adding items, syncing play history across devices, and manually marking items as watched/unwatched.

401 Unauthorized when using webhooks with HTTP Basic Authentication

Include credentials in the webhook URL (e.g., http://username:password@host:port/webhook/provider) and URL-encode special characters.

Why did my AniList token stop working?

AniList access tokens automatically expire one year after issuance. You must repeat the AniList authentication flow to generate a new token and update your configuration.

Do the AniBridge mappings support alternative episode orders?

No, the official mappings only support the default episode order (aired order for TMDB/TVDB). Other episode orders require custom mappings.

I've mapped X, so why is it still not found?

Check that the mapping flows in the correct direction (e.g., TVDB to AniList), verify it appears in the mappings page, and check logs for syntax or formatting warnings.

Why are there no mappings for X?

Some titles may not be mapped because they are very new, obscure, have mismatches across databases, or were simply missed. Users can submit pull requests to the anibridge-mappings repository to add missing mappings.