Real-World Use Cases

See how different users configure Blockbusterr to match their needs.

Family-Friendly Server

Family Filtering

Goal: Automatically add kid-safe content while blocking mature themes.

Config

scoring:
  imdb_rating_weight: 0.6
  trakt_rating_weight: 0.3
  tmdb_rating_weight: 0.1

  min_imdb_votes: 1000
  default_score: 50

filters:
  global:
    blocking:
      certifications:
        - "R"
        - "NC-17"
        - "TV-MA"
      genres:
        - "horror"
        - "thriller"

    required:
      certifications:
        - "G"
        - "PG"
        - "PG-13"
        - "TV-Y"
        - "TV-Y7"
        - "TV-G"
        - "TV-PG"

jobs:
  family_movies:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_trending"
    fetch_count: 100
    threshold_score: 65
    schedule: "0 8 * * *"  # Daily at 8 AM

Result

What this does:

• ✅ Only adds G, PG, PG-13 movies
• ❌ Blocks all R-rated and Horror content
• ⭐ Requires 65+ score for auto-add
• 📺 Runs daily to catch new family content

Perfect for: Home servers with kids

Quality Curator

Quality Selective

Goal: Only add highly-rated movies and critically acclaimed shows.

Config

scoring:
  imdb_rating_weight: 0.4
  trakt_rating_weight: 0.3
  tmdb_rating_weight: 0.2
  metacritic_weight: 0.1

  min_imdb_votes: 50000  # Require popularity
  min_year: 1990  # No old content
  default_score: 40

filters:
  movies:
    blocking:
      genres:
        - "reality"
    required:
      min_runtime: 75  # No shorts

  shows:
    blocking:
      genres:
        - "reality"
        - "game-show"
    required:
      min_episode_runtime: 20

jobs:
  curated_movies:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_popular"
    fetch_count: 200
    threshold_score: 80  # Very high bar
    schedule: "0 0 * * 0"  # Weekly

Result

What this does:

• ⭐ Only adds movies scoring 80+
• 📊 Requires 50k+ IMDb votes (no obscure films)
• 🎬 Minimum 75min runtime
• ❌ No reality TV or game shows

Perfect for: Cinephiles and quality-focused libraries

Completionist

High Volume Automation

Goal: Add everything trending, minimal filtering.

Config

scoring:
  trakt_rating_weight: 1.0  # Only use Trakt
  min_imdb_votes: 100  # Very low requirement
  default_score: 60

filters:
  global:
    blocking:
      genres:  # Only block documentaries
        - "documentary"

jobs:
  trending_everything:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_trending"
    fetch_count: 500
    threshold_score: 50  # Very permissive
    schedule: "0 */6 * * *"  # Every 6 hours

  popular_shows:
    type: "show"
    list_type: "trakt_popular"
    fetch_count: 300
    threshold_score: 55
    schedule: "0 */8 * * *"  # Every 8 hours

Result

What this does:

• 🚀 Adds hundreds of items per day
• ⚡ Runs multiple times daily
• 📦 Minimal filtering (score 50+)
• 💾 Requires significant storage

Perfect for: Data hoarders with large storage

Genre Specialist

Targeted Niche

Goal: Build a library focused on specific genres (Sci-Fi & Fantasy).

Config

scoring:
  imdb_rating_weight: 0.5
  trakt_rating_weight: 0.4
  tmdb_rating_weight: 0.1

  min_imdb_votes: 5000
  default_score: 55

filters:
  global:
    required:
      genres:
        - "science-fiction"
        - "fantasy"
    blocking:
      genres:
        - "romance"  # No romantic fantasy
        - "comedy"   # Serious stuff only

jobs:
  scifi_movies:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_popular"
    fetch_count: 150
    threshold_score: 70
    schedule: "0 0 * * 1"  # Weekly on Monday

  fantasy_shows:
    type: "show"
    list_type: "trakt_trending"
    fetch_count: 100
    threshold_score: 68
    schedule: "0 0 * * 3"  # Weekly on Wednesday

Result

What this does:

• 🪐 Only Sci-Fi & Fantasy content
• 🎭 No romantic or comedy crossovers
• ⭐ High score threshold (70+)
• 📅 Weekly additions

Perfect for: Genre enthusiasts and themed servers

Advanced: Smart Seasonal Strategy

Advanced Adaptive

Goal: Different behavior based on time of year.

Summer Config

# June-August: Family content for kids home from school
jobs:
  summer_family_movies:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_trending"
    fetch_count: 50
    threshold_score: 60
    schedule: "0 10 * 6-8 *"  # June-Aug daily

filters:
  global:
    required:
      certifications: ["G", "PG", "PG-13"]

Holiday Config

# November-December: Award contenders and feel-good
jobs:
  award_season_movies:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_anticipated"
    fetch_count: 100
    threshold_score: 75
    schedule: "0 0 * 11-12 *"  # Nov-Dec daily

filters:
  movies:
    required:
      genres: ["drama", "biography", "history"]

Regular Season

# Rest of year: Normal curation
jobs:
  regular_movies:
    type: "movie"
    list_type: "trakt_popular"
    fetch_count: 80
    threshold_score: 68
    schedule: "0 0 * 1-5,9-10 *"  # Jan-May, Sep-Oct

Comparison Table

Use Case	Items/Week	Score Threshold	Filtering	Best For
Family Server	70-85	65	Strict	Households with kids
Quality Curator	20-30	80	Very Strict	Cinephiles
Completionist	500+	50	Minimal	Data hoarders
Genre Specialist	40-50	70	Genre-focused	Themed libraries

Mix & Match

Combine Strategies

Run multiple jobs with different thresholds - high score for auto-add, lower score for Jellyseerr requests

Test Before Committing

Use preview endpoints to see what would be added before enabling jobs

Start Conservative

Begin with high thresholds (75+), then lower as you refine your preferences

Monitor & Adjust

Check the activity log weekly to see if filters are too strict or too loose