This Python script syncs user watchlist and ratings for Movies, TV Shows, and Episodes both ways between Trakt and TMDB. Data already set will not be overwritten. Ratings and watchlist sync are both optional. The user will be prompted to enter their settings and api keys on first run.
The script is compatible on any operating system that supports Python v3.6 or later, including Windows, Linux, Mac, and ChromeOS. If you're interested in syncing ratings between Trakt, Plex, IMDB, and TMDB, I recommend the following projects: PlexTraktSync, IMDB-Trakt-Syncer, and TMDB-Trakt-Syncer. See below for my other recommended projects.
- Install Python (v3.6 or later). During installation, tick the box for adding Python to your PATH variable.
- Install the script by running
python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncerin command line. - Login to Trakt and create a new API application named
TMDbTraktSyncer. In the "Redirect uri" field, enterurn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob, then save the application. - Login to TMDB and create a new API application. Choose "Developer" and accept the terms. Fill out the application form as follows:
- Type of use:
Personal - Application name:
TMDB-Trakt-Sync - Application URL:
https://github.com/RileyXX/TMDB-Trakt-Syncer - Application summary:
Use TMDB API and Trakt API to sync user watchlists and ratings between platforms. - Fill in the rest of the fields as desired and submit the form. Your API keys will be generated instantly.
- Type of use:
- Run the script by running
TMDBTraktSyncerin the command line. - Follow the prompts during the first run. You will need to enter your Trakt
client IDandclient secretfrom step 3, as well as yourtmdb_v4_tokenfrom step 4. Please note that these details are saved insecurely ascredentials.txtin the same folder as the script. - Setup is complete. The script will continue running and syncing your ratings. You can monitor its progress in the command line. See below for setting up automation.
python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer
Run in your operating system's native command line.
TMDBTraktSyncer
Run in your operating system's native command line.
python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer --upgrade
Run in your operating system's native command line.
python -m pip uninstall TMDBTraktSyncer
Run in your operating system's native command line.
python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer==VERSION_NUMBER
Replace VERSION_NUMBER with your desired version (e.g. 1.0.1) and run in your operating system's native command line.
- Install Python (v3.6 or later). During installation, tick the box for adding Python to your PATH variable.
- Download the latest .zip from the releases page and extract it to the desired directory.
- Login to Trakt and create a new API application named
TMDBTraktSyncer. In the "Redirect uri" field, enterurn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob, then save the application. - Login to TMDB and create a new API application. Choose "Developer" and accept the terms. Fill out the application form as follows:
- Type of use:
Personal - Application name:
TMDB-Trakt-Sync - Application URL:
https://github.com/RileyXX/TMDB-Trakt-Syncer - Application summary:
Use TMDB API and Trakt API to sync user watchlists and ratings between platforms. - Fill in the rest of the fields as desired and submit the form. Your API keys will be generated instantly.
- Type of use:
- Run
TMDBTraktSyncer.pyor open the terminal and navigate to the folder whereTMDBTraktSyncer.pyis located, then runTMDBTraktSyncer.pyin the terminal. - Follow the prompts during the first run. You will need to enter your Trakt
client IDandclient secretfrom step 3, as well as yourtmdb_v4_tokenfrom step 4. Please note that these details are saved insecurely ascredentials.txtin the same folder as the script. - Setup is complete. The script will continue running and syncing your ratings. You can monitor its progress in the command line. See below for setting up automation.
- Setup Automation for:
- Python Script to Update all Packages with Pip (Windows, Linux, Mac, ChromeOS, etc.) Link #1
- If any of your details change (passwords, logins, API keys, etc.), simply open
credentials.txt, modify your details, save it and then run the script again. Alternatively, deletecredentials.txtto reset the script and it will prompt you to enter your new details on the next run. - Add support for review/comment sync Issue #1
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|---|---|
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