TMDB-Trakt-Syncer

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.

Installation Instructions:

1. Install Python (v3.6 or later). During installation, tick the box for adding Python to your PATH variable.
2. Install the script by running python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer in command line.
3. Login to Trakt and create a new API application named TMDbTraktSyncer. In the "Redirect uri" field, enter urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob, then save the application.
4. 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.
5. Run the script by running TMDBTraktSyncer in the command line.
6. Follow the prompts during the first run. You will need to enter your Trakt client ID and client secret from step 3, as well as your tmdb_v4_token from step 4. Please note that these details are saved insecurely as credentials.txt in the same folder as the script.
7. 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.

Installing the Script:

python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer

Run in your operating system's native command line.

Running the Script:

TMDBTraktSyncer

Run in your operating system's native command line.

Updating the Script:

python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer --upgrade

Run in your operating system's native command line.

Uninstalling the Script:

TMDBTraktSyncer --uninstall

Clears cached data except user entered credentials and error logs before uninstalling. Run in your operating system's native command line.

Installing a Specific Version:

python -m pip install TMDBTraktSyncer==VERSION_NUMBER

Replace VERSION_NUMBER with your desired version (e.g. 2.0.0) and run in your operating system's native command line.

Performing a Clean Uninstall:

TMDBTraktSyncer --clean-uninstall

Clears all cached data, inluding user credentials and error logs before uninstalling. Run in your operating system's native command line.

Uninstall With Native Python Method:

python -m pip uninstall TMDBTraktSyncer

Not recommended unless other uninstall methods failed. This method leaves behind any cached data such as user entered credentials and error logs which can be deleted manually from your install directory. Run in your operating system's native command line.

Commands for TMDBTraktSyncer

Below is a list of available commands for this package, along with a brief description of their functionality. You can copy and paste them directly into your terminal.

Available Commands

Command	Description
--help	List available commands
--clear-user-data	Clears user-entered credentials.
--clear-cache	Clears error logs and other cached data.
--uninstall	Clears cached data except user entered credentials and error logs before uninstalling.
--clean-uninstall	Clears all cached data, inluding user credentials before uninstalling.
--directory	Prints the package install directory.

Usage Example

Run the following commands as needed:

# List available commands
TMDBTraktSyncer --help

# To clear user data
TMDBTraktSyncer --clear-user-data

# To clear cache
TMDBTraktSyncer --clear-cache

# To uninstall
TMDBTraktSyncer --uninstall

# To perform a clean uninstall
TMDBTraktSyncer --clean-uninstall

# To get the installation directory
TMDBTraktSyncer --directory

# Use multiple commands at once
TMDBTraktSyncer --clear-user-data --clear-cache

Alternative Manual Installation Method (without pip install):

1. Install Python (v3.6 or later). During installation, tick the box for adding Python to your PATH variable.
2. Download the latest .zip from the releases page and extract it to the desired directory.
3. Open your operating systems native command line interface, use it to navigate to the extracted folder and run python -m pip install requirements.txt.
4. Login to Trakt and create a new API application named TMDBTraktSyncer. In the "Redirect uri" field, enter urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob, then save the application.
5. 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.
6. Run TMDBTraktSyncer.py or open the terminal and navigate to the folder where TMDBTraktSyncer.py is located, then run TMDBTraktSyncer.py in the terminal.
7. Follow the prompts during the first run. You will need to enter your Trakt client ID and client secret from step 3, as well as your tmdb_v4_token from step 4. Please note that these details are saved insecurely as credentials.txt in the same folder as the script.
8. 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.

For Setting Up Automation See the Following Wiki Pages:

• Setup Automation for:
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • macOS
• Python Script to Update all Packages with Pip (Windows, Linux, Mac, ChromeOS, etc.) Link #1

Troubleshooting, Known Issues, Workarounds & Future Outlook:

• If any of your details change (passwords, logins, API keys, etc.), simply run TMDBTraktSyncer --clear-user-data to reset your credentials. Alternatively, open credentials.txt, modify your details, save it and then run the script again. You can also simply delete credentials.txt to reset the script and it will prompt you to enter your new details on the next run.

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