Check NZBGet download status and queue information. Use when the user asks about NZBGet downloads, wants to know how many things are downloading, check download speed, view the queue, or get a full status report of their Usenet downloads.
This skill provides quick access to NZBGet download status and queue information. Required env vars: NZBGET_USER, NZBGET_PASS, NZBGET_HOST
Get a simple count of active downloads:
bash scripts/check_nzbget.sh count
Returns: 3 (number of items downloading)
Get complete status with speed, queue, and remaining size:
bash scripts/check_nzbget.sh
| Query |
|---|
| Command |
|---|
| Output |
|---|
| How many downloading? | count | Number only |
| Current speed? | speed | Speed in MB/s |
| What's in queue? | queue | First 10 items only |
| Full status | (no args) | Complete report (max 10 items shown) |
Note: Queue listings are capped at 10 items to avoid flooding with large queues (400+ items). The script shows "Next 10 of X items" when there are more.
User: "NZBGet count"
3
User: "What's downloading?"
📥 NZBGet Status: Downloading
Active Downloads: 3
Speed: 12.5 MB/s
Remaining: 45.2 GB
Current Queue:
• Movie.2025.2160p.mkv - 67%
• TV.Show.S01E05.1080p.mkv - 23%
• Documentary.4K.mkv - 89%
User: "NZBGet speed"
12.5 MB/s