# Connect Jackett

Add Jackett to Kochab with your API key and default port 9117.

Canonical: https://kochab.io/docs/services/jackett/

Jackett is a torrent indexer proxy. Kochab uses its API for indexer visibility and health.

## What Kochab exposes through Jackett

- **Indexer list:** configured indexers with health-oriented status
- **Search:** meta-search across configured Jackett indexers
- **Torznab feed:** copy an indexer's Torznab feed URL for use elsewhere

## Not exposed through Jackett

Jackett indexer configuration and CAPTCHA/FlareSolverr setup stay in Jackett's web UI. Kochab does not push indexer-failing alerts for a Jackett-only stack today; add Prowlarr if you want push-based indexer health.

## Before you start

In Jackett: the **API Key** is shown on the dashboard or under **Configuration -> Manual download API key**.

## Default connection

| Field | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Port | **9117** |
| Scheme | `http` on LAN, `https` behind a reverse proxy |
| Auth | API key as a query parameter (`apikey=`) |

## Add in Kochab

1. Open **Services -> Add service** and choose **Jackett**.
2. Enter your **host**.
3. Set port **9117** unless you use a custom port or proxy.
4. Paste the **API key**.
5. Tap **Test and add**.

## TLS

See [Certificate trust](/docs/cert-trust) for self-signed certificates.

## Official docs

[Jackett on GitHub](https://github.com/Jackett/Jackett)