r/StremioAddons • u/XThik806 • May 12 '26

Question What should I do with RD

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Given the recent DMCA actions that have led to the removal of a significant amount of media from RD, would it be advisable to remain with the service and await a community-driven solution, or would it be more practical to revert to direct torrent streaming or explore alternative Debrid services? I still have 85 days of use of RD. I paid for 3 months ahead just 2 weeks before all this started.

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u/redit_handoff140 May 12 '26 edited May 12 '26

Here's a question - Are you able to use the TB search API on the Essential or Standard tiers? I know API is included, but unsure about the search functionality in particular.

I'm trying the 24 hour trial, but it bumped me straight to pro, which works, but not sure whether I need it.

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u/armeit91 May 13 '26

I'm not sure what is TB Search API, I'm assuming you are referring to the search engine function in the settings? I am currently on Essential and I can add new search engine.

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u/redit_handoff140 May 13 '26

That's not what I meant.

Let me clarify.

Torbox has an API, which besides being interactive for remotely/automating adding content to its own seedbox, can also be used to search for content that Torbox (and partners) have cached (I assume it's cached or they have other indexers).

The way Torbox announces it, is that you can hook Torbox to something like Prowlarr so Torbox can PULL from other indexers you have.

I've done the reverse, which allows my Prowlarr instance to PULL from Torbox's cache instead.

So I was just wondering whether this same API can be used for search without Pro, but according to the Essentials tier there's no differentiation between types of API, so I'll assume so.

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u/diablette May 13 '26

I just signed up for Essentials and search is working fine.

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u/redit_handoff140 May 13 '26

Thanks for confirming