EZ-Homelab/docs/service-docs/mylar3.md

Mylar3 - Comic Book Management

Table of Contents

• Overview
• What is Mylar3?
• Why Use Mylar3?
• Configuration in AI-Homelab
• Official Resources
• Docker Configuration
• Initial Setup

Overview

Category: Comic Book Management
Docker Image: linuxserver/mylar3
Default Stack: media-extended.yml
Web UI: http://SERVER_IP:8090
Ports: 8090

What is Mylar3?

Mylar3 is an automated comic book download manager. It's like Sonarr/Radarr but specifically designed for comic books. It tracks your favorite series, automatically downloads new issues when released, and organizes your comic collection with proper metadata and naming.

Key Features

• Series Tracking: Monitor ongoing comic series
• Automatic Downloads: New issues downloaded automatically
• Comic Vine Integration: Accurate metadata
• Weekly Pull Lists: See this week's releases
• Story Arc Support: Track multi-series arcs
• Quality Management: Preferred file sizes and formats
• File Organization: Consistent naming and structure
• Failed Download Handling: Retry logic
• Multiple Providers: Torrent and Usenet
• ComicRack/Ubooquity Integration: Reader compatibility

Why Use Mylar3?

1. Never Miss Issues: Auto-download weekly releases
2. Series Management: Track all your series
3. Metadata Automation: Comic Vine integration
4. Organization: Consistent file structure
5. Weekly Pull Lists: See what's new
6. Story Arcs: Track crossover events
7. Quality Control: Size and format preferences
8. Free & Open Source: No cost

Configuration in AI-Homelab

Directory Structure

/opt/stacks/media-extended/mylar3/config/    # Configuration
/mnt/media/comics/                           # Comic library
/mnt/downloads/                              # Downloads

Comic Structure:
/mnt/media/comics/
  Series Name (Year)/
    Series Name #001 (Year).cbz
    Series Name #002 (Year).cbz

Environment Variables

PUID=1000
PGID=1000
TZ=America/New_York

Official Resources

• GitHub: https://github.com/mylar3/mylar3
• Wiki: https://github.com/mylar3/mylar3/wiki
• Discord: https://discord.gg/6UG94R7E8T

Docker Configuration

mylar3:
  image: linuxserver/mylar3:latest
  container_name: mylar3
  restart: unless-stopped
  networks:
    - traefik-network
  ports:
    - "8090:8090"
  environment:
    - PUID=1000
    - PGID=1000
    - TZ=America/New_York
  volumes:
    - /opt/stacks/media-extended/mylar3/config:/config
    - /mnt/media/comics:/comics
    - /mnt/downloads:/downloads
  labels:
    - "traefik.enable=true"
    - "traefik.http.routers.mylar3.rule=Host(`mylar3.${DOMAIN}`)"
    - "traefik.http.routers.mylar3.entrypoints=websecure"
    - "traefik.http.routers.mylar3.tls.certresolver=letsencrypt"
    - "traefik.http.routers.mylar3.middlewares=authelia@docker"
    - "traefik.http.services.mylar3.loadbalancer.server.port=8090"

Initial Setup

1. Start Container:

   docker compose up -d mylar3
   

2. Access UI: http://SERVER_IP:8090

3. Config Wizard:

   • Comic Location: /comics
   • Download client: qBittorrent
   • Comic Vine API: Get from comicvine.gamespot.com/api
   • Search providers: Add torrent indexers

4. Download Client:

   • Settings → Download Settings → qBittorrent
   • Host: gluetun
   • Port: 8080
   • Username/Password
   • Category: comics-mylar

5. Comic Vine API:

   • Register at comicvine.gamespot.com
   • Get API key
   • Settings → Comic Vine API key

6. Add Series:

   • Search for comic series
   • Select correct series
   • Set monitoring (all issues or future only)
   • Mylar searches automatically

Weekly Pull List

Pull List Tab:

• Shows this week's comic releases
• For your monitored series
• One-click download

Pull List Sources:

• Comic Vine
• Marvel
• DC
• Image Comics

Summary

Mylar3 is the comic book automation tool offering:

• Automatic issue downloads
• Series tracking
• Weekly pull lists
• Comic Vine metadata
• Story arc support
• Quality management
• Free and open-source

Perfect for:

• Comic book collectors
• Weekly release tracking
• Series completionists
• Digital comic readers
• Automated management

Key Points:

• Comic Vine API required
• Monitor ongoing series
• Weekly pull list feature
• Story arc tracking
• CBZ/CBR format support
• Integrates with comic readers

File Formats:

• CBZ (Comic Book ZIP)
• CBR (Comic Book RAR)
• Both supported by readers

Remember:

• Get Comic Vine API key
• Configure download client
• Add search providers
• Monitor series, not individual issues
• Check weekly pull list
• Story arcs tracked separately

Mylar3 automates your entire comic book collection!