autolimit.md

title	Auto-Limit
description	A guide to deploying Auto-Limit via docker
published	true
date	2026-01-15 15:28:08 UTC
tags
editor	markdown
dateCreated	2026-01-15 15:03:16 UTC

What is Auto-Limit?

Auto-Limit is an intelligent download speed management tool designed specifically for NAS users and home media server enthusiasts. It automatically reduces the speed of downloaders like qBittorrent and Transmission when family members are watching movies on media servers like Emby or Jellyfin, ensuring smooth streaming without buffering.

Installation

services:
  auto-limit:
    image: xiaobaiya000/auto-limit:latest
    container_name: auto-limit
    ports:
      - 9190:9190
    volumes:
      - /mnt/tank/configs/autolimit:/app/data
    environment:
      - TZ=America/New_York
    restart: unless-stopped

Auto-Limit Configuration

1. Navigate to the IP and Port of the container
2. Create a username and password
3. Click the Configuration tab
4. Click Add Media Server a. Give it an Instance Name b. Select the Plugin Type c. Add your API Key d. Click Save
5. Click Add Downloader a. Give it an Instance Name b. Select the Plugin Type c. Add the Server Address d. Enter your Username and Password e. Set the Download/Upload During Playback speeds to the KB/s your network can handle

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