Filtering
Control which files are included in your torrent using glob patterns for inclusion and exclusion rules.
Use glob patterns with --include and --exclude flags to precisely control which files are included in your torrent.
Built-in Exclusions
System Files
mkbrr automatically excludes these common system files (case-insensitive):
Filter Flags
Specify patterns for files to exclude from the torrent:
Exclude patterns are useful when you want to keep most files but skip specific types.
Specify patterns for files to exclude from the torrent:
Exclude patterns are useful when you want to keep most files but skip specific types.
Specify patterns for files to include in the torrent:
Using --include activates whitelist mode - only matching files will be considered for inclusion.
Pattern Rules
Pattern Matching
- Matches filename only (not full path)
- Case-insensitive matching
- Uses glob patterns
- Supports comma-separated lists
Common Patterns
*.nfo# All NFO files*sample*# Any file with ‘sample’*.{mkv,mp4}# MKV and MP4 files
Processing Order
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Built-in Exclusions System files (
.torrent,.ds_store, etc.) are always excluded first -
Include Check If
--includepatterns exist:- Keep files matching any include pattern
- Skip all other files
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Exclude Check If no
--includepatterns:- Skip files matching any exclude pattern
- Keep all other files
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Default Behavior Keep files not affected by above rules
Configuration Files
Command-line flags (--include, --exclude) will add to any patterns defined in your preset or batch configuration.
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