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Use glob patterns with --include and --exclude flags to precisely control which files are included in your torrent.

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Built-in Exclusions

System Files

mkbrr automatically excludes these common system files (case-insensitive):
.torrent
.ds_store
thumbs.db
desktop.ini
zone.identifier

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Filter Flags

  • --exclude
  • --include
Specify patterns for files to exclude from the torrent:
mkbrr create . -t ... --exclude "*.nfo"
Exclude patterns are useful when you want to keep most files but skip specific types.

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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

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Processing Order

  1. Built-in Exclusions System files (.torrent, .ds_store, etc.) are always excluded first
  2. Include Check If --include patterns exist:
    • Keep files matching any include pattern
    • Skip all other files
  3. Exclude Check If no --include patterns:
    • Skip files matching any exclude pattern
    • Keep all other files
  4. Default Behavior Keep files not affected by above rules

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Configuration Files

Both filtering options can be defined in configuration files:
presets.yaml
presets:
  movies:
    include_patterns:
      - "*.mkv"
      - "*.mp4"
    exclude_patterns:
      - "*sample*"
      - "*.nfo"
batch.yaml
jobs:
  - output: movie.torrent
    path: /path/to/movie/
    include_patterns:
      - "*.mkv"
    exclude_patterns:
      - "*sample*"
Command-line flags (--include, --exclude) will add to any patterns defined in your preset or batch configuration.