IMDB-Trakt-Syncer

This Python script syncs user watchlist, ratings, reviews and watch history for Movies, TV Shows and Episodes both ways between Trakt and IMDB. Existing items will not be overwritten. Ratings, watchlist, comment/review & watch history sync are all optional. The user will be prompted to enter their settings and credentials on first run.

The script is compatible with operating systems that support Python (v3.6 or later) and Chromedriver (Windows, Linux and Mac). If you're interested in syncing ratings between Trakt, Plex, IMDB, and TMDB, I recommend the following projects: PlexTraktSync, IMDB-Trakt-Syncer, and TMDB-Trakt-Syncer. See below for my other recommended projects.

Installation Instructions

1. Install Python (v3.6 or later). During Python installation, tick the box for adding Python to your PATH variable. If Python is already installed, you can skip this step.
2. Install the script by executing python -m pip install IMDBTraktSyncer in command line.
3. Login to Trakt and create a new API application named IMDBTraktSyncer. In the "Redirect uri" field, enter urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob, then save the application.
4. Run the script by executing IMDBTraktSyncer in the command line.
5. Follow the prompts during the first run. You will need to enter your Trakt client ID and client secret from step 3, as well as your IMDB username and password. Please note that these details are saved insecurely as credentials.txt in the same folder as the script. It is recommended to change your IMDB password to something unique beforehand.
6. Setup is complete. The script will continue running and syncing your ratings. You can monitor its progress in the command line. See below for setting up automation.

Installing the Script:

python -m pip install IMDBTraktSyncer

Run in your operating system's native command line.

Running the Script:

IMDBTraktSyncer

Run in your operating system's native command line.

Updating the Script:

python -m pip install IMDBTraktSyncer --upgrade

Run in your operating system's native command line.

Uninstalling the Script:

IMDBTraktSyncer --uninstall

Clears cached browsers and drivers before uninstalling. Run in your operating system's native command line.

Installing a Specific Version:

python -m pip install IMDBTraktSyncer==VERSION_NUMBER

Replace VERSION_NUMBER with your desired version (e.g. 3.1.0) and run in your operating system's native command line.

Performing a Clean Uninstall:

IMDBTraktSyncer --clean-uninstall

Clears all cached data, inluding user credentials, cached browsers and drivers before uninstalling. Run in your operating system's native command line.

Uninstall With Native Python Method:

python -m pip uninstall IMDBTraktSyncer

Not recommended unless other uninstall methods failed. This method leaves behind any cached data such as user entered credentials, cached browsers, and drivers which can be deleted manually from your install directory. Run in your operating system's native command line.

Commands for IMDBTraktSyncer

Below is a list of available commands for this package, along with a brief description of their functionality. You can copy and paste them directly into your terminal.

Available Commands

Command	Description
--help	List available commands
--clear-user-data	Clears user-entered credentials.
--clear-cache	Clears cached browsers, drivers, and error logs.
--uninstall	Clears cached browsers and drivers before uninstalling.
--clean-uninstall	Clears all cached data, including user credentials, cached browsers, and drivers before uninstalling.
--directory	Prints the package install directory.

Usage Example

Run the following commands as needed:

# List available commands
IMDBTraktSyncer --help

# To clear user data
IMDBTraktSyncer --clear-user-data

# To clear cache
IMDBTraktSyncer --clear-cache

# To uninstall
IMDBTraktSyncer --uninstall

# To perform a clean uninstall
IMDBTraktSyncer --clean-uninstall

# To get the installation directory
IMDBTraktSyncer --directory

# Use multiple commands at once
IMDBTraktSyncer --clear-user-data --clear-cache

Alternative Manual Installation Method (without pip install)

1. Install Python (v3.6 or later). During Python installation, tick the box for adding Python to your PATH variable. If Python is already installed, you can skip this step.
2. Download the latest .zip from the releases page and extract it to the desired directory.
3. Open your operating systems native command line interface, use it to navigate to the extracted folder and run python -m pip install requirements.txt.
4. Login to Trakt and create a new API application named IMDBTraktSyncer. In the "Redirect uri" field, enter urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob, then save the application.
5. Run IMDBTraktSyncer.py or open the terminal and navigate to the folder where IMDBTraktSyncer.py is located. Run IMDBTraktSyncer.py in the terminal.
6. Follow the prompts during the first run. You will need to enter your Trakt client ID and client secret from step 3, as well as your IMDB username and password. Please note that these details are saved insecurely as credentials.txt in the same folder as the script. It is recommended to change your IMDB password to something unique beforehand.
7. Setup is complete. The script will continue running and syncing your ratings. You can monitor its progress in the command line. See below for setting up automation.

For Setting Up Automation See the Following Wiki Pages:

• Setup Automation for:
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • macOS
• Python Script to Update all Packages with Pip (Windows, Linux, Mac, ChromeOS, etc.) Link #1

Troubleshooting, Known Issues, Workarounds & Future Outlook

• If any of your details change (passwords, logins, API keys, etc.), simply run IMDBTraktSyncer --clear-user-data to reset your credentials. Alternatively, open credentials.txt, modify your details, save it and then run the script again. You can also simply delete credentials.txt to reset the script and it will prompt you to enter your new details on the next run.
• If IMDB requires a captcha on login, and you see "Not signed in" appear in the script, the captcha is likely the cause. To fix this, navigate to the IMDB website in your browser (preferably Chrome) from the same computer. If you're already logged in, log out and log back in. It may ask you to fill in a captcha. Complete the captcha and finish logging in. After successfully logging in on your browser, run the script again, and it should work. You may need to repeat this step several times if the issue persists. Adding a captcha solver to the script is being considered but not currently implemented. Issue #2
• Due to IMDB's lack of API and rating import ability, this script uses an unconventional method that mimics using a web browser to set ratings on IMDB. Therefore, there are many points of failure that could arise. The script will be updated as best as possible.

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