> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/crosswatch/settings/connections/trackers.md).

# Trackers

Trackers store your watchlists, ratings, and watch history. CrossWatch (CW) syncs between trackers and media servers using pairs.

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Connect a tracker in **Settings → Connections** before creating pairs.
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Pick one tracker first. Expand later if you need more destinations.
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### Available trackers

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Tracker</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Open</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Trakt</strong><br>Popular choice for history, watchlist, and scrobbling.</td><td><a href="/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/GTsgKYIFvITuCFrzQvji">/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/GTsgKYIFvITuCFrzQvji</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SIMKL</strong><br>Strong movie and TV tracking with scrobble support.</td><td><a href="/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/TiyMexyBNNHgfQ4JDyy6">/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/TiyMexyBNNHgfQ4JDyy6</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MDBList</strong><br>Useful for curated list workflows and tracker syncing.</td><td><a href="/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/I8ilfYpZ7YJR54a1BgZw">/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/I8ilfYpZ7YJR54a1BgZw</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>PublicMetaDB</strong><br>Extra source for shared public metadata lists.</td><td><a href="/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/vjyLYE8gHX2sWPG9DZSB">/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/vjyLYE8gHX2sWPG9DZSB</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>AniList</strong><br>Anime-first tracker with separate matching needs.</td><td><a href="/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/0kr4lay0HZW2P0SduuT1">/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/0kr4lay0HZW2P0SduuT1</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>TMDb</strong><br>Useful for metadata and some tracker-style workflows.</td><td><a href="/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/ZgT0Gg3fSsAcn0rT9hed">/spaces/3rh5THg1PdhVsBt3GALo/pages/ZgT0Gg3fSsAcn0rT9hed</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Tips

* Start with **one tracker** as your “source of truth”.
* Add [Metadata](/crosswatch/settings/connections/metadata.md) for better matching.
* Use [Adapter: CrossWatch](/crosswatch/settings/synchronization/others/cw.md) for local snapshots before risky changes.
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### Choosing a tracker

* Trakt / SIMKL / MDBList / PublicMetaDB are best for movies + TV.
* AniList is anime-first and won’t match everything cleanly cross-provider.

### Rate limits

Trackers are more likely to rate limit than local media servers.

If you see 429s:

* sync less often
* reduce batch size
* add write delays (pair/provider settings)

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If you write to several trackers at once, start with slower schedules.
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