Frequently asked questions
Short, clear answers about how Spectemus works and what the options in the app mean.
What is Spectemus?
It is a simple interface where you keep a local add-on list and apply it to your Stremio account with one button. If your server cron is configured, sync can also run automatically. It does not host content and it does not replace Stremio; it only helps you manage your add-on list.
What is the "master account"?
It is the account you use to sign in to Spectemus. It protects access to the app and your linked Stremio accounts. It is not your Stremio account.
Does it store my Stremio password?
No. The password is used only to authenticate. The app stores only an encrypted access key needed for auto-sync (your password is not stored).
How do I add a Stremio account?
Go to the "Accounts" tab, enter your Stremio email and password, then click "Add". On first link, if your local list is empty, the app can import your existing non-protected add-ons (with safety limits).
What does "protected/official" mean?
Some add-ons are official or protected by Stremio (for example, core ones). The app does not import them into your list and it will not remove them during sync. When you sync, they remain in your account exactly as they are.
How do I add an add-on?
In the "Add-ons" tab, paste the add-on link (it usually ends with /manifest.json). You can paste multiple links (one per line). New add-ons are enabled by default.
What do "Enabled/Disabled" mean?
Only add-ons marked as enabled are sent to your account during sync. If you disable an add-on in your list, it will not be included in sync (manual or auto).
What does "Sync now" do?
It compares your local list with your Stremio account, and if there are differences it replaces the non-protected add-ons in Stremio with your list (enabled only). Official/protected add-ons are kept.
How does auto-sync work?
Auto-sync works only if the administrator configured a cron job on the server. If it is not configured, sync happens only manually, from the button.
Why do some add-ons show "Host down/HTTP error" and get auto-disabled?
Cron performs health checks for manifests. If a manifest does not respond or returns errors multiple times in a row (default 2), the add-on can be auto-disabled so it does not block sync. When the host is back OK, it is auto-re-enabled.
How does "Auto fallback" work (backup URLs)?
In the "Add-ons" tab -> "Edit", you can set up to 2 fallback URLs for the same add-on. When "Auto fallback" is enabled, cron can auto-switch to a healthy fallback when the enablede URL is down/host_down or too slow, and switch back to the primary URL when it recovers. Each fallback is validated as a manifest on save. Auto-switching happens only when cron runs.
Why are some links/add-ons rejected?
For safety, the app accepts only public links http/https (no user/pass). It also blocks localhost and hosts that resolve to private/reserved IPs. If a link does not respond or is not a valid manifest, it will be ignored.