> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://core-builds.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stremio Setup

> Install Core Builds on Stremio — quick import and full beginner walkthrough.

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## Quick Import

Already have Stremio and a TorBox account? Five steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pick a template">
    Go to the [Template Directory](/template-directory) and click the **Import** button for your template. Not sure which? Use [Which Template?](/which-template).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Load the template">
    AIOStreams opens in your browser. Click **Load Template** to import the config.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your API key">
    Go to **Services** → toggle TorBox ON → paste your API key from [torbox.app/settings](https://torbox.app/settings) → API Keys.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** at the bottom of the page. AIOStreams generates your manifest URL.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install in Stremio">
    Click **Install** — Stremio opens and asks to confirm. Click **Install** again. Done.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Full Beginner Walkthrough

New to all of this? Follow every step below.

### 1. Install Stremio

Download Stremio from [stremio.com](https://www.stremio.com/) for your platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS). Create a Stremio account when prompted — it's free and required for add-on syncing.

### 2. Get a TorBox subscription

Sign up at [torbox.app](https://torbox.app/subscription?referral=d1ccddb0-f094-45ca-b52b-942a2635855e). You need at least a **Standard** plan. After signing up, go to **Dashboard → API Keys** and copy your API key — you'll need it in step 5.

### 3. Choose a template

Templates control how streams are filtered, sorted, and displayed. Pick one:

| If you want...               | Use this template                                                           |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Best 4K quality (TorBox Pro) | [4K Apex](/template-directory#torbox-pro)                                   |
| 1080p streaming (TorBox Pro) | [Stream](/template-directory#torbox-pro)                                    |
| 4K on TorBox Essential       | [4K Essential](/template-directory#torbox-essential)                        |
| 1080p on TorBox Essential    | [Essential](/template-directory#torbox-essential)                           |
| Anime-focused                | [Anime 4K](/template-directory#anime) or [Anime](/template-directory#anime) |

Still unsure? See [Which Template?](/which-template) for a guided picker.

### 4. Import the template into AIOStreams

AIOStreams is the engine that runs Core Builds templates. You access it through a **host** — a server that runs AIOStreams for you.

1. Go to the [Template Directory](/template-directory)
2. Click **Import on ElfHosted** or **Import on Fortheweak** next to your chosen template
3. AIOStreams opens with the template pre-loaded
4. If it's your first time, set a password when prompted

<Info>
  **ElfHosted** and **fortheweak.cloud** are the two main public hosts. Fortheweak is free with no signup. ElfHosted offers a paid private instance (\$9/month) with no rate limits. Start with fortheweak to test — you can switch later.
</Info>

### 5. Enter your API keys

In AIOStreams, go to **Services**:

1. Toggle **TorBox** ON
2. Paste your TorBox API key from step 2
3. *(Optional but recommended)* Add a **TMDB Access Token** from [themoviedb.org/settings/api](https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api) → Read Access Token. This improves title matching accuracy.

### 6. Save and install

1. Click **Save** at the bottom
2. AIOStreams shows your **manifest URL** and an **Install** button
3. Click **Install** — Stremio opens automatically
4. Click **Install** in Stremio to confirm

### 7. Test it

Open Stremio → search for any movie or show → click it → you should see a list of streams sorted by quality. The stream names show resolution, codec, audio, and file size — this is your Core Builds formatter at work.

<Tip>
  If no streams appear, check: is your TorBox API key correct? Is TorBox toggled ON in Services? Try a popular title first (e.g. *Breaking Bad S01E01*) to confirm everything works before testing niche content.
</Tip>

***

## Updating

Re-import the same template URL from the [Template Directory](/template-directory). AIOStreams loads the latest version and merges it over your existing config — your API keys and password are preserved.

## Troubleshooting

* **No streams appearing** → Check your API key is correct and TorBox is toggled ON in Services
* **"Regex not allowed" error** → You're on an outdated template version. Re-import the latest from the Template Directory
* **Streams load but won't play** → Check if the stream codec (shown in the formatter) is supported by your device. See [Device Profiles](/device-profiles)
* **Slow results** → Try a [Speed](/template-directory#speed-torbox) or [Flash](/template-directory#flash) template for faster cached-only results

More help: [Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting) · [FAQ](/faq)