# Transmission
> Fast, easy and free BitTorrent client

## Summary
Lightweight BitTorrent client with daemon mode, web UI, and CLI interface

## Capabilities
- Download and seed torrents
- Run as a daemon for headless operation
- Control via web UI or CLI
- Manage bandwidth and scheduling

## When to Use
- When downloading torrents from the command line
- When running a headless torrent client

## When NOT to Use
- When you need advanced torrent features

## Related Tools
- [rtorrent](/tools/rtorrent) (complementary)
- [mabel](/tools/mabel) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/transmission
