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Transmission

Fast, easy and free BitTorrent client

Network linuxmacoswindows C++ GPL-2.0

Description

Transmission is a fast, easy, and free BitTorrent client. It includes a daemon with a web UI and a CLI client (transmission-cli), making it suitable for headless servers and terminal usage.

AI 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

Use When

  • When downloading torrents from the command line
  • When running a headless torrent client

Avoid When

  • x When you need advanced torrent features

Related Tools

View AGENTS.md for Transmission