rTorrent is a BitTorrent client which provides a terminal-based user interface via the ncurses programming library.
It’s best used in conjunction with a terminal multiplexer.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- No-frills ncurses interface.
- Runs as a daemon, using a terminal multiplexer like tmux or screen (and has a ‘real’ daemon mode).
- Resource-friendly, ideal to run on a Raspberry Pi or a small seedbox VPS.
- Scriptable and extensible via built-in commands and XMLRPC clients.
- Very large choice of web frontends.
- Support for DHT and PEX.
- Magnet links.
- Supported on nearly all trackers.
Website: github.com/rakshasa/rtorrent/wiki
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Jari Sundell
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
rTorrent is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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