TorrentTUI is a terminal-based BitTorrent client for working with magnet links and .torrent files from a text interface.
Built with Rust, ratatui, and librqbit, it offers an interactive way to manage torrents without using a graphical desktop client. The program provides real-time transfer information, file-level control, and session persistence, while also supporting playback of media files before a download has fully completed.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Add torrents from magnet links or local .torrent files.
- Stream media while downloading by opening files in the system’s default player.
- View progress bars, download and upload speeds, ETA, and peer counts.
- Sort and filter torrents, search by name, and inspect detailed torrent information.
- Configure download directories, network settings, bandwidth limits, notifications, and player options with a TOML file.
Website: github.com/thijsvos/torrentTUI
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Developer: Thijs Vos
License: MIT License
TorrentTUI is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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