RapidBay

RapidBay is a self-hosted torrent streaming web app that lets you search for torrents, select a specific video file, and then download and transcode it into a format playable in browsers and on casting devices. It integrates with common indexer backends and automates subtitles and media conversion to make torrent playback feel like a simple streaming experience.

Key Features

• Torrent search via Jackett as the indexer/search backend
• Select individual files within a torrent for streaming
• Automatic video and subtitle transcoding for broad device/browser compatibility
• Automatic audio conversion to AAC when needed for browser playback
• Automatic closed captions/subtitle download (OpenSubtitles support)
• Magnet link handling (can register RapidBay as a magnet link handler)
• Automatic disk cleanup to reclaim storage
• Kodi support (usable as a frontend)

Use Cases

• Stream torrent-based video to a browser, Chromecast, or Apple TV without managing local players
• Run a lightweight “torrent-to-stream” service on a server or VPS for personal media access
• Use Kodi as a living-room frontend while RapidBay handles downloading and transcoding

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires a running Jackett instance for torrent search
• Subtitles integration may require OpenSubtitles credentials depending on configuration

RapidBay is best suited for users who want an automated torrent streaming workflow with transcoding, subtitle handling, and casting support. It focuses on simplifying playback rather than acting as a full media library manager.