Transmission
Lightweight BitTorrent client with daemon and web interface
Transmission is a fast, lightweight BitTorrent client available as desktop applications and a headless daemon. It focuses on sensible defaults, low resource usage, and remote management through a built-in web interface.
Key Features
- Headless daemon suitable for servers, routers, NAS devices, and media boxes
- Web UI for remotely controlling Transmission instances
- Native desktop clients (macOS) and cross-platform GUIs (GTK/Qt)
- Watch directories and automatic torrent loading
- Bandwidth and speed limits, queueing, and scheduling controls
- Peer and privacy controls including support for bad peer blocklists
- Command-line tooling for remote control and torrent file inspection/editing
Use Cases
- Run a low-footprint torrent service on a home server or NAS with web-based control
- Manage downloads on a remote machine via the daemon and CLI tools
- Desktop BitTorrent client for macOS, Linux, and Windows with familiar OS integration
Limitations and Considerations
- Documentation may be partially out of date depending on the version and platform
- Some advanced management features found in heavier clients may not be included by design
Transmission is a mature, widely deployed BitTorrent client that prioritizes performance and simplicity. Its daemon plus web UI make it especially practical for always-on download boxes while still offering polished desktop apps for everyday use.
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