baretorrent ☆

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Description:
Bittorrent client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.4.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: bittorrent p2p file-sharing client networking

Install: brew install --cask baretorrent

About:
baretorrent is a lightweight, open-source BitTorrent client designed for simplicity and efficiency. It provides core torrenting functionality without the bloat of larger clients, focusing on essential features for downloading and sharing files via the BitTorrent protocol. The client is built using the wxWidgets toolkit, ensuring a native look and feel across different platforms.

Key Features:

Lightweight and minimal resource usage
Native user interface using wxWidgets
Supports core BitTorrent protocol features
Open-source and cross-platform

Use Cases:

Downloading large files via BitTorrent on older or resource-constrained hardware
A simple, no-frills alternative to more complex torrent clients

Alternatives:

Transmission – More widely used and feature-rich, but potentially heavier than baretorrent.
qBittorrent – Offers a full suite of features including a built-in search engine, which baretorrent lacks.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 30, 2025 11:47am	0.4.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	9c82b268
Jun 30, 2024 11:15am	0.4.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	64569a05