btpd ☆

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Description:
BitTorrent Protocol Daemon

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.16@2 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: bittorrent daemon p2p cli networking

Install: brew install btpd

About:
btpd is a lightweight BitTorrent Protocol Daemon that manages torrent sessions without a heavy user interface. It operates as a background service, allowing users to control downloads and uploads via a command-line client (btcli). Its main value proposition is providing a resource-efficient, scriptable solution for headless servers and automation.

Key Features:

Client-server architecture for remote management
Low resource footprint (CPU and memory)
Command-line interface (btcli) for full control
Supports standard BitTorrent protocol features

Use Cases:

Running a persistent BitTorrent client on a headless home server or NAS
Automating downloads via scripts using btcli
Managing torrents remotely over SSH

Alternatives:

transmission – Transmission offers a GUI and Web UI which btpd lacks, but btpd is often lighter on resources.
rtorrent – rTorrent is highly configurable and terminal-based, similar to btpd, but has a steeper learning curve for its UI.

License: BSD-2-Clause

Dependencies: openssl@3

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 7:27pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	6841b2e1