Description:
BitTorrent library with a focus on high performance
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.16.5@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 3, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
bittorrent
p2p
networking
c++
library
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Install:
brew install libtorrent-rakshasa
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About:
libtorrent-rakshasa is a high-performance C++ BitTorrent library designed for efficiency and scalability. It provides a robust core for building custom torrent clients and server applications, featuring non-blocking I/O and detailed control over peer communications. Its primary value is delivering maximum throughput and low resource usage for demanding BitTorrent operations.
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Key Features:
- High-performance non-blocking I/O
- Extensive protocol and DHT support
- Flexible API for custom client development
- Optimized for low memory overhead
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Use Cases:
- Building high-performance BitTorrent clients
- Integrating P2P file sharing into applications
- Creating dedicated torrent seedboxes
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Alternatives:
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libtorrent (Rasterbar)
– More widely used with Python bindings, but rakshasa version is often preferred for raw performance and specific client implementations like rTorrent.
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Transmission
– A full-featured client application rather than a library, suitable for users but not for developers building custom P2P software.
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