Description:
C++ bittorrent library with Python bindings
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 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++
python
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Install:
brew install libtorrent-rasterbar
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About:
Libtorrent is a feature complete C++ bittorrent implementation focusing on efficiency and scalability. It provides a client API for creating custom bittorrent clients and includes Python bindings for easy integration. The library supports DHT, UPnP, NAT-PMP, and magnet links.
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Key Features:
- High performance C++ core with Python bindings
- Supports DHT, UPnP, and NAT-PMP for connectivity
- Comprehensive protocol support including magnet links
- Configurable bandwidth management and queuing
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Use Cases:
- Building custom bittorrent clients and applications
- Integrating P2P file sharing capabilities into software
- Researching and testing peer-to-peer network protocols
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Alternatives:
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go-libtorrent
– Go bindings for the same C++ library
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transmission
– Full client implementation rather than a library
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