qbittorrent@lt20 ☆

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Description:
Edition of qBitorrent based on libtorrent-rasterbar 2.0.x

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.0.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @qBittorrent | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: bittorrent p2p file-sharing networking qt

Install: brew install --cask qbittorrent@lt20

About:
qBittorrent is a BitTorrent client that aims to be a free and open-source alternative to popular clients like µTorrent. This specific version is compiled against libtorrent-rasterbar 2.0.x, offering modern protocol features and performance. It provides a clean interface with advanced features like an integrated search engine, RSS feed support, and remote management via its web UI.

Key Features:

Integrated search engine for torrent discovery
Web UI for remote management and configuration
RSS feed subscription and automatic downloading rules
Bandwidth scheduling and per-torrent speed limits
Sequential downloading for immediate media playback

Use Cases:

Downloading large files or Linux distributions via BitTorrent protocol
Managing long-term seeding for personal media archives
Automating downloads from RSS feeds or public trackers

Alternatives:

Transmission – Transmission is lighter and simpler, whereas qBittorrent offers more advanced features out-of-the-box.
Deluge – Deluge uses a plugin architecture for features, while qBittorrent includes most features natively.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 26, 2025 8:57pm	5.0.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	3e83a2fd