rqbit ☆

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Description:
Fast command-line bittorrent client and server

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: bittorrent cli rust torrent-client streaming server

Install: brew install rqbit

About:
Rqbit is a high-performance BitTorrent client implemented in Rust that operates directly from the command line. It provides a built-in HTTP server, allowing users to download and stream torrents remotely via a web interface. The tool prioritizes speed and efficiency, making it ideal for headless server environments and automation scripts.

Key Features:

High-speed downloads written in Rust
Built-in HTTP server for remote management and streaming
DHT support for peer discovery without trackers
Low resource footprint suitable for servers

Use Cases:

Running a lightweight torrent client on a headless home server or NAS
Streaming video content directly from torrents while downloading
Automating torrent downloads via CLI or API

Alternatives:

transmission – Transmission is a more mature, daemon-based client with a wider ecosystem of GUIs, while Rqbit offers a more modern, self-contained binary with integrated streaming.
aria2 – aria2 is a versatile multi-protocol download utility, whereas Rqbit is specifically optimized for the BitTorrent protocol with a focus on streaming capabilities.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 6:13am		0	VERSION_BUMP	e7072b0c