transmission ☆
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Description:
Open-source BitTorrent client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @transmissionbt  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: bittorrent p2p file-sharing downloader client
Install: brew install --cask transmission
About:
Transmission is a lightweight, cross-platform BitTorrent client known for its simplicity and efficiency. It provides a clean native UI for macOS and Windows, plus a headless web interface for remote management. It prioritizes low resource usage while delivering robust performance for downloading and seeding torrents.
Key Features:
  • Native user interface for macOS and Windows
  • Web-based remote access for server management
  • Low system resource footprint
  • Built-in encryption and peer blocking
  • Watch folder support for automatic downloads
Use Cases:
  • Downloading large files via BitTorrent protocol
  • Seeding files to share with other users
  • Managing torrents remotely on a headless server
Alternatives:
  • qBittorrent – Cross-platform client with a built-in search engine
  • Deluge – Feature-rich client with a modular plugin system
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 28, 2026 1:58am 4.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP df9a3201
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 4.0.6 0 VERSION_BUMP a82745e1
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