transmission-cli ☆

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Description:
Lightweight BitTorrent client

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

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

Category: Networking

Tags: bittorrent cli downloader p2p terminal networking

Install: brew install transmission-cli

About:
TransmissionCli is a command-line interface for the Transmission BitTorrent client. It allows users to manage torrents directly from the terminal, enabling scripting and remote management capabilities. This lightweight tool is ideal for headless servers and automation workflows.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for torrent management
Supports scripting and automation
Low resource footprint suitable for servers
Remote daemon control capabilities

Use Cases:

Managing torrents on headless Linux servers
Automating download workflows via scripts
Remote torrent management over SSH

Alternatives:

deluge-console – Deluge offers a more feature-rich UI but heavier resource usage
rtorrent – rTorrent is highly customizable but has a steeper learning curve

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 28, 2026 9:41am		0	REVISION_ONLY	a39fdb20
Sep 15, 2025 9:17pm		4	VERSION_BUMP	b59ab8b3