transmission@beta ☆

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Description:
Open-source BitTorrent client

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Jan 22, 2026

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: bittorrent p2p downloads networking open-source

Install: brew install --cask transmission@beta

About:
Transmission is a lightweight, open-source BitTorrent client with a focus on efficiency and a clean, native interface. It provides robust core functionality for downloading and managing torrents while minimizing system resource usage, making it a popular choice for users who value performance and simplicity.

Key Features:

Lightweight and efficient daemon
Native macOS GUI and web interface
Magnet link and torrent file support
Encrypted peer connections
Configurable bandwidth scheduling

Use Cases:

Downloading large files like Linux ISOs or media
Seeding files for open-source projects
Running a headless torrent server on a NAS or home server

Alternatives:

qBittorrent – Open-source, more feature-rich with built-in search and RSS, but can be heavier.
Folx – macOS-specific download manager with torrent support and a more integrated Mac UI.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 28, 2026 1:59am	4.1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	843c1a98
Jan 22, 2026 11:10pm	4.1.0-beta.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	0124161d