whatmp3 ☆
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Description:
Small script to create mp3 torrents out of FLACs
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio torrent flac mp3 conversion cli
Install: brew install whatmp3
About:
Whatmp3 is a command-line utility designed to automate the creation of BitTorrent files from FLAC audio collections. It scans directories for FLAC files, converts them to MP3 format on-the-fly, and packages the resulting files into a torrent. This streamlines the process of sharing high-quality audio archives in a more space-efficient format.
Key Features:
  • Automates FLAC to MP3 conversion during torrent creation
  • Preserves directory structure and metadata in output
  • Lightweight and scriptable for batch processing
  • Integrates seamlessly with standard torrent tools
Use Cases:
  • Sharing large music archives as space-efficient MP3 torrents
  • Automating batch conversion of FLAC libraries for distribution
  • Creating torrents for devices with limited storage capacity
Alternatives:
  • ffmpeg – More versatile media converter but lacks direct torrent generation
  • mktorrent – Dedicated torrent creator but does not handle audio conversion
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 3, 2024 1:47am 5 VERSION_BUMP 8623ffbb
Dec 22, 2022 5:04am 5 VERSION_BUMP 9e298d16
Dec 22, 2022 5:04am 5 VERSION_BUMP f61326bd
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