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peerflix: List all streamable files contained in a torrent (given as a magnet link).
$ peerflix "${magnet:?xt=urn:btih:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef01234567}" --list
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This command uses the peerflix tool to stream and download content from a BitTorrent network using a magnet link.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • peerflix: This is the name of the peerflix command-line tool.
  • "${magnet:?xt=urn:btih:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef01234567}": This is a placeholder for the magnet link. The ${magnet:?xt=urn:btih:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef01234567} is a variable notation used in some shell interpreters (like Bash) to reference the value of a variable. In this case, the variable is named magnet and it is expected to contain a valid magnet link. The magnet link is a unique identifier for a specific file or set of files in the BitTorrent network. The xt=urn:btih:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef01234567 part specifies the info hash, which is a cryptographic hash generated from the content being shared.
  • --list: This is an option or flag for the peerflix command. It indicates that, instead of streaming or downloading the content, the command should only list the available files or streams associated with the provided magnet link. This can be useful to explore the contents of the torrent before selecting which specific file or stream to stream or download.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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