transmission-create:tldr:0e6e8

transmission-create: Create a torrent with 2048 KB as the piece size.

transmission-create

$ transmission-create -o ${path-to-example-torrent} --tracker ${tracker_announce_url} --piecesize ${2048} ${filename_or_directory}

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The given command is used to create a new torrent file using the "transmission-create" command-line tool. Let's break down the command and its components:

"transmission-create": This is the name of the command-line tool used to create torrent files. It is used to generate new .torrent files that can be shared with others through torrent clients.
"-o ${path-to-example-torrent}": This option specifies the output name and location of the created torrent file. Replace "${path-to-example-torrent}" with the desired location and name of the output file.
"--tracker ${tracker_announce_url}": This option specifies the tracker URL used for announcing the torrent in a BitTorrent network. Replace "${tracker_announce_url}" with the actual tracker URL you want to include in the torrent file.
"--piecesize ${2048}": This option sets the size of each piece in the torrent file. Pieces are small chunks that make up the overall file(s) being shared. "${2048}" denotes the desired piece size in kilobytes.
"${filename_or_directory}": This is the file or directory that you want to create a torrent for. Replace "${filename_or_directory}" with the actual filename or directory path you want to include in the torrent.

By executing this command with appropriate values/variables, the "transmission-create" tool will generate a torrent file containing information about the specified file(s) or directory, making it ready to be shared and downloaded by others using BitTorrent clients.

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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