![Forrest logo](/images/logo.png)
transmission-create:tldr:0e6e8
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.