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webtorrent:tldr:881d2

webtorrent: Stream a torrent to VLC media player.
$ webtorrent download "${torrent_id}" --vlc
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This command is using a tool called "webtorrent" to download a torrent file specified by the "${torrent_id}" parameter. The "--vlc" option indicates that the downloaded media file should be played using the VLC media player.

Here's a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • "webtorrent" is the name of the tool or program that is being invoked. It is likely a command-line utility for downloading and streaming torrents.
  • "download" is a sub-command or operation being performed by the webtorrent tool. It tells the tool to start downloading the specified torrent.
  • "${torrent_id}" is a placeholder that represents the unique identifier (or magnet link) for the torrent file that is being downloaded. In actual usage, this should be replaced with the specific torrent ID.
  • "--vlc" is an option or flag that is passed to the webtorrent tool. It specifies that, after downloading, the media file associated with the torrent should be played using the VLC media player.

Overall, this command is instructing the webtorrent tool to download a specific torrent and, once the download is complete, automatically play the media using VLC.

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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