transmission-daemon

Transmission-daemon is a command-line tool that is used to manage and control the Transmission BitTorrent client. It allows users to control and interact with the BitTorrent client through a command-line interface, making it ideal for advanced users who prefer to operate their torrent downloads from the terminal.

The tool runs as a background service, commonly used on headless servers or systems without a graphical user interface. It provides various features such as starting, stopping, and monitoring torrent downloads with its flexible and efficient torrent engine.

Transmission-daemon supports a range of functionalities including downloading and uploading torrents, prioritizing and managing multiple downloads simultaneously, and performing various administrative tasks.

It offers a simple and easy-to-use JSON-RPC interface that allows remote clients to interact with the tool, providing users with the ability to manage their torrent downloads remotely from other devices or applications.

The command-line tool also includes multiple built-in features like bandwidth throttling, encryption support, and support for magnet links.

Users can configure transmission-daemon through a configuration file, setting parameters such as download directories, speed limits, port numbers, and authentication.

The tool can be controlled and monitored using various command-line options, allowing users to check the status, add or remove torrents, change settings, and view download progress.

Transmission-daemon also provides a web interface called Transmission-Web that can be accessed through a web browser, enabling users to manage and control their downloads through a user-friendly interface.

Additionally, the tool supports plugin extensions, allowing users to enhance its functionalities by installing various plugins available in the Transmission community.

Transmission-daemon is open-source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License, making it free and widely available for use on various operating systems such as Linux, macOS, and some BSD distributions.