Transmission Remote for Linux

Remotely manage the Transmission BitTorrent client

Overview

Transmission Remote is a software tool designed for Linux users who want to control the Transmission BitTorrent client from a distance.

It works by connecting to the Transmission client through an RPC (Remote Procedure Call) interface.

This lets you manage your torrent downloads and uploads without needing to be right at your computer.

With Transmission Remote, you can perform various actions on your torrents, such as starting, stopping, verifying, reannouncing, and removing them.

You can also delete torrents and add new ones directly through the software.

It can handle .torrent files that you open in your web browser, making it easy to add new downloads.

Additionally, you can change settings on the transmission-daemon, which is the background service that manages the Transmission client.

This software is mainly for people who use the Transmission BitTorrent client and want to manage it remotely.

It is built to work only on Linux systems and does not support other platforms.

The tool focuses on remote control via the RPC interface and does not include a graphical user interface, so it is suited for users comfortable with text-based or lightweight remote management.

In summary, Transmission Remote fits Linux users who need safe and efficient remote access to Transmission.

It is specialized software for managing BitTorrent downloads and uploads remotely, making it useful for users who want control over their torrents without being physically near their system.

Pros

  • Allows remote management of the Transmission BitTorrent client using RPC interface.
  • Supports managing torrents with actions like start, stop, verify, reannounce, and remove.
  • Can add new torrents and configure settings on the transmission-daemon.

Cons

  • Limited to use with the Transmission BitTorrent client.
  • No mention of support for platforms other than Linux.
  • No graphical user interface details provided.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-2.0+
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/transmission-remote-gtk/transmission-remote-gtk/issues

Keywords

p2p bittorrent transmission rpc

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