torrent-downloader-python 1.1.11

A Torrent Downloader with a graphical user interface built using Tkinter and libtorrent

Torrent Downloader Desktop App

A lightweight, cross-platform torrent downloader with a native GUI built using Python and Tkinter.

Features

• Simple, intuitive graphical interface
• Direct magnet link downloads
• Real-time download progress tracking
• Customizable download location
• Automatic torrent metadata fetching
• Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Low system resource consumption

System Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Platform-specific libtorrent dependencies:
  • Windows: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
  • macOS: brew install libtorrent-rasterbar
  • Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt-get install python3-libtorrent
  • Fedora: sudo dnf install rb_libtorrent-python3

Installation

From PyPI (Recommended)

pip install torrent-downloader-python

From Source

git clone https://github.com/stevenbtc/torrent-downloader.git
cd torrent-downloader/torrent-downloader-python
pip install -e .

Usage

Launch the GUI

# Start the application
torrent-downloader-python

Using the Application

1. Launch the application
2. Paste a magnet link into the input field
3. Click "Add Torrent" to begin downloading
4. Monitor progress in the main window
5. Access completed downloads through the "Open Download Folder" option

Alternative Installation with Conda

For users who prefer Conda environments:

# Create and activate conda environment
conda create -n torrent-env python=3.11
conda activate torrent-env

# Install libtorrent dependency
conda install -c conda-forge libtorrent

# Install the package
pip install torrent-downloader-python

Development

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/stevenbtc/torrent-downloader.git
cd torrent-downloader/torrent-downloader-python

# Install in development mode
pip install -e .

# Run the application
python torrent_downloader_gui.py

# Run tests
python -m pytest tests/

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.

Legal Notice

This software is intended for downloading legal torrents only. Users are responsible for compliance with applicable laws.