torrentlib
Python helpers for BitTorrent tracker queries, peer communication, and metadata inspection.
torrentlib is not a full BitTorrent client. It can:
- load
.torrentmetadata - announce to HTTP and UDP trackers
- collect IPv4 and IPv6 peer lists
- connect to peers and download metadata
- process peer exchange (
ut_pex) messages - edit and rebuild
.torrentfiles
It does not manage piece downloads/uploads for complete content transfer.
Installation
pip install torrentlib
Supports Python 3.10 through 3.14.
Public API
from torrentlib import Torrent, TorrentMetaInfo, TorrentStatus, Peer
from torrentlib.Tracker import Check, Query
Usage
Please refer to the Wiki for detailed usage examples and API reference.
License
MIT. See LICENSE.
Metadata
Release files for torrentlib 1.2.0
For a detailed explanation of source distributions (sdists) and built distributions (wheels), please see the package formats documentation.
Source distribution (sdist)
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Total release size: 69.9 kB
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