# Torrent Downloader CLI
A lightweight command-line torrent downloader focused on simplicity and efficiency.
## Quick Start
```bash
pip install torrent-downloader-python
torrent-downloader-python "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..."
```
## System Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- Platform-specific 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`
## Features
- Lightweight and efficient downloads
- Simple command-line interface
- Cross-platform support
- Direct magnet link handling
- Progress monitoring
## Usage
```bash
# Basic usage with magnet link
torrent-downloader-python "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..."
# Specify download directory
torrent-downloader-python --output ~/Downloads "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..."
# Set download speed limit (in KB/s)
torrent-downloader-python --speed-limit 1000 "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..."
```
## Alternative Installation: Using Conda
```bash
conda create -n torrent-env python=3.11
conda activate torrent-env
conda install -c conda-forge libtorrent
pip install torrent-downloader-python
```
## Development
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/torrent-downloader.git
cd torrent-downloader/torrent-downloader-python
# Install in development mode
pip install -e .
# 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.
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