rakshasa/libtorrent

libTorrent BitTorrent library

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README

LibTorrent

Introduction

High performance torrent library for multiple clients.

LibTorrent is a BitTorrent library written in C++ for *nix, with a focus on high performance and good code. The library differentiates itself from other implementations by transferring directly from file pages to the network stack.

To learn how to use libtorrent visit the Wiki.

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Building

Create configure files:

autoreconf -ivf

Configure, build and install:

./configure
make
make install

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rakshasa

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neheb

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xirvik

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kannibalox

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rakshasa/libtorrent

libTorrent BitTorrent library

1,000

stars

2,206

commits

C++

primary language

Sep 13, 2026

updated

README

LibTorrent

Introduction

High performance torrent library for multiple clients.

LibTorrent is a BitTorrent library written in C++ for *nix, with a focus on high performance and good code. The library differentiates itself from other implementations by transferring directly from file pages to the network stack.

To learn how to use libtorrent visit the Wiki.

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  • Cardano: addr1qytaslmqmk6dspltw06sp0zf83dh09u79j49ceh5y26zdcccgq4ph7nmx6kgmzeldauj43254ey97f3x4xw49d86aguqwfhlte

Help keep rTorrent development going by donating to its creator.

Building

Create configure files:

autoreconf -ivf

Configure, build and install:

./configure
make
make install

Contributors

(top 30 of 47)

rakshasa

1,827 commits

neheb

203 commits

xirvik

37 commits

kannibalox

17 commits

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