transmission-cli

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  "caveats": "This formula only installs the command line utilities.\n\nTransmission.app can be downloaded directly from the website:\n  https://www.transmissionbt.com/\n\nAlternatively, install with Homebrew Cask:\n  brew install --cask transmission\n",
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  "desc": "Lightweight BitTorrent client",
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  "enrichment_fetched_at": "2026-06-20T23:41:15+00:00",
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  "homepage": "https://transmissionbt.com/",
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  "homepage_title": "Transmission",
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  "license": "GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only",
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  "name": "transmission-cli",
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  "one_liner": "Lightweight BitTorrent client command-line interface for downloading and seeding torrents.",
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  "ruby_source_path": "Formula/t/transmission-cli.rb",
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  "why_use_this": "Transmission-cli provides a scriptable, headless BitTorrent client ideal for remote servers, automation, and unattended downloads. It\u0027s lightweight, resource-efficient, and works well in headless environments or as part of shell workflows. Use it when you need to manage torrents without a GUI dependency."
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