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Deluge
Deluge is a cross-platform BitTorrent client with a plugin-based architecture and a lightweight daemon for remote management.
About Deluge
Deluge is a free, open-source BitTorrent client designed for simplicity and power. It runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS, and features a lightweight daemon that can be controlled via a GTK+ interface, a web interface, or a command-line client. The software is built on a core library and a modular plugin system, allowing users to add features like RSS feeds, labels, and email notifications without bloating the base application.
Deluge offers encryption, proxy support, and bandwidth management. It integrates with major tracker protocols and supports magnet links and DHT. The web interface, controlled by a daemon, makes it suitable for headless servers. Deluge is maintained by a community of developers and is released under the GNU General Public License.
While primarily a Torrent client, Deluge can be part of a backup workflow for distributing large files. Its lightweight daemon and extensive automation via plugins make it a flexible tool for sysadmins. The project was founded in 2006 as a fork of libtorrent.
Deluge offers encryption, proxy support, and bandwidth management. It integrates with major tracker protocols and supports magnet links and DHT. The web interface, controlled by a daemon, makes it suitable for headless servers. Deluge is maintained by a community of developers and is released under the GNU General Public License.
While primarily a Torrent client, Deluge can be part of a backup workflow for distributing large files. Its lightweight daemon and extensive automation via plugins make it a flexible tool for sysadmins. The project was founded in 2006 as a fork of libtorrent.
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Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Free
- License
- Open Source
- Platform
- Any Platform
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Developer
- Deluge Team