github.com/vdjuketic/bittorrent-client-go

BitTorrent Client in Go

This is a simple BitTorrent client implemented in Go. It allows you to download files using the [BitTorrent protocol] (https://www.bittorrent.org/beps/bep_0003.html).

Features

• Download files from a BitTorrent torrent file
• Tracker communication to find peers
• Handling of peer connections and data exchange
• Seeding
• DHT protocol for peer discovery (trackerless torrents)
• Support for multiple torrents at the same time
• CLI interface for easy usage

Installation

To install the BitTorrent client, you need to have Go installed on your machine.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/bittorrent-client-go.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd bittorrent-client-go
   

3. Build the project:

   go build
   

Usage

The BitTorrent client can be used via the command line. Below are some basic commands to get you started:

Downloading a Torrent

To download a file using a torrent, use the following command:

./bittorrent-client-go download -output="/path/to/output" -torrent="/path/to/torrent/file"

-debug - for debug mode