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webtorrent

A streaming torrent client in your browser, powered by webRTC data channels (no install)

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webtorrent - BitTorrent over WebRTC

A streaming torrent client in your browser, powered by webRTC and black magic.

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  • BitTorrent in your browser!
  • No plugins (uses WebRTC Data Channels for peer-to-peer data)
  • Streaming playback (get first pieces first)
    • Into video tag with MediaSource API when possible
    • Flash player with JS bridge for other media types
  • Works with .torrent files and magnet links
  • Supports DHT (trackerless torrents) over WebRTC
    • Extensions to DHT protocol to work over WebRTC
    • DHT nodes do "peer introductions" so WebRTC can work without a centralized signaling server
  • Supports completely serverless, trackerless operation
  • BitTorrent Spec

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Package last updated on 22 Oct 2013

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