nicotine
graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer file sharing network
TLDR
Start Nicotine+
SYNOPSIS
nicotine [--headless] [--hidden] [--config dir] [options]
DESCRIPTION
Nicotine+ is a graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer file sharing network. It enables searching, downloading, and sharing files with other Soulseek users.
The network specializes in music, particularly rare and obscure recordings. Users share their collections and browse others' libraries.
Search finds files across the network. Results show file details, user status, and download slots. Queue management handles multiple downloads.
Chat rooms and private messaging enable community interaction. Users discuss music, share recommendations, and coordinate trades.
Shared folders define what you offer to others. Upload limits and slot management control bandwidth usage.
Headless mode runs without GUI, useful for dedicated sharing servers.
PARAMETERS
--headless, -s
Run without GUI.--hidden, -t
Start minimized to tray.-c DIR, --config DIR
Configuration directory.-u USER, --user USER
Username for login.-p PASS, --password PASS
Password for login.--rescan
Rescan shared files.--version, -v
Show version.--help, -h
Show help.
CAVEATS
Requires Soulseek network account. Network has its own culture and expectations about sharing. File verification is user responsibility. Some content may be copyrighted.
HISTORY
Nicotine+ is a fork of the original Nicotine client, which was created as an open-source Soulseek client in the early 2000s. Nicotine+ has been actively maintained since 2020, modernizing the codebase and adding features.
SEE ALSO
soulseekqt(1), transmission(1), deluge(1)