peerindex
extracts and analyzes peer information from BitTorrent files
TLDR
Analyze torrent peer data
$ peerindex [file.torrent]
Show verbose output$ peerindex -v [file.torrent]
Export peer list$ peerindex -o [peers.txt] [file.torrent]
Analyze multiple torrents$ peerindex [file1.torrent] [file2.torrent]
SYNOPSIS
peerindex [-v] [-o file] [options] torrent-files
DESCRIPTION
peerindex extracts and analyzes peer information from BitTorrent files. It shows tracker URLs and embedded peer data.
Torrent files may contain cached peer addresses. This reveals swarm participants without connecting to trackers.
Tracker analysis shows all announce URLs. Multi-tracker setups display tier information.
The tool aids in understanding torrent structure. Useful for network forensics and research.
PARAMETERS
-v, --verbose
Verbose output.-o, --output FILE
Output file.-q, --quiet
Minimal output.-h, --help
Show help.
CAVEATS
Peer data may be outdated. Not all torrents contain peer caches. Analysis is passive and doesn't contact network.
HISTORY
peerindex is part of BitTorrent analysis toolsets used for network research and forensics.
SEE ALSO
transmission-show(1), aria2c(1), btshowmetainfo(1)