transmission-gtk

transmission-gtk [OPTIONS] [TORRENT_FILES...]

-g, --config-dir <directory>
    Specify the directory for configuration and torrent files.

-m, --minimized
    Start the application minimized to the system tray.

-p, --start-paused
    Add new torrents in a paused state, preventing immediate download.

-f, --fullscreen
    Launch the application in fullscreen mode.

-e, --encryption-required
    Require encryption for all outgoing connections. This is generally for testing.

-v, --version
    Display the version number of Transmission-GTK and exit.

-h, --help
    Show a summary of command-line options and exit.

[TORRENT_FILES...]
    One or more paths to .torrent files or magnet links to open and add.

transmission-gtk is the official GTK+ graphical user interface for the popular Transmission BitTorrent client.

It provides a user-friendly and intuitive interface for managing BitTorrent downloads and uploads. Users can easily add new torrents, pause, resume, or remove existing ones, set download and upload speed limits, prioritize specific files within a torrent, and configure various network and privacy settings, including encryption and peer exchange. It operates as a standalone desktop application, directly interacting with the BitTorrent network to facilitate file sharing. Its design focuses on simplicity and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for many desktop Linux users.

transmission-gtk is a graphical client designed for desktop environments (like GNOME, XFCE, KDE). It requires an active X server or Wayland display. It is not suitable for headless server environments; for such use cases, transmission-daemon should be utilized.

Transmission was initiated in 2005 with a focus on being a lightweight, open-source, and cross-platform BitTorrent client. The GTK+ interface has been one of its primary user interfaces since its early days, providing a native look and feel for Linux desktop environments and contributing significantly to Transmission's reputation for simplicity and efficiency.

transmission-daemon(1), transmission-remote(1), transmission-cli(1)