transmission-gtk

transmission-gtk [OPTIONS]

-h, --help
    Display help message and exit.

-v, --version
    Display version information and exit.

-m, --minimized
    Start in minimized mode (system tray).

--debug
    Enable debug logging.


    Add torrent files or magnet links directly from the command line.

transmission-gtk is a graphical user interface for the Transmission BitTorrent client. It provides a user-friendly way to manage torrent downloads, uploads, and other settings without directly interacting with the command line or the daemon process. It communicates with the transmission-daemon which runs in the background. Through transmission-gtk, users can add torrent files or magnet links, control bandwidth usage, prioritize downloads, and view detailed information about each torrent, such as peers, trackers, and download progress. The application makes use of the GTK+ toolkit, offering a familiar look and feel for users of Linux desktop environments.

It's a popular choice for users who prefer a visual interface for torrent management, offering a balance between ease of use and powerful features. Settings configured via transmission-gtk are reflected in the transmission-daemon's configuration.

transmission-gtk relies on the transmission-daemon to be running. If the daemon is not running, transmission-gtk will attempt to start it or will fail to connect.
transmission-gtk is GUI, so if you are using command line it's better to use transmission-cli or transmission-remote.

The settings are typically stored in a file named settings.json in the Transmission configuration directory which usually is in ~/.config/transmission/.

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