In the fast-paced world of file sharing, BitTorrent remains one of the most popular and efficient ways to download and distribute large files. However, working with magnet links can sometimes be tricky, especially when you want to convert them into .torrent files for easy sharing and downloading. This is where demagnetize-rs comes in.
Demagnetize-rs is a Rust program designed to simplify the process of converting one or more BitTorrent magnet links into .torrent files. By leveraging the power of Rust and its growing ecosystem, demagnetize-rs provides a reliable and efficient solution for users who prefer working with .torrent files instead of magnet links.
Understanding the Features
Demagnetize-rs currently supports several notable features of the BitTorrent protocol, including:
- BitTorrent protocol v1
- HTTP and UDP trackers, including compact and IPv6 extensions
- Magnet URIs with info hashes encoded in either hexadecimal or base32
- Fast extension (BEP 6)
- UDP tracker protocol extensions (BEP 41)
While demagnetize-rs already offers valuable features, the project has an exciting roadmap. Planned features include encryption, distributed hash tables, support for BitTorrent protocol v2, handling x.pe parameters in magnet links, and uTP integration.
Installing Demagnetize-rs
To get started with demagnetize-rs, you’ll need to have Rust and Cargo installed. If you haven’t already, follow the official Rust installation guide.
Once you have Rust and Cargo set up, you can install demagnetize-rs by running the following command:
cargo install demagnetize
This command will fetch the latest release of demagnetize-rs and install it in ~/.cargo/bin.
How to Use Demagnetize-rs
Demagnetize-rs provides a straightforward command-line interface for converting magnet links to .torrent files. The main command is as follows:
demagnetize [<global options>] <subcommand> ...
The available subcommands are get and batch. Here’s how they work:
demagnetize get
With the get subcommand, you can convert a single magnet link into a .torrent file. Use the following syntax:
demagnetize [<global options>] get [<options>] <magnet-link>
By default, demagnetize-rs will save the .torrent file as {name}.torrent, where {name} is replaced by the value of the name field from the torrent info. You can specify a different path using the --outfile option.
demagnetize batch
The batch subcommand allows you to convert multiple magnet links stored in a file into .torrent files. Here’s how to use it:
demagnetize [<global options>] batch [<options>] <file>
Demagnetize-rs will read the magnet links from <file>, with one link per line (ignoring empty lines and lines starting with #). Similar to the get subcommand, the default behavior is to save each .torrent file as {name}.torrent, where {name} is replaced by the value of the name field from the torrent info. You can specify a different path using the --outfile option.
Conclusion and Future Developments
Demagnetize-rs offers a convenient solution for converting BitTorrent magnet links into .torrent files quickly. With its current feature set and planned enhancements, it aims to become an indispensable tool for BitTorrent users who prefer the flexibility and simplicity of .torrent files.
As demagnetize-rs continues to evolve, users can look forward to new features such as encryption, support for BitTorrent protocol v2, and improved handling of magnet link parameters. With each release, demagnetize-rs aims to provide a smoother and more efficient experience for users navigating the BitTorrent landscape.
Whether you’re a torrent enthusiast or someone new to the world of file sharing, demagnetize-rs is designed to make your experience more seamless and enjoyable. Give it a try and unlock the full potential of your BitTorrent magnet links.
Note: Demagnetize-rs is a translation of a Python program of the same name by the author. You can find the Python version here.
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