Torrra: Your CLI Torrent Search Engine

Sometimes you just want to find a torrent without opening a browser, navigating through ad-ridden sites, or clicking through endless pop-ups. You're already living in your terminal for most of your dev work, so why leave it for something as simple as a search? That's the itch that Torrra scratches.

It's a straightforward Python tool that brings torrent search and download capabilities right into your command line. No more context switching, no more browser tabs—just a quick command and you're on your way.

What It Does

Torrra is a command-line interface (CLI) tool that lets you search multiple torrent websites directly from your terminal. Once you find what you're looking for, you can grab the magnet link or send the torrent directly to your download client. It's built with Python and designed to be simple, fast, and scriptable.

Why It's Cool

The beauty of Torrra is in its simplicity and focus. It doesn't try to be a full-blown torrent client; it excels at one thing: being a search gateway. This makes it perfect for automation or for integrating into your existing workflows. Imagine piping search results to other tools, or triggering a search as part of a larger script.

It's also privacy-friendly for the basic user. Since you're searching from your own machine and IP, you're not relying on some intermediary web service that might log your queries. The tool itself is lightweight, with a clean codebase that's easy to understand if you want to peek under the hood or contribute.

How to Try It

Getting started is a standard Python affair. First, clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/stabldev/torrra.git
cd torrra

Install the required dependencies (check the requirements.txt in the repo):

pip install -r requirements.txt

From there, you can run it directly with Python. The basic usage is simple:

python torrra.py "search query here"

The repository README has more detailed examples on filtering results, selecting specific sites, and handling the output. It's worth a quick look to see all the options.

Final Thoughts

Torrra is one of those utilities that feels obvious once you see it. It solves a specific, common problem with a clean, developer-centric approach. For anyone who spends their day in a terminal, it's a quality-of-life upgrade. It's also a great example of a focused open-source tool—doing one job and doing it well. Give it a spin next time you need to find something; you might just keep it in your toolkit.

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