Transmission RSS Manager
A C# application for managing RSS feeds and automatically downloading torrents via Transmission BitTorrent client.
Features
- Monitor multiple RSS feeds for new torrents
- Apply regex-based rules to automatically match and download content
- Manage Transmission torrents through a user-friendly web interface
- Post-processing of completed downloads (extract archives, organize media files)
- Responsive web UI for desktop and mobile use
- Database integration for historical data and statistics
- Dashboard with metrics and download history
Requirements
- Linux OS (Debian, Ubuntu, or derivatives)
- Transmission BitTorrent client (with remote access enabled)
One-Click Installation
Install Transmission RSS Manager with a single command:
wget -O - https://git.powerdata.dk/masterdraco/Torrent-Manager/raw/branch/main/install.sh | sudo bash
This command:
- Downloads the installer script
- Installs all dependencies (.NET SDK, PostgreSQL, etc.)
- Sets up the database
- Builds and configures the application
- Creates and starts the system service
After installation, access the web interface at: http://localhost:5000
Alternative Installation Methods
If you prefer to examine the install script before running it, you can:
# Download the install script
wget https://git.powerdata.dk/masterdraco/Torrent-Manager/raw/branch/main/install.sh
# Review it
less install.sh
# Run it
sudo bash install.sh
Or if you've already cloned the repository:
sudo bash install.sh
Configuration
After starting the application for the first time, a configuration file will be created at ~/.config/transmission-rss-manager/config.json.
You can configure the application through the web interface or by directly editing the configuration file.
Key configuration options
- Transmission settings: Host, port, username, password
- RSS feed checking interval
- Auto-download settings
- Post-processing options
- Download and media library directories
Usage
Managing RSS Feeds
- Add RSS feeds through the web interface
- Create regex rules for each feed to match desired content
- Enable auto-download for feeds you want to process automatically
Managing Torrents
- Add torrents manually via URL or magnet link
- View, start, stop, and remove torrents
- Process completed torrents to extract archives and organize media
Development
Building from source
dotnet build
Running in development mode
dotnet run
Creating a release
dotnet publish -c Release
Architecture
The application is built using ASP.NET Core with the following components:
- Web API: REST endpoints for the web interface
- Background Services: RSS feed checking and post-processing
- Core Services: Configuration, Transmission communication, RSS parsing
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
- Transmission - BitTorrent client
- ASP.NET Core - Web framework
- Bootstrap - UI framework