Rain is a fast, lightweight, and feature-rich BitTorrent client written in Go, designed to be used from the command line. It focuses on performance and simplicity, supporting both seeding and downloading operations with minimal system resource usage. Rain is ideal for automation, headless servers, and users who prefer terminal-based tools. It offers a clean API, making it easy to integrate into scripts and backend services that require torrent functionality. With its statically compiled binary and low dependency footprint, Rain can be easily deployed across different environments.

Features

  • CLI-based BitTorrent client for headless environments
  • Written in Go for portability and speed
  • Supports torrent file and magnet link downloads
  • Download, seed, and info inspection commands
  • HTTP and RPC APIs for programmatic control
  • Statically linked binary with no runtime dependencies
  • Bandwidth throttling and peer management
  • Cross-platform support including Linux and macOS

Project Samples

Project Activity

See All Activity >

Categories

BitTorrent

License

MIT License

Follow Rain

Rain Web Site

Other Useful Business Software
Build Securely on Azure with Proven Frameworks Icon
Build Securely on Azure with Proven Frameworks

Lay a foundation for success with Tested Reference Architectures developed by Fortinet’s experts. Learn more in this white paper.

Moving to the cloud brings new challenges. How can you manage a larger attack surface while ensuring great network performance? Turn to Fortinet’s Tested Reference Architectures, blueprints for designing and securing cloud environments built by cybersecurity experts. Learn more and explore use cases in this white paper.
Download Now
Rate This Project
Login To Rate This Project

User Reviews

Be the first to post a review of Rain!

Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Go

Related Categories

Go BitTorrent Client

Registered

2025-04-11