Transmission

Fast, lightweight BitTorrent client with web interface and native Docker support.

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About

Transmission is a fast, lightweight BitTorrent client that runs as a daemon with a web interface. It's known for its low resource usage, simplicity, and reliability. Features include a web UI for remote management, magnet link support, peer exchange, DHT, encryption, bandwidth scheduling, watch folders for automatic downloads, and NAT-PMP/UPnP port mapping. The LinuxServer.io Docker image includes VPN support and automatic removal of completed downloads. Perfect for building a home media download server.

How to Self-Host Transmission

Transmission can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what Transmission does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, dependencies, and where to find the original compose template.

If you searched for Transmission Docker, Transmission Docker Compose, or self-host Transmission, this page is the direct landing page for that app in Yantr's catalog.

Use Cases

Download Linux ISOs, open-source software, and public domain media via BitTorrent.
Set up automated downloads using watch folders - drop a .torrent file and it starts downloading automatically.
Build a headless download server that runs in the background and can be controlled from any browser.
Integrate with Sonarr/Radarr for automated media downloading.