feat req: list files in torrent, and be able to download files separately

[littlegamer87]

Many thanks for this tool, I've been using it for a few days now and I like it a lot. If this feature gets added, I think I don't need another torrent client anymore

[AdityaKr015]

Many thanks for this tool, I've been using it for a few days now and I like it a lot. If this feature gets added, I think I don't need another torrent client anymore

Hello, I have PR for this feature, hope it get merged.

[MokshonWork]

I get why torlink wants to keep things simple, but I still think this feature could be useful.

Sometimes, people only need a few files from a well-seeded torrent and downloading the whole thing feels unnecessary. Having file selection as an option would make torlink more flexible without changing the current experience for everyone.

I agree that finding a more specific release is usually the better solution, but that's not always possible. Sometimes the file you need is only available in a bigger torrent. That's why I think this feature is worth considering if more people want it.

[baairon]

Thanks for laying it out fairly, and to be clear I haven't taken this off the table.

My hesitation: in the BitTorrent protocol torrents die from piece scarcity, not peer scarcity, so when everyone grabs only the popular files packs rot, and torlink seeding whole is exactly what keeps "only exists in a bigger torrent" content alive.

It's also an entirely new panel and subsystem in the app, so I want real demand before taking that on. Keeping this open so it has a place to land, if it keeps growing I'll revisit.

[littlegamer87]

Respectfully disagree. Not being able to see which files are in the torrent is a real problem with this tool, I have to trust the title, I have no idea what is in there. The partial download feature is most useful with huge collections, those turn up high in the search results and are not at risk of dying. I get the objective and desire of keeping things simple, but keeping things too simple will hinder adaptation. Then you might as well stick with qbittorrent which can do the same thing once search plugins are installed, and more.

[AdityaKr015]

People using different client or any other way do cherry picking the torrents, we can't deny it or control it.

Not being able to see which files are in the torrent is a real problem
Agreed, every client offers this feature.

Well, it exists on my fork branch if anyone wants to use it.
Also @littlegamer87 any thoughts about #90?

[littlegamer87]

@AdityaKr015 sorry, I do not watch enough anime to have a valuable opinion on your suggestion

[AdityaKr015]

@littlegamer87 Fair enough