pytorrent: a full-stack BitTorrent client in Python & React

pytorrent is a BitTorrent client written in Python and React. It supports torrent uploading, parsing, multi-peer downloading, seeding, tracker communication, P2P piece sharing, with a modern web-based GUI using Electron

Built With

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• npm 9+
• Python 3.10+
• Node.js 18+
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/lcai62/pytorrent.git
   cd pytorrent

2. Install python dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Install Electron + React dependencies

    npm install
    cd frontend
    npm install
    cd ..

4. Run the application

   python -m src.main
   npm run dev