BATorrent

Project Overview

BATorrent is a modern desktop torrent client using the same libtorrent engine as qBittorrent, with a Qt6/QML interface. It reads each torrent's name, matches TMDB posters for movies and shows or IGDB covers for games, and turns your download list into a wall of covers.

Episodes of one show collapse into a single row, video plays in-app before the download finishes, and games install and launch from the same window. No ads, no account, no Pro tier.

Item	Value
Platform	Windows, macOS, Linux
Stack	C++, Qt6/QML, libtorrent
Cover sources	TMDB (movies/shows), IGDB (games)
License	MIT

Torrent lists become poster walls, stream while downloading, and manage movies, shows and games in one library.

Key Features

• Cover grid: downloads shown as a poster grid or dense list, with details in the side panel
• Series grouping: episodes of one show collapse into one row, expand to manage each
• Stream while downloading: play video in-app before the download completes
• Find page: a front page of trending movies, shows and games with cross-source search ranking the best match first
• HUB library: movies, shows and games in one library, games install and launch directly
• RSS feeds: subscribe to RSS for automatic episode downloads
• WebUI remote: built-in WebUI for managing downloads remotely
• Privacy friendly: no ads, no telemetry, no account; the only self-initiated request is a GitHub update check you can disable

Target Audience

• Users tired of file-list torrent clients
• Movie fans tracking shows and curating a local library
• Gamers downloading and organizing indie titles
• Privacy-conscious users who dislike ads and telemetry

Quick Start

1. Download your platform's installer from Releases, or get the Windows version from Microsoft Store
2. Drop a torrent file or magnet link into the window to start
3. Toggle cover grid or list view on the Downloads tab
4. Click a still-downloading video to stream it immediately
5. Search or browse trending content in Find, manage everything in HUB

Core Advantages

• Proven engine: libtorrent, the same engine behind qBittorrent and Deluge, stable and reliable
• Visual library: cover walls and series grouping make download lists instantly readable
• Free and open: MIT licensed, no feature walls or paid tiers
• Consistent cross-platform: the same experience on all three desktops, habits carry over

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Architecture	x86_64 (macOS also arm64)
Network	Online for TMDB/IGDB covers and update checks

Notes

• Update check optional: the only self-initiated request is a GitHub update check, disable it in settings
• Covers need network: posters come from TMDB/IGDB, offline falls back to filename view
• Legal use: only distribute or download content you have the rights to