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A modern and feature-rich (private) BitTorrent tracker.

Rust ◇ bittorrent AGPL-3.0
★533STARS
⑂56FORKS
!86ISSUES
🏆#8,140GLOBAL RANK
🔥11DAYS TRENDING
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torrust-tracker gained 13 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 533. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 107 stars a year. It ranks #806 among Rust repositories and #8,140 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

torrust-tracker is an open-source project written in Rust: A modern and feature-rich (private) BitTorrent tracker.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bittorrent, bittorrent-tracker, hacktoberfest. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ cargo install torrust-tracker

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

torrust-tracker coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed torrust-tracker into Rust backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open AGPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install torrust-tracker using your package manager: `cargo install torrust-tracker`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for torrust-tracker.

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Import torrust-tracker into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `torrust-tracker --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 532 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Built in Rust for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Rust and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

torrust/torrust-tracker is currently ranked #8,140 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does torrust-tracker do? +

A modern and feature-rich (private) BitTorrent tracker.

What language is torrust-tracker written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: bittorrent, bittorrent-tracker, hacktoberfest, p2p, peer-to-peer.

Is torrust-tracker actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 15, 2026 with 86 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does torrust-tracker have? +

torrust-tracker has 533 stars and 56 forks on GitHub.

How does torrust-tracker rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 533 stars, torrust/torrust-tracker is ranked #8,140 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #806 among Rust projects.

What license is torrust-tracker distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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