A fast, easy, and free BitTorrent client.
Publisher’s description
What is transmission-cli?
transmission-cli is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (transmission/transmission) has 15,337 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Official Transmission BitTorrent client repository”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: transmission-cli is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is transmission-cli safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C8EA492D8F46FADAC26E0C05B244CABBA556201D5FE348DFCF1CF036621741F8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the transmission/transmission repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Static code analysis9
- Code review5
- No binaries in the repository5
- Branch protection3
- Pinned dependencies1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.3Latest | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install main/transmission-climsiexec /i transmission-4.1.3-x64.msi /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): transmission-create.exe, transmission-daemon.exe, transmission-edit.exe, transmission-remote.exe, transmission-show.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install transmission-cliInformation
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only|GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/transmission/transmission
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.1.3
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 15,337
- GitHub forks
- 1,467
- Website
- transmissionbt.com
- Scoop package
- main/transmission-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is transmission-cli free?
Yes. transmission-cli is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only|GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is transmission-cli safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
Can transmission-cli be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does transmission-cli run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
