torrent-discovery
A unified JavaScript library for discovering BitTorrent and WebTorrent peers via trackers, DHT, and LSD.
What is torrent-discovery?
Torrent-discovery is a JavaScript library that provides a unified API for discovering peers in BitTorrent and WebTorrent networks. It solves the problem of integrating multiple peer discovery mechanisms—like trackers, DHT, and LSD—by bundling them into a single module, simplifying the development of torrent clients.
Developers building BitTorrent or WebTorrent clients in Node.js or the browser who need a reliable and easy-to-integrate peer discovery solution.
It offers a streamlined, event-driven API that works across environments, automatically handles peer announcements, and supports starting discovery with minimal metadata, reducing implementation complexity compared to using individual discovery libraries.
Overview
Discover BitTorrent and WebTorrent peers
Use Cases
Best For
- Building BitTorrent clients that need integrated tracker, DHT, and LSD support
- Developing WebTorrent applications that discover WebRTC peers in the browser
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