feat: Supports torrent engine in hydra GUI and CLI
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@ja7ad is already working on this.
Since Sep 7, 2026.
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- Rust
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Description
Preflight checklist
- I searched existing issues and this has not been proposed already.
- I checked the README and this is not already supported.
Component
Desktop GUI (Hydra Download Manager)
Problem
I'm so glad I discovered such an excellent downloader. I hope it can support magnet link downloads; that would make it even more amazing.
Thank you so much
Proposed solution
Supports magnet link downloads and torrent files; Trackers subscription is available.
Alternatives considered
No response
Platforms this should cover
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Android / iOS (via
libhydra)
Additional context
No response
Compatibility
- This changes existing behavior (flags, defaults, output format, or the C ABI).
Contribution
- I'm willing to open a pull request implementing this.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Assessment
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