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Transmission for Mac

Open-source BitTorrent client

Quick answer: Transmission is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask transmission. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 3,072 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Transmission is

Transmission is a networking tool for macOS: open-source BitTorrent client.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://transmissionbt.com/.

How to install Transmission

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask transmission.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Transmission on Mac?

Run brew install --cask transmission in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Transmission open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (transmission/transmission), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Transmission run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Transmission?

It was installed 3,072 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #495 in this catalogue.

What version of Transmission is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.1.4.