Transmitter for Transmission

Communicates with Transmission torrent client. Supports adding torrents (incl. magnet links) & quickly looking at torrent status.

Transmitter for Transmission - Chrome Extension for Torrents

"Transmitter for Transmission" is a Chrome extension designed to help users manage their Transmission torrent client. With this tool, users can download torrents using .torrent files or magnet links on a remote Transmission server. The extension offers a browser action that allows users to see the status of active torrents. It also offers a badge that keeps track of the torrent count, download speed, and upload speed. No separate authentication is needed as the extension can automatically pick up your session from the Transmission web UI. Even if your Transmission instance is behind a reverse proxy using TLS client certificates, this extension can effectively continue its operations.
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Extension stats

Users: 787
-11
Rating: 3.40
(5)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2017-12-06)
Creation date: 2017-12-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://transmitter.web-extension/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 20.86K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

A WebExtension for the Transmission BitTorrent client.

Adds a context menu item for downloading torrents (both magnets and links to .torrent files) on your remote Transmission server.

Adds a browser action (popup toolbar icon thing) that lets you view existing torrents' status. That button even has a badge (auto-updating torrent count / download speed / upload speed).

Automatically picks up your session from the Transmission web UI, no need for separate authentication.

Works fine if your Transmission instance is behind a reverse proxy that uses TLS client certificates.

User reviews

This extension provide heavy CPU load then active. Seems like miner inside!
by Extremalistrl, 2019-05-26

If it works, it works nicely. However: The plugin often crashes, or does not respond to torrent links.
by Erik ter Wal, 2018-09-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Transmitter for Transmission requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Transmitter for Transmission has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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