gazelle-sblink

This extension allows you to easily download files on a seedbox from a gazelle tracker site.

gazelle-sblink - Chrome Extension

gazelle-sblink is a Chrome extension that allows you to conveniently download files from a number of private trackers to your seedbox. It works by adding a link to the DL/RP/etc section for torrents called SB that triggers a remote procedure call on a Transmission server to initiate the download. It supports what.cd, passthepopcorn, and animebyt.es, and can be easily configured for other Gazelle trackers with small modifications. The extension does not store passwords and offers a seamless user experience.
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Extension stats

By: gerow
Users: 8
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2014-06-06)
Creation date: 2014-06-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 81.28K

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Extension summary

A tool that allows you to download files from a number of private trackers to your seedbox more easily. Works by adding a link to the DL/RP/etc section for torrents called SB that triggers a remote procedure call on a Transmission server do get it to download the torrent.

Works on what.cd, passthepopcorn, and animebyt.es. Could in theory work easily with most other Gazelle trackers with small changes.

Once installed make sure to set the url for your Transmission server's RPC interface by going to chrome-extension://dkedofkjmbnclcmfebagckhgonoilnjn/options.html and setting it. The url should look something like http://seedbox.example.com/transmission/rpc . If you are using transmission's built in auth you will be prompted for the password through the browser if it has been a while since you entered it. At no point is the password stored by the extension.

Interested developers can find the code at https://github.com/gerow/gazelle-sblink

Extension safety

Risk impact

gazelle-sblink requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

gazelle-sblink has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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