Transmitter for Transmission

Transmitter for Transmission

Communicates with the Transmission BitTorrent client. Supports adding .torrent files and magnet: links, also adds an icon for quickly looking at torrent status.

What is Transmitter for Transmission?
'Transmitter for Transmission' is a highly useful Firefox add-on developed for seamless communication with the Transmission BitTorrent client. With its help, users are able to add .torrent files and magnet: links with ease. It additionally features an icon for swiftly viewing the status of torrent, thus bringing an enhanced torrenting experience right on their Firefox browser.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,749 ▲ 7
Rating: 4.20 (49)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-28)
Creation date: 2017-04-22
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://transmitter.web-extension/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 23.12K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Great extension for those running transmission as a server
  • Invaluable for people with transmission-daemon running on a headless server
  • Very simple to install and configure
Cons
  • Redirects to webpage every single time a magnet link is clicked
  • Doesn't allow for choosing download location when grabbing a torrent
Most mentioned
  • Works well for those running transmission as a server
  • Simple to install and configure
  • Could improve by allowing choice of download location
Recent reviews
by I am the Carl, 2024-04-02

by I am the Carl, 2024-04-02

by I am the Carl, 2024-04-02
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Safety
Risk impact

Transmitter for Transmission is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Transmitter for Transmission if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Transmitter for Transmission is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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