Flood
A web UI for rTorrent, qBittorrent and Transmission with a Node.js backend and React frontend. Migrate to v4: https://github.com/jesec/flood/wiki/Migrate-from-older-versions-of-Flood.
Overview
Flood is an intriguing monitoring service tailored for rTorrent users, built on the Node.js framework. Designed to facilitate seamless communication with rTorrent instances, it provides an intuitive web UI for effective management and administration. While it's currently labeled as a work-in-progress, Flood showcases a promising toolset for torrent management enthusiasts looking for improved oversight of their rTorrent applications.
The instructions for setup and configuration are robust, which indicates a well-thought-out approach to user experience. Users are not only equipped with the necessary pre-requisites but also offered helpful guidance to tailor the application to their specific needs.
Features
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Simple Installation: Flood requires basic setup with rTorrent and Node.js, enabling quick onboarding for new users.
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Web UI: The service includes a user-friendly web interface that allows for easy navigation and management of rTorrent instances.
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Configurable Settings: Users can customize various options, including secure JWT auth token generation and baseURI path configurations.
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Active Community Support: Flood has a dedicated Discord server where users can discuss issues, feature requests, and receive guidance from fellow rTorrent enthusiasts.
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Regular Updates: Although still a work-in-progress, the repository is regularly updated, encouraging users to pull recent changes and keep their installations current.
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Local Development Features: The application provides commands for local development, allowing developers to run the server and client in a development environment.
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Comprehensive Troubleshooting: Helpful tips and troubleshooting steps are provided, particularly for common issues faced by Ubuntu users during installation.
- Express
Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.
- React
React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components
- SCSS
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- Eslint
ESLint is a linter for JavaScript that analyzes code to detect and report on potential problems and errors, as well as enforce consistent code style and best practices, helping developers to write cleaner, more maintainable code.
- Pug
Pug is a high-performance template engine for Node.js and browsers that enables developers to write HTML templates using a concise and intuitive syntax. It supports a range of features, including template inheritance, conditionals, loops, mixins, and more, and can be easily integrated into a variety of web frameworks and build tools.
- Typescript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.
- Webpack
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