KGet 1.6.0 is here! The most significant update yet for the Rust-powered download manager.
What's New
Native BitTorrent Client
Download magnet links directly - no external apps needed!
Built with librqbit for pure Rust performance
DHT peer discovery, parallel piece downloading
Works in both CLI and GUI
Redesigned GUI
Dark theme with modern aesthetics
Multi-download tracking with real-time progress
Turbo mode indicator ( 4x connections)
Smart filename truncation
Shimmer animations on progress bars
Native macOS App
SwiftUI-based app with deep macOS integration
URL scheme handlers (kget://, magnet:)
Drag-and-drop .torrent file support
Menu bar integration
Native notifications
Performance
Parallel connections
Auto-optimization based on file type
Resume interrupted downloads
SHA-256 integrity verification for ISOs
Ghoulmf7221•1h ago
What's New
Native BitTorrent Client
Download magnet links directly - no external apps needed! Built with librqbit for pure Rust performance DHT peer discovery, parallel piece downloading Works in both CLI and GUI
Redesigned GUI
Dark theme with modern aesthetics Multi-download tracking with real-time progress Turbo mode indicator ( 4x connections) Smart filename truncation Shimmer animations on progress bars
Native macOS App
SwiftUI-based app with deep macOS integration URL scheme handlers (kget://, magnet:) Drag-and-drop .torrent file support Menu bar integration Native notifications Performance
Parallel connections Auto-optimization based on file type Resume interrupted downloads SHA-256 integrity verification for ISOs
Links
GitHub: https://github.com/davimf721/kget Documentation: See README.md License: MIT