Getting Started

This guide will help you quickly get started with Magneto. In just a few minutes, you'll be able to start batch converting torrent files.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

1. Python 3.7+ installed

   python --version
   # or
   python3 --version

2. Magneto installed

   pip install magneto-cli

Simplest Usage

1. Convert a Single File

magneto file.torrent

This will:

• Read the file.torrent file
• Generate a magnet link
• Save results to magnet_links.txt

2. Convert All Files in a Folder

magneto folder/

This will:

• Search for all .torrent files in the folder/ directory
• Convert them in batch
• Save results to folder/magnet_links.txt

Viewing Results

After conversion, you can:

1. View the output file

   • By default, results are saved in magnet_links.txt
   • The file contains complete conversion information

2. Use standard output

   magneto folder/ --stdout

   Results will be printed directly to the terminal

3. Get links only

   magneto folder/ --stdout -f links_only

   Only output magnet links for easy copying

Common Command Examples

Recursive Search

magneto folder/ -r

Output JSON Format

magneto folder/ -f json

Include Tracker Information

magneto folder/ --include-trackers

Verbose Output Mode

magneto folder/ -v

Next Steps

• Installation Guide - Learn detailed installation methods
• Usage Guide - Learn more advanced features
• API Reference - View complete API documentation