Desk-qbittorrent Role¶

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Variables¶

author: Kevin Veen-Birchenbach
description: Installs the qBittorrent torrent client via AUR on Arch Linux.
license: Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License
license_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/license
company: Kevin Veen-Birchenbach

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galaxy_tags: [‘qbittorrent’, ‘torrent’]
repository: https://s.infinito.nexus/code
issue_tracker_url: https://s.infinito.nexus/issues
documentation: https://s.infinito.nexus/code/tree/main/roles/desk-qbittorrent
min_ansible_version: 2.9
platforms: [{‘name’: ‘Archlinux’, ‘versions’: [‘all’]}]

README¶

QBittorrent¶

Overview¶

This README is for the desk-qbittorrent role within the infinito repository. This role is specifically crafted for installing qBittorrent, a popular open-source torrent client, on personal computers.

Role Tasks¶

The main.yml file in the desk-qbittorrent role includes the following task:

Install Torrent Software:
- This task uses the kewlfft.aur.aur module with yay as the AUR helper to install qbittorrent, a widely-used, free, and easy-to-use torrent client.

Dependencies¶

This role depends on: - dev-yay: Ensures that an Arch User Repository (AUR) helper is installed, which is necessary for installing packages like qbittorrent that are not available in the standard repositories.

Purpose and Usage¶

The desk-qbittorrent role is tailored for users who require a reliable and user-friendly torrent client for downloading and sharing files via the BitTorrent protocol. qBittorrent is known for its balance of features, simplicity, and minimal impact on system resources.

Prerequisites¶

Ansible: Required for running this role.
Arch Linux-based System: The role is designed with Arch Linux distributions in mind, leveraging AUR helpers for package installation.

Running the Role¶

To utilize this role: 1. Clone the infinito repository. 2. Navigate to the roles/desk-qbittorrent directory. 3. Execute the role using Ansible, ensuring you have the required system permissions for package installation.

Customization¶

This role is primarily focused on installing qBittorrent, but it can be customized to include additional configurations or related software packages as needed.

Support and Contributions¶

For support, feedback, or contributions, such as enhancing the role or adding additional torrent-related functionality, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the infinito repository. Contributions that enhance the usability or features of qBittorrent within this role are highly appreciated.