KGet v1.6.0 - Native Torrent Support & Major GUI Overhaul

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

Quick Start

# Install via Cargo
cargo install kget --features "gui,torrent-native"

# Download a torrent
kget "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..."

# Launch GUI
kget --gui

Links

• GitHub: https://github.com/davimf721/kget
• Documentation: See README.md
• License: MIT

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