Transmission MCP Server

A simple MCP server for controlling your Transmission torrent daemon. Supports both direct connection and SOCKS5 proxy for remote access.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Transmission MCP Server?

A simple MCP server for controlling your Transmission torrent daemon. Supports both direct connection and SOCKS5 proxy for remote access.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
add_torrent
control_torrent
get_free_space
list_torrents
get_session_info

How to install the Transmission MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transmission": {
      "command": "/path/to/transmission-mcp-server/venv/bin/python",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/transmission-mcp-server/src/server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRANSMISSION_HOST": "192.168.1.205",
        "TRANSMISSION_PORT": "9091",
        "TRANSMISSION_USERNAME": "your_username",
        "TRANSMISSION_PASSWORD": "YOUR_TRANSMISSION_PASSWORD",
        "USE_SOCKS5": "false"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
TRANSMISSION_HOSTDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
TRANSMISSION_PORTDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
TRANSMISSION_USERNAMEDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
TRANSMISSION_PASSWORDDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
USE_SOCKS5Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Transmission to add torrent.”
  • “Use Transmission to control torrent.”
  • “Use Transmission to get free space.”

Frequently asked questions

A simple MCP server for controlling your Transmission torrent daemon. Supports both direct connection and SOCKS5 proxy for remote access. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.