Ruby Magnet link from torrent file

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How do I generate a magnet link from a given torrent file? Similar to this: Given a .torrent file how do I generate a magnet link in python?

Extra points if you explain how magnet links work. Thanks.

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asked Dec 23 '12 at 08:04

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I'm looking for it too – Francesco Belladonna Jun 03 '13 at 10:14

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You may be interested in this script: A ruby script to construct magnet links out of .torrent files

Also, a relevant Stack Overflow question: How do BitTorrent magnet links work?

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answered Nov 15 '13 at 20:43

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