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Run external program on torrent METADATA received #14067

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opened 2026-02-22 00:39:22 -05:00 by deekerman · 4 comments

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Originally created by @KayLeung on GitHub (Dec 5, 2022).

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On v4.5 has added a feature on torrent added but which is only useful for .torrent files. For magnet links, before METADATA received we have not enough info to make decisions.

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set Torrent Stop Condition to "Metadata received".
when "Metadata received" is true, run an external program to unselect useless files and then start the downloads.

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Originally created by @KayLeung on GitHub (Dec 5, 2022). ### Suggestion On v4.5 has added a feature on torrent added but which is only useful for .torrent files. For magnet links, before METADATA received we have not enough info to make decisions. ### Use case set Torrent Stop Condition to "Metadata received". when "Metadata received" is true, run an external program to unselect useless files and then start the downloads. ### Extra info/examples/attachments _No response_

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@thalieht commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2022):

run an external program to unselect useless files and then start the downloads.

v4.5.0 changelog:
FEATURE: Add file name filter/blacklist

@thalieht commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2022): >run an external program to unselect useless files and then start the downloads. ``` v4.5.0 changelog: FEATURE: Add file name filter/blacklist ```

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2026-02-22 00:39:31 -05:00

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@KayLeung commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2022):

run an external program to unselect useless files and then start the downloads.
v4.5.0 changelog:
FEATURE: Add file name filter/blacklist

@thalieht
Ahh Cool. Thanks for the reminder.

I have an external script to filter the files now. Based on my experience, a simple filename filter does not enough.

e.g. my script has a rule to make decisions based on file sizes

@KayLeung commented on GitHub (Dec 5, 2022): > > run an external program to unselect useless files and then start the downloads. > > ``` > v4.5.0 changelog: > FEATURE: Add file name filter/blacklist > ``` @thalieht Ahh Cool. Thanks for the reminder. I have an external script to filter the files now. Based on my experience, a simple filename filter does not enough. e.g. my script has a rule to make decisions based on file sizes

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@luzpaz commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2023):

Related to #18457

@luzpaz commented on GitHub (Jun 11, 2023): Related to #18457

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025):

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 24, 2025): ## ANNOUNCEMENT! For anybody coming across this **_"Feature Request"_** & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future! **Here are some options available to you:** 1. Please select/click the 👍 **&/or** ❤ `reactions` in the original/opening post of this ticket. 2. Please feel free _(If you have the "skillset")_ to create a **_"Pull Request"_** implementing what's being requested in this ticket. **_(new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)_** ____ **DO:** * Provide constructive feedback. * Display how other projects implemented same/similar etc. **DO NOT:** * Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s). **(These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)**