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PC-QBittorrent Role
Overview
This README is for the pc-qbittorrent
role within the computer-playbook
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 pc-qbittorrent
role includes the following task:
- Install Torrent Software:
- This task uses the
kewlfft.aur.aur
module withyay
as the AUR helper to installqbittorrent
, a widely-used, free, and easy-to-use torrent client.
- This task uses the
Dependencies
This role depends on:
- system-aur-helper: 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 pc-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:
- Clone the
computer-playbook
repository. - Navigate to the
roles/pc-qbittorrent
directory. - 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 computer-playbook
repository. Contributions that enhance the usability or features of qBittorrent within this role are highly appreciated.