Rivu

Get started ​

This guide takes you from a local build to your first download.

Get Rivu ​

Rivu currently requires a source build on macOS 12 or later, with Go 1.27.2 or later installed. Production signing, notarization, and automatic-update distribution are still being prepared.

sh
git clone https://github.com/ntnyq/rivu.git
cd rivu
go mod download
make run

To create a local app bundle instead:

sh
go tool mygo build -skip-dmg

On Apple Silicon, the bundle is written to build/darwin-arm64/Rivu.app. Local builds are ad-hoc signed. For other build targets and packaging details, see development.

Add your first download ​

  1. Choose Add Download or press ⌘N.
  2. Select a .torrent file or paste a magnet link. You can also drag a torrent file into the main window.
  3. Choose a destination and select Read and Review.
  4. Review the name, size, and files. Keep at least one file selected, then add the task.

The default destination is ~/Downloads/Rivu. Choose a location without conflicting files for a new download. To reuse existing data, follow adopting existing files.

A magnet link must contain an explicit tracker or peer address so Rivu can start resolving it. See magnet previews if your link is rejected or times out.

Follow its progress ​

Select the task to see its progress, files, and connections. Use sidebar filters to focus on active, finished, or paused transfers. The menu bar panel gives you a compact view while the main window is closed.

Closing the window keeps downloads running. ⌘Q quits Rivu and stops transfers after saving the session.

Make it yours ​

Open Settings with ⌘, to choose your language, default destination, and bandwidth limits. Next, explore queue and seeding controls or automatic imports.

A native BitTorrent app for macOS.