PowerShell Adaptation of AddqBittorrentTrackers.sh for Windows Users

[tyhallcsu]

Hello @Jorman,

I wanted to reach out and share something that might be of interest to you and the community using your scripts.

PowerShell Adaptation

Inspired by your excellent AddqBittorrentTrackers.sh script, I've created a PowerShell adaptation specifically for Windows users. This script aims to provide similar functionality without requiring WSL or a Unix-like environment on Windows.

Key Points

• The script is a direct adaptation of AddqBittorrentTrackers.sh for PowerShell.
• It maintains core functionalities like connecting to qBittorrent's Web API, updating trackers, and handling private torrents.
• Designed to be user-friendly for Windows users who might not be familiar with bash scripts.

GitHub Gist

You can find the PowerShell script here: qBittorrent Tracker Updater PowerShell Script

Offering for Inclusion

I'm offering this PowerShell version for potential inclusion in your repository. If you're interested, it could be a valuable addition for Windows users who want to use your tools without setting up a Unix-like environment.

Next Steps

If you're interested in including this in your repository:

1. Feel free to review the script and suggest any modifications.
2. Let me know if you'd like me to submit a pull request with the script.
3. If you'd like, I can make any necessary adjustments before submission.

Acknowledgment

I am grateful for your original script, which has been incredibly useful and laid this adaptation's foundation.

Cheers

[Jorman]

Ciao @tyhallcsu
First let me thank you for your work and time on this.

From what I see it's a partial adaptation, that once launched performs a massive injection of trackers in every torrent present in qBittorrent. I would tell you that it's a good start and I would recommend you to go ahead, implementing at least the functionality related to the automatic recall from the various *Arr, but it's just my point of view, let's remember that often scripts and/or programs are born more for strictly personal needs, as it happened in my case, I was looking for something that would do what I wanted, I didn't find it and slowly I built it.

Thanks for sharing the project, so those looking for something related to Windows can have a place to start If you prefer go ahead and create a repository for the script, then maybe we put references to the scripts on the respective pages, i.e. those looking for a Windows version will see the link to your repository and those looking for the version for *nix will reinderize it this way, or if you want you can create a pull request dedicated to this script, it will stay with the others, obviously though if you want to update it you will have to make a pull request, or if I understand better how git works I can pull you in as a contributor for your file

[tyhallcsu]

Yes, the adaption of your script was for a particular use case of my own.

• It's almost certainly only a partial adaption.
• I did not do any corner-case testing (or any testing, if I'm honest).
• I needed a script that did this, and I adapted yours to my use case on the Windows platform.

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If you like, I can create a repo, pull request, or whatever you'd like. Happy to help

[gggirlgeek]

THANK YOU, @tyhallcsu !!

The powershell script worked great. Appreciate you!

[Jorman]

Yes, the adaption of your script was for a particular use case of my own.

• It's almost certainly only a partial adaption.
• I did not do any corner-case testing (or any testing, if I'm honest).
• I needed a script that did this, and I adapted yours to my use case on the Windows platform.

If you like, I can create a repo, pull request, or whatever you'd like. Happy to help

Glad is working!

Yes you can create a repo and is possible to make a mention on the main page, so is anyone is looking for a Windows adaptation, can land on your repo from here

[TH3F4LL3N]

i get this error everytime i use the powershell script. what did i do wrong ?

[Tmp341]

i get this error everytime i use the powershell script. what did i do wrong ?

• First, you need to enter your credentials inside the file:
  Script from Line 4 to Line 9
  • If you don't have them, you need to do it through your QBittorrent client's Web Interface tab.
• Execute it with .\QBittorrentTrackerUpdater.ps1 Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
  • I've set $clean_existing_trackers = $false to $true since on my first try, it made the list kinda messy.

[tyhallcsu]

Oh lord, there is a lot of traffic suddenly on my personal adaptation of what @Jorman originally made. I shared what I made -- then shared for the community, but I don't think I can support updates :/

Yes, it's a partial-half adaptation of the original that suited my needs. But by no means is it great nor perfect.

[Tmp341]

Oh lord, there is a lot of traffic suddenly on my personal adaptation of what @Jorman originally made. I shared what I made -- then shared for the community, but I don't think I can support updates :/

Yes, it's a partial-half adaptation of the original that suited my needs. But by no means is it great nor perfect.

If you ask me, if you want to stop the traffic, create a PR for the original repo.

[tyhallcsu]

Oh lord, there is a lot of traffic suddenly on my personal adaptation of what @Jorman originally made. I shared what I made -- then shared for the community, but I don't think I can support updates :/
Yes, it's a partial-half adaptation of the original that suited my needs. But by no means is it great nor perfect.

If you ask me, if you want to stop the traffic, create a PR for the original repo.

I've used GitHub for years, but honestly, I have not contributed in that way; I'm not sure how. Would you be willing to show me how? I love to share my work, but I have never used it in a collaborative sense.

(Im embarrassed to admit)

[tyhallcsu]

Another note: The work I have shared here is free for anyone to modify, redistribute, or otherwise use.
I don't even need attribution.

Copy + Paste and delete my name as author -- I don't care :) just sharing

[Tmp341]

I've used GitHub for years, but honestly, I have not contributed in that way; I'm not sure how. Would you be willing to show me how? I love to share my work, but I have never used it in a collaborative sense.

(Im embarrassed to admit)

Check this: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request

Also created PR 41 for you. You can tell me if you need any editing. Or, just say so and i can close this PR if you want to create one yourself.

[tyhallcsu]

I've used GitHub for years, but honestly, I have not contributed in that way; I'm not sure how. Would you be willing to show me how? I love to share my work, but I have never used it in a collaborative sense.
(Im embarrassed to admit)

Check this: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request

Also created PR 41 for you. You can tell me if you need any editing. Or, just say so and i can close this PR if you want to create one yourself.

#42

Did I do this correctly?

[tyhallcsu]

Oh -- didnt see you create one first; I was trying myself -- again, I'm embarrassed to say idk how this whole thing works; this is my first time doing a PR since using GitGub

[tyhallcsu]

@Tmp341 Thank you for helping! I see you created PR #41 to help me get my script into the repo.

Just to be clear - I attempted to create my own PR (#42) which includes the original script plus documentation (readme.md).

I'm still learning how to properly use GitHub for collaboration (this is my first PR ever of using GitHub!), so I really appreciate the guidance.

@Jorman, feel free to choose whichever PR works better for your repository structure. I'm happy to make any needed changes to either PR.

[Tmp341]

@Tmp341 Thank you for helping! I see you created PR #41 to help me get my script into the repo.

Just to be clear - I attempted to create my own PR (#42) which includes the original script plus documentation (readme.md).

I'm still learning how to properly use GitHub for collaboration (this is my first PR ever of using GitHub!), so I really appreciate the guidance.

@Jorman, feel free to choose whichever PR works better for your repository structure. I'm happy to make any needed changes to either PR.

Your's looks good. I will close mine for now.

[Jorman]

Hi guys,
it is not a problem to have a powershell script, indeed it extends the functionality to windows as well, however you have to "maintain" it and create any changes/adaptations based on the requests of the users who will use it. That's why I was recommending a different repo for the script, maybe though you can also collaborate with github, in fact definitely you can, but it's not like I'm very github savvy ;)

I am however considering a "different" option to make the script a bit more "universal", I just need to have some time to devote to it

In the meantime, would you like me to publish the script in powershell version?

[Tmp341]

In the meantime, would you like me to publish the script in powershell version?

I'm using a powershell script i kinda created for myself (by copying codes from here and there) and manually using it. The script here is good for windows users who want to get some public trackers without managing too much. But maybe you can create a better/modified one if you think so.

[Jorman]

I have published the Python version of the script, this should be enough to make the script cross-platform