qBtRemoteGo is a native desktop client for remotely controlling qBittorrent through its Web API.
It focuses on a fast add-and-monitor workflow for magnets and .torrent files, with a compact GUI and desktop integration.
Add torrent
Check the Releases section for the latest downloads.
Note
Releases are hosted on my private Forgejo instance.
Two authentication methods, selected in Settings → Connection (API key is the default):
- API key — qBittorrent v5.2.0+; generate it in qBittorrent (Preferences → WebUI → API Key)
and paste it here. Sent as
Authorization: Bearer, so it can't be combined with reverse-proxy HTTP Basic Auth. - Username & password (deprecated) — kept for older qBittorrent versions; prefer an API key.
The app never revokes or rotates the key server-side. Only the active method's credentials are kept — switching methods means re-entering them. Passwords and keys are stored in the system keychain (default), in the plain-text config file, or for the current session only.