Questions tagged [info-hash]
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Unable to create a torrent's info hash
I'm having trouble finding the issue with how I'm generating the corresponding info hash for a torrent file. This is the code I have so far:
InputStream input = null;
try {
MessageDigest sha1 = MessageDigest.getInstance("SHA-1");
input = new…
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How do I convert a base64 encoded torrent info_hash to a magnet link info_hash? (Linux)
I have a list of base64 encoded info_hashes such as:
GiQilvwxZ4LUpJ/NpVUv9f7tV8s=
But when I run echo ... | base64 -d, it doesn't give me the real infohash, but a bunch of gibberish block characters.
How do I get the real, info_hash that's usable…
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Calculating info_hash from UrlEncoded query string
Basically, I'm building a small tracker for experimental purposes. I've gotten quite far, and am now working on the announce part.
What I really can't figure out is how I should decode the info_hash query string provided.
From the specification, it…
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