docker-transmission-openvpn is a Docker container that runs a Transmission torrent client with WebUI routed through an OpenVPN tunnel.
The tool solves the problem of running a torrent client while ensuring all traffic passes through a VPN connection. It enforces this by configuring Transmission to operate only when an active OpenVPN tunnel exists, preventing accidental unencrypted torrent activity. The container includes built-in support for many popular VPN providers, reducing the configuration burden for users who want to use a supported service.
This container suits users who want to run Transmission in a containerized environment with mandatory VPN protection and need straightforward setup with a recognized VPN provider. The tool supports both Docker and Podman, and provides examples for both docker run and docker-compose workflows. Users should be aware that the container runs as privileged, granting it full access to the host operating system. The project maintains semantic versioning with tagged releases, an edge tag tracking the latest master branch commit, and a dev tag for development branch snapshots.
The project maintains periodic fixed releases following semantic versioning and provides documentation hosted on GitHub pages. The maintainers actively monitor discussions for general questions and encourage users to search existing issues before reporting new ones. Known issues are documented with references to specific GitHub issues and workarounds, such as DNS resolution problems that have affected previously stable setups. The project explicitly acknowledges its maintenance burden and solicits community contributions through code and financial support.
