Torrent Search

Abstract

1. Introduction

TorrentSearch is an Android app for searching torrents across multiple providers simultaneously, with fast search speed, detailed results, category filters, a full set of torrent actions.

2. Objective

An Android app for searching torrents across multiple providers with fast search speed, detailed results, and packed with complete torrent actions.

This project demonstrates how Kotlin, Android, Jetpack Compose can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

4. Technology Stack

• Language: Kotlin
• UI: Jetpack Compose, Material 3
• Architecture: Modern App Architecture
• Async: Coroutines, Flow
• Networking: Ktor + OkHttp
• Storage: Room, Jetpack DataStore
• Dependency injection: Koin, previously Hilt
• Image loading: Coil

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Android Studio (latest)
• JDK 17
• Android device or emulator
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/prajwalch/TorrentSearch.git
cd TorrentSearch

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by prajwalch and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.