When you are looking for files shared by people on Soulseek, Nicotine+ gives you a desktop place to search, transfer files, and chat. The client connects to the Soulseek peer-to-peer network, where you can also share files and find other users with similar interests.
Search Soulseek with detailed filters
Enter search terms to find files shared by other Soulseek users. Nicotine+ provides filters to narrow the results, then lets you start transfers from files that match what you are looking for.
The network is peer-to-peer: results come from other participants, and availability depends on what they are sharing. Nicotine+ also lets you share files from your own computer with network users.
Control file transfers
Transfer controls give downloads and uploads a dedicated place in the client. Use them to manage activity while continuing to search, chat, or browse the network.
- Search results provide a route from discovery to downloading.
- Shared files let other Soulseek users find and request your content.
Chat with Soulseek users
Nicotine+ includes chat tools for talking with people on the network. Chat sits alongside file search and sharing, so conversations and transfers can be handled in the same client.
Pros
- Search filters narrow Soulseek results
- Transfer controls manage downloads and uploads
- Chat tools support conversations on the network
- Users can share files with Soulseek peers
Cons
- Soulseek uses an unencrypted protocol
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · ARM64 and x64
What does Nicotine+ connect to?
It is a graphical client for Soulseek, a peer-to-peer network for finding and sharing files and chatting with other users.
Can I share files as well as download them?
Yes. Nicotine+ supports both searching for and downloading shared files and sharing files with Soulseek users.
Are Soulseek conversations encrypted?
No. Soulseek uses an unencrypted protocol that is not intended for secure communication.
