We all know that smart phones are getting crazy with the concept of app stores. Looks like desktop application are the next to follow this trend. uTorrent, one of the most widely used and highly popular desktop torrent client is all set to have an app store for it self. Code named project Griffin, the purpose is to have a web-based extensions framework for µTorrent to allow for easy extensibility by 3rd party developers through a simple API, without compromising the renowned “lightness” of the client.

Apps for µTorrent can access all the functionality of the client so developers can:

  • Offer a simple and more integrated way for consumers to find and download different types of content
  • Integrate with external programs which can provide services like BitTorrent-specific anti-virus
  • Offer UI for a broad range of applications that simplify the experience or extend functionality

Following are some of the snapshot of the new client with a few apps from it’s appstore:

[via TorrentFreak]