CrossDrop
localsend
CrossDrop | localsend | |
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1 | 65 | |
475 | 36,564 | |
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4.3 | 9.7 | |
about 2 months ago | 6 days ago | |
Dart | Dart | |
MIT License | MIT License |
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CrossDrop
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LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
> I wish quick share (né nearby share) was available on linux (even if via chrome).
I made NearDrop, which is a macOS implementation of Nearby Share: https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop
And of course, someone tried to reimplement it for other OSes: https://github.com/PlutoHDDev/CrossDrop
localsend
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Ask HN: Those who use an Android and macOS, how do you manage sync?
Have you tried LocalSend⁽¹⁾ before?
I share the same experience with Snapdrop-like websites, self hosted or otherwise, where establishing connections would have a 30% failure rate, speeds progressively deteriorate on very large files, and bundling files together would need them to zipped first which can waste time. LocalSend has none of these issues and has been rock solid in my year of use so far, and I also like that it can send plaintext easily, which fills the gap sites like SimpleSavr and Pushbullet would normally cover.
The only caveat is that you need to have the application installed on all the devices you want to use it with (so it's not a true universal AirDrop or QuickShare alternative) but for your own devices, this is fine.
(1) https://localsend.org/
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The Rise and Fall of 3M's Floppy Disk
I agree and get your point.
But localsend has worked well for me. Yes, it requires an app but if we could get vendors to bundle that rather than a boatload of bloatware.
I know that it would be to optimistic to hope for Google.
See https://localsend.org/
Spread the word.
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LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
https://github.com/localsend/localsend
Something to consider, although I'm not sure how much it practically matters.
- How to copy a file between devices?
- Free and Open Source Alternative to Airdrop
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YouTransfer: Self-hosted file transfer and sharing solution
It works like a charm, and is really easy to use
https://github.com/localsend/localsend
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How do I share folder between my Linux mint laptops?
Use local send to send files and folders.
I've recently discovered and can recommend LocalSend. It's FOSS, cross-platform, and it just works. Github page with more details here
- Transferring a video from fire stick to IOS or uploading in general.
- Better way to transfer files between Windows <> Mac?
What are some alternatives?
filedrop - 📲 WebRTC E2E encrypted file transfer - React + node.js
warpinator - Share files across the LAN
magic-wormhole - get things from one computer to another, safely
snapdrop - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing
uploadserver - Simple Rust file server which lets you upload, share, and download files from a web browser. Ready-to-run binaries for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Free/Open-Source alternative to AirDrop/Dropbox for transferring files on your local network without having to install anything. A more sophisticated version of `python3 -m http.server 8000`.
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
winstall - A web app for browsing and installing Windows Package Manager apps.
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
rdv - Relay-assisted p2p connectivity library, protocol and CLI in Golang
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
protocol - The LocalSend REST API
photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.