localsend
warpinator
localsend | warpinator | |
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65 | 40 | |
36,564 | 1,164 | |
4.3% | 2.4% | |
9.7 | 8.0 | |
6 days ago | 16 days ago | |
Dart | C++ | |
MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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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?
warpinator
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How do I share folder between my Linux mint laptops?
Warpinator
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
I don't know. After discovering PairDrop too, thanks to comments here, I've been testing it out to see if it could replace Warpinator [1] as a means to send files & directories between my PC and my Android phone when I'm at home.
First impression has been quite disappointing... I installed the PWA to my phone's home screen. Then opened up and paired with my PC as trusted device. Tried to send a PDF file from PC to phone, a dialog shows up with
File Received. PC has sent: file.pdf. Close/Download.
Upon clicking Download, Firefox (which is configured in Android as the default web browser) opens up, on the Homepage tab. Nothing else happens, and the file isn't downloaded. So I'm left pretty much confused about what should have happened vs. what did actually happen.
Good thing about Warpinator (and something I use a lot) is that you can enable accepting files without confirmation, and then you can drag & drop a whole folder to have it appear on the other device as-is. Something extremely useful but that I doubt web apps can achieve.
[1]: https://github.com/linuxmint/warpinator
- Error while installing Warpinator in an old machine
- Why do nearly all iphone users think iphones are "easier and better" than Samsung?
- I need a simple and easy way to transfer files from my old iPhone
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All my Open Source App Alternatives
They have linked the unofficial version in their GitHub repo https://github.com/linuxmint/warpinator
- How to steamdeck sd card on windows?
- Just a few programs that helped streamline a more in depth Steam Deck experience!
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How can I easily backup saves for non steam games?
You can then use Syncthing or Warpinator alongside it to sync them to other devices.
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ShareIt alternative
Other than those you mentioned, there is Warpinator. It works flawlessly for me. You need to create a hotspot manually if there is no internet.
What are some alternatives?
snapdrop - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing
nitroshare-desktop - Network file transfer application for Windows, OS X, & Linux
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
Tabby - A terminal for a more modern age
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
LAN-Share - Cross platform LAN File transfer application built with Qt C++ framework
photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.
sharik - Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot
warpinator-iOS - An iOS client for connecting to Linux Mint's Warpinator application