CrossDrop
uploadserver
CrossDrop | uploadserver | |
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1 | 6 | |
475 | 23 | |
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4.3 | 0.0 | |
about 2 months ago | almost 2 years ago | |
Dart | Rust | |
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
uploadserver
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LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
You first start one server on a desktop/laptop which has the software, and then any client (Android, iOS, PlayStation, Kindle, etc) with a web browser (no need to install any client software) can upload or download files from it.
You can download prebuilt binaries for x86-64 Linux, Windows, or Mac OS (sorry, no prebuilt binaries for Apple Silicon, but they could be added if there is sufficient demand) from https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver/releases/ or compile from source using a nightly rust toolchain if you prefer.
Compared to cloud services or `python -m http.server 8000`, this is extremely fast since the server is written in rust, it is fairly simple (compiled and stripped binary is typically less than 3MB), it sends everything over local LAN, it seems to handle large files (over 4GB) fairly well, and you only need to install the software on one machine.
For additional details, please see: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39665095
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
If you don't have a network connection, you can setup an adhoc hotspot on any Android 9+ (Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108) or iPhone (Settings > Personal Hotspot), then connect to it using any WiFi-enabled device.
A useful filesharing utility that a friend wrote is https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver - it's basically a nicer version of:
python -m http.server 8000
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Croc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to another
Basically just start the file server, and then navigate to it using the web browser of your choice on any device (no need for a client application).
Download prebuilt binaries from https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver/releases/
Or install from source if you prefer:
# install rust toolchain
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LANDrop – Drop any files to any devices on your LAN
A similar utility (much more bare-bones though) that a friend wrote is https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver
It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and therefore should probably work on FreeBSD as well if you can install a Rust toolchain:
pkg install curl
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OpenDrop: An open Apple AirDrop implementation written in Python
Another option (also not Airdrop compatible) is https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver which is a Rust (Rocket) web server that you can run on a local machine. Open a browser and navigate to the machine's IP address at port 8000 to upload/download files from the web form.
What are some alternatives?
filedrop - 📲 WebRTC E2E encrypted file transfer - React + node.js
webwormhole - Peer authenticated WebRTC.
magic-wormhole - get things from one computer to another, safely
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop
winstall - A web app for browsing and installing Windows Package Manager apps.
qrsend - ⌨ Send files over WIFI by scanning QR code in terminal
rdv - Relay-assisted p2p connectivity library, protocol and CLI in Golang
NearDrop - An unofficial Google Nearby Share app for macOS
protocol - The LocalSend REST API
rymdport - Cross-platform application for easy encrypted file, folder, and text sharing between devices.
simple-file-server - A simple file server bundled as a single binary, capable of serving files from any local directory, with an (optional) GUI to control the server.
shareviahttp - Share Via Http - Android