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instant.io
- LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
- Streaming file transfer over WebTorrent (torrents on the web)
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Ask HN: What could make torrenting more popular again?
- https://instant.io
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Best current way to stream torrents inside chrome?
these, but they won't hide your IP so you probably will need to use them with a VPN - https://instant.io/ - https://btorrent.xyz/ - https://ferrolho.github.io/magnet-player/
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This page exists only if someone is looking at it
The page mentions the possibility of file sharing/torrents using WebRTC which does exist if anyone is interested: https://webtorrent.io/ and https://instant.io/
The projects are open source: https://github.com/webtorrent/webtorrent
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0x0: Share Files from Terminal
I wish there was a command line program like this, but one that would make a torrent of that file [1] and return a magnet link for the torrent.
The next weak point is the centralization around the tracker. You can solve this by sharing all the tracker information on Nostr [2], maybe?
1. https://instant.io
- [All_About_Torrents] Les meilleurs téléchargeurs de torrents en ligne
- webtorrent alternative to brave webtorrent
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Whats the best alternative for Airdrop if you wanna transfer files between non Apple devices?
Option #2 https://instant.io/ (unlimited size - uses WebTorrent)
- Pdf hosting site, no login required
snapdrop
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WebRTC API
Snapdrop.net is one of many examples of the uses for this API, using it with WebSocket API allows endpoints on the same local network to distribute files and send data between them. We can find the source code for the project here.
- LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
- How to copy a file between devices?
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Free and Open Source Alternative to Airdrop
similar: I have been using https://snapdrop.net/ for a few years now.
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Is there a way to get to linux devices (say a desktop and a laptop) to sync and share files between them?
Localsend for sharing files once in a while, snapdrop is an online alternative. Syncthing to sync folders between devices.
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
Related projects:
- FlyingCarpet: direct transfer over local adhoc WIFI: https://github.com/spieglt/FlyingCarpet
- LANDrop: Drop any files to any devices on your LAN: https://github.com/LANDrop/LANDrop
- In-browser file transfer similar to Airdrop: https://snapdrop.net/
- Magic Wormhole: simple file transfer from computer-to-computer over the net: https://github.com/magic-wormhole/magic-wormhole
- Croc: similar to magic wormhole: https://github.com/schollz/croc
- Wormhole: user-friendly in-browser based e2e encrypted file transfer: https://wormhole.app/
- Ask HN: What method do you use to send a link from smartphone to laptop?
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Transfer files from android
I canât 100% vouch for it, but snapdrop.net seems like a good cross platform option here.
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How to transfer videos from iPhone to PC?
https://snapdrop.net/. Been using it for years for quick iOS > Windows transfers. Works great and unique names mean you know what device youâre sending to!
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PSA: LocalSend is the easiest way to copy files to your deck wirelessly
I use snapdrop.net. Doesn't necessarily need an app.
What are some alternatives?
webtorrent - âĄïž Streaming torrent client for the web
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop
FilePizza - :pizza: Peer-to-peer file transfers in your browser
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
cloud-torrent - âïžÂ Cloud Torrent: a self-hosted remote torrent client
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
Firefox Send
localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
Opentracker - opentracker is a open and free bittorrent tracker project
libreddit - Private front-end for Reddit
updog - Updog is a replacement for Python's SimpleHTTPServer. It allows uploading and downloading via HTTP/S, can set ad hoc SSL certificates and use http basic auth.