kdeconnect-ios
snapdrop
| kdeconnect-ios | snapdrop | |
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| 11 | 430 | |
| 349 | 17,383 | |
| 0.9% | - | |
| 6.3 | 0.0 | |
| 29 days ago | about 1 month ago | |
| Swift | JavaScript | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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kdeconnect-ios
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Clipboard paste app from iOS to Linux
Available for Linux, Windows, Android, IOS Since you're asking for IOS, here: https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios
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GitJournal: Mobile first Markdown notes synchronized with Git
GPL seems to be incompatible with the iOS store as that places some extra restrictions on it. [0] [1]. Some GPL apps such as KDE Connect have a special exception in their license for the ios App Store. [2]
[0] https://opensource.stackexchange.com/questions/9500/is-apple...
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12827624
[2] https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios/blob/master/License.md
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KDE Connect Now Available on iOS
They acknowledge the GPL conflict in [the license file](https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios/blob/master/License.md):
> …we have committed not to pursue any license violation that results solely from the conflict between the GNU GPLv3 and the Apple App Store terms of service, including the FOSS-specific policies as outlined in sections 3.3.22, 5.1, and 9.1
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Behold the Android-Windows ecosystem.
Fun fact KDE Connect is also available on iOS, so you can connect your android phone with an ipad or iphone with a window. The iOS version is still in beta though and a lot of features are still limited. https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios
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What's the best unexpected benefit you've seen from switching distros?
I don't know anything, but a search yields this KDEConnect repo for iOS https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios
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Android users who switch, how's your experience been?
There is a beta version of KDE Connect on iOS you can get through TestFlight. It’s not fully featured due to the lack of background processing which means no notification sync and the app must be open to use it, but everything else should be working. I know file transfer and virtual touchpad work. https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios
- Linux Users! Do you prefer Android or IOS with Linux?
- File sync solutions for iPhone with Linux (Kubuntu)
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is there anyway to get notifications from an ios device to ubuntu?
KDE Connect for IOS is in public testing that you can try it. https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-ios
- How do I access my photos in iPad without the photos app
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 can’t 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 you’re 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?
gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect - KDE Connect implementation for GNOME
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop
Soduto - Soduto is a KDEConnect compatible client for macOS. It allows better integration between your phones, desktops and tablets.
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
libimobiledevice - A cross-platform protocol library to communicate with iOS devices
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
Amethyst - Automatic tiling window manager for macOS à la xmonad.
libreddit - Private front-end for Reddit
ancs4linux - iOS/iPadOS notification service client for Linux desktop (notifications on your desktop, over Bluetooth Low Energy)
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.