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protocol
- LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
Not the fort-knox implementation it claims on the tin.
'LocalSend uses a secure communication protocol that allows devices to communicate with each other using a REST API. All data is sent securely over HTTPS, and the TLS/SSL certificate is generated on the fly on each device, ensuring maximum security.'
How do they achieve maximum security while generating X.509 certs on device?
Let's look; 'https://github.com/localsend/protocol#2-fingerprint'
'When encryption is on (HTTPS), then the fingerprint is the SHA-256 hash of the certificate'
Confusingly there is a HTTP non encrypted mode, and the docs claim the fingerprint only used to avoid discovery collisions.
Out-of-band [visual comparison / QR code scanning step] sharing of fingerprints COULD be acceptable to prevent 'man in the middle' attacks, however the documentation doesn't seem to indicate that this detail is surfaced or shared with the user.
localsend
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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?
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iPhone Copy to PC Shortcut
Edit: This is very simple implementation, even a POC, for personal use between our own devices at home or other personal private network. Even works on hotspot. But no HTTPS, so don's use on non-private networks. LocalSend, as suggested by u/Fede777 seems to be better for every other use.
What are some alternatives?
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
warpinator - Share files across the LAN
NearDrop - An unofficial Google Nearby Share app for macOS
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.
QNearbyShare - Nearby Share implementation for Linux
qrsend - ⌨ Send files over WIFI by scanning QR code in terminal
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
qrserv - Transfer files with ease over a network.
photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.