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| MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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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.
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
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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.
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?
warpinator - Share files across the LAN
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
libreddit - Private front-end for Reddit
photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.
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.
sharik - Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot
croc - Easily and securely send things from one computer to another :crocodile: :package: