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localsend | warpinator | |
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63 | 40 | |
33,048 | 1,110 | |
17.6% | 4.5% | |
9.7 | 8.3 | |
8 days ago | about 2 months ago | |
Dart | C++ | |
MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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localsend
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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.
But they also have Terms of Service (https://localsend.org/#/terms-of-service) which are not so great:
You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.
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How to copy a file between devices?
It's written in Flutter, btw
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Free and Open Source Alternative to Airdrop
I've tried a lot of similar tools for sending files between devices in local area network and found that https://localsend.org works best. Yes, it requires an application installation, but the transfers are much more faster and reliable when browser is not involved. And its Android application works nicely on Google TV/Android TV, so I can send files there easily.
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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?
I've recently discovered and can recommend LocalSend. It's FOSS, cross-platform, and it just works. Github page with more details here
warpinator
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How do I share folder between my Linux mint laptops?
Warpinator
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
I don't know. After discovering PairDrop too, thanks to comments here, I've been testing it out to see if it could replace Warpinator [1] as a means to send files & directories between my PC and my Android phone when I'm at home.
First impression has been quite disappointing... I installed the PWA to my phone's home screen. Then opened up and paired with my PC as trusted device. Tried to send a PDF file from PC to phone, a dialog shows up with
File Received. PC has sent: file.pdf. Close/Download.
Upon clicking Download, Firefox (which is configured in Android as the default web browser) opens up, on the Homepage tab. Nothing else happens, and the file isn't downloaded. So I'm left pretty much confused about what should have happened vs. what did actually happen.
Good thing about Warpinator (and something I use a lot) is that you can enable accepting files without confirmation, and then you can drag & drop a whole folder to have it appear on the other device as-is. Something extremely useful but that I doubt web apps can achieve.
- Why do nearly all iphone users think iphones are "easier and better" than Samsung?
- I need a simple and easy way to transfer files from my old iPhone
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All my Open Source App Alternatives
They have linked the unofficial version in their GitHub repo https://github.com/linuxmint/warpinator
- Just a few programs that helped streamline a more in depth Steam Deck experience!
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How can I easily backup saves for non steam games?
You can then use Syncthing or Warpinator alongside it to sync them to other devices.
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ShareIt alternative
[Warpinator](https://github.com/linuxmint/warpinator) will do this. I've used it in the past and I just double checked if it will send android to android, which it does. There are packages for Windows and in F-Droid. It is developed by the Linux Mint team, so seems like a trusty source. But, always double check if you are confident in the publisher.
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LocalSend: cross-platform alternative to AirDrop and ShareDrop (not mine)
I use Warpinator. It is developed by Linux Mint but I have ports installed on Windows, Android and even iPad.
What are some alternatives?
nitroshare-desktop - Network file transfer application for Windows, OS X, & Linux
snapdrop - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing
Tabby - A terminal for a more modern age
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
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.
LAN-Share - Cross platform LAN File transfer application built with Qt C++ framework
photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.
sharik - Sharik is an open-source, cross-platform solution for sharing files via Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop