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| aim | snapdrop | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 430 | |
| 90 | 17,355 | |
| - | - | |
| 9.1 | 0.0 | |
| 7 days ago | about 1 month ago | |
| Rust | JavaScript | |
| MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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aim
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How to copy a file between devices?
If you're fine with plain http on your local network, you can use https://github.com/mihaigalos/aim
Spoiler: I wrote it.
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What's everyone working on this week (36/2022)?
Further features and stabilization of aim: a command line download/upload tool with resume.
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?
cargo-changelog - Changelog management tool for the CLI
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop
chips
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
cyberdrop-dl - 📦🌏 Cyberdrop.me album downloader
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
donut.live - Tribute to parrot.live, with donuts.
localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
CuTE - HTTP client/libcurl TUI front end in Rust, with request + key storage
libreddit - Private front-end for Reddit
serde_ub_json - UBJSON serialization for Rust using Serde
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.