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| snapdrop | sharedrop | |
|---|---|---|
| 430 | 145 | |
| 17,330 | 8,456 | |
| - | 1.7% | |
| 0.6 | 3.6 | |
| about 1 month ago | 3 months ago | |
| JavaScript | JavaScript | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 only | MIT License |
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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.
sharedrop
- LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
- How to copy a file between devices?
- Free and Open Source Alternative to Airdrop
- YouTransfer: Self-hosted file transfer and sharing solution
- ShareDrop – Transfer files to anyone via an encrypted peer-to-peer connection
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
Like https://www.sharedrop.io/?
It finds devices on the same network automatically but also works across networks when using the plus button on the top right.
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How do I convert a 10 GB video
Use something like https://www.sharedrop.io/ to wirelessly get it to your windows system. Then use Shutter encoder to reduce it's size.
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LANDrop – Drop any files to any devices on your LAN
The MacOS version isn't even a UB2, it's still compiled for intel. https://www.sharedrop.io/ looks interesting through thanks afavour!
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Alternatives to Snapdrop
Sharedrop
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File sharing between android phone and PC
Or https://www.sharedrop.io/ works very well too for sending a few files
What are some alternatives?
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
send-docker-compose - :cloud: Basic Docker compose configuration for Send. https://gitlab.com/timvisee/send-docker-compose
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
croc - Easily and securely send things from one computer to another :crocodile: :package:
localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
send - :mailbox_with_mail: Simple, private file sharing. Mirror of https://gitlab.com/timvisee/send
libreddit - Private front-end for Reddit
FilePizza - :pizza: Peer-to-peer file transfers in your browser
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.
instant.io - 🚀 Streaming file transfer over WebTorrent (torrents on the web)
monkeytype - The most customizable typing website with a minimalistic design and a ton of features. Test yourself in various modes, track your progress and improve your speed.