uploadserver
localsend
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23 | 35,202 | |
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0.0 | 9.7 | |
almost 2 years ago | 1 day ago | |
Rust | Dart | |
MIT License | MIT License |
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uploadserver
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LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
You first start one server on a desktop/laptop which has the software, and then any client (Android, iOS, PlayStation, Kindle, etc) with a web browser (no need to install any client software) can upload or download files from it.
You can download prebuilt binaries for x86-64 Linux, Windows, or Mac OS (sorry, no prebuilt binaries for Apple Silicon, but they could be added if there is sufficient demand) from https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver/releases/ or compile from source using a nightly rust toolchain if you prefer.
Compared to cloud services or `python -m http.server 8000`, this is extremely fast since the server is written in rust, it is fairly simple (compiled and stripped binary is typically less than 3MB), it sends everything over local LAN, it seems to handle large files (over 4GB) fairly well, and you only need to install the software on one machine.
For additional details, please see: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39665095
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
If you don't have a network connection, you can setup an adhoc hotspot on any Android 9+ (Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering https://support.google.com/android/answer/9059108) or iPhone (Settings > Personal Hotspot), then connect to it using any WiFi-enabled device.
A useful filesharing utility that a friend wrote is https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver - it's basically a nicer version of:
python -m http.server 8000
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Croc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to another
Basically just start the file server, and then navigate to it using the web browser of your choice on any device (no need for a client application).
Download prebuilt binaries from https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver/releases/
Or install from source if you prefer:
# install rust toolchain
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LANDrop – Drop any files to any devices on your LAN
A similar utility (much more bare-bones though) that a friend wrote is https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver
It works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and therefore should probably work on FreeBSD as well if you can install a Rust toolchain:
pkg install curl
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OpenDrop: An open Apple AirDrop implementation written in Python
Another option (also not Airdrop compatible) is https://github.com/akovacs/uploadserver which is a Rust (Rocket) web server that you can run on a local machine. Open a browser and navigate to the machine's IP address at port 8000 to upload/download files from the web form.
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?
webwormhole - Peer authenticated WebRTC.
warpinator - Share files across the LAN
sharedrop - Easy P2P file transfer powered by WebRTC - inspired by Apple AirDrop
snapdrop - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing
qrsend - ⌨ Send files over WIFI by scanning QR code in terminal
LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN.
NearDrop - An unofficial Google Nearby Share app for macOS
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
rymdport - Cross-platform application for easy encrypted file, folder, and text sharing between devices.
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
shareviahttp - Share Via Http - Android
photon - Photon is a cross-platform file-sharing application built using flutter.