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LocalSend – Open-Source AirDrop Alternative (Offline & Cross-Platform) (github.com)

submitted 4 days ago by cm0002@libretechni.ca to c/privacy@programming.dev

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LocalSend lets you securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network—no internet or third-party servers required. It’s open-source, cross-platform (desktop & mobile), fast, and works fully offline.

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[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 2 days ago

How does this work? Does it create a WiFi network or do both users need to have a common WiFi network? For example, if I'm out in the woods and took a picture of an elusive mink, do I need to unpack a wifi router, set up a network, share the details with a person, hope they can join the network, then go through the authentication game in LocalSend?

[–] mintiefresh@piefed.ca 11 points 4 days ago

LocalSend is amazing!

Here is their repository on Codeberg for anyone that might want to avoid going to GitHub: https://codeberg.org/localsend/localsend

[–] jlow@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 4 days ago

I like it, it sometimes doesn't find the other device but it's a cool app!

[–] Deathgl0be@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I like this one too

https://github.com/tonyantony300/alt-sendme

[–] zonk@fedia.io 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Anyone here using this and Pairdrop? I've been using PD for a while now and I'm wondering if I'm missing something by not using this (as well)? :)

[–] moonshadow@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 days ago

Was about to ask the same thing, been pretty happy with pairdrop

[–] unknowingvoid@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Just started using this and seeing this post is 🤯

[–] hakase@lemmy.zip 7 points 4 days ago

Love LocalSend. No more carrying USB sticks around the house for large media files.

[–] atropa@piefed.social 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Will give it a try ,i use normaly KDE connect

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

One advantage of LocalSend is that you can transfer files to other people's devices on your network with no more setup than installing the app (and connecting to the same network).

The person must approve the transfer, and by default, only that transfer is approved. You don't need to remember to unpair the device after.

You can set up a permanent automatic transfer approval for everyone (not recommended) or just selected devices.

[–] atropa@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago

Same as wih KDE connect,can transfer file between android , linux , windows ,and mac , also can be used as a remote ,or find your device

[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 days ago

I've been using this for a while now, and it's been amazing.

[–] PurpleFanatic@quokk.au 2 points 4 days ago

So much better than riftshare! Its great.