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.
LocalSend – Open-Source AirDrop Alternative (Offline & Cross-Platform)
https://github.com/localsend/localsend
11 Comments
jlow@discuss.tchncs.de · 13 pts · 218d
I like it, it sometimes doesn't find the other device but it's a cool app!
mintiefresh@piefed.ca · 11 pts · 218d
LocalSend is amazing!
Here is their repository on Codeberg for anyone that might want to avoid going to GitHub: https://codeberg.org/localsend/localsend
zonk@fedia.io · 10 pts · 218d
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 pts · 218d
Was about to ask the same thing, been pretty happy with pairdrop
atropa@piefed.social · 8 pts · 218d
18107@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 218d
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 pts · 217d
hakase@lemmy.zip · 7 pts · 218d
Love LocalSend. No more carrying USB sticks around the house for large media files.
Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net · 4 pts · 218d
I've been using this for a while now, and it's been amazing.
PurpleFanatic@quokk.au · 2 pts · 218d
So much better than riftshare! Its great.
unknowingvoid@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 217d
Just started using this and seeing this post is 🤯
onlinepersona@programming.dev · 1 pts · 216d
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?
Deathgl0be@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 216d
I like this one too
https://github.com/tonyantony300/alt-sendme