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warpinator
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4 | 40 | |
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6.0 | 7.9 | |
2 months ago | about 1 month ago | |
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protocol
- LocalSend: Open-source, cross-platform file sharing to nearby devices
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
Not the fort-knox implementation it claims on the tin.
'LocalSend uses a secure communication protocol that allows devices to communicate with each other using a REST API. All data is sent securely over HTTPS, and the TLS/SSL certificate is generated on the fly on each device, ensuring maximum security.'
How do they achieve maximum security while generating X.509 certs on device?
Let's look; 'https://github.com/localsend/protocol#2-fingerprint'
'When encryption is on (HTTPS), then the fingerprint is the SHA-256 hash of the certificate'
Confusingly there is a HTTP non encrypted mode, and the docs claim the fingerprint only used to avoid discovery collisions.
Out-of-band [visual comparison / QR code scanning step] sharing of fingerprints COULD be acceptable to prevent 'man in the middle' attacks, however the documentation doesn't seem to indicate that this detail is surfaced or shared with the user.
warpinator
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How do I share folder between my Linux mint laptops?
Warpinator
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Localsend: Open-Source Airdrop Alternative
I don't know. After discovering PairDrop too, thanks to comments here, I've been testing it out to see if it could replace Warpinator [1] as a means to send files & directories between my PC and my Android phone when I'm at home.
First impression has been quite disappointing... I installed the PWA to my phone's home screen. Then opened up and paired with my PC as trusted device. Tried to send a PDF file from PC to phone, a dialog shows up with
File Received. PC has sent: file.pdf. Close/Download.
Upon clicking Download, Firefox (which is configured in Android as the default web browser) opens up, on the Homepage tab. Nothing else happens, and the file isn't downloaded. So I'm left pretty much confused about what should have happened vs. what did actually happen.
Good thing about Warpinator (and something I use a lot) is that you can enable accepting files without confirmation, and then you can drag & drop a whole folder to have it appear on the other device as-is. Something extremely useful but that I doubt web apps can achieve.
[1]: https://github.com/linuxmint/warpinator
- Error while installing Warpinator in an old machine
- Why do nearly all iphone users think iphones are "easier and better" than Samsung?
- I need a simple and easy way to transfer files from my old iPhone
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All my Open Source App Alternatives
They have linked the unofficial version in their GitHub repo https://github.com/linuxmint/warpinator
- How to steamdeck sd card on windows?
- Just a few programs that helped streamline a more in depth Steam Deck experience!
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How can I easily backup saves for non steam games?
You can then use Syncthing or Warpinator alongside it to sync them to other devices.
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ShareIt alternative
Other than those you mentioned, there is Warpinator. It works flawlessly for me. You need to create a hotspot manually if there is no internet.
What are some alternatives?
PairDrop - PairDrop: Local file sharing in your browser. Inspired by Apple's AirDrop. Fork of Snapdrop.
nitroshare-desktop - Network file transfer application for Windows, OS X, & Linux
NearDrop - An unofficial Google Nearby Share app for macOS
localsend - An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
uploadserver - Simple Rust file server which lets you upload, share, and download files from a web browser. Ready-to-run binaries for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Free/Open-Source alternative to AirDrop/Dropbox for transferring files on your local network without having to install anything. A more sophisticated version of `python3 -m http.server 8000`.
Tabby - A terminal for a more modern age
QNearbyShare - Nearby Share implementation for Linux
syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.
qrsend - ⌨ Send files over WIFI by scanning QR code in terminal
LAN-Share - Cross platform LAN File transfer application built with Qt C++ framework
qrserv - Transfer files with ease over a network.
snapdrop - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing