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localsend/localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop (github.com)
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[–] 12 points 9 months ago

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

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    [–] 10 points 9 months 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

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    [–] 10 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    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)? :)

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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    • [–] 7 points 9 months ago

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

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    [–] 4 points 9 months ago

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

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    [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    So much better than riftshare! Its great.

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    [–] 1 point 9 months 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?

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    I like this one too

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

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Just started using this and seeing this post is 🤯

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