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

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

[–] mintiefresh@piefed.ca 8 points 4 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

[–] zonk@fedia.io 6 points 4 months 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 months ago

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

[–] hakase@lemmy.zip 6 points 4 months ago

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

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

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

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

So much better than riftshare! Its great.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 4 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?

[–] unknowingvoid@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

Just started using this and seeing this post is 🤯

[–] Deathgl0be@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago