Snapdrop - Instant file sharing between devices, no setup or signup
Show HN: Snapdrop: Instantly share files between devices. No setup, no signup
Snapdrop is a web-based tool that lets you instantly share files between devices on the same network. No setup, no signup, no apps—just open the site in your browser and start transferring. It works across phones, tablets, and computers, making it ideal for quick, cross-platform file exchanges. Users report it reliably connects devices like Android phones and Linux PCs, though occasional hiccups may occur. Perfect for when you need a hassle-free way to send files without cloud uploads or complex configurations.
This can be very useful. Indeed my Android phone sees my Linux PC. And the PC can send a file to the phone.
- nullify88
I've used a bunch of similar tooling like airdrop and localsend. I don't have alot faith in them a little since they usually choke on large files or many files.
I'm still looking for something that works well in those cases without resorting to a cable / MTP which isn't fantastic either.
- nitin7
I have used localsend. How is snapdrop this different from https://github.com/localsend/localsend?
- smusamashah
But SnapDrop was sold to LimeWire from what I remember, wasn't it? I have it on my (somewhat popular) list https://gist.github.com/SMUsamaShah/fd6e275e44009b72f64d0570...
Edit: so that was SnapDrop.net this is so confusing now. Are you the author of that GitHub repo?
- bart3r
I wanted to try it out, so i fired it up on my laptop and my phone.
The laptop experience was pleasant, but on the mobile, the ads seemed to be covering the nearby devices, and it felt like full scam-ware.
So close, yet, so far.
- rtvn83
does my file stay local?