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LocalSend

Share files to nearby devices without the internet

File Sync & Storage ★ 87k stars Easy setup MIT

LocalSend is a cross-platform app to share files and messages between devices on a local network. It uses a secure REST API and works without an internet connection or central server.

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Key features

  • No internet required
  • Encrypted local transfer
  • Available on all major platforms

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 87k GitHub stars
  • Written in Dart

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