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PairDrop

Local and internet file sharing inspired by Snapdrop

File Sync & Storage ★ 11.6k stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

PairDrop is an enhanced fork of Snapdrop that adds device pairing across networks and the internet. It enables easy, encrypted peer-to-peer file transfer between paired devices.

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Key features

  • Cross-network device pairing
  • Paste and share text
  • WebRTC encrypted transfer

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.6k GitHub stars

Is PairDrop secure?

No known vulnerabilities affect PairDrop's latest release (v1.11.2). OSV.dev lists 1 past advisory for the project; none of them applies to this release. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

  • Most recent fixed advisory CVE-2026-108555, published 2026-10-10 (4 days ago), fixed in 1.11.2

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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