Snapdrop
Local file sharing in your browser, inspired by AirDrop
Snapdrop is a progressive web app for sharing files between devices on the same local network. It uses WebRTC for direct device-to-device transfer with no installation required.
Key features
- AirDrop-style local sharing
- Progressive web app
- No setup on client devices
Strengths
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 19.7k GitHub stars
Snapdrop replaces
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