LocalSend Hits 35k Stars: An Open-Source, Offline Alternative to AirDrop
bigaiguy · x · 2026-08-10
The open-source project LocalSend has surpassed 35,000 stars on GitHub, becoming a highly popular choice for cross-platform file transfers. It allows users to send files, folders, and clipboard content freely between iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux.
The project is completely free and privacy-focused. It runs entirely on the local network, using TLS with a self-signed certificate, requiring no account, server, or internet connection, ensuring files never leave your Wi-Fi. Under the hood, it is a Flutter app shipping native builds with a documented REST protocol for other clients to implement.
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