GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect, especially for GNOME Shell with Nautilus, Chrome, and Firefox integration.
It does not rely on the KDE Connect desktop application and will not work with it installed.
This is free and open source software.
With GSConnect you can securely connect to mobile devices and other desktops to:
- Share files, links and text.
- Send and receive messages.
- Sync clipboard content.
- Sync contacts.
- Sync notifications.
- Control media players.
- Control system volume.
- Execute predefined commands.
- And more…
Website: github.com/GSConnect/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
Support:
Developer: Andy Holmes and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

GSConnect is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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