LocalGo is a command-line implementation of the LocalSend v2.1 protocol.
It provides secure cross-platform file sharing between LocalGo and compatible LocalSend devices, with support for device discovery, direct transfers, clipboard sharing and browser-based downloads. It is particularly suitable for terminal users, servers and headless systems where a graphical LocalSend client is unnecessary.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Implements the LocalSend v2.1 protocol.
- Interoperates with compatible LocalSend applications.
- Send and receive files over the local network.
- Transfer multiple files concurrently with progress information.
- Discover nearby devices using multicast UDP.
- Provides HTTP discovery fallback and CIDR network scanning.
- Send files directly to a specified IP address without device discovery.
- Uses HTTPS with automatically generated certificates.
- Supports PIN-protected file transfers.
- Provides fingerprint verification using trust on first use.
- Privacy mode can anonymise device identity during discovery and transfers.
- Can strip EXIF and other metadata when using private mode.
- Preserves file timestamps during transfers.
- Send clipboard text directly to another device.
- Automatically copy received text transfers to the clipboard.
- Share files through a browser-accessible download link with QR code support.
- Provides optional single-use web downloads.
- Maintains a transfer history log.
- Supports configurable handling of filename conflicts using rename, overwrite or skip modes.
- Can execute a shell command after receiving a file.
- Supports static peers and configurable network interfaces.
- Can run as a user systemd service.
Website: github.com/bethropolis/localgo
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Developer: bethropolis
License: MIT License
LocalGo is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
| Croc | Securely transfer files and folders |
| Magic Wormhole | Provides a library and a command-line tool named wormhole |
| qrcp | Transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device |
| FTS | Fast local-network file transfers and communication |
| ffsend | Securely share files from the command line |
| JocalSend | TUI LocalSend implementation |
| e2ecp | Cross-platform tool |
| LocalGo | LocalSend-compatible command-line file sharing |
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