Last Updated on April 13, 2026
Send and receive files wirelessly with Android devices using Quick Share or another device with Packet installed.
This is an implementation of the Google Quick Share protocol to send and receive files to Android devices or another instance of Packet.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/nozwock/packet
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Developer: nozwock
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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