ShareDrop is a web application inspired by Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.
ShareDrop allows you to send files to other devices in the same local network (i.e. devices with the same public IP address) without any configuration – simply open https://www.sharedrop.io on all devices and they will see each other. It also allows you to send files between networks – just click the + button in the top right corner of the page to create a room with a unique URL and share this URL with other people you want to send a file to. Once they open this page in a browser on their devices, you’ll see each other’s avatars.
The main difference between ShareDrop and AirDrop is that ShareDrop requires Internet connection to discover other devices, while AirDrop doesn’t need one, as it creates ad-hoc wireless network between them. On the other hand, ShareDrop allows you to share files between mobile (Android and iOS) and desktop devices and even between networks.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/ShareDropio/sharedrop
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Developer: Szymon Nowak
License: MIT License
ShareDrop is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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