qrcp is a command-line tool that lets you transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer to a mobile device by scanning a QR code.
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Snapdrop – local file sharing in your browser
Snapdrop offers local file sharing in your browser. The software is inspired by Apple’s Airdrop.
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Sharik – share files via Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot
Sharik is software which lets you share files across devices. It works with a Wi-Fi connection or a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Warp – fast and secure file transfer
Warp allows you to securely send files to each other via the internet or local network by exchanging a word-based code.
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Magic Wormhole – transfer files and directories
Magic Wormhole lets you transfer files and directories from one computer to another. It’s written in Python.
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PairDrop – transfer files with no setup and no signup
PairDrop offers local file sharing in your web browser. This is a fork of Snapdrop.
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ShareDrop – web application inspired by AirDrop
ShareDrop is a web application inspired by Apple AirDrop service.
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LocalSend – cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
LocalSend is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption.
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Rclone – command line program to sync files and directories
Rclone is a command-line cloud storage tool for Linux with one-way and two-way synchronisation, encrypted remotes, mounting and file checks.
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NcFTP – powerful console FTP client
NcFTP is a console FTP client with bookmarks, background transfers, automatic resume, recursive downloads and command-line utilities.
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LFTP – sophisticated command-line file transfer program
LFTP is a powerful command-line file transfer client with FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, mirroring, background jobs and scripting.
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termscp – terminal file transfer and explorer
termscp is a terminal file transfer client supporting SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, S3, SMB, WebDAV and Kubernetes with a rich TUI.
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cbftp – terminal FTP and FXP client
cbftp is a terminal FTP and FXP client with concurrent transfer jobs, large-scale data spreading, TLS support and an ncurses interface.
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tnftp – enhanced portable FTP client
tnftp is the portable NetBSD FTP client with command-line fetching, completion, progress display, proxies, IPv6 and passive mode.
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Excellent Utilities: croc – securely transfer files and folders
croc is a command-line utility to send files and folders from one computer to another.
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Command-line FTP Clients
The desktop environment with its bundle of programs sharing a common graphical user interface (GUI) remains a firm favorite with users. Not surprising really given that a good desktop environment makes computing fun and simple. The graphical desktop environment has become so ingrained in almost everyone’s computer activities that it might seem the command line will wither away. Yet, there is still an important role to play for the humble command-line interface (CLI).
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