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Localsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop

Hacker News · Apr 28, 2026, 11:54 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • Local Send is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection.
  • Local Send is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption.

English (Default) • Español • فارسی • Filipino • Français • Indonesia • Italiano • 日本語 • ភាសាខ្មែរ • 한국어 • Polski • Português Brasil • Русский • ภาษาไทย • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文

Local Send is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection.

Local Send is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption. Unlike other messaging apps that rely on external servers, LocalSend doesn't require an internet connection or third-party servers, making it a fast and reliable solution for local communication.

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