Sharing
Dev tools
command-line file sharing
SHOW HN2022
189points
56comments
#307of 2,570 in 2022
Top 12%of 2022 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
4 positive, 4 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 4 critical, out of 12 comments about the project. Thread score +0.04.
Idea: 3 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Lightweight and a neat idea, with the QR code approach
From 3 comments
Pretty cool and lightweight! I use KDE connect that allows me to have communication both ways.
jamps on HNWhat an excellent idea. Kudos.
lucasgonze on HNhttps://snapdrop.net is my go to for this. Works on any modern browser on the same LAN. Supports files and plain text. Previous HN discussion:…
rraval on HN
Objections
Very similar to existing tools like qrcp
From 2 comments
This looks identical to qrcp. https://github.com/claudiodangelis/qrcp
chuckdotis on HNSame thought. I've been using qrcp for a long time, and still prefer go rather than js.
quyleanh on HN
Uses plain HTTP, raising security concerns
From 1 comment
Ok, nice idea with the qrcode, but (as far I can tell from a quick view into the source) it uses plain http? On Android I'm happy with the apps I use anyway, e.g. Termux which…
jcynix on HN
Questions
Does it work on iPad or iOS devices
From 2 comments
Can I use it with my Ipad?
boppo1 on HNif you can scan the QR-Code with your ipad, Yes
parvardegr on HN
Alternatives named
qrcp
From 1 comment
This looks identical to qrcp. https://github.com/claudiodangelis/qrcp
chuckdotis on HN
KDE Connect
From 2 comments
For me kde connect is great for this and a lot of similar purposes(clipboard sharing, sms, media controls, notifications)
rraghur on HNYou can have the same with Linux/Windows and Android(not sure if iOS also has an app), using KDE Connect
mike97 on HN
Snapdrop
From 1 comment
https://snapdrop.net is my go to for this. Works on any modern browser on the same LAN. Supports files and plain text. Previous HN discussion:…
rraval on HN
Taildrop (Tailscale)
From 1 comment
Tailscale’s Taildrop (https://tailscale.com/kb/1106/taildrop/) has completely solved this problem for me.
icy on HN
Syncthing
From 1 comment
I use Syncthing[0] for continuous file synchronization to/from my phone, its pretty nifty. Way more memory-heavy than something like this though. [0] https://syncthing.net/
RupertEisenhart on HN