The short version
A command-line tool for secure, resumable peer-to-peer file and folder transfers.
From the HackerLinks archive
Croc
A command-line tool for secure, resumable peer-to-peer file and folder transfers.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-12
Last seen:2026-07-12
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
It was directly recommended as a practical Magic Wormhole alternative.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-12
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter reported higher throughput than Magic Wormhole from real use, citing Croc’s multiple TCP connections.
Original threadCroc: Securely transfer files and folders between two computers
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