The short version
Cross-platform AirDrop-style file transfer app praised for reliability and speed.
From the HackerLinks archive
LocalSend
Cross-platform AirDrop-style file transfer app praised for reliability and speed.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-04-28
Last seen:2026-04-28
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
Many commenters described it as their go-to local file-transfer app.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-04-28
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters said they use LocalSend across devices, called it great and interoperable, and described it as fast and useful.
Original threadLocalsend: An open-source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop
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