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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

Sightings:1

Source:github.com

What it is

Cross-platform AirDrop-style file transfer app praised for reliability and speed.

Why developers recommend it

Many commenters described it as their go-to local file-transfer app.

Hacker News evidence

2026-04-28

Commenters said they use LocalSend across devices, called it great and interoperable, and described it as fast and useful.

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