akashshare 0.1.7

CLI tool to share files over LAN using UDP + TCP

akashshare

A simple CLI tool to share files over LAN using UDP for discovery and TCP for file transfer. Works on Mac, Linux, and Windows connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Quick Start (pipx preferred)

If you don’t have pipx installed, install it using:

python3 -m pip install --user pipx
python3 -m pipx ensurepath

More info: pipx installation guide

Then run directly using:

pipx run git+https://github.com/yourusername/akashshare.git

Great for quick file sharing on the same Wi-Fi network without installing.

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Features

• Discover peers on the local network using UDP broadcast
• Transfer files over TCP connection
• Easy interactive CLI for sending and receiving files
• No heavy dependencies, lightweight and fast
• Cross-platform (Mac, Linux, Windows)

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Installation (alternate method)

Install via pip

pip install akashshare

Run the tool by:

akashshare

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Usage

Run the CLI and choose an action:

• Send: Choose a file to share; receiver will be discovered automatically.
• Receive: Listen for a sender and receive files.
• Exit: Quit the tool.

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How it works

• Discovery: Uses UDP broadcast on port 50000 to find peers on the local network.
• File transfer: Uses TCP on port 50001 to send or receive the file.

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Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• InquirerPy (installed automatically via pip)

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Example

On sender machine:

akashshare
# Select "Send" and enter file path when prompted

On receiver machine:

akashshare
# Select "Receive" to wait for incoming files

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License

MIT License © Akash Pawar

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Contact

For questions or feedback, email: [e-mail]