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LocalDrop

localdrop is a lightweight tool for secure and fast data transfer between devices on the same LAN using the terminal.


🚀 Features

  • 🛡️ Secure messaging
  • 🌐 LAN-based fast communication
  • 📥 Receive messages using short codes
  • 📤 Send messages with auto-generated codes
  • 📂 File sharing coming soon!

📦 Installation

pip install localdrop

⚙️ Usage

1. Initialize the sender server:

python -m localdrop init

This command starts the sender server on your device.


2. Send a message:

python -m localdrop send "Hello world!"

You will receive a 4-character code. Example:

Your Code is : 7G4K

3. Receive the message from another device:

Any user on the same LAN can run:

python -m localdrop get 7G4K

And the message will be displayed:

Hello world!

4. For close the sender server:

python -m localdrop stop

📁 File Sharing (Coming Soon)

Currently, only text messages are supported. File sharing will be added in an upcoming update.


🤝 Contribute

Report issues, suggest features, or contribute on GitHub!

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