pyshareit 1.4.0

A fast, peer-to-peer file sharing tool with a simple terminal interface.

pyshareit: Ultra-Fast P2P File Sharing

pyshareit is a command-line tool for peer-to-peer file sharing that is fast, secure, and easy to use. Built with Python, it provides a simple terminal interface for discovering devices on your local network and transferring files of any size directly between them.

Key Features

• High-Speed Transfers: Utilizes the QUIC protocol over UDP for transfer speeds significantly faster than traditional methods like FTP or HTTP.
• No File Size Limits: Engineered to stream and handle files of any size, from kilobytes to terabytes.
• Automatic Device Discovery: Uses mDNS (Bonjour) to automatically find other users on your local network without needing to manage IP addresses.
• Simple Terminal Interface: Features a clean, single-screen interface. Sending a file is as simple as selecting a peer and dragging the file into the terminal window.
• Zero Configuration: On first launch, it automatically generates the necessary security certificates. No manual setup is required.
• Cross-Platform: Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, wherever Python is supported.

---

Installation

Prerequisite: Python 3.9 or higher is required.

To install pyshareit, run the following command:

pip install pyshareit

How to Run

After installation, run the following command in your terminal:

shareit

The application will launch, automatically generate security keys if it's the first run, and start discovering other devices on your network.

Instructions for Use

1. Launch the Application: Run the shareit command in your terminal.
2. Discover Peers: The application will automatically start broadcasting its presence and listening for other users. Discovered devices will appear in the top table.
3. Select a Target: Use the arrow keys to navigate the table and select the device you want to send a file to. The status log at the bottom will confirm your selection.
4. Send a File: Drag a file from your desktop or file manager and drop it directly onto the terminal window where pyshareit is running. The transfer will start immediately.
5. Receive a File: The application is always listening for incoming files. When another user sends you a file, it will be saved automatically in the same directory from which you launched the application.
6. Quit: Press q to shut down the application gracefully.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. See the LICENSE file for details.