Open Source & Free

Share files locally
No cloud. No internet.

Transfer between Mac, Windows, and Linux on the same WiFi. Just open the app — no sign-ups, everything stays local.

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macOS/Linux v1.0
# Works everywhere. Installs everything. You're welcome. 🚀
$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Prajeet-Shrestha/neardrop/main/install.sh | bash
# Clone, install, and run from source.
$ git clone https://github.com/Prajeet-Shrestha/neardrop.git && cd neardrop && npm install && npm start
# Download pre-built binary — no Node.js needed.
$ chmod +x neardrop-macos-arm64 && ./neardrop-macos-arm64
Works on macOS, Windows & Linux. The one-liner installs Node.js and everything else for you.

Private

Everything stays on your local network. No cloud servers, no tracking, no data leaves your WiFi.

Open Source

MIT licensed. Read the code, fork it, extend it, build something even better.

Fast

Direct LAN transfer at full network speed. No upload limits, no compression, no waiting.

Simple

Run the app, connect devices via any browser, and start sharing files; no installs, no accounts, no sign-ups.

› App Preview

A Finder-inspired desktop app with real-time chat and instant device pairing.

File Browser + Chat
NearDrop home screen showing file browser and real-time chat
QR Code Connect
NearDrop connect device modal with QR code and PIN

› Features

Everything you need for fast, private file sharing on your local network.

File Browsing

Finder-style icon and list views with sort, search, and breadcrumb navigation.

Drag & Drop Upload

Drop files or folders right into the browser. Upload progress tracking built in.

Real-time Chat

Instant messaging between all connected devices via WebSocket.

QR Code Connect

Scan from your phone to connect instantly. No app install needed.

PIN Authentication

Auto-generated 6-digit PIN. No accounts, no passwords to remember.

TLS Encryption

Auto-generates self-signed certificates. Your files stay on your network.