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Quickly transferring files between PC and phone (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by vext01@lemmy.sdf.org to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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Hey,

I was wondering what folks use to quickly send a file or a link between your PC and android phone in a lightweight and self hosted way.

Currently I use syncthing to copy files around, but I'm looking for something more immediate, and quick than doesn't involve searching for folders in a file manager.

Example use case: Send a file from PC to phone. Notification pops up on phone, tap it to access.

(PC runs OpenBSD)

What lightweight software do you guys use?

Stuff I tried so far:

  • syncthing
  • xmpp
  • tox
  • scp and termux.
  • magic wormhole
  • telegram saved messages
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[–] Deckweiss@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

https://pairdrop.net/

open source, can be self hosted or you can use the official instance.

Personally I have been using KDE connect most of the time when I am at home.

Pairdrop I use more when sharing with other people across the internet.

[–] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org 3 points 1 year ago

Never heard of that tool. Thank you for sharing it!

[–] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

pairdrop

I like this a lot.

A question. Docs say:

Your files are sent using WebRTC, encrypting them in transit. Still you have to trust the PairDrop server. To ensure the connection is secure and there is no MITM there is a plan to make PairDrop zero trust by encrypting the signaling and implementing a verification process. See issue #180 to keep updated.

Does this mean if you self-host on your LAN for personal use without https, then nothing is encrypted, or does WebRTC negotiate its own crypto?