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2025-03-03
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ephile
LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Basically, a platform neutral "airdrop". "LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection." Basically, a platform neutral "airdrop".
[LocalSend](https://github.com/localsend/localsend) is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption. Unlike other messaging apps that rely on external servers, LocalSend doesn't require an internet connection or third-party servers, making it a fast and reliable solution for local communication. The TLS/SSL certificate is generated on the fly on each device, ensuring maximum security. For more info, see the [LocalSend protocol documentation](https://github.com/localsend/protocol). (direct quotes from github) "[LocalSend](https://github.com/localsend/localsend) is a cross-platform app that enables secure communication between devices using a REST API and HTTPS encryption. Unlike other messaging apps that rely on external servers, LocalSend doesn't require an internet connection or third-party servers, making it a fast and reliable solution for local communication." "LocalSend uses a secure communication protocol that allows devices to communicate with each other using a REST API. All data is sent securely over HTTPS, and the TLS/SSL certificate is generated on the fly on each device, ensuring maximum security." For more info, see the [LocalSend protocol documentation](https://github.com/localsend/protocol).

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2024-11-28
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glockmane
### 4. Execute the script If you share files infrequently, then consider running the script manually as needed. ### 4. Execute the script #### a) Run manually from sys-net terminal
``` #### b) Create Starter Shortcut ``` #create new starter object with following command qvm-run sys-net 'xfce4-terminal -e "sudo bash /usr/local/bin/localsend_forward.sh"'
Otherwise, for automatic starts, make the script executable and modify `/rw/config/rc.local` in the disposable template. #### c) Automatic Start For automatic starts, make the script executable and modify `/rw/config/rc.local` in the disposable template.
With this setup, LocalSend in Qubes will not be able to discover other devices on the subnet. However, with an ip address you can manual send (arrow icon) or you can favorite a device (Send -> Heart icon -> Add -> IP Address) and then send by selecting Favorites and choosing the manually discovered device. [Test Edit]With this setup, LocalSend in Qubes will not be able to discover other devices on the subnet. However, with an ip address you can manual send (arrow icon) or you can favorite a device (Send -> Heart icon -> Add -> IP Address) and then send by selecting Favorites and choosing the manually discovered device.

Revision #2

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2024-11-28
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glockmane
With this setup, LocalSend in Qubes will not be able to discover other devices on the subnet. However, with an ip address you can manual send (arrow icon) or you can favorite a device (Send -> Heart icon -> Add -> IP Address) and then send by selecting Favorites and choosing the manually discovered device.With this setup, LocalSend in Qubes will not be able to discover other devices on the subnet. However, with an ip address you can manual send (arrow icon) or you can favorite a device (Send -> Heart icon -> Add -> IP Address) and then send by selecting Favorites and choosing the manually discovered device. [Test Edit]