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LocalSend

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[homepage]: https://localsend.org
[discord]: https://discord.gg/GSRWmQNP87
[github]: https://github.com/localsend/localsend
[codeberg]: https://codeberg.org/localsend/localsend

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.

- About
- Sponsors
- Screenshots
- Download
- How It Works
- Dependency Hierarchy
- Getting Started
- Command Line Interface
- Contributing
  - Translation
  - Bug Fixes and Improvements
- Troubleshooting
- Building
  - Android
  - iOS
  - macOS
  - Windows
  - Linux

 About

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.

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It is recommended to download the app either from an app store or from a package manager because the app does not have an auto-update.

| Windows                 | macOS                   | Linux              | Android        | iOS           | Fire OS    |
|-------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------|----------------|---------------|------------|
| [Winget][]              | [App Store][]           | [Flathub][]        | [Play Store][] | [App Store][] | [Amazon][] |
| [Scoop][]               | [Homebrew][]            | [Nixpkgs][]        | [F-Droid][]    |               |            |
| [Chocolatey][]          | [DMG Installer][latest] | [Snap][]           | [APK][latest]  |               |            |
| [EXE Installer][latest] |                         | [AUR][]            |                |               |            |
| [Portable ZIP][latest]  |                         | [TAR][latest]      |                |               |            |
|                         |                         | [DEB][latest]      |                |               |            |
|                         |                         | [AppImage][latest] |                |               |            

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Latest release

This release fixes compatibility issues with 1.17.0 and earlier.
Note: The Windows binaries have been updated to include a signature.

- feat: drag and drop files into the "Receive via link" browser page
- feat(desktop): allow customizing the web share pages by placing HTML files in a web folder next to the executable
- feat(cli): add version info to the Windows executable
- feat(linux): set actual version in the AppImage
- security: do not follow HTTP redirects sent by peers
- fix: restore compatibility with 1.17.0 and earlier versions on missing multicast networks
- fix: devices run