LocalSend

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Free, open-source tool for sharing files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without internet. Uses HTTPS encryption with on-device TLS certificates. This update restores compatibility with older versions, adds drag-and-drop for web sharing, and fixes proxy and server issues. Note: requests broad permissions including install packages and full device visibility.

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About this app

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.

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.

LocalSend Official Website: https://localsend.org/

🎯 Project author:github@Tienisto

file sharing open source offline cross-platform local network privacy

What's new

v1.18.2Aug 21, 2026

This release fixes compatibility issues with 1.17.0 and earlier. Unfortunately, the Windows EXE installer is not published yet (#3270).
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 running 1.17.0 and earlier could not add 1.18.0+ device as favorite fix: ignore proxies, fixes "TLS info not found" when a system proxy (e.g. Shadowrocket) is enabled fix: automatically restart the HTTP / multicast server when it dies or when the app resumes fix: drag and drop with a mix of folders and files fix: during transfer, add bottom padding when Advanced is open (@Chethan616) fix: do not crash at startup when the executable path cannot be resolved (@Shlomo116) fix(android): ignore unknown or invalid file modification times when reading files i18n: add Armenian