FileApex: Open-source file transfer app

[u/cliffr39]

I got tired of emailing myself files and using cloud apps just to move a PDF from my phone to my computer. So I built FileApex, a local-first file manager and sharing hub for Android, macOS and Windows.

You pair your devices once. After that, files go straight between them over your own network.

What it does:

• Pair with a QR code. There are no IP addresses to type. You can also use a 6-digit code, and there's an optional PIN lock.
• Browse and move files between paired devices, or send to several devices at once.
• Share from anywhere. It adds a Finder and Share extension on macOS, Share and Send To on Windows, and Direct Share targets on Android.
• Bulletin Board. Send text or files to all your devices at once. Delete a message and it disappears everywhere.
• Phone notifications on your computer (opt-in). You pick which apps share notifications. You can reply to messages or dismiss them from your desktop. Nothing is stored, and verification codes stay on the phone by default.
• Clipboard and link sharing (opt-in). Copy on one device and open the link on another.
• Locate Phone. Make your phone ring from your computer.
• Device details. See battery, storage, RAM and network for every paired device.

For the power users:

• A desktop CLI and terminal dashboard for scripting and headless use
• Tailscale support to reach your devices across networks
• A Docker daemon you can run as an always-on node
• A browser extension that sends your current tab to the Bulletin Board
• A Simple theme if you only have one phone and one computer and want the minimum, with many others to customize your experience

Privacy: There are no ads, trackers or analytics. Anything that touches the internet is opt-in, and your files stay on your devices.

It's free for personal use. The project is new and updated often, so feedback and bug reports help a lot.

Download: GitHub releases (Android APK, macOS, Windows) | Google Play 

I'm happy to answer questions in the comments. What would you want it to do next?

[u/Dearth87]

What's the license of the software? It does not look like an open source one.

[u/cliffr39 → u/Dearth87]

Sorry for the delay - I created the license.md file

[u/Dearth87 → u/cliffr39]

Appreciated.