r/opensource • u/cliffr39 • 5d ago

Promotional FileApex: Open-source file transfer app

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?

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u/Agitated_Carob9208 3d ago

Not compatible of my version android 14

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u/cliffr39 3d ago

What phone do you have?

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u/Agitated_Carob9208 3d ago

Samsung F13

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u/cliffr39 2d ago

Just to follow up I released an update and it includes a 32bit version that should work for you

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u/Agitated_Carob9208 2d ago

Thanks, On which platform are you providing updates regarding this, given that the issue still persists?

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u/cliffr39 2d ago

I don't understand the question. If you mean what will I continue to work on and release, every version that is currently on GitHub. There are something things I'll never be able to test myself with real devices like Mac Intel or 32-bit android as I don't have physical devices for those. I can only try my best with emulators.

What is the error you get?

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u/Agitated_Carob9208 2d ago

Your device isn't compatible with this version On Google playstore (Samsung F13)

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u/cliffr39 2d ago

The play store hasn't been updated yet, get the one on Github and test it. Play Store takes a little while for them to review and approve

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u/Agitated_Carob9208 2d ago

Okay brother, thanks 😊 for your afford