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PairDrop

The next evolution of Snapdrop with temporary room pairing across subnets.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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P2p File TransferNodejsWebrtcProductivityAirdrop AlternativePwa
Overview

Why consider PairDrop?

PairDrop is a fork and evolution of Snapdrop. It adds persistent pairing rooms, QR code joins, public internet transfers over TURN relays, and background WebRTC reconnection handling.

Guided learning

Learn PairDrop by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of PairDrop

PairDrop allows devices across different Wi-Fi networks or cellular data to connect securely through temporary 6-digit room codes.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name pairdrop \
3 -p 3000:3000 \
4 lscr.io/linuxserver/pairdrop:latest

PairDrop is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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PairDrop FAQs

PairDrop is listed as a Communication tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

PairDrop is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

PairDrop is listed as an alternative to Snapdrop. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.