SnapDrop/snapdrop

Quick Overview — What is this tool?

A Progressive Web App for local file sharing

This is the project's own description from GitHub — we show it as-is rather than inventing details.

What Can You Do With It?

• Download and run the complete source code on your own computer or server.
• Study how it works — every line of code is public.
• Use it in your own projects, subject to its license terms (see cost section below).
• Its GitHub topics describe its main areas: pwasnapdropwebrtc

Who Is This For?

This project is listed under Video Conferencing in Communication & Community, a category made for teams, communities and families who want control of their conversations.

Do I need coding knowledge? Coding Knowledge Recommended. (Estimate based on project type: A developer tool/library — setup usually follows the README with basic coding skills. Always confirm from the repo's README.)

Is It Free?

The source code is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Open-source licenses like this usually allow free use, including commercial use — but always read the actual license file in the repository before relying on it. Note: the code being free does not mean hosted services, APIs or infrastructure around it are free.

Is It Actively Maintained?

Activity level: Quiet · Last code update: 10 Feb 2025 · Created: 18 Dec 2015 · Open issues: 287

How to Get Started

1. Open the repository on GitHub and read its README — that is the official, verified setup guide.
2. To download the full code, generate this repository's public link below and run the clone command in a terminal:

Official links: Official Website ↗ · Releases ↗ · Documentation (README) ↗

We never publish installation steps we have not verified — the README above is the source of truth.

Repository Statistics

⭐ 19714 stars · 🍴 1864 forks · 🐛 287 open issues · 💻 Language: JavaScript · 📄 License: GPL-3.0 · Default branch: master