Localhost File Nexus

A lightweight local network file sharing and text sync hub, perfect for cross-platform collaboration and troubleshooting sessions.

Use Cases

• 🔄 Share files between Windows, macOS, and Linux machines on your local network
• 📋 Sync clipboard content, terminal outputs, and commands across devices
• 🛠️ Perfect for remote troubleshooting sessions where you need to share files and outputs
• 💻 Run on one machine and access from any device's browser using your LAN IP

Features

• 📤 Quick File Exchange: Upload and download files between devices
• 📋 Real-time Text Sync: Share command outputs, logs, and snippets instantly
• 🔄 Diff Tracking: Copy only the latest changes in synced text
• 🎯 Clean UI: Modern interface with dark/light mode support

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository and install dependencies:

pnpm install
# or
yarn install
# or
npm install

2.A. Run the development server:

pnpm run dev
# or
yarn run dev
# or
npm run dev

2.B. Alternatively, build and start the production server:

pnpm run build && pnpm run start
# or
yarn run build && yarn run start
# or
npm run build && npm run start

Open http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Technical Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15 with App Router
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Components: shadcn/ui
• Real-time: Server-Sent Events (SSE)
• File System: Node.js fs/promises API

Project Structure

• /app - Next.js application routes and API endpoints
• /components - Reusable UI components
• /public/uploads - Directory for uploaded files
• /lib - Utility functions and shared logic

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

MIT License

This project uses next/font to automatically optimize and load Geist, a new font family for Vercel.

Learn More

To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:

• Next.js Documentation - learn about Next.js features and API.
• Learn Next.js - an interactive Next.js tutorial.

You can check out the Next.js GitHub repository - your feedback and contributions are welcome!

Deploy on Vercel

The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the Vercel Platform from the creators of Next.js.

Check out our Next.js deployment documentation for more details.

Usage Tips

1. Run the app on your main machine (e.g., macOS)
2. Find your local IP address:

   # On macOS/Linux
   ifconfig | grep "inet "
   # On Windows
   ipconfig

3. Access the app from other devices using:

   http://[YOUR-LOCAL-IP]:3000
   

   you can see this during development in the terminal

Security Note

This app is designed for local network use only. Do not expose it to the internet without implementing proper security measures.

GitHub Discoverability

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Key Phrases:

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Technology Tags:
Next.js file sharing • Tailwind CSS UI • shadcn/ui components • SSE real-time updates • Node.js file system API • Local network web app • MIT licensed file share • Geist font interface

Alternative Naming:
LAN File Bridge • Intranet Nexus • LocalSync Hub • Neighborhood File Share • Proximity File Transfer • Nearby File Nexus • Home Network Sync