MatrixSeven/file-transfer-go

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5102 stars · 650 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

A self-hostable P2P file, text, and screen-sharing transfer tool built with a Go backend and Next.js/React frontend. Data flows directly between peers over WebRTC DataChannels with end-to-end encryption, so files never pass through the server, which only handles signaling.

Use cases

• send large files between devices without uploading to a cloud service
• share text snippets between phone and computer with a pickup code
• share my screen with someone without installing meeting software
• self-host a private alternative to WeTransfer or Snapdrop
• transfer files between devices on different networks without a USB drive
• resume interrupted large file transfers between peers

When to choose

• you want peer-to-peer transfers where the server never sees the data
• you need a self-hosted, Docker-deployable file sharing service
• you want no-registration, pickup-code-based sharing for files, text, and screen sharing

When to avoid

• you need transfers through restrictive NATs without TURN relay infrastructure
• you require server-side file storage, history, or async delivery when the receiver is offline
• you need a managed SaaS with accounts and sharing links rather than a self-hosted tool

Facets

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websocket http-server file-upload web-framework web-development privacy files self-hosted self-hosted windows cross-platform go webrtc p2p file-transfer screen-sharing end-to-end-encryption peer-to-peer nextjs no-registration real-time web-server docker linux macos nodejs

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