qrcp

A command-line tool that transfers files over Wi-Fi to a phone by scanning a QR code.

FreeOpen sourceCommand line
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About qrcp

qrcp sends files from your computer to a mobile device on the same Wi-Fi network without leaving the terminal. You run it with a file, it prints a QR code, and scanning the code on the phone opens the transfer in the phone's browser.

Nothing needs to be installed on the phone. It suits people who work in a terminal and want to move a file to a phone without cables, cloud storage or messaging apps.

Strengths

  • No app needed on the phone
  • Works entirely over the local network
  • Single command from the terminal

Limitations

  • Both devices must be on the same network
  • Command line only on the computer side

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to use; source code is published on GitHub.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Claudio d'Angelis
Platforms
Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Terminal users sending files to a phone over local Wi-Fi
Categories
File sync, CLI tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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Alternatives to qrcp

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Software that can replace qrcp for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • LocalSend

    Sends files between nearby devices over your own network, with no account, server or internet connection.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    LocalSend offers graphical apps on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so the phone needs the LocalSend app instead of just scanning a QR code.

  • Snapdrop

    A browser-based tool for sending files and messages to nearby devices, inspired by AirDrop.

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    Snapdrop works in any browser with nothing to install on either device, replacing qrcp's terminal command with a web page.

  • LANDrop

    A cross-platform app for sending files to other devices on the same local network.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    LANDrop provides graphical apps with automatic device discovery on the local network, but every device needs LANDrop installed.

  • Magic Wormhole

    A command-line tool that sends files between computers securely using short one-time codes.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line

    Magic Wormhole is an MIT-licensed terminal tool that sends files with short codes and end-to-end encryption, but both sides need a compatible client.

  • sendme

    A command-line tool that sends files and folders directly between computers using iroh.

    FreeOpen sourceCommand line

    sendme is a command-line tool that sends files and directories between computers across NAT, rather than to a phone over local Wi-Fi.

  • Feem

    App for sending files directly between phones and computers over local Wi-Fi without internet.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Feem uses apps on all major platforms to send files over shared Wi-Fi with TLS 1.3 encryption, and is freemium rather than free.

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