Snapdrop is an open source web-based file sharing tool that lets you transfer files between devices on the same network. With Snapdrop, you can easily transfer files of various formats without any hassle. This tutorial shows you how to install Snapdrop on Clear Linux Latest.
Before we begin, you need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
Before we start installing Snapdrop, it’s best to update your system to ensure that you have the latest packages and security patches. To update your system, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd update
Enter your password if prompted and wait for the update process to complete.
Snapdrop can be installed on Clear Linux Latest by downloading the Snapdrop package from the official website. To do that, open a web browser and go to the Snapdrop website at https://snapdrop.net/.
Once on the website, click on the "Download" button to download the package.
Save the package to your preferred directory on your system.
After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the package using the terminal.
cd ~/Downloads
Extract the package by running the following command:
tar xvf snapdrop.tar.gz
The Snapdrop package comes with a simple web server that you can use to transfer files across devices. To launch the server, navigate to the directory where you extracted the package and run the following command:
npm run dev
You will see the following message:
> [email protected] dev /path/to/snapdrop
> http-server ./ -c-1
Starting up http-server, serving ./
Available on:
http://127.0.0.1:8080
http://192.168.1.4:8080
Hit CTRL-C to stop the server
The server is now running, and you can access it by opening a web browser and going to http://localhost:8080.
To transfer files between devices, open Snapdrop in a web browser on the devices you want to transfer files between. Ensure that all devices are connected to the same network.
On the device you want to receive the files, click on the "Receive" button. On the other device, click on the "Send" button, and select the files you want to send.
After selecting the files, drag and drop them onto the Snapdrop logo on the "Send" device. The files will start transferring to the "Receive" device.
In this tutorial, you learned how to install Snapdrop on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can easily transfer files between devices on the same network without the hassle of cables or USB drives.
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