Snapdrop is an open-source file-sharing tool that allows you to quickly and easily transfer files between devices on the same network. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Snapdrop on Debian Latest.
Before we begin, make sure that your system is up-to-date by running the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
To install Snapdrop, you need to follow these steps:
Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
Install Node.js by running the following command:
sudo apt install nodejs
Install npm (Node Package Manager) by running the following command:
sudo apt install npm
Next, install Snapdrop by running the following command:
npm install -g snapdrop
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Snapdrop by running the following command:
snapdrop
This will start the Snapdrop server, and you should see a message that reads:
Server started at http://localhost:8080
Open your web browser and enter http://localhost:8080 in the address bar.
Snapdrop will now open in your browser. You can start using Snapdrop to transfer files between devices on the same network.
That's it! You have successfully installed Snapdrop on Debian Latest. Snapdrop is a simple yet powerful tool that makes it easy to transfer files between devices. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
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