How to Install Snapdrop on NetBSD

Snapdrop is a web-based file-sharing platform that allows users to transfer files between devices over a local network. It is easy to use and does not require any installation or software download to transfer files between devices. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Snapdrop on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• A NetBSD machine with a modern browser that supports WebRTC (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).

Installation

1. Open any modern web browser on your NetBSD machine.

2. Navigate to https://snapdrop.net/.

3. The Snapdrop website should load the home screen with a message saying: "Looking for the easiest way to share files with everyone in the room?".

4. Scroll down to the bottom of the home screen and look for a link that says "Open Web App". Click on that link.

5. The link should take you to a new page with a URL that contains #open. Copy this URL.

6. Now, open the terminal on your NetBSD machine.

7. Type in the following command to install Python:

    pkgin install python37
    
   

8. Next, type the following command to install the required libraries:

    pkgin install py37-aiohttp py37-cors py37-aiodns py37-humanize
   

9. After installing the required libraries, type in the following command to download Snapdrop:

    git clone https://github.com/RobinLinus/snapdrop.git
    
   

10. Once the download is complete, navigate to the "snapdrop" directory using the terminal:

    cd snapdrop
    

11. In the "snapdrop" directory, create a new file called config.py:

    nano config.py
    

    In the config.py file, add the following code:

    BIND_IP = '0.0.0.0'
    BIND_PORT = 8080
    

    These settings allow Snapdrop to run on any network interface and port 8080.

12. Save and exit the config.py file using Ctrl+O and then Ctrl+X.

13. Type in the following command to run Snapdrop:

    python3 snapdrop.py
    

14. Snapdrop should start running, and you should see the message "Server running on http://0.0.0.0:8080".

15. Go back to the browser and paste the URL that you copied in step 5 in the URL bar.

    You should now be able to use Snapdrop to send and receive files between devices on your local network.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Snapdrop on NetBSD.

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