Snapdrop is an open-source web-based file transfer tool that allows you to share files across different devices via Wi-Fi. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Snapdrop on your OpenBSD machine.
Snapdrop requires a modern web browser with WebRTC support to function properly. In this tutorial, we will be using the Chromium web browser. Run the following command to install Chromium:
$ sudo pkg_add chromium
Snapdrop is built on Node.js. Install Node.js package by running the following command:
$ sudo pkg_add node
Clone the Snapdrop repository to your OpenBSD machine by running the following command:
$ git clone https://github.com/RobinLinus/snapdrop.git
Navigate into Snapdrop directory using the following command:
$ cd snapdrop
Install the required Node.js dependencies by running the following command:
$ npm install
To run Snapdrop, use the following command:
$ npm start
Access Snapdrop in the Chromium web browser by navigating to http://localhost:8080.
Snapdrop is now installed on your OpenBSD machine. You can now use it to share files across different devices within the same Wi-Fi network. Enjoy!
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