How to Install Send on Windows 11

Send is a simple and effective open-source file sharing tool that allows you to send files directly from the command line without any hassle. If you are a Windows 11 user and want to use Send, here's a step-by-step guide to help you:

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system installed
• Command Prompt or Windows Terminal installed
• Git installed on your machine (if not, download Git from https://git-scm.com/download/win and install it)

Installation Steps

1. Open Command Prompt or Windows Terminal by pressing the "Windows key + R" and then typing "cmd" or "wt", respectively.

2. Navigate to a directory where you want to install Send by typing the following command in the console:

cd C:\Users\<username>\<directory>\

3. Clone the Send repository from GitHub by typing this command:

git clone https://github.com/timvisee/send.git

4. After downloading the repository, navigate to the newly created "send" folder by typing:

cd send

5. Once you are inside the folder, install the required packages by running the following command:

npm install

6. After installation, verify that Send has been successfully installed by typing:

send

7. You'll see a command prompt message that indicates the version of Send if the installation was successful.

How to Use Send

Here is an example of how to use Send to share a file:

1. Navigate to the directory containing the file you want to share.

2. Type this command in the console:

send <file_name>

3. The console will generate a unique URL that you can share with your recipient. Share the URL with the recipient, and they can use the link to download or view the file online.

Conclusion

That's it! You now have Send installed on your Windows 11 machine and can start using it to share files easily. If you encounter any issues during the installation, feel free to consult the official Send documentation at https://github.com/timvisee/send.

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