Share is a file sharing tool that allows users to easily share files between computers. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Share on macOS using the source code from GitHub.
Before beginning the installation process, ensure that you have the following software installed on your Mac:
Share is built with Python, so you will need to install Python before proceeding with the Share installation.
brew install python@3.9
Next, clone the Share repository from GitHub using the following command.
git clone https://github.com/MrDemonWolf/share.git
Navigate to the cloned Share directory and install the required packages by running the following command.
cd share
pip install -r requirements.txt
Run the Share script by executing the following command in the terminal.
python3 share.py
Configure Share by following the prompts in the terminal window. You will need to set up a password and choose a directory to share.
Once you have completed the configuration, Share will begin running and you will be able to access it on your network.
In this tutorial, we have walked through the steps to install Share on macOS using the source code from GitHub. With Share installed, you can easily share files between computers on your network.
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