A lightweight, secure desktop application for rapid peer-to-peer file sharing over local networks. Built with Electron.
- Fast peer-to-peer file transfers over local network
- No file size limits
- Simple, intuitive interface
- No internet connection required
- Secure local network transfers
- Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Real-time transfer progress monitoring
- Automatic peer discovery on local network
- Both sender and receiver must have RapidShare installed
- Computers must be connected to the same local network
- Supported operating systems:
- Windows 10 or later
- macOS 10.13 or later
- Linux (major distributions)
- Download the latest release for your operating system from the releases page
- Run the installer
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
- Launch RapidShare on both computers
- The app will automatically discover other RapidShare instances on the local network
- Select the target device from the "Devices" list
- Choose files to send using the file picker or drag-and-drop
- Monitor transfer progress in real-time
- All transfers are encrypted end-to-end
- Files are transferred directly between devices without intermediate servers
- No data is stored or transmitted outside your local network
Common issues and solutions:
-
Devices not discovering each other:
- Ensure both devices are on the same network
- Check if firewall is blocking the application
- Verify network discovery settings are enabled
-
Transfer speeds are slow:
- Check network connection quality
- Ensure no bandwidth-heavy applications are running
- Consider switching to a wired connection
- Node.js 16.x or later
- npm or yarn
- Electron
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/CleoKiama/RapidShare
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run in development mode
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run buildContributions are welcome!
- MIT
- Submit issues through the GitHub issue tracker