Lezer

A Fast file-sharing app between Android and Linux.

Progress

Throw a HTTP server, access it via IP address (2 machines should be connected to the same network).

• Visit http://<IP>:<PORT>/browse from the phone by scanning the QR code.
• Browse the files and choose one to download.

Todo

• What Android uses to share files (the fastest way).
  • Wifi direct (P2P) connection
• How to share files between android and linux ?
  • Well the idea is easy, but idk how to achieve it. So far what I know is that we need to have a
  1. Linux server that listens for incoming requests (uploads/downloads)
  2. Some communication way for server to know and trust the clients maybe through a QR code.
  3. Sending files from linux to android (hmmm).
• Secure sharing ? (HTTPS)
• Fast sharing ? (relay, WebRTC, P2P)
• Create a hotspot and connect to.