No cloud. No accounts. No syncing.
Just open a browser and drop.
DassieDrop is a lightweight local-first drop zone for your home network.
It lets you move files and text between devices using nothing but a browser.
Unlike live-transfer tools, DassieDrop is persistent:
- drop files now
- pick them up later
- access them from any device on your LAN
It bridges the gap between:
- iPhone / iPad
- Android
- Linux
- Windows
- macOS
You have:
- a screenshot on your iPhone
- a PDF on your tablet
- logs on a server
- a command on your desktop
...and you need it somewhere else quickly.
Most people end up:
- emailing themselves files
- using Slack or WhatsApp as a clipboard
- uploading to cloud storage
- fighting with AirDrop limitations
- debugging unreliable WebRTC connections
DassieDrop solves this with a simple idea:
A permanent local drop zone for your network.
Upload from one device.
Download later from another.
No pairing. No accounts. No cloud dependency.
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Persistent drop zone
Upload now and retrieve later. -
Universal compatibility
If it has a browser, it works. -
100% local-first
Your data stays on your network. -
File + text sharing
Share documents, screenshots, URLs, notes, logs, and commands. -
Simple and lightweight
Built using the Python standard library with minimal dependencies. -
Automation-friendly
API-ready withcurlsupport.
| Feature | DassieDrop | PairDrop / Snapdrop | Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workflow | Persistent drop zone | Live device handoff | Sync + storage |
| Connectivity | Standard HTTP | WebRTC | Internet required |
| Privacy | Local-only | Uses signaling infrastructure | Third-party cloud |
| Automation | API / curl support |
Browser-only | Vendor APIs |
| Setup | Lightweight Python runtime | Node.js + WebRTC stack | Account required |
| Availability | Drop now, collect later | Both devices must be active | Always online |
Send screenshots or photos from iPhone or Android directly to Linux, Windows, or macOS.
Drop:
- URLs
- terminal commands
- notes
- code snippets
...then open them instantly on another device.
Pipe logs or output directly into DassieDrop using curl.
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-F "file=@-;filename=server.log" \
http://SERVER:8000/api/upload < server.logRun DassieDrop on:
- a Raspberry Pi
- a NAS
- a mini PC
- a homelab server
...and always have a personal LAN inbox available.
Perfect for quick use or locked-down machines.
git clone https://github.com/vossie/DassieDrop.git
cd DassieDrop
python3 app.pyAccess locally:
http://localhost:8000
Or from another device on your network:
http://YOUR-IP:8000
Ideal for homelabs and always-on systems.
git clone https://github.com/vossie/DassieDrop.git
cd DassieDrop
docker build -t dassiedrop .
docker run -d \
--name dassiedrop \
-p 8000:8000 \
-v dassiedrop-data:/data \
dassiedropNo external signaling servers.
No STUN/TURN infrastructure.
No cloud relay services.
Small, clean codebase using the Python standard library.
Optional expiry policies for uploaded files and text.
Optional access codes and HTTPS support.
The dassie, or rock hyrax, is a small social mammal native to Southern Africa.
Like this project, it relies on simple shared spaces to stay connected efficiently.
- QR code device onboarding
- Drag-and-drop multi-upload
- Clipboard sync mode
- File previews
- Optional authentication
- Temporary share links
- Mobile-friendly PWA support
DassieDrop is intentionally simple.
It is not:
- cloud storage
- device syncing
- a social platform
- a heavyweight collaboration tool
It is a fast, reliable, local-first drop zone that works everywhere a browser works.