uvx qrdrop – instant LAN file sharing from your terminal

Name: uvx qrdrop – instant LAN file sharing from your terminal
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Author: itsloopyo

by itsloopyo·Jun 28, 2026·1 point·0 comments

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uvx zero-install plus QR auth beats python -m http.server for quick LAN transfers.

Strengths

•uvx distribution means zero installation — just run and share instantly
•QR code encodes pre-authenticated links so phones skip password entry
•Optional readonly and upload-only modes for different security levels

Weaknesses

•LAN file sharing already solved by magic-wormhole, croc, and sharedrop
•No encryption mentioned beyond password auth for the HTTP server

Post Description

I’m working on some projects that involve moving files between macOS, Linux, Windows, Android, and iOS, and wanted a no-fuss, cross-platform way to do it over the LAN. I already have uv installed everywhere, so built qrdrop to run with uvx.

From any directory you want to share, run:

`uvx qrdrop`

It starts a temporary HTTP server on your local network and gives you a URL, a generated three-word password, and a QR code. Scan the code on your phone and you can be browsing, uploading, downloading, renaming, and deleting files through the web UI in seconds.

(note: full upload/download/modify was what I originally needed and remains the default, but I added --upload and --readonly modes if you'd like a more restrictive experience)