waterdrop

a platform independent, peer-to-peer, browser based alternative to AirDrop. transfer texts, links and files across devices in the same network. you just need a browser ;)

highlights:

• no sign-ups required
• totally platform independent
• supports clipboard access for text transfer
• clean, minimal interface
• typescript <3

dependencies:

• svelte: the main compiler
• tailwind css: styling framework
• vite: the build tool
• socket.io: WebRTC signalling server implementation
• peer-lite: easy to use lightweight WebRTC browser library

waterdrop-server is the NodeJS server component for this web app. although the transfers occur in a P2P manner but the initial connection and discovery of devices (on the same network) requires a server

read more about WebRTC here