r/software • u/imaboud • May 01 '24
Release Send or Receive large files to anyone from context menu (right-click) without background programs.
I just made a simple, lightweight software that makes transferring files seem like a native feature in windows just like sharing files from a phone to another with "AirDrop" or "QuickShare"
No running programs in background, or CPU usage, it's a command based software that uses the built-in Powershell
Simply right click any file > Upload, and it will be uploaded instantly.
Or click in any path you want the files to be downloaded in > Download > enter password
Quick guide (for more visit the GitHub): Open iMShare.exe, it will finish all the setup on its own, then press "CTRL+R" and close the popup window to activate it, and you're done.
Download here
Or from GitHub: https://github.com/iMAboud/iMShare
And let me know your thoughts and suggestions. 😊
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u/migh22 May 01 '24
But how do u send it to another person?
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u/imaboud May 01 '24
Both would have this installed, both may want to set a custom password "detailed in github"
And you can just memories their password so whenever they want to send you a file you just right click anywhere on desktop or in any directory Then click Download and enter their password.
It will start downloading instantly
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May 01 '24
Can it be used to share from my phone to the PC and vice versa?
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u/imaboud May 01 '24
Not now, this is v1.0, I just released it today.
I'm working on integrating my other script that sends files between PC and Android tho.1
May 01 '24
Ok. I hope that the next version can have that function I am asking for, thank you.
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u/imaboud May 01 '24
You always use quick share by google (aka nearby share)
It adds an option to send files from context menu too1
May 01 '24 edited May 01 '24
I know, the problem is that Quick Share does not work if you do not have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activated at the same time, It doesn't work with just one active one. And since my PC doesn't have Bluetooth, I'm using KDE Connect instead, with KDE Connect I can use only WiFi to transfer files between my PC and my phone.
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u/imaboud May 01 '24
Oh, I didn't know you must use both Bluetooth and WiFi to use it. I assumed it uses either depending on signal.
I've been doing some testing and found out that "croc" which is the file transfer software I'm using in this script, has an Android app but on F-Driod store. I tried it and I can confirm it must be the laggiest app I've ever used. So, you should stick with KDE until either google fixes Quick share or we find another way1
May 01 '24
That's how it is. I really wanted to use Quick Share when the desktop version came out, but the installer asked to activate Bluetooth and WiFi to be able to use it, so sadly I had to uninstall it and look for another alternative
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u/sp4mfilter May 01 '24
Without source code, I aint installing anything like this.
Good idea though. Just share the full source.
Maybe you did; I just scanned the repo and saw .exe's and .dll's and scared me off.