LocalShare allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network. It is catalogued under Productivity & Work on PulseGate.

Who is LocalShare for?

LocalShare is an open-source project built for android users needing local file transfer.

Yes — LocalShare is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does LocalShare run on?

LocalShare runs on the web and Android.

Is LocalShare still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 176 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to LocalShare?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include LocalShare, MyShare, and Location Share.

Who makes LocalShare?

LocalShare is developed by defname.

How long has LocalShare been around?

LocalShare first shipped in 2026.

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LocalShare

Name: LocalShare
Author: defname

f-droid.orgProductivity & Work

LocalShare is an open-source Android app for sharing files over a local network using a built-in HTTP server. It supports QR code access, media streaming, and ZIP downloads, making file transfer between devices simple and efficient.

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid

Visit f-droid.org

59stars

6forks

5features

2026since

Overview

5 features

LocalShare sits in PulseGate's Productivity & Work category. It allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network. It is built as an open-source project for android users needing local file transfer. The project is open source (GPL-3.0). It ships for the web and Android.

defname builds and maintains LocalShare, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 59 stars and 176 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include local file sharing, HTTP server, and QR code access. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Local file sharing
HTTP server
QR code access
Media streaming
ZIP downloads

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 59Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jun · 14:18 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about LocalShare

What is LocalShare?: LocalShare allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network. It is catalogued under Productivity & Work on PulseGate.
Who is LocalShare for?: LocalShare is an open-source project built for android users needing local file transfer.
Is LocalShare free?: Yes — LocalShare is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does LocalShare run on?: LocalShare runs on the web and Android.
Is LocalShare still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 176 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to LocalShare?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include LocalShare, MyShare, and Location Share.LocalShare MyShare Location Share
Who makes LocalShare?: LocalShare is developed by defname.
How long has LocalShare been around?: LocalShare first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 59
License: GPL-3.0
Built for: android users needing local file transfer
Model: Open source
Solves: Allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network.

Registered as

GitHub: defname/LocalShare
Google Play: com.defname.localshare

Developer

defname

Small team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 59
Forks: 6
Open issues: 4
Last commit: 28 May 2026
Commits 90d: 176
Contributors: 2
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: v0.2.9 · 28 May 2026

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 95.6
Indexed: 29 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 29 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: localshare-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.defname.localshare

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