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LocalShare

f-droid.orgOther file storage

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Google Play and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

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.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid
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59stars
6forks
5features
2026since

Overview

5 features

Purpose: Allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: android users needing local file transfer

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: f-droid.org · f-droid.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

LocalShare sits in PulseGate's Other file storage category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for android users needing local file transfer. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (GPL-3.0). Basis unknown · not verified: 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. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include local file sharing, HTTP server, and QR code access. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

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

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
local-file-sharinghttp-serverqr-accessmedia-streaming
AI capabilities
Weights: Open

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 59Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore listing found

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Frequently asked questions about LocalShare

What is LocalShare?
Inferred · not functionally tested: LocalShare allows users to easily share files between devices on the same local network. It is catalogued under Other file storage on PulseGate.
Who is LocalShare for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: LocalShare is an open-source project built for android users needing local file transfer.
Is LocalShare free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — LocalShare is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does LocalShare run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: LocalShare runs on the web and Android.
Is LocalShare still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026. Its 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.LocalShareMyShareLocation Share
Who makes LocalShare?
LocalShare is developed by defname.
How long has LocalShare been around?
LocalShare first shipped in 2026.

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