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u/cliffr39
13 hours ago
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[OS] FileApex: a free file manager that links your phone, Mac and PC
I got tired of emailing myself files and using cloud apps just to move a PDF from my phone to my computer. So I built **FileApex**, a local-first file manager and sharing hub for **Android, macOS and Windows**.
You pair your devices once. After that, files go straight between them over your own network.
**What it does:**
* **Pair with a QR code.** There are no IP addresses to type. You can also use a 6-digit code, and there's an optional PIN lock.
* **Browse and move files** between paired devices, or send to several devices at once.
* **Share from anywhere.** It adds a Finder and Share extension on macOS, Share and Send To on Windows, and Direct Share targets on Android.
* **Bulletin Board.** Send text or files to all your devices at once. Delete a message and it disappears everywhere.
* **Phone notifications on your computer (opt-in).** You pick which apps share notifications. You can reply to messages or dismiss them from your desktop. Nothing is stored, and verification codes stay on the phone by default.
* **Clipboard and link sharing (opt-in).** Copy on one device and open the link on another.
* **Locate Phone.** Make your phone ring from your computer.
* **Device details.** See battery, storage, RAM and network for every paired device.
**For the power users:**
* A desktop **CLI and terminal dashboard** for scripting and headless use
* **Tailscale** support to reach your devices across networks
* A **Docker** daemon you can run as an always-on node
* A **browser extension** that sends your current tab to the Bulletin Board
* A **Simple theme** if you only have one phone and one computer and want the minimum, with many others to customize your experience
**Privacy:** There are no ads, trackers or analytics. Anything that touches the internet is opt-in, and your files stay on your devices.
It's free for personal use. The project is new and updated often, so feedback and bug reports help a lot.
**Download:** GitHub releases (Android APK, macOS, Windows) | Google Play
I'm happy to answer questions in the comments. What would you want it to do next?