https://github.com/gnhen/skydrop
Open Source, Locally Hosted AirDrop server for All Devices
https://github.com/gnhen/skydrop
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Open Source, Locally Hosted AirDrop server for All Devices
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/gnhen/skydrop
- Owner: gnhen
- Created: 2025-02-21T21:35:37.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-02T18:56:05.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-03T08:20:43.876Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: airdrop, apple, python, self-hosted, windows
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://skydrop.space
- Size: 1.13 MB
- Stars: 7
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# SkyDrop
# What is this?
SkyDrop is an open source, lightweight, cross-platform AirDrop alternative server.
It receives text and files via HTTP requests and displays them on a web interface for easy access across devices. Perfect for sharing content between iOS devices, Android, and desktop computers.
**Key Features:**
- Secure authentication with CSRF protection and rate limiting
- Docker support for easy deployment
- Modern Python backend with Flask
- Clean, responsive web interface
- Keeps 10 most recent items (text and files)
# Watch the Demo Video on YouTube
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# Installation
## Option 1: Docker
```bash
git clone https://github.com/gnhen/SkyDrop
cd SkyDrop
docker compose up -d
# Default login: admin / admin
# Change credentials immediately for production
# Edit .env file, then restart:
docker compose restart
# View logs
docker compose logs -f
```
Access at `http://localhost:5000`
## Option 2: Local Python Installation
```bash
# Clone and navigate to directory
git clone https://github.com/gnhen/SkyDrop
cd SkyDrop
# Run the startup script (Linux/Mac)
./start.sh
# Or manually:
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Optional: Create local environment overrides
cp .env .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your custom settings
python receiver.py
```
**Note:** The default `.env` file is included for easy setup. For production, create `.env.local` with secure credentials.
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# 📋 Setup Guide
## Visit the [SETUP.md](https://github.com/gnhen/SkyDrop/) for detailed instructions