https://github.com/nozwock/packet
Quick Share client for Linux
https://github.com/nozwock/packet
android application gtk linux nearbyshare quickshare rust
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Quick Share client for Linux
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nozwock/packet
- Owner: nozwock
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2025-05-04T10:59:39.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-08-26T07:41:58.000Z (7 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-08-26T09:23:52.998Z (7 months ago)
- Topics: android, application, gtk, linux, nearbyshare, quickshare, rust
- Language: Rust
- Homepage: https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.github.nozwock.Packet
- Size: 1.88 MB
- Stars: 607
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 15
- Open Issues: 25
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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README
# 
Packet
A partial implementation of Google's Quick Share protocol that lets you send and receive files wirelessly from Android devices using Quick Share, or another device with Packet.
## Installation
[![flathub-installs-badge]][flathub]
#### Nightly
Nightly Flatpak builds are available from [here][nightly-build].
## Requirements
Since only the Wi-Fi LAN medium is implemented, Packet requires Bluetooth to be enabled and the devices to be connected to a Wi-Fi network with mDNS.
## Translations
If you'd like to help translate Packet to your native language, you can do so using the [Weblate][translation-platform] platform.
[![Translation status][translation-status-widget]][translation-platform]
## FAQ
#### Can't send to app from other devices
Your firewall may be blocking Packet's port. Enable *Static Port* in Preferences and allow it through the firewall. See issue [#35](https://github.com/nozwock/packet/issues/35).
#### "Couldn't open files"
This error occurs if the file is invalid (e.g. empty) or, on Flatpak, if you're sending files (via the Nautilus plugin) from a location Packet can't access.
Consider granting "All system files" access via Flatseal to allow sending from any location. See [Downloads folder keeps resetting](#downloads-folder-keeps-resetting) for details.
#### Downloads folder keeps resetting
In Flatpak, folder access is temporary and resets after a session restart because static access can't be requested. To set a permanent downloads folder, grant access in advance using Flatseal or run:
```sh
flatpak override --user io.github.nozwock.Packet --filesystem='/path/to/your/folder/here'
```
## Plugin Requirements
To use the Nautilus plugin, install the required packages:
- Ubuntu/Debian:\
`sudo apt install python3-dbus python3-nautilus`
- Fedora:\
`sudo dnf install python3-dbus nautilus-python`
- Arch:\
`sudo pacman -S python-dbus nautilus-python`
- Fedora Silverblue (rpm-ostree):\
`rpm-ostree install python3-dbus nautilus-python`
## Acknowledgments
- [Dominik Baran][dominik] for creating the icon and working on the app's design.
- [NearDrop][neardrop] for reverse-engineering the closed-source Quick Share implementation in Android's GMS.
- [rquickshare] for their internal Rust implementation of the Quick Share protocol.
## Code of Conduct
Packet follows the [GNOME Code of Conduct][gnome-coc].
[nightly-build]: https://nightly.link/nozwock/packet/workflows/ci/main?preview
[translation-platform]: https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/packet/
[translation-status-widget]: https://hosted.weblate.org/widget/packet/multi-auto.svg
[dominik]: https://gitlab.gnome.org/wallaby
[neardrop]: https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop/
[rquickshare]: https://github.com/Martichou/rquickshare/
[flathub]: https://flathub.org/apps/details/io.github.nozwock.Packet
[flathub-installs-badge]: https://img.shields.io/badge/dynamic/json?label=Installs&url=https%3A%2F%2Fflathub.org%2Fapi%2Fv2%2Fstats%2Fio.github.nozwock.Packet&query=%24.installs_total&logo=flathub&color=007ec6
[gnome-coc]: https://conduct.gnome.org/