Sharing
Sharing is a free, open-source command-line file sync and transfer tool for macOS and Linux. Sharing is a command-line tool to share directories and files from the CLI to iOS and Android devices without the need of an extra client app. It has 1,839 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.
- Linux
- macOS
- Command line
- File sync & transfer
- Maintained
About Sharing
Instantly move files, folders, and clipboard text between your computer and any phone — no app, no account, no cloud. Just run a command and scan the QR code.
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What is Sharing?
Sharing is a free, open-source command-line file sync and transfer tool for macOS and Linux. Sharing is a command-line tool to share directories and files from the CLI to iOS and Android devices without the need of an extra client app. It has 1,839 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.
Is Sharing free and open source?
Yes. Sharing's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Sharing?
Download the installer for macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.4.0).
Is Sharing still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Jun 17, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.