# Sharing (open-source file sync and transfer app)

> 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.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/parvardegr/sharing |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS |
| Interface | command line |
| GitHub stars | 1,839 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | File sync & transfer |
| Latest release | v1.4.0 (Jun 17, 2026) |
| Last commit | Jun 17, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/parvardegr/sharing/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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