u/iLikeYouWorld

Hey r/software,

I got tired of the daily friction of moving files, code blocks, and text strings between my Mac, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Using cloud storage or emailing myself links just to pass data across the room felt clumsy.

So I built a lightweight, friction-free web utility to fix it: https://anydrop.org

It is 100% free, ad-free, with no logins, sign-ups, or installations required. You just open the site and use it.

What it does:

• Instant Auto-Discovery: Open the site on any devices (mac, windows, linux, android, ios, anything that has a modern browser) on the same Wi-Fi network, and they instantly detect each other. Drag-and-drop files or chat in real time.
• No Device Limits: You can connect as many devices as you want simultaneously.
• Real-time Note Sync: It has a built-in text workspace. You can drop a text snippet or URL, and it syncs instantly across your devices, even if some devices aren't actively connected at the exact same moment.
• Clipboard Staging Point: You can just paste text anywhere on the site to stage it. It acts as a clipboard where you can dump links, code blocks, or text snippets for later use.
• Remote Sharing: If you aren't on the same Wi-Fi network, you can generate a secure temporary link to share across the internet.

Under the hood: It uses WebRTC for direct peer-to-peer (P2P) data streaming. Your files are sent directly device-to-device without ever passing through or sitting on a server, and everything is fully encrypted in transit for maximum privacy. Because it bypasses the cloud entirely, your files move at maximum local network speed.

I designed it to be as simple and immediate as possible. I'd love to hear your thoughts or any feedback on the layout!

Hey everyone,

One of the biggest UX hurdles I've noticed with file-sharing apps is the onboarding friction. If I just want to send a screenshot or a block of code from my Mac to my Android phone, or to a Windows PC, I don't want to download a client, install an app, or create an account.

I wanted to see if I could build a completely frictionless, browser-based solution. The result is AnyDrop.

The Product: It’s a P2P web app that connects your devices directly. You just open anydrop.org on two or more devices, and if they are on the same network, they auto-discover instantly. If they are on different networks, you can pair via a link or a 6-digit code.

Hey everyone,

I just launched AnyDrop today on Product Hunt!

It’s a completely free browser app that acts like a universal AirDrop. You can instantly share files, chat, and sync a live notepad in real time across all your devices. Everything transfers directly from device to device - no cloud storage, no apps, and no sign-ups required and 100% free.

You can check it out and support the launch here: https://www.producthunt.com/products/anydrop-3?utm_source=other&utm_medium=social

I would really appreciate any feedback, comments, or upvotes to help keep the momentum going today 🙏. Also, please drop your own PH links in the comments, I am more than happy to return the favor and support your projects too!

A few weeks ago, I had to do some troubleshooting on a borrowed Windows laptop. I quickly realized that getting a code snippet from my Mac to that PC meant logging into my email just to copy and paste one line of text. It drove me completely crazy.

So, I built Anydrop a free, completely browser-based WebRTC app that bridges the gap across ecosystems with zero downloads, accounts, or cloud storage.

The Core Features:

• Auto-Discovery: Devices on the same Wi-Fi pair automatically.
• P2P File Drops: Drag and drop files of any size directly between screens.
• Live Clipboard Sync: Hit Cmd/Ctrl + V anywhere on the screen to instantly sync text and links across connected devices.
• Secure Chat: Tap a connected device for an end-to-end encrypted chat and voice notes.

How it's Built:

• Pure P2P (WebRTC): Data travels through an encrypted tunnel directly from Device A to B. The second you close the tab, the session is wiped. Zero databases.
• Infrastructure: A lightweight Node.js signaling server hosted on Railway handles the initial handshakes, while Cloudflare's enterprise TURN servers act as a safety net for strict firewalls and remote connections.

It is 100% free to use with no ads. I would absolutely love for you to test the site and let me know what you think of the UI or if you hit any bugs! Thank you for reading.

(Quick Note: For the best experience, please open the link in your regular browser. Running on Reddit's in-app browser sometimes doesnt load the site properly!)