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Show HN: Snapdrop: Instantly share files between devices. No setup, no signup

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Summary

Snapdrop is a web-based tool for instantly sharing files between devices without requiring any setup or signup. Users open the web app on multiple devices to facilitate direct file transfers.

  • Enables instant file sharing between devices.
  • Requires no setup, installation, or user accounts.
  • Web-based, allowing cross-platform compatibility.
  • Prompts user to save each file before downloading.
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