It is a simple file sharing and HTTP server in LAN for windows and Linux systems which have python3 installed.
Note: Files shared using this tool is available to each and every device connected to LAN. Don't use on public Networks!
- Easy to use , setup and maintain
- 100% Open source
- No third party code only standard python libraries used.
- setup required only on one computer.
- Bidirectional sharing of files possible using new web interface.
- Interface to Recieve Files to computer : -
- Interface to Share Files from computer : -
Just run it on system which has file to be shared and select the folder. The folder will be shared over LAN to each device connected in LAN.
To Install from PyPI:
Run the following commands in Linux terminal / Windows powershell / command prompt to install :-
pip install leakylan
Then type the following command to get started :-
leakylan
To run program by directly downloading from github refer Instructions here.
- Cannot share files in LAN ,why Leakylan doesnot work ?
This must be due to firewall , either apply proper firewall configuration ( recommended ) or disable it temporarily.
- How to stop sharing files ?
Press Ctrl and C both at same time.