DropPy – local file-sharing app

DropPy is a lightweight Python app that lets you receive files over your local network. Simply run the server and scan the QR code to start uploading from any device on the same Wi-Fi.

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Setup Instructions

1. Navigate to the Project Directory

Ensure you're in the same directory where DropPy.py is located:

cd /path/to/DropPy/

2. Install Python Virtual Environment (if not already installed)

for Linux:

sudo apt install python3-venv -y

3. Create a Virtual Environment for DropPy

For Linux/macOS/Windows: In your terminal, run:

python3 -m venv venv

4. Activate the Environment

For Linux/macOS: In your terminal, run:

source venv/bin/activate

For Windows: In Command Prompt or PowerShell, run:

venv/bin/activate

5. Install Required Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

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Running DropPy

For Linux/macOS/Windows: In your terminal, run:

python3 DropPy.py

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Uploaded Files

By default, files will be saved in ~/MyDropbox. You can specify a different folder the first time you run the app.