Air Drop Any Files Between MacOS, Windows, Linux and Android with OmniEdge

LANDrop is an application that lets you drop any files to any devices on your LAN. No need to use instant messaging for file sharing anymore. It works on GNU/Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

With OmniEdge, LANDrop can drop files to remote devices over OmniEdge's peer-to-peer mesh network from anywhere in the world.

LANDrop Features

• Intuitive UI - You know how to use it when you see it
• Secure - Uses state-of-the-art cryptography, no one else can see your files
• No compression - Doesn't compress your photos and videos when sending
• Cross-platform - Works on all major operating systems

Requirements

• LANDrop for your devices: Download from GitHub
• OmniEdge v2.x:
  • macOS CLI or Desktop
  • Windows Desktop
  • Linux CLI or Desktop

Note: OmniEdge for Android v2.x is coming soon. For now, use desktop/laptop devices with OmniEdge v2.x.

Install LANDrop

macOS

Download from LANDrop macOS - look for the .dmg file.

Windows

Download from LANDrop Windows - look for the .exe installer.

Linux

Download AppImage from LANDrop Releases.

chmod +x LANDrop*.AppImage
./LANDrop*.AppImage

Install OmniEdge

Quick Install (Linux/macOS)

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/omniedgeio/omniedge/main/scripts/omniedge-install.sh | bash

Windows

Download OmniEdge Desktop for Windows and install.

Connect to Your Network

# Start OmniEdge (interactive login on first run)
sudo omniedge start

# Or use security key for automation
sudo omniedge start -s YOUR_SECURITY_KEY -n YOUR_NETWORK_ID

Verify Connection

omniedge status
# Note your virtual IP, e.g., 100.100.100.5

Drop Files Between Devices

Once all devices are connected to the same OmniEdge virtual network:

1. Open LANDrop on all devices
2. LANDrop automatically discovers devices on the virtual network
3. Select files to send
4. Choose the destination device
5. Accept the transfer on the receiving device

How It Works

┌─────────────────┐         OmniEdge Mesh         ┌─────────────────┐
│   Your MacBook  │◄─────────────────────────────►│  Remote Windows │
│  100.100.100.1  │                               │  100.100.100.2  │
│    LANDrop      │                               │    LANDrop      │
└─────────────────┘                               └─────────────────┘
        │                                                 │
        │         Encrypted P2P File Transfer             │
        └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

OmniEdge creates a virtual LAN between your devices regardless of their physical location. LANDrop sees all OmniEdge-connected devices as if they were on the same local network.

Use Cases

Remote Work

Share files between your home computer and office computer without using cloud storage.

Family File Sharing

Drop photos and videos to family members' devices anywhere in the world.

Development Teams

Quickly share builds, assets, or documents between team members.

Benefits Over Cloud Storage

Enjoy!

If you have more questions, feel free to discuss.