About LocalSend CLI
Share files to nearby devices. Free, open source, cross-platform. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. (CLI)
LocalSend CLI 1.18.2
Share files to nearby devices. Free, open source, cross-platform. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. (CLI)
- By Tien Do Nam
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Aug 21, 2026
What's new in 1.18.2
This release fixes compatibility issues with 1.17.0 and earlier.
Unfortunately, the Windows EXE installer is not published yet (#3270).
- feat: drag and drop files into the "Receive via link" browser page
- feat(desktop): allow customizing the web share pages by placing HTML files in a web folder next to the executable
- feat(cli): add version info to the Windows executable
- feat(linux): set actual version in the AppImage
- security: do not follow HTTP redirects sent by peers
- fix: restore compatibility with 1.17.0 and earlier versions on missing multicast networks
- fix: devices running 1.17.0 and earlier could not add 1.18.0+ device as favorite
- fix: ignore proxies, fixes "TLS info not found" when a system proxy (e.g. Shadowrocket) is enabled
- fix: automatically restart the HTTP / multicast server when it dies or when the app resumes
- fix: drag and drop with a mix of folders and files
- fix: during transfer, add bottom padding when Advanced is open (@Chethan616)
- fix: do not crash at startup when the executable path cannot be resolved (@Shlomo116)
- fix(android): ignore unknown or invalid file modification times when reading files
- i18n: add Armenian
Technical details
| Publisher | Tien Do Nam |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.18.2 |
| Release date | 2026-08-21 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | LocalSend.LocalSend.CLI |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install LocalSend CLI from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=LocalSend.LocalSend.CLI -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=LocalSend.LocalSend.CLI -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=LocalSend.LocalSend.CLI -e
LocalSend CLI adds this command to the command line: localsend-cli.
LocalSend CLI version history
1.18.0 Aug 10, 2026
This release is also the first release of the CLI. It uses the same Rust library as the Flutter app.
The Rust rewrite of the core networking and file I/O logic is complete. You should notice that in improved transfer speeds.
Please note that the Windows EXE installer is not published (#3270). It will be added in a few days (hopefully).
Summary
- feat(cli): initial CLI release
- feat: receive via link
- feat: custom color theme via color picker
- feat: ipv6 support
- feat: checksum support (enabled by default)
- feat: automatically accept files by favorite devices by default
- feat: use decimal units for file sizes (1 GB = 1000 MB) to match macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux
- feat: enable starting text share via command line using --text or -t flags (@guilhermetiscoski)
- feat: improve remaining time formatting for long transfers (@ShlomoCode)
- feat: change duplicate file naming from "file-1.txt" to "file (1).txt" format (@kartoshka95)
- feat(android, ios, macos): respect system-wide animation preferences on first app startup (@nitheesh-daram)
- feat(android): run file transfer in background
- feat(android): add quick settings tile for instant app launch (@Voltra)
- feat(windows): add LocalSend to share sheet (@chenxdust)
- feat(macos): implement button to quickly open firewall settings from troubleshoot page (@ShlomoCode)
- feat(macos): add Command+Comma shortcut to open settings (@ShlomoCode) …
Frequently asked questions
Is LocalSend CLI free?
Yes. LocalSend CLI is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of LocalSend CLI?
The latest version is 1.18.2, released on Aug 21, 2026.
Is it safe to download LocalSend CLI?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ca0b267e7457324b3664a935de4e4956da701a7fa1045f6f99c72602f7f8dc38.
Which Windows versions does LocalSend CLI support?
LocalSend CLI runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall LocalSend CLI?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find LocalSend CLI and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=LocalSend.LocalSend.CLI -e.
Is there a portable version of LocalSend CLI?
Yes. LocalSend CLI is available as a portable program (LocalSend-CLI-1.18.2-windows-x86-64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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