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Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

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Re: Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

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First off, this looks like a nice project. So please take this as constructive criticism: 1. This really should have screenshots published. Especially when comparing with something polished like AirDrop, the UX is important. You even call this out as one of the features, so it's really odd not seeing the screenshots to support that statement. 2. "Uses state-of-the-art cryptography algorithm" isn't very reassuring. It…

App seems to be using this: https://libsodium.gitbook.io/doc/secret-key_cryptography/aea... I have little experience with cryptography, and have no idea whether it is a good choice or not. If it is, how would you convince regular people that the state of the art “something something sodium chachacha” crypto algorithm in the app is the best for them? It might be better not to mention the name. Some stats would be nice…

> If it is, how would you convince regular people that the state of the art “something something sodium chachacha” crypto algorithm in the app is the best for them?

Personally, I'd make a separate page with more details for the subset of folks who are interested. It doesn't need to be on the main page, but at least something to reassure technical users that the project hasn't rolled it's own DIY crypto would help. :)

(And yes, libsodium is a great choice.)

Re: Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

#22
post #12

Glancing at your crypto implementation[1], it seems to contain newbie mistakes - eg no public key crypto involved in your public keys, usage of low level raw crypto algorithm primitives from libsodium without session, replay etc related security concerns, no signs of design requiremnts re what security guarantees it's trying to provide, no PK key management, etc. You're also hand rolling wire protocol code in C++, ma…

If you feel like throwing "newbie" accusations around, it'd be prudent to back your list of grievances up with more than a single link to crypto.cpp. Chances are you misread the code, didn't grok what the op was doing, etc.

As it stands your comment reads like a common variety abrasive and dismissive gatekeeping... rant, basically, which is unfortunately so popular in crypto circles.

Edit - the project does dearly need a crypto spec. "Uses state-of-the-art cryptography algorithm" claim begs to be described to be valid.

Re: Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

#25

This looks good. There is similar tool which web based and opensource Snapdrop[0]( https://snapdrop.net/ ) which works on the same network. [0] https://github.com/RobinLinus/snapdrop

Having actual apps go a long way. Especially if it’s trying to be an AirDrop like app and these apps not being electron apps is such an added bonus.

Re: Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

#26
Thank goodness for this. A true cross platform alternative to AirDrop, Dukto and Dropcopy that actually works everywhere. Not a dreadful Electron app and also works on mobile devices as well and best of all is open source.

No walled gardens, no subscriptions and no deliberate limitations on number of devices.

Well done.

Re: Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

#28

This looks good. There is similar tool which web based and opensource Snapdrop[0]( https://snapdrop.net/ ) which works on the same network. [0] https://github.com/RobinLinus/snapdrop

Having actual apps go a long way. Especially if it’s trying to be an AirDrop like app and these apps not being electron apps is such an added bonus.

I prefer PWA like snapdrop. All you need is a browser.

Re: Show HN: LANDrop – A cross-platform AirDrop-like file transfer tool

#30

This looks good. There is similar tool which web based and opensource Snapdrop[0]( https://snapdrop.net/ ) which works on the same network. [0] https://github.com/RobinLinus/snapdrop

Tried snapdrop, but it didn't work. Not sure if it's related to the GFW....
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