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Show HN: I built a website to share files and messages without any server

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Post by dkraj »

NeighborHoodShare: It is a p2p files and messages sharing platform without involvement of any server. It has end-to-end encryption, ensuring your messages and files remain confidential.

These are some features: - Share photos, documents, videos, and more with ease, no matter the size. - Connect instantly with anyone for speedy and reliable file transfers, bypassing the need for centralized servers. - Get started in minutes with our intuitive interface designed for seamless communication. No registration. - Easily connect with others using QR codes, simplifying the sharing process further.

The inspiration behind NeighborHoodShare stemmed from a common dilemma: the reluctance to share personal contact details like phone numbers or email addresses when sharing photos or messages with strangers. With NeighborHoodShare, you can share content securely without compromising your privacy.

I would be happy to hear your feedback and suggestions for improving NeighborHoodShare.

I had written a blog on how p2p networking in browsers work: https://dikshantraj2001.medium.com/nat-stun-turn-and-ice-466...

Show HN: I built a website to share files and messages without any server
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Post by Vinnl »

A bit off-topic, but since I was looking at doing a side project with a P2P feature, would appreciate if I could pick your brain for a bit: don't you still need to run the STUN and TURN servers? Can you run those using Vercel's serverless functions?

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Post by vmfunction »

Vinnl wrote: post #2

A bit off-topic, but since I was looking at doing a side project with a P2P feature, would appreciate if I could pick your brain for a bit: don't you still need to run the STUN and TURN servers? Can you run those using Vercel's serverless functions?

look at https://peerjs.com that this the project is using.

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Post by BrandoElFollito »

vmfunction wrote: post #3
Vinnl wrote: post #2

A bit off-topic, but since I was looking at doing a side project with a P2P feature, would appreciate if I could pick your brain for a bit: don't you still need to run the STUN and TURN servers? Can you run those using Vercel's serverless functions?

look at https://peerjs.com that this the project is using.

This looks like an implementation of STUN - there are no miracles, if two machines are behind NATs someone need to broker the connection.

Re: Show HN: I built a website to share files and messages without any server

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Post by d-z-m »

I looked around and couldn't find a description of the protocol by which two peers authenticate to each other/transfer files. Also, is the E2EE encryption referred to simply whatever is being used to encrypt the transport(DTLS/SRTP/etc)? or are you doing additional encryption/decryption of files?

Also I'm curious like others, does this only work if no nat traversal is required? or are you leveraging public stun/turn infrastructure?

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Post by INTPenis »

NayamAmarshe wrote: post #6

Looks good but any plans to make it open source? Similar open source solutions exist like: - https://pairdrop.net/ - https://wormhole.app/ - https://www.snapdrop.net/ How does this compare?

I've been hosting my own pairdrop for a year now, very easy and quick to share a file between my smartphone and laptop without digging out a usb cable.

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Post by huhtenberg »

NayamAmarshe wrote: post #6

Looks good but any plans to make it open source? Similar open source solutions exist like: - https://pairdrop.net/ - https://wormhole.app/ - https://www.snapdrop.net/ How does this compare?

Non-open source - https://file.pizza/
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