👻 GhostDrop — LocalGhosters

A tiny local-network file sharing tool. Send files between devices on the same Wi-Fi without cloud uploads or accounts.

Run it

Python 3.9+ required. No pip installs.

1. Extract this ZIP.
2. Run START_GHOSTDROP.bat (Windows), or python ghostdrop.py.
3. The browser opens on your computer.
4. On another device connected to the same Wi-Fi, open the Same Wi-Fi URL printed in the terminal.
5. Choose/drop a file and press Send file. Received files are stored in shared/.

Windows firewall

The first run may ask Windows Firewall for permission. Allow Python on Private networks so other devices on your Wi-Fi can connect.

If another device cannot connect:

• Confirm both devices are on the same Wi-Fi (guest Wi-Fi may isolate devices).
• Allow TCP port 8765 for Private networks.
• Keep the GhostDrop terminal running.

Notes

• Transfers are limited to 500 MB per file.
• Files are stored in the shared folder on the computer running GhostDrop.
• This is a simple trusted-LAN tool, not encrypted. Use it only on a network you trust; don't expose port 8765 to the internet.
• Existing files are never overwritten; duplicate names get (1), (2), etc.
• Stop the server with Ctrl+C.

Made for the LocalGhosters community.