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author | Slack Coder <slackcoder@server.ky> | 2022-05-18 08:51:50 -0500 |
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committer | Slack Coder <slackcoder@server.ky> | 2022-05-18 08:51:50 -0500 |
commit | 321f06eb160a06a4ad14bc49c2324aaad92c70ce (patch) | |
tree | 180c6defd2e0ec523e4ae7820dd5ac0b0799c925 | |
parent | f4571eb811ace291d545b282c165470374048a32 (diff) | |
download | send-over-http-321f06eb160a06a4ad14bc49c2324aaad92c70ce.tar.xz |
README: elaborate for non-programmers
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@@ -1,16 +1,46 @@ # Send Over HTTP -Share a file with someone nearby over HTTP using a QR Code printed to the terminal. +Share a file with someone on your local network using QR Code. Inspired by the android app [Share Via HTTP](https://github.com/marcosdiez/shareviahttp). -## Usaage +## Benefits + + - Files are shared directly over the local network. An internet connection is + not required. + - Others can receive the file without installing any special applications. + +## Downsides + + - Others may be able to see the file as the file transfer is not encrypted. + - Some networks, at bars and cafes, will block connecting to others. + +## Usage ``` -go run ./cmd/send-over-http --help +send-over-http --help # Usage of send-over-http [target] # # target - file or directory to share (default: .) # ``` +## Requirements + + - [Golang](go.dev) + +## Install + +You can install the project using Golang's standard install process from the +projects root directory. + +``` +# from the +go install ./cmd/send-over-http +``` + +Or you can build the command into the project's root directory. + +``` +go build ./cmd/send-over-http +``` |