LocalShareHub is an open-source, lightweight server designed for local networks, providing a seamless platform for collaborative text and file sharing. This project empowers users within the same network to connect, collaborate, and share code snippets or information in real-time.
You will need Node.js to run this application. If you don't have installed on your computer then you can install by clicking here.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs npmYou would also require Git install on your computer to download via CLI. If you don't have installed on your computer you install by clicking here.
git clone https://github.com/Axwaizee/LocalShareHub.git
cd LocalShareHub
npm install- Visit https://github.com/Axwaizee/LocalShareHub.
- Click on the Code button then Download Zip.
- Extract the downloaded zip file to any directory you prefer.
- Open Terminal / Command Prompt at that Directory.
- Run
npm installin the terminal.
After you have set all the required files and folders, add .env file to the root (LocalShareHub) directory. In the file give port no. as shown in .env.sample file. If you don't configure then by default the PORT no. is 3000. Make sure the port you mention is not used by any other application on the computer.
PORT=9999It should look something like:
In the terminal type
node index.jsand there you go.
You can visit to the webpage via your local IP address or localhost and the port you mentioned. Like IPADDRESS:PORT for example: 192.168.0.7:3000 or localhost:3000.
You are most welcome to contribute to this repository by adding features, fixing bugs or improving the code. Just make sure to follow the coding guidelines and keep the project clean.
Currently, working on adding file transfer feature to this project. Would love and appreciate if you can help out with it.