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Airclap
Airclap is an open-source design project by Gentleflow (Gentleflow/Airclap on GitHub). It has 419 GitHub stars and 26 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 August 2026.
Beautifully designed, ultra-fast cross-platform file transfer
💎 Hidden gem★ 419 stars⑂ 26 forksCustomupdated 2026-08
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- Gentleflow/Airclap
- GitHub stars
- 419
- Forks
- 26
- License
- Custom
- Last updated on GitHub
- 28 August 2026
- Category
- Design
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install Airclap
Get it on your devices.
- Join the network
Devices find each other locally.
- Pick files
Choose what to send.
- Transfer fast
Ultra-fast local-network delivery.
// features
Why people love it
Cross-platform
Works across your devices.
Ultra-fast
Local network speed.
Beautiful design
A transfer tool that looks great.
User-friendly
No setup headaches.
Local sharing
Nearby-style device discovery.
Custom license
Read LICENSE before commercial use.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/Gentleflow/Airclap.git cd Airclap - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Send files between devices fast.
- Share without the cloud.
- Move big files over local Wi-Fi.
- Replace ad-heavy transfer apps.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains Airclap?
It is an open-source project at Gentleflow/Airclap with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is Airclap free for commercial use?
It ships under a custom license — read the repo's LICENSE file before commercial use.
Does it need the internet?
It is built for local-network transfers.
Which platforms work?
Cross-platform — check the project site for builds.
Is it private?
Local transfers keep files off the cloud.
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