FTS is a lightweight CLI tool and TUI application for fast local-network file transfers and communication.
FTS is designed for local networks and should never be used on public networks without permission.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- LAN chat.
- Contacts & online users.
- Intuitive file transfers with progress display.
- Transfer history tracking.
- Encrypted file transfers.
Website: github.com/Terabase-Studios/fts
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Developer: Terabase-Studios
License: MIT License

FTS is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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