File Managers

FTS – fast local-network file transfers and communication

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


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