Qrcp
qrcp transfers files over Wi-Fi to a mobile device by displaying a QR code in the terminal.
About Qrcp
Qrcp is a command-line tool that transfers files between a computer and a mobile device over Wi-Fi without leaving the terminal. It binds a web server to the Wi-Fi network interface, prints a QR code encoding the file URL, and the mobile device downloads or uploads through its browser. By default it uses a random port and path and exits when the transfer is complete.
It can send a single file, multiple files, or a folder, zip content before transfer, and receive files through an upload page. It works without prior configuration, with optional settings for interface, port, path, output directory, and HTTPS using a user-provided certificate and key.
Key features
- Send single file, multiple files, or folder from terminal
- Zip files before transfer with --zip flag
- Receive files from mobile via upload page
- Bind to specific network interface or all interfaces
- Enable HTTPS with user-provided TLS certificate and key
- Customize port, URL path, output directory via config file
Best for: People who work in the terminal and need to move files between a computer and a phone over Wi-Fi.
Good for
- Works without prior configuration
- Handles both sending files and receiving uploads from mobile
- Offers prebuilt binaries and installs via several package managers
Watch out for
- Installing with Go requires Go 1.18 or later
- HTTPS requires supplying own TLS certificate and key
Qrcp at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › File Sharing & Transfer
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Qrcp FAQ
How does qrcp transfer files?
It binds a web server to the Wi-Fi interface address on a random port and prints a QR code encoding the URL. Scanning the code opens the download in the mobile browser, and the program exits when the transfer is complete by default.
How do I receive files from a phone?
Run `qrcp receive` to receive to the current directory, or `qrcp receive --output=/tmp/dir` for a specific directory. Qrcp serves an upload page to handle the transfer.
Does qrcp require configuration?
No. It works without prior configuration, with optional customization through a config file or environment variables prefixed with QRCP_.
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