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rquickshare implements Nearby Share and Quick Share for Android on Linux and macOS.
About rQuickshare
rQuickshare is an open-source Rust implementation of Android's Nearby Share / Quick Share for Linux and macOS. The project is hosted on GitHub and provides a desktop client that communicates with Android devices for local file transfer.
You can use it to send files from a computer to an Android phone and receive files from Android on the computer. On Linux it is available as DEB, RPM, AppImage, and via AUR and Nix, and may require libayatana-appindicator or libappindicator3. On macOS it installs from a .dmg file, which may need approval in Privacy & Security settings.
It suits Linux and macOS users who need file exchange with Android over a local network. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and Bluetooth on the computer helps Android discovery.
Key features
- Transfer files between Android devices and Linux or macOS computers
- Implements Android Nearby Share and Quick Share protocols
- Installable via DEB, RPM, AppImage, AUR, and Nix
- macOS version distributed as .dmg installer
- Works over local Wi-Fi network with mDNS discovery
Best for: Linux and macOS users who need to exchange files with Android devices over the same Wi-Fi network.
Good for
- Open source Rust implementation available on GitHub
- Multiple Linux install options including AppImage without root
- Supports both Linux and macOS computers
- Documents workarounds for Android device discovery issues
Watch out for
- Requires devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network
- Needs Bluetooth on computer for reliable Android discovery
- Linux version requires an appindicator library to be installed
rQuickshare at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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rQuickshare FAQ
What is rQuickshare?
It is a Rust implementation of Android Nearby Share / Quick Share for Linux and macOS for local file transfer with Android devices.
How do I install rQuickshare on Linux?
Download the latest release and install the DEB with dpkg, RPM with rpm or dnf, run the AppImage with executable permission, or use AUR or Nix.
Why doesn't my Android device see my laptop?
Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and the network must allow mDNS communication, which is often blocked on public networks.
Does rQuickshare work without Wi-Fi?
No. The project states Wi-Fi LAN only, so devices need to be on the same network to work.
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