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Sefirah
Sefirah connects a phone and computer with shared clipboard and related cross-device workflow features.
About Sefirah
Sefirah connects an Android phone to a Windows PC for clipboard sharing, notification display, file transfer, SMS messaging, phone calls, media control, Android storage access, and screen mirroring. Both devices must be on the same network, with onboarding permissions, key-matched approval, and firewall ports 5149 to 5169 open if discovery fails.
Linux support is limited and some Windows features are unavailable. Automatic clipboard detection on Android 10 and later needs Shizuku or an ADB connection, storage access needs Android 11 or higher, and sensitive notifications on Android 15 need an additional ADB permission.
Key features
- Share clipboard content between Android and Windows PC
- Display Android notifications on desktop
- Share files between Android and Windows devices
- Send and receive SMS texts from Windows PC
- View and answer phone calls on Windows PC
- Control PC media playback and volume from Android
Best for: Best for Android phone owners with a Windows PC who want local-network clipboard, notification, file, messaging, and call sync.
Good for
- Open-source codebase available on GitHub
- Covers clipboard, notifications, files, SMS, calls and media control
- Offers manual and auto connect options for pairing
Watch out for
- Linux support is limited compared with Windows
- Requires both devices on the same network with ports 5149-5169 open
- Sensitive notifications on Android 15 require an extra ADB permission
Sefirah at a glance
- Website
- github.com/shrimqy/Sefirah
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sefirah FAQ
What is needed to connect the phone and PC?
Both devices must be on the same network. Allow onboarding permissions on Android, launch the Windows app, start the connection from Android, and approve it on Windows after checking the keys match.
How does automatic clipboard sharing from Android work on Android 10+?
Enable clipboard sync and auto-detect clipboard, then grant Shizuku access or keep ADB connected from the desktop app. Accessibility is a fallback and may not work in every case.
Why are sensitive notifications missing on Android 15?
Android restricts them. Grant the permission with: adb shell appops set com.castle.sefirah RECEIVE_SENSITIVE_NOTIFICATIONS allow. The desktop app will try to grant it automatically when ADB is connected.
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