Sendme
Sendme transfers files and directories between users using the iroh-blobs protocol.
About Sendme
Sendme is a command-line tool that sends files and directories over the internet using the iroh-blobs protocol. The sender runs sendme send to serve a file or directory and share a ticket, and the receiver runs sendme receive with that ticket to download it.
It uses hole punching for NAT traversal with relay fallback, blake3-verified streaming with support for resuming interrupted downloads, and TLS-encrypted connections with location-transparent node IDs. The sender must keep running until stopped with Control-C, and both sides create temporary directories starting with .sendme- in the current directory during transfer.
Key features
- Send single files or directories via ticket-based transfer
- Resume interrupted downloads with verified streaming
- Traverse NAT with hole punching and relay fallback
- Maintain ticket validity across IP address changes
- Encrypt connections using TLS
- Install via cargo install sendme
Best for: Users who need to transfer files or directories between computers from the command line.
Good for
- Handles NAT traversal with relay fallback when hole punching fails
- Resumes interrupted downloads with verified streaming
- Open source under Apache-2.0 or MIT license options
Watch out for
- Sender must remain running until stopped with Control-C
- Creates temporary directories in the current directory during transfers
- Described as an example application using iroh
Sendme 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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Sendme FAQ
How do I send a file or directory with Sendme?
Run `sendme send `. It serves the content and outputs a ticket, and runs until stopped with Control-C.
How do I receive files with Sendme?
Run `sendme receive `. It downloads the data and creates a file or directory named like the source in the current directory.
What happens if a download is interrupted?
Downloads use verified streaming and support resuming interrupted downloads.
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