Show HN: Socket to Me, a static file server that runs in the browser

Category: cli-tool

Tags: file-sharing, browser-based, websocket-proxy

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 5, Documentation: 3, Utility: 5)

Socket to Me is a static file server that runs entirely in the browser using WebSocket connections to proxy HTTP requests and serve files from the user's local folder. It offers a unique approach to instant folder sharing without requiring server-side deployment, making it interesting for quick file transfers and prototyping.

Target audience: backend devs, frontend devs

Repository: https://socket2.me/

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