portal
About portal
Portal is a command-line utility designed for transferring files between computers. It enables users to send and receive files securely using a temporary password. The tool establishes connections through a relay server, opting for direct transfer when possible, such as when both devices are on the same local network.
Portal supports end-to-end encryption and parallel gzip compression to ensure secure and efficient file transfers. It is available for multiple platforms and can be installed via package managers like Homebrew, Scoop, and WinGet, or manually from its GitHub releases.
Key features
- End-to-end encryption using PAKE2
- Direct file transfer when devices are on the same local network
- Fallback to relay server for indirect connections
- Parallel gzip compression for faster transfers
- Customizable configuration via YAML file
- Shell completions for bash, zsh, fish, and PowerShell
- Built-in relay server for hosting your own relay
Download v1.2.3
Mar 16, 2023WindowsWindows
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Frequently asked questions
- Is portal free?
- Yes. portal is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does portal support?
- portal provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android.
- What is the latest version of portal?
- The latest version is v1.2.3, released on Mar 16, 2023.
- How do I install Portal?
- Portal can be installed using package managers like Homebrew, Scoop, or WinGet, or manually by downloading the latest release from GitHub.
- What platforms does Portal support?
- Portal supports macOS, Linux, and Windows, with installation options for Homebrew, Scoop, WinGet, and Arch Linux's AUR.
- How does Portal handle file transfers?
- Portal uses a relay server to establish a connection between sender and receiver. If both devices are on the same local network, it performs a direct transfer; otherwise, it uses the relay server.
- Is Portal open source?
- Yes, Portal is open source and available under the MIT license.
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