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Spec sheet

Purpose
croc transfers files and folders between computers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The README documents installation through Homebrew, MacPorts, Scoop, Chocolatey, Nix, Alpine, Arch, Termux, and other package tools.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The repository asks users to support the project through sponsorship.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android apps
The README links to community Android clients available through F-Droid.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser client
The browser client can send and receive files with the CLI without installation.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cross-platform
The project lists Windows, Linux, Mac, and browser as supported transfer clients.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Desktop app
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Encryption
The code phrase establishes password-authenticated key agreement for end-to-end encryption.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit
The browser stored-transfer fallback using a Blob is limited to 256 MiB when neither supported streaming method is available.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Self-hosting
Users can run their own relay and select a self-hosted stored-transfer service.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Sharing
The CLI can send text and display a QR code that opens the browser receive page.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Temporary storage
Opt-in stored transfers upload client-side encrypted files and expire by selected lifetime or download count, whichever comes first.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Transfer features
The CLI supports multiple files, folders, and resuming interrupted transfers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Transfer paths
Transfers can use peer-to-peer connections with relay fallback.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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croc Free Open-source file transfer tool; browser client available without installation · Optional stored transfers are subject to server policy Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

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