Filezap

I built FileZap to solve a personal frustration I encountered daily - the unnecessary complexity of sharing files between devices. While working across multiple platforms, I found existing solutions required accounts, had size limitations, or added unnecessary friction. FileZap started as a simple command-line utility to quickly send files between my own devices without intermediary servers or cloud storage. What began as a personal utility evolved into a comprehensive tool that others could benefit from as well. The driving principle was to eliminate the "it should be easier than this" feeling we've all experienced when trying to quickly share files across devices or with colleagues. FileZap stands apart from alternatives in three key ways: First, it's completely frictionless - no accounts, no sign-ups, no installations on the receiving end, and no artificial file size limits. Just right-click any file and share it instantly. Second, its hybrid architecture combines direct peer-to-peer transfers for speed with optional tunneling for global reach. This means transfers happen at the maximum speed your network allows without being bottlenecked by cloud servers. Third, FileZap is deeply integrated into your workflow. Whether you prefer command-line efficiency with keyboard shortcuts or context-menu simplicity, FileZap adapts to you rather than forcing you to adapt to it. Unlike alternatives like WeTransfer (which has size limits and requires uploads), AirDrop (which is Apple-only), or Dropbox (which requires accounts and syncing), FileZap provides instant, cross-platform sharing with zero friction. What makes me proudest about FileZap is how it achieves technical elegance while maintaining user simplicity. Under the hood, it handles complex networking challenges like NAT traversal, secure tunneling, and cross-platform integration, yet presents a simple, intuitive interface to users. I'm particularly proud of the resilience mechanisms I built into FileZap - the way it automatically finds optimal network interfaces, intelligently falls back to alternative methods when the primary approach fails, and provides helpful diagnostics when issues occur. Most of all, I'm proud of how FileZap respects the user's time and intelligence by eliminating unnecessary friction. Every design decision was made with the question "how can this be simpler?" while still maintaining security and reliability.