P2P File Sharing on Local Network

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This is a Python-based application that allows users to share files securely on a local network using a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture. The application uses FastAPI, Uvicorn, and WebTorrent to provide a simple and user-friendly interface for uploading and downloading files.

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Features:

• Supports file sharing on local networks
• Uses WebTorrent for secure P2P file transfer
• Simple and user-friendly interface for file upload and download
• Fast and efficient file transfer using Uvicorn and FastAPI

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Instructions to set up and run the file-sharing application:

• Install Python: You need to have Python 3.x installed on your system. If you don't have Python installed, you can download it from the official website.

• Clone the repository: Clone the repository to your local system by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt: git clone https://github.com/alwaz-shahid/P2P-File-Sharing-on-Local-Network

• Install dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and run the following command to install the dependencies:

• pipenv install

• Run the application: Run the following command to start the application:

• uvicorn app:app --reload

• or simply run python app.py

• Test the application: Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8000/docs to access the Swagger UI for the API. You can upload a file, download a file, list all files in the uploads directory, and share a file by specifying the target IP address.

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Tags

• P2P

• File sharing

• Python

• FastAPI

• WebTorrent

• Local network