# NearDrop

> macOS menu bar app that partially implements Nearby Share and Quick Share to exchange files and links with Android devices. Its protocol document describes the protocol as understood from Chromium sources and a decompiled Google Services Framework APK.

- Type: Tool
- Targets: Protocol
- Category: Protocol analysis tools
- Relationship: Foundation tool
- Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-06
- Original resource: <https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop/blob/add655c6c5a40b9ba03c0329b598f2817185f5a9/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/neardrop/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/neardrop/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/neardrop/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- Requires a Mac and an Android device on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Android devices must be publicly visible when connecting through NearDrop’s QR code.
- Works over Wi-Fi LAN only and remains visible to everyone on the network while running.
- License: Unlicense.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop/blob/add655c6c5a40b9ba03c0329b598f2817185f5a9/README.md>
2. <https://github.com/grishka/NearDrop/blob/add655c6c5a40b9ba03c0329b598f2817185f5a9/PROTOCOL.md>

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