Sapar Mini is a lightweight, offline-first media server and file manager built with Electron and Node.js. It allows you to share files, stream media, and manage folders over a local network — no internet required.
- 🖥️ Runs as a desktop Electron app
- 🌐 Share files and stream media over LAN
- 📁 View and manage folders via intuitive UI
- 🔒 Local-only, private and secure
- ⚡ Fast and lightweight
- 🌐 Easy access via local IP or hostname (e.g.
http://sapar.local:3000) with mDNS/Bonjour
Download the latest version from the Releases.
⚠️ No internet access is required after installation.
- Launch the app
- Your computer starts a local server (e.g.
http://192.168.1.5orhttp://sapar.localvia mDNS/Bonjour) - Connect from any device in the same Wi-Fi network
- Browse and download files via browser
- 🎓 Share classroom resources in schools without internet
- 💼 Stream media in office LAN for presentations
- 🏠 Quickly share files with family devices at home
LocalSend is a great open-source project for cross-platform file sharing.
Below is a friendly comparison to help users choose the right tool for their needs.
| ✨ Feature | Sapar Mini 🚀 | LocalSend 📱 |
|---|---|---|
| 📡 Offline-first transfers | ✅ Runs primarily in local/LAN networks | ✅ Works over LAN without internet |
| 💻 Cross-platform | 🖥 Windows / 🍎 macOS / 🐧 Linux (Electron app) | 🖥 Windows, 🍎 macOS, 🐧 Linux, 📱 Android, 🍏 iOS |
| 🎯 Ease of use | 🌐 Self-contained HTTP server + web UI | 🎨 Polished UI, 🔍 auto device discovery, 📂 drag-and-drop |
| 🔒 Security | 🛠 (Planned) HTTPS/mDNS, local network settings | 🔐 TLS encryption with auto-generated certificate each session |
| 🖥 UI integration | 💼 Built into a desktop application | 📱 Mobile OS share menu integration |
| ⚙️ Extra capabilities | 📡 Bonjour/mDNS, fully offline autonomous server | 🔗 Web link & 📷 QR code access without client |
| 🌍 Dependent on local network/firewall settings | 📌 Requires opening port 53317, may have VPN issues | |
| 📜 License | 📄 MIT | 📄 Apache-2.0 |
- 🖥 When you need a dedicated offline-first server on a desktop/laptop.
- ⚙️ If you require flexible network setup (custom ports, Bonjour listing, mDNS).
- 🎯 If you want simple installation without mobile app dependencies.
- 🌍 Wider platform support (including iOS & Android).
- 🎨 Intuitive mobile UX and OS-level share menu integration.
- 🔐 End-to-end TLS encryption with automatic certificate generation.
- 🆓 No ads, fully open source, and very lightweight.
- 📷 QR code or direct link access without installing a client.
- 📡 You want a dedicated desktop media server without internet
- ⚡ You prefer simple setup without installing mobile apps
- 🔧 You need flexible network config (port, Bonjour)
This project is still in its early stage. Contributions, suggestions, and feedback are welcome!
MIT License