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croc

Command-line tool for sending files between any two computers

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  • Privacy and security
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What it is

croc transfers files and folders between two machines using a short code phrase, with end-to-end encryption based on PAKE. It tries a direct peer-to-peer connection and falls back to a relay, so neither side needs port forwarding or a local server. Transfers can resume after interruption, go through a proxy such as Tor, and work across Windows, macOS, Linux, and a compatible browser version. People who move files between their own machines or to a colleague use it as a quick terminal command instead of uploading to a cloud service.

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Stars
40,687 GitHub stars.
40,687

Forks
1,636
Commits
2,532
Contributors
148
Language
Go
License
MIT
Last commit
Oct 19, 2026
On GitHub since
October 2017
First release
October 2017
Platforms
web, macOS, Windows, Linux, CLI
Self-hostable
No
Alternative to
WeTransfer
Author
Zack
Tags
  • peer-to-peer
  • file-sharing
  • encryption

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What people are saying

Updated Oct 20, 2026
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to anotherSep 22, 2023 · 300 points · 141 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to anotherSep 17, 2020 · 150 points · 68 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Securely transfer files and folders between two computersJul 12, 2026 · 52 points · 27 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to anotherSep 9, 2020 · 6 points · 0 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to anotherMay 3, 2022 · 4 points · 1 comment (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Easily and securely send things from one computer to anotherSep 7, 2020 · 4 points · 0 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc v11.3 goes peer-to-peerAug 31, 2026 · 3 points · 0 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc: Encrypted CLI File TransferApr 9, 2023 · 3 points · 0 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsCroc Needs Your HelpNov 18, 2020 · 2 points · 1 comment (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Hacker NewsShow HN: croc – easily and securely transfer stuff between two computersApr 25, 2018 · 3 points · 0 comments (opens Hacker News in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“🎯 Custom relay, ports and code phrase can be persisted with --remember.”Jul 19, 2026 · 1 like · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“Croc: Securely transfer files and folders between two computers”Jul 12, 2026 · 1 like · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“Install this on your computer and I’ll send it to you. <loudly for u know who> I REFER TO MY OWN COPY THAT I LEGALLY PURCHASED FROM THE DISNEY CORPORATION…”Sep 5, 2026 · 0 likes · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“Effortlessly transfer files and folders between computers with Croc! This secure, easy-to-use tool ensures your data moves safely and quickly. Say goodbye to…”Aug 24, 2026 · 0 likes · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“Croc: Securely transfer files and folders between two computers (”Jul 12, 2026 · 0 likes · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“Croc: Securely transfer files and folders between two computers comments · posted on 2026.07.12 at 11:44:13 (c=0, p=3)”Jul 12, 2026 · 0 likes · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)
  • Bluesky“Croc: Securely transfer files and folders between two computers Discussion”Jul 12, 2026 · 0 likes · 0 replies (opens Bluesky in a new tab)