Share Folders and Drives between Computers on your LAN and access / copy files across PC (Windows), Mac, Chromebook & Linux Desktops
LanFolder: Share Folders Across Computers on Your LAN
LanFolder is a Chrome extension that simplifies file sharing within your network. It allows you to share folders and drives between computers running on different OS like Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS, without the worry or hassle of specific sharing configurations. This extension features a built-in file explorer, file streaming for MP3/MP4, an image/PDF viewer, and it equally offers direct connections between computers, thereby skipping the need for an intermediary cloud or proxy. An in-app purchase can be made to remove any restrictions on the number of files that can be accessed in each folder.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- {"fileSystem":["retainEntries","directory","write"]}
- notifications
- storage
- system.network
- power
- webview
- contextMenus
- fileSystemProvider
- app.window.fullscreen
Size: 1.49M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Easy to set up and install
- Works well between different OS (Chrome OS, Windows, Linux)
- Allows quick file transfers
- Intuitive user interface
- Useful for transferring files on local networks
Cons
- Only transfers one file at a time; no folder transfers
- Limited sorting options for files
- Glitchy performance and installation issues
- Developer's website is down; lack of support
- No clear documentation or progress indication during transfers
Most mentioned
- Works as advertised
- Challenges with transferring multiple files or folders
- Installation and support issues
- Limited functionality in the free version
- Positive experiences with specific OS compatibility
User reviews
Paid for the premium only to discover you still only have the ability to transfer ONE single file at a time
No folders
No "ctrl+a" or other variants of selecting multiple available.
Feeling a little ripped off.
by
Terry Drew, 2020-03-05
Cette application ne présente pas d’intérêt. Et à éviter
by
Thib Galaxie, 2020-02-07
Works exactly as described. Easy to set-up, worked on all my different OS's; Chrome OS, Windows and Linux.
by
Cory Pollard, 2019-07-07
Extension safety
Risk impact
LanFolder requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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Risk likelihood
LanFolder is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension publisher URL may be invalid
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