CodeDrop

📦 Instantly send files from VS Code to your phone using a QR code.

CodeDrop allows developers to quickly transfer files from Visual Studio Code to their phone without using email, messaging apps, or cloud uploads.

Simply right-click a file, generate a QR code, scan it on your phone, and download the file instantly.

✨ Features

• 📱 Send files directly from VS Code to your phone • 📷 Generate a QR code for instant download • 🔐 Secure token-based download link • ⏳ Links automatically expire after 10 minutes • 🌐 Works over the internet using a temporary tunnel • 📄 Supports any file type

🚀 How to Use

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Right-click any file in the Explorer
3. Click CodeDrop: Send File to Phone
4. A QR code will appear
5. Scan the QR code using your phone camera
6. Download the file instantly

⚙ Requirements

CodeDrop uses ngrok to create a temporary public link so your phone can access files from your computer.

Step 1 — Install ngrok

Download ngrok from:

https://ngrok.com/download

Step 2 — Add your ngrok auth token

After installing ngrok, open a terminal and run:

ngrok config add-authtoken YOUR_TOKEN

You can get your token from:

https://dashboard.ngrok.com/get-started/your-authtoken

This step only needs to be done once.

🔒 Security

CodeDrop includes several security protections:

• Each download uses a unique token • Links automatically expire after 10 minutes • The local file server shuts down automatically • Only the selected file can be downloaded

⚠ Known Limitations

• Requires ngrok installed locally • File transfer speed depends on internet connection • Links expire after 10 minutes

📦 Release Notes

1.0.0

Initial release.

Features:

• Send files from VS Code to phone using QR code • Secure temporary download links • Automatic expiration system • Mobile-friendly download page

👨‍💻 Author

Anish Raj

💡 Feedback

If you encounter bugs or have feature ideas, feel free to share feedback.

Your suggestions help improve CodeDrop.