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⛴️ Fast, private file sharing between your devices. End-to-end encrypted, no account, no cloud. Resumable transfers, works beyond your Wi-Fi, compatible with LocalSend.

Rust ◇ app Apache-2.0
★25STARS
⑂2FORKS
!5ISSUES
🏆#24,724GLOBAL RANK
🔥3DAYS TRENDING
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⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts

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Ferry is Ferry is an open-source project written in Rust: ⛴️ Fast, private file sharing between your devices. End-to-end encrypted, no account, no cloud. Resumable transfers, works beyond your Wi-Fi, compatible with LocalSend..

Repository F7rx/Ferry ↗
Primary Category app
Language & Stack Rust
Software License Apache-2.0
Community Traction ★ 25 stars · ⑂ 2 forks · #24,724 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Oct 7, 2026) · 5 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Forks gained+1+3+10

Ferry gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 25. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 25 stars a year. It ranks #2,046 among Rust repositories and #24,724 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

Ferry is an open-source project written in Rust: ⛴️ Fast, private file sharing between your devices. End-to-end encrypted, no account, no cloud. Resumable transfers, works beyond your Wi-Fi, compatible with LocalSend.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in app, encrypt, file-sharing. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ cargo install Ferry

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

Ferry coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed Ferry into Rust backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install Ferry using your package manager: `cargo install Ferry`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Ferry.

3

Import Ferry into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `Ferry --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 25 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Rust for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Rust and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

F7rx/Ferry is currently ranked #24,724 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ferry do? +

⛴️ Fast, private file sharing between your devices. End-to-end encrypted, no account, no cloud. Resumable transfers, works beyond your Wi-Fi, compatible with LocalSend.

What language is Ferry written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: app, encrypt, file-sharing, file-upload, open-source.

Is Ferry actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 7, 2026 with 5 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does Ferry have? +

Ferry has 25 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.

How does Ferry rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 25 stars, F7rx/Ferry is ranked #24,724 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,046 among Rust projects.

What license is Ferry distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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