Short answer
To install localsend-bin on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add localsend-bin. It is a 21 MB download (56.3 MB installed), version 1.18.2-1, licensed Apache-2.0. An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop. Free and open source.
Install localsend-bin on Omarchy
Same app as the localsend source package: a free, open-source, cross-platform tool for beaming files and messages between nearby devices over a local network, with no cloud account or internet connection required. This variant is packaged as a precompiled binary for a faster install.
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- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add localsend-bin - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 1.18.2-1:
pacman -Qi localsend-bin
Open and use localsend-bin
localsend-bin is a desktop app. Press Super + Space to open the launcher and search for it. If it does not show up by name, list the desktop entries the package installed:
pacman -Ql localsend-bin | grep applicationslocalsend-bin requirements and compatibility
- Sending device must be reachable over a local network (Wi-Fi/LAN) with the receiving device
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
fuse2xdg-user-dirslibayatana-appindicatorlibayatana-indicator
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: Apache-2.0.
Uninstall localsend-bin
omarchy pkg drop localsend-binlocalsend-bin package facts
| Package | localsend-bin |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.18.2-1 |
| Category | Utilities |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Download | 21 MB |
| Installed size | 56.3 MB |
| Built | 2026-09-11 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | LocalSend |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install localsend-bin on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add localsend-bin. The download is 21 MB and it takes 56.3 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is localsend-bin free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed Apache-2.0.
How do I uninstall localsend-bin?
Run omarchy pkg drop localsend-bin. It removes the package from your system.
What does localsend-bin depend on?
The package declares 4 dependencies: fuse2, xdg-user-dirs, libayatana-appindicator, libayatana-indicator. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is localsend-bin a desktop app?
Yes. Open the launcher with Super + Space and search for localsend-bin.
Is localsend-bin in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as localsend-bin (version 1.18.2-1) in the official Omarchy package repository. LocalSend makes it. Project site: https://github.com/localsend/localsend. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.