Short answer
To install localsend on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add localsend. It is a 26.6 MB download (70.4 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 on Omarchy
LocalSend lets you send files and messages between nearby devices - phones, laptops, desktops, whatever - over your local Wi-Fi, without needing the internet or any cloud account. It uses an encrypted REST API over HTTPS to move files directly between devices, and works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Think of it as a free, cross-platform, privacy-respecting AirDrop.
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- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add localsend - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 1.18.2-1:
pacman -Qi localsend
Open and use localsend
localsend 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 | grep applicationslocalsend requirements and compatibility
- Sending device must be reachable over a local network (Wi-Fi/LAN) with the receiving device
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
at-spi2-corecairofontconfiggdk-pixbuf2glib2gtk3hicolor-icon-themelibayatana-appindicatorlibepoxypango
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: Apache-2.0.
Uninstall localsend
omarchy pkg drop localsendlocalsend package facts
| Package | localsend |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.18.2-1 |
| Category | Utilities |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Download | 26.6 MB |
| Installed size | 70.4 MB |
| Built | 2026-08-24 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | LocalSend |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install localsend on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add localsend. The download is 26.6 MB and it takes 70.4 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is localsend free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed Apache-2.0.
How do I uninstall localsend?
Run omarchy pkg drop localsend. It removes the package from your system.
What does localsend depend on?
The package declares 10 dependencies: at-spi2-core, cairo, fontconfig, gdk-pixbuf2, glib2, gtk3, hicolor-icon-theme, libayatana-appindicator, libepoxy, pango. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is localsend a desktop app?
Yes. Open the launcher with Super + Space and search for localsend.
Is localsend in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as localsend (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.