LAN File Server

A simple and modern solution for sharing files across your local network. This application runs a web server on your computer, allowing any device on the same WiFi network to easily upload and download files through a clean web interface. A desktop GUI makes it easy to start and manage the server.

Features

• Easy Setup: Run a single Python script to get started.
• Desktop GUI: A simple Tkinter interface to select a folder, start the server, and view connection details.
• Modern Web UI: A responsive and user-friendly web interface built with React and Material-UI for managing files.
• QR Code Access: A QR code is automatically generated for quick access from mobile devices.
• File Operations:
  • Upload files directly from the web interface.
  • Download files with a single click.
  • Search for files by name.
  • Sort files by name, size, or modification date.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6+
• A web browser

Setup

1. Clone or Download: Get the project files onto your computer.

2. Create a Virtual Environment (Recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install Dependencies: Install the required Python libraries using the requirements.txt file.

   pip install -r requirements.txt

How to Run

1. Execute the Application: Run the app.py script from your terminal:

   python app.py

2. Use the Desktop Controller:

   • The desktop application window will appear.
   • Click "Choose Folder" to select the directory you want to share.
   • Click "Start Server".

3. Access the Web Interface:

   • Once the server is running, the GUI will display the server's local IP address and a QR code.
   • On a mobile device: Scan the QR code with your camera to open the web interface.
   • On any device: Open a web browser and navigate to the URL shown in the GUI (e.g., http://192.168.1.10:3000).

Project Structure

WiFi Server/
├── ui/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   └── gui.py           # The Tkinter desktop GUI code
├── static/
│   ├── css/style.css    # Styles for the web interface
│   ├── js/app.js        # React/JS logic for the web UI
│   └── qr.png           # Auto-generated QR code
├── templates/
│   └── index.html       # The main HTML file for the web UI
├── .gitignore           # Files and folders to ignore in version control
├── app.py               # The main Flask server and application entry point
└── requirements.txt     # Python dependencies

Technologies Used

• Backend: Flask
• Desktop GUI: Tkinter
• Frontend: React, Material-UI (MUI)
• QR Code Generation: qrcode
• Image Handling: Pillow