Open Source
croc
by schollz
Easily and securely send things from one computer to another :crocodile: :package:
Our verdict
We have not reviewed croc yet
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From the listing
About croc
croc is a command-line tool written in Go that transfers files and data securely between two computers. It uses a relay server to establish a connection and end-to-end encryption to protect the data in transit.
Best for
Developers and power users who need quick, secure peer-to-peer file transfers from the terminal.
Use cases
- Send a file from a laptop to a desktop over the internet
- Share a folder or archive with a colleague without cloud storage
- Transfer data between machines behind different networks
Notes
40,806 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-27. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Simple to use with a single command and a code phrase
- End-to-end encryption ensures privacy
- Works across different networks without manual port forwarding
Cons
- Requires both parties to have croc installed
- Relies on a public relay server, which may be a bottleneck or privacy concern
- No built-in GUI, only command-line interface
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 11.6.5 (released 7 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1,654
- GitHub stars
- 40,872
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.3
- Open issues
- 3
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 30
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Stars and usage
How croc is growing
40,816 to 40,872
Health and security
Is croc looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
81 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 2 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 30 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.3 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
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| WeTransferThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 11.6.5
Released 11.6.4
Released 11.6.3
Released 11.6.2
Released 11.6.1
Released 11.6.0
Released 11.5.5
Released 11.5.4
Released 11.5.3
Released 11.5.2
Released 11.5.1
Released 11.5.0
Released 11.4.0
Released 11.3.6
Released 11.3.5
Released 11.3.4
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