Engye – transfer files between any two devices by scanning a QR code
Early in April I needed to print some tax forms at the library, first time in forever, and I began to wonder: what's the easiest way to get a file onto a public computer? There are many ways, but most of them involve creating an account somewhere or plugging in a thumb-drive. I use a password manager, so my passwords are long and complicated, not easily typed. I don't want to plug anything into a public computer, nor do I fancy uploading my taxes to some random website. I thought about what a helpful product would looks like, and in about an hour I spun up the first version,…
Engye – transfer files between any two devices by scanning a QR code launched on June 28, 2026 with 15 votes, #1,000 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Engye is a file transfer tool that connects two devices by scanning a QR code, requiring no accounts, passwords, or physical cables. Users navigate to the website on both devices, scan the generated QR code with one device, and transfer files via a direct peer-to-peer connection. It is designed for people who need to quickly share files with public or untrusted computers without uploading to external services or typing complex passwords.
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From the sources
Transfer files between your phone and computer with a QR code — no thumbdrive needed, no logins, no cloud.
In the maker’s words, at launch
Early in April I needed to print some tax forms at the library, first time in forever, and I began to wonder: what's the easiest way to get a file onto a public computer? There are many ways, but most of them involve creating an account somewhere or plugging in a thumb-drive. I use a password manager, so my passwords…
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