PocketServer: 1MB Local Server Toolkit
CrossPlatform File Sharing, Static Host, WebDAV Server
# Developer ToolsWhat is PocketServer: 1MB Local Server Toolkit?
File Sharing with any devices on the same network (Windows, Android, Linux, iOS, macOS, etc) — Host your Static Sites — Run WebDAV Server locally — With secure accounts, background mode & branding customization. No Cloud Needed. No Mobile Data Consumed.
Problem
Users need to share files or host websites but rely on cloud services or complex setups, leading to dependency on cloud storage and mobile data consumption along with complicated local server configurations.
Solution
A cross-platform local server toolkit enabling users to share files across devices on the same network, host static sites, and run WebDAV servers without cloud dependency or mobile data usage. Examples: sharing design files between Windows and iOS devices, hosting a portfolio site locally.
Customers
Developers, IT professionals, and small teams needing offline file sharing or local static site hosting, especially in environments with restricted internet access.
Unique Features
Operates entirely offline, supports all major OS (Windows, Android, Linux, iOS, macOS), includes secure user accounts, background mode, and customizable branding for hosted services.
User Comments
Simplifies local file transfers without data limits
Ideal for offline development environments
Secure and easy to set up
No cloud fees or latency
Limited advanced features compared to enterprise solutions
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes, featured in developer communities like GitHub (exact user numbers undisclosed).
Market Size
The global file-sharing market is projected to reach $10.7 billion by 2027 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023), with growing demand for offline/self-hosted solutions in enterprises.
