omdrop-owl
omdrop-owl enables AirDrop file sharing between iPhones and Linux laptops without Apple Broadcom Wi-Fi hardware. Use it with the omdrop plugin to discover nearby devices and send or receive files.
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Overview
omdrop-owl enables file sharing between iPhones and Linux laptops that do not use Apple's Broadcom Wi-Fi hardware. It packages OWL with helper tools and system configuration for supported wireless interfaces. Installation options are provided for Arch or Omarchy, Debian or Ubuntu, Fedora, and NixOS. Use it with the omdrop plugin to make the Linux device discoverable, find nearby Apple devices, send files, and receive them in ~/Downloads. Supported hardware and operating modes vary by Wi-Fi card.
Key features
- Enables AirDrop file sharing between iPhones and supported Linux laptops.
- Provides installation options for Arch or Omarchy, Debian or Ubuntu, Fedora, and NixOS.
- Works with the omdrop plugin to discover nearby Apple devices and send files.
- Received files are saved in ~/Downloads.
Best for
Linux laptop users who want to exchange files with nearby iPhones and have a supported Wi-Fi card. Check the hardware support information before installing, since support and operating modes vary by card.
- Upstream
- t4t5/omdrop-owl
- Fork on GitHub
- Guo-astro/omdrop-owl
- Upstream stars
- 2.9k
- Category
- Apps and everyday utilities
- Language
- Shell
- License
- No license declaredWithout a license, the author keeps all rights. Ask the upstream owner before reusing the code.
- Forked
- 2026-10-11
- Sync status
- Updated by last syncLast synced 2026-10-22
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