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Offline QR/Wi‑Fi sharing (local, no servers) #306

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Feature description

🧠User story: Share files device‑to‑device over LAN by scanning a QR or entering a short code, with no internet.

😵‍💫Problem: Current sharing depends on external apps or connectivity.

💡Proposal: A local sharing screen that shows a one‑time QR/code to bootstrap a LAN connection on same Wi‑Fi or device hotspot.

Acceptance criteria: One‑time QR/code session; receiver joins by scan or code.
Transfers remain on LAN/hotspot; no internet permission required.
Progress UI, cancel, target folder picker.

🤝🤍Notes: Use short pairing secret and local discovery; keep stack permission‑minimal and offline‑by‑default.

Why do you want this feature?

Private, fast local transfers without third‑party services.

Additional information

Consider optional rate limiting on metered hotspots.

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