QSyncthingTray

QSyncthingTray is a handy tool that works with Syncthing, which is a cool cross-platform app for sharing files. If you want to share files without using cloud services, this is your go-to option! It doesn’t store your data in the cloud; instead, it keeps everything on the devices you choose. Plus, it uses encrypted communication and requires authentication for each connection, so your files stay safe.

Why Use QSyncthingTray?

This is where QSyncthingTray comes into play. It takes what Syncthing does and makes it even better by showing you useful traffic and connection info right in your menu bar. You can also manage your settings without needing to open a web browser!

Getting Started with QSyncthingTray

If you haven't installed Syncthing yet, that's the first step! Once you have that set up, just launch QSyncthingTray. It will automatically find your Syncthing URL for you—easy peasy!

User-Friendly Features

Normally, you'd configure Syncthing by typing its URL into a web browser. But with QSyncthingTray, you can open the user interface in a separate window whenever you need to change something.

Quick Status Updates

If you're curious about how many active connections there are or want to check your download/upload speeds, just click on the app’s status bar icon. It also shows shared folders and recent files that synced.

Customization Options

You can customize QSyncthingTray too! Choose between standard or monochrome color schemes, and decide if you'd like the app icon to animate when there’s activity.

Pausable Syncing Feature

A cool feature of QSyncthingTray: it can automatically pause syncing when certain applications are opened. This is super helpful if you're doing something that needs lots of bandwidth or system resources.

The Bottom Line

If you're already using Syncthing to sync files across different devices or share them with friends, then QSyncthingTray makes managing everything so much easier right from your menu bar!