How to automatically share between linux PC and iPad? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago by someacnt@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@programming.dev

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Basically, I want to synchronously share files betweem iPad and linux PC, mostly just the PDFs (compiled from latex). I don't want to send files back and forth every time, I want changes on one side to be reflected on the other. I do not need write access from both, it is enough for me to be able to e.g. view from iPad an article written in PC.

Should I just and rely on iCloud? I feel like that's not ideal from privacy standpoint. Is there better alternatives?

Mayybe it would be great if I could somehow use git for this purpose. Is this possible?

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[-] inductor@aussie.zone 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

There's a syncthing wrapper for iOS (Möbius Sync), which is free up to 20 MB of synced files. The unlimited version only costs $5 once, so might be worth it.

Otherwise I'm sure there's ways to set a network fileshare on your PC, that you can access from your iPad (if you only need it in LAN).

[-] someacnt@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

Thanks! I am trying it out, and it is working great so far!

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