githangar/transfer

Transfer files into Nextcloud from a URL

Nextcloud "Transfer" app

This app allows you to have a file from the Internet transferred directly into your Nextcloud, without first having to download it to your personal device in order to upload it. You simply enter the download link and the transfer happens on the server side, making it possible to leave downloads running in the background even when your personal computer is switched off.

Usage instructions

To start a download, select "Transfer file from URL" from the new file menu.

A prompt will appear for you to paste the download link.

You may also choose a custom name to save the transferred file as. If you leave this blank, a name will be generated based on the link.

Finally, click "Transfer".

The download will happen in a background job, which should start within five minutes if your server is set up correctly. If you want transfers to start sooner, you will need to configure your server so that cron.php is triggered more often.

Development information

Translations

You can help to translate the app by joining the Nextcloud team on Transifex.

Building the app

The app can be built using the provided Makefile by running make. This requires the following programs to be installed:

• make
• which
• tar: for building the archive
• npm: for building the JavaScript bundle

Publishing to the App Store

First get an account for the App Store then run make appstore. The built archive will be located in build/artifacts/appstore and can then be uploaded to GitHub releases, signed, and uploaded to the App Store.