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WebDrop — AirDrop for the Browser

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Bunlong Heng

January 19, 2026

AirDrop only works between Apple devices. WebDrop works between anything with a browser — paste content, share a link, done.

What it does

WebDrop interface

Paste anything — text, an image, a PDF, a file up to 10MB. WebDrop uploads it to Supabase, generates a unique shareable URL, and displays a QR code you can scan immediately.

The clever part: read receipts

When the receiver opens the link, the sender gets a real-time notification. Powered by Supabase Realtime — the sender's tab updates the moment the other side loads the page. You know it landed.

Use cases

  • Copy something from your laptop, open it on your phone by scanning the QR code
  • Send a file to someone in the same room without emailing it to yourself
  • Share a clipboard snippet with a colleague without a messaging app

Technical details

Content is stored temporarily in Supabase Storage. Links expire after a set period. The 10MB limit keeps storage costs manageable. No user accounts required — the link is the auth.

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