NearShare is a React Native-based Android/iOS application that enables real-time device discovery, peer-to-peer chatting, and file sharing over the same local network. Once two devices connect, a secure isolated communication area is created to exchange messages or share files seamlessly.

• 📡 Device Discovery on the same Wi-Fi network
• 🔒 Isolated Communication Channel between two connected devices
• 💬 Instant Messaging support
• 📁 File Sharing (images, documents, etc.)
• 📱 Works on both Android and iOS

• Node.js (Recommended: v16+)
• npm or yarn
• React Native CLI
• Android Studio (for Android development)
• Xcode (for iOS development)
• USB Debugging enabled (for physical device testing)
• Developer Mode enabled on your Android/iOS device

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/NearShare.git
cd NearShare

2. Install dependencies:

npm install
# or
yarn install

• Ensure USB Debugging and Developer Options are enabled on your Android device.
• Connect your device via USB.
• Confirm the device is listed with:

adb devices

npm start

npm run android

OR if using a specific device ID:

npx react-native run-android --deviceId {your_device_id}

Requires Xcode and macOS.

cd ios
pod install
cd ..
npx react-native run-ios

1. Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Launch the NearShare app on both devices.
3. Wait for automatic device discovery.
4. Select a device to initiate connection.
5. Start chatting and sharing files instantly.

NearShare/
├── android/
├── ios/
├── context/
├── fileSharing/
├── providers/
├── screens/
├── utils/
├── types/
├── App.tsx
├── package.json
└── README.md

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repo and submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.