syncthing-app ☆

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Description:
Real time file synchronisation software

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0.14-1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @syncthing | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: sync p2p file-sharing backup decentralized

Install: brew install --cask syncthing-app

About:
Syncthing is an open-source, continuous file synchronization program that securely synchronizes files between two or more computers in real time. It uses a secure, decentralized protocol to ensure your data remains private and under your control, avoiding cloud services. The tool is cross-platform, lightweight, and designed to be easy to set up while providing robust conflict handling.

Key Features:

Real-time, continuous file synchronization
Decentralized and secure by default (TLS encryption)
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD)
Web-based GUI for easy management
Versioning and conflict detection

Use Cases:

Synchronizing work documents across personal and office computers
Creating a private, self-hosted cloud storage alternative
Backup and data replication between trusted devices

Alternatives:

Resilio Sync – Proprietary alternative using BitTorrent protocol; often faster for large datasets but requires licensing for full features.
Dropbox – Cloud-hosted service that is simpler for non-technical users but requires trusting a third-party provider with data.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 23, 2026 1:40pm	2.0.14-1	0	VERSION_BUMP	c4e49c52
Aug 25, 2025 7:54pm	1.30.0-1	0	VERSION_BUMP	244ff9dd