wormhole Command

wormhole is a secure file transfer tool that allows you to send files directly between computers using end-to-end encryption. It is designed to be simple and user-friendly, making it easy to share files without the need for complex configurations.

Basic File Transfer

Send a File

wormhole send myfile.txt

Generates a one-time code that the recipient can use to download the file.

Receive a File

wormhole receive

Prompts for the one-time code to download the file sent by the sender.

Advanced Options

Send a Directory

wormhole send --dir myfolder/

Sends an entire directory by compressing it into a single archive before transfer.

Set Expiration Time

wormhole send --expire 1h myfile.txt

Sets the file to expire after 1 hour, making it unavailable for download after that time.

Use a Custom Code

wormhole send --code mycustomcode myfile.txt

Allows you to specify a custom code for the transfer instead of a randomly generated one.