Q: Airpaste vs scp for local file transfer: which is better?

Airpaste is faster for ad-hoc transfers with zero configuration, but scp offers encryption and more reliable error handling. Use Airpaste for quick, trusted network shares, and scp for secure or critical data transfers.

Q: Can Airpaste work over the internet or between different Wi-Fi networks?

No, Airpaste relies on mDNS for automatic peer discovery, which is limited to local networks. For internet transfers, you'd need to manually configure network settings or use tools like SSH tunneling.

Q: How to troubleshoot when Airpaste doesn't find another peer on the network?

Ensure both machines are on the same local network, mDNS is enabled (common in home networks), and no firewalls are blocking multicast traffic. Try using a namespace to avoid conflicts with other instances.

Q: Is Airpaste secure enough for sharing passwords or private documents?

Not recommended, as Airpaste transmits data without encryption. Only use it on trusted networks for non-sensitive data, as per the security note in the README warning about potential capture.

Q: How can I integrate Airpaste into a custom Node.js script for automated data transfers?

Require the module with `var airpaste = require('airpaste')`, create a stream with `airpaste()` or `airpaste('namespace')`, and pipe data to it. This allows programmatic control, as detailed in the API section.

Question 1

How do I stream a video from one computer to another using Airpaste?

Accepted Answer

On the source machine, run `airpaste < movie.mp4`, and on the destination, run `airpaste | mplayer -`. This pipes the video data directly to mplayer for streaming playback, as shown in the README example for media sharing.

Question 2

Airpaste vs scp for local file transfer: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Airpaste is faster for ad-hoc transfers with zero configuration, but scp offers encryption and more reliable error handling. Use Airpaste for quick, trusted network shares, and scp for secure or critical data transfers.

Question 3

Can Airpaste work over the internet or between different Wi-Fi networks?

Accepted Answer

No, Airpaste relies on mDNS for automatic peer discovery, which is limited to local networks. For internet transfers, you'd need to manually configure network settings or use tools like SSH tunneling.

Question 4

How to troubleshoot when Airpaste doesn't find another peer on the network?

Accepted Answer

Ensure both machines are on the same local network, mDNS is enabled (common in home networks), and no firewalls are blocking multicast traffic. Try using a namespace to avoid conflicts with other instances.

Question 5

Is Airpaste secure enough for sharing passwords or private documents?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended, as Airpaste transmits data without encryption. Only use it on trusted networks for non-sensitive data, as per the security note in the README warning about potential capture.

Question 6

How can I integrate Airpaste into a custom Node.js script for automated data transfers?

Accepted Answer

Require the module with `var airpaste = require('airpaste')`, create a stream with `airpaste()` or `airpaste('namespace')`, and pipe data to it. This allows programmatic control, as detailed in the API section.

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