Show HN: Syq – copy files between machines fast (better than rsync)
Syq is a new command-line tool designed for fast file transfers between machines, offering an alternative to rsync. It features a JSON API and Python SDK, allowing for easier scripting and remote command execution without requiring an SSH server on the target machine.
Why it matters
Improved file synchronization tools are essential for developers and system administrators managing distributed infrastructure.
Copy, reorganize and remove files—locally or across machines. Resume interrupted transfers, send files to your laptop or run commands there from a server’s remote shell, and script syq using the JSON API or Python SDK . Your laptop needs no SSH server or incoming network port.
Replace server with an SSH hostname or alias you normally connect to, and project with a local directory:
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in