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Hyperlink is a cross-platform command-line tool developed and published by Chaoos-404, currently available at version 0.1.7, with two versions released so far. The software is designed as a CLI and library written in C++ for high-speed peer-to-peer file transfer over USB4 and Thunderbolt network links exposed by the operating system. Its core purpose is to move files directly between connected machines by taking advantage of the high-bandwidth networking capabilities that USB4 and Thunderbolt interfaces provide, rather than relying on traditional network infrastructure. In addition to file transfer, Hyperlink supports benchmarking, allowing users to measure the performance of their peer-to-peer links, and auto discovery, which simplifies the process of locating and connecting to peer devices on the link without manual configuration. Because it is cross-platform, the tool can be used across different operating systems that expose USB4 or Thunderbolt network interfaces, making it suitable for heterogeneous environments where machines running different systems need to exchange data quickly. Typical use cases include transferring large files between two directly connected computers, evaluating the throughput of USB4 and Thunderbolt connections through built-in benchmarking, and establishing ad hoc peer-to-peer links with automatic peer detection. As both a command-line application and a library, Hyperlink can be used interactively by end users through terminal commands or integrated programmatically into other software projects that require direct, high-speed data transfer functionality. The software falls into the file transfer and networking utilities category, with a particular focus on modern high-speed interconnect technologies. Its C++ implementation reflects an emphasis on performance appropriate to the demanding throughput characteristics of USB4 and Thunderbolt links. With version 0.1.7 representing the latest of its two published releases, Hyperlink remains an early-stage project in active development, offering a specialized solution for users who need fast, direct machine-to-machine transfers over next-generation peripheral interconnects.
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