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PigeonPost is a lightweight Windows 11 tray application developed by Holger Imbery that exposes a simple local HTTP API for transferring files and clipboard content from any network-connected device to a Windows PC. The software operates entirely on the local network, requiring no cloud service, no user account, and no configuration beyond installing the app itself, making it suitable for users who want direct device-to-PC transfers without third-party infrastructure. The application listens on port 2560 and allows clients to send files to the PC as well as read from and write to the Windows clipboard. Because it relies on a standard HTTP interface, any HTTP-capable client can communicate with it, including automation tools such as Android Tasker, command-line utilities like curl, custom scripts, or purpose-built applications. This makes it a practical fit within the file transfer, network utility, and automation integration categories, serving use cases such as moving documents or media from mobile devices to a desktop, synchronizing clipboard text across machines, and triggering scripted data exchange in automated workflows. Optional bearer token authentication is available to restrict access to the API, while mDNS/Bonjour auto-discovery enables seamless connection with an iOS companion app. The program minimizes to the system tray, where a live status indicator displays its current state, and it includes an option to start automatically with Windows for persistent availability. Updates are delivered automatically through GitHub Releases, keeping installations current without manual intervention. PigeonPost is currently at version 1.7.0 and has progressed through five published versions, reflecting ongoing development and refinement of its transfer capabilities and supporting features. Overall, it offers a minimal-dependency approach to local network file and clipboard sharing, centered on an open API that users can integrate into their own tools and processes.
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