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Send Files from Share Dialog on IOS
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In KDE Connect IOS app, sending files over "Share" dialog is currently not possible. It can be implemented with a UX like telegram;

  • Select KDE Connect from the share context menu
  • Select the connected device to send

Sending a large file might need additional background permissions.

vedit created this task.Dec 27 2025, 2:33 AM
vedit added a comment.EditedDec 27 2025, 2:39 AM

I looked around and couldn't find a similar task that was pending or a wontfix task that implies it was tried and not feasible. This will be my first time contribution.

My plan is to:

  • Implement a share extension in Swift
    • View
    • NetworkManager
  • Update loadRememberedDevices saving logic so Share extension can read it

I will start after I get some form of review and/or a "go ahead" to save a headache from everyone :)

apol added a subscriber: apol.Dec 27 2025, 4:54 PM

You can feel free to send an MR to https://invent.kde.org/network/kdeconnect-ios/, we'll see if we can have someone review it.

It's definitely a feature it should have, I'm surprised it doesn't.