Send and receive files between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows: either over ad hoc WiFi with one device acting as hotspot, or over a network both devices are already on. No internet or cell connection required, just two devices with WiFi or ethernet chips (and optionally Bluetooth).
In shared network mode, join both devices to the same network, pick a direction on each, and select what to send. The receiving device generates a one-time password and displays it with a QR code; type or scan it on the sending device and the transfer begins. In hotspot mode, one device creates an ad hoc WiFi network for the other to join, exchanging credentials over Bluetooth if both devices support it.
Publisher’s description
What is Flying Carpet?
Flying Carpet by Theron Spiegl is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It ranks 21st by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1803 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,943 times. The source code on GitHub (spieglt/FlyingCarpet) has 5,359 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform AirDrop. File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc WiFi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with WiFi chips (and optionally Bluetooth) in close range.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Flying Carpet is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Flying Carpet safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
16D53DF3C3609D6EAA5FA1990549C6A7962BDA76A33C6CFF9474322C061EF3BB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the spieglt/FlyingCarpet repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 26, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Code review0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.1Latest | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id spieglt.FlyingCarpet -echoco install flyingcarpet.install -ymsiexec /i FlyingCarpet_10.0.1_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {67994BD0-82E0-4691-9361-4253D51BAF95} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask flying-carpetInformation
- Publisher
- Theron Spiegl
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/spieglt/FlyingCarpet
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1803+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 10.0.1
- Released
- August 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,943
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 5,359
- GitHub forks
- 256
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- spieglt.FlyingCarpet
- Chocolatey package
- flyingcarpet.install
- MSI product code
- {67994BD0-82E0-4691-9361-4253D51BAF95}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flying Carpet free?
Yes. Flying Carpet is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Flying Carpet safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Flying Carpet with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Flying Carpet be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Flying Carpet support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1803 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Flying Carpet run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Flying Carpet?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and simplewall. The alternatives page compares them.
