# Taildrop

> Use when the user asks to send, transfer, or taildrop files to a device. Triggers on phrases like "send to hex", "transfer to m4x", "taildrop this".

- Skill: `franky47/taildrop` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add franky47/taildrop`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/franky47/taildrop/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: franky47 (https://skillmd.com/u/franky47)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/franky47/taildrop

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# Sending files to available Tailscale devices via Taildrop

Known devices:

- m4x
- hex
- nas

## To send files to a device

Use the `tailscale file cp <file> <device>:` command.

> Note the trailing colon, it's important.

## Notes

- Directories are automatically tar'd before sending.
- Files are to be left in place after sending.

## Documentation

!`tailscale file cp --help`