UDPflom

UDPflom is a lightweight, open-source protocol for sharing file metadata. Developed by a community of open-source developers, this protocol aims to provide a secure and efficient way to exchange file information between systems.

UDPflom operates over UDP (User Datagram Protocol) and is designed to work with a wide range of platforms and networking environments. It leverages a combination of metadata and delta encoding to minimize the amount of data transmitted across the network. This enables fast and reliable file metadata synchronization between clients.

The protocol consists of two main components: the UDPflom server and the UDPflom client. The server component is responsible for storing and distributing file metadata to connected clients, while the client component retrieves this information to maintain a local cache of file metadata.

Key features of UDPflom include:

* Low-bandwidth requirements, suitable for efficient file metadata sharing

* Encrypted metadata transmission for enhanced security

* Scalable and reliable design for high-performance metadata sharing

* Compatibility with diverse platforms and networking environments

UDPflom is primarily used in the development and testing of file-intensive applications, such as peer-to-peer file sharing and collaborative working environments. Its benefits include accelerated development timelines, simplified debugging, and improved overall system performance. While UDPflom continues to be actively maintained and updated by its open-source community, it appears to be a niche solution for specific use cases, rather than a broadly adopted standard.