Hi ! First, thanks for the amazing work on Syncthing — it’s an incredibly reliable tool that I use daily in a professional forestry context.
I’d like to suggest a feature that could be useful in certain field workflows, especially on Android devices.
Context / Use case I use Syncthing to send files (maps, instructions, updates) to technicians working. These users don’t always actively monitor file changes — they just open their device and expect the latest information to be there.
Proposed feature An optional “What’s New” pop-up or notification that appears when the app starts (or after sync), showing:
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Newly added files
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Modified files
Additionally, it could be interesting if the sending user had the option to attach a short message (e.g., “New harvest zone added – priority update”).
Why this could help
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Improves awareness of updates without requiring users to browse folders
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Reduces communication gaps in field operations
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Keeps Syncthing as the delivery mechanism, without needing parallel tools (email, messaging, etc.)
Important considerations
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This should definitely be optional and disabled by default
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Messages (if implemented) should remain simple (plain text, limited length)
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Security and trust between peers should be preserved
Curious to hear your thoughts — and whether something like this could fit within the project’s philosophy.
Thanks again!
