Install Syncthing on Nintendo Switch

Syncthing

A sync manager that syncs folders to different devices no matter where you are!

To run: Menu -> Internet -> Syncthing
To run in a terminal: syncthing

Fortunately, Syncthing is very easy to install on your Nintendo Switch in just two steps.

  1. Install Pi-Apps - the best app installer for Nintendo Switch.
  2. Use Pi-Apps to install Syncthing.

Compatibility

For the best chance of this working, we recommend using the latest version of Switchroot L4T Ubuntu Jammy, which is currently version 5.1.2 Ubuntu Jammy.
Syncthing will run on L4T Ubuntu ARM64.

Install Pi-Apps

Pi-Apps is a free tool that makes it incredibly easy to install the most useful programs on your Nintendo Switch with just a few clicks.

Open a terminal and run this command to install Pi-Apps:

wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Botspot/pi-apps/master/install | bash

Feel free to check out the Pi-Apps source code here: https://github.com/Botspot/pi-apps

Install Syncthing

Now that you have Pi-Apps installed, it is time to install Syncthing.
First launch Pi-Apps from your start menu:

Then click on the System Management category.

Now scroll down to find Syncthing in the list.

Just click Install and Pi-Apps will install Syncthing for you!

Pi-Apps is a free and open source tool made by Botspot and other contributors. Find out more at https://pi-apps.io