
Chibisafe
Self-hosted file vault and uploader with shareable links
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Last commit 27 May 2026.

Chibisafe is a modern file vault and uploading service designed to store files, photos, documents, and more, then share them via direct links. It focuses on performance with a robust API and chunked uploads to handle large files reliably.
Key Features
- Chunked uploads for large files to reduce failures on unstable connections
- Shareable direct links for uploaded files
- Albums/folders with share links
- Snippets/gists with direct links
- File management features including tagging
- User accounts, invite-only mode, quotas, and API keys for programmatic uploads
- Built-in URL shortener
- Admin dashboard to manage instance configuration (limits, rate limiting, allowed extensions, metadata)
- Integrations such as ShareX support, browser extension, and iOS shortcut
- Optional S3-compatible storage support
Use Cases
- Personal or team file drop for sharing screenshots, recordings, and documents
- Private media vault with folders/albums and lightweight file organization
- Programmatic uploads from scripts and tools using API keys
Chibisafe provides a polished UI and practical integrations while remaining flexible for public or controlled-access deployments. It is well-suited for anyone who wants an efficient, link-based alternative to hosted file sharing services.
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