elixire

elixire is an open-source, lightweight image hosting and link-shortening application implemented primarily in Python. It provides a web UI, account management and an API for uploading images and creating shortlinks, and is distributed under a permissive FOSS license.

Key Features

• Web-based image hosting with an online file list and per-file delete controls.
• Integrated link shortening using multiple vanity domains for images and links.
• Account system and API access for programmatic uploads (API keys required by client libraries).
• Admin panel for managing site content and settings.
• Docker-friendly deployment and project assets include container configuration for easy installation.
• Public instance emphasizes client-side handling and a JavaScript-driven UI; project source and configuration are available in the repository.

Use Cases

• Quickly share screenshots or images in chat, forums or bug reports with disposable or persistent shortlinks.
• Host and manage small image libraries with per-file deletion and account-based file lists.
• Provide a simple shortlink service for campaigns, testing, or ephemeral content sharing.

Limitations and Considerations

• The official/public instance is highly client-side (JavaScript) driven; functionality and uploads may be limited or unavailable for non-JavaScript clients.
• The project focuses on lightweight hosting and link shortening rather than advanced on-the-fly image transformations or a built-in CDN; high-volume/production use may require external CDN or caching layers.
• Public instance privacy notes indicate some request processing by third-party providers for service operation and statistics; deployments should review privacy and hosting choices.

elixire is a pragmatic, minimal image host and shortener aimed at simplicity and quick sharing workflows. It is suitable for users who need a compact upload/shorten service and for operators who want a Docker-friendly, open-source instance to run and customize.