Hoodik

Hoodik is a lightweight, secure cloud storage drive you can run on your own infrastructure. It focuses on end-to-end encryption, with encryption and decryption performed on the client to protect files and metadata from server-side exposure.

Key Features

• End-to-end encryption using a hybrid approach (per-user RSA keys and per-file AES keys)
• Chunked storage with per-chunk encryption for efficient parallel uploads/downloads
• Secure file sharing with public links that do not reveal the underlying file key to recipients
• Privacy-preserving search via tokenization and hashing of searchable metadata
• Web-based interface for file management, upload, download, and sharing
• Supports SQLite (default) or PostgreSQL as the backing database

Use Cases

• Personal or family private cloud drive with strong client-side encryption
• Small teams needing secure file sharing with link-based access
• Hosting sensitive documents where server operators should not see plaintext metadata

Limitations and Considerations

• Switching between SQLite and PostgreSQL after initial use can cause data loss because databases are not interchangeable
• Server-side encryption/decryption exists as a fallback for low-power clients, but reduces the end-to-end security model

Hoodik is well-suited for users who want a simple, fast, self-managed storage drive while retaining control over encryption keys and minimizing plaintext exposure. Its combination of E2EE, chunked transfers, and secure sharing makes it a practical option for privacy-focused file storage and distribution.