QuickDrop

QuickDrop is a self-hosted file sharing application that enables anonymous uploads with chunked transfers, configurable lifetimes, and per-file access controls. It provides an admin dashboard for managing storage, cleanup schedules, notifications, and privacy settings.

Key Features

• Anonymous uploads with chunked transfer support for reliable large-file uploads
• Folder uploads with preserved structure and manifest handling
• Per-file controls: passwords, hidden (link-only) files, keep indefinitely, and visibility toggles
• Token-based share links with expiration dates and download limits; QR code generation for links
• Optional encryption at rest for stored files and server-side session tokens for access control
• Built-in previews for images and text, plus extended previews for PDF/CSV/JSON with syntax highlighting
• Admin single-page UI for file list/history, search, pagination, extend/delete actions, and runtime settings
• Notifications via SMTP and Discord webhooks with batching and test actions
• Scheduled cleanup tasks for expired files, tokens, and DB maintenance

Use Cases

• Share large files temporarily without requiring user accounts for ad-hoc transfers
• Host a private file-drop service for teams to collect uploads with optional password protection and expiries
• Maintain a small-scale public file sharing endpoint with admin-managed retention and audit logging

Limitations and Considerations

• Default deployment uses SQLite which is convenient for small or single-node setups but can limit concurrency and horizontal scaling
• Designed primarily as a single-instance service; no built-in clustering or object-storage integration by default

QuickDrop is focused on simple, privacy-minded file sharing with granular per-file controls and an easy admin experience. It is well suited for small teams, labs, or personal self-hosted environments that need temporary file exchange and retention policies.