Zipline

Zipline is a ShareX/file upload server that provides a single web dashboard and API for uploading, managing and sharing files and shortened URLs. It focuses on an easy Docker-based setup, a modern SPA dashboard, and integrations for embeds and webhooks.

Key Features

• Web dashboard and gallery for browsing, tagging and organizing uploads (folders, tags, pagination).
• ShareX-compatible upload endpoints and a public API for programmatic uploads and administration.
• URL shortening with customizable link formats and management UI.
• Embed generation (OG metadata) and automatic Discord/HTTP webhook notifications for uploads and shortened links.
• Authentication: OAuth2 (Discord, GitHub, Google, OIDC), 2FA and optional Passkeys; password-protected files and invites.
• Media handling: on-the-fly image compression, video thumbnail generation, and support for many file types (text rendering, syntax highlighting, PDFs, asciinema, etc.).
• Partial/chunked uploads for large files, quotas per user, and custom themes for UI customization.
• Storage flexibility: local disk default with optional S3-compatible storage backends.
• Docker / Docker Compose deployment and development tooling (pnpm, Vite, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL).

Use Cases

• Self-hosted file sharing for teams or communities with ShareX integration and audit metrics.
• Hosting and managing user-uploaded media with embed metadata for chat platforms and automated notifications.
• Private or public URL shortening service combined with file hosting for quick link/file distribution.

Limitations and Considerations

• Major rewrite: v4 is a ground-up rewrite and there is no automatic upgrade path from v3; data export from v3 and import into v4 is required.
• Repository has recorded security advisories; operators should review advisories and run recommended updates before production use.
• Runs as a full Node.js application with a database and therefore requires proper resource planning (Postgres, storage, Docker) for larger-scale deployments.

Zipline provides a complete, opinionated stack for file uploads and link shortening with a modern web UI and first-class integrations. Its focus on easy Docker deployment, a full API, and media/embed features make it suitable for personal instances, small teams, and community services.