Self-hosted projects tagged “File transfer and sharing”

A lightweight, portable web-based file server with uploads, WebDAV, search, and optional media indexing—designed to run anywhere with minimal dependencies.

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Dropbox+7

Web file manager for browsing, uploading, downloading, sharing, and managing files with per-user permissions, optional authentication, and a JSON/CLI-driven configuration.

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Google Drive+3

Web-based file manager that connects to existing storage (SFTP, WebDAV, S3, SMB, FTP) with sharing links, previews, and optional collaborative editing.

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Dropbox+4

Self-hosted SFTP/FTP/WebDAV server with web admin, virtual users, storage backends, and auditing for secure file exchange and managed file transfer workflows.

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WeTransfer+7

Snapdrop-style cross-device file transfer with local network discovery and optional internet relay, running entirely in the browser.

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Apple AirDrop+2

FileGator is a PHP-based web file manager for uploading, downloading, previewing, and managing files via a browser with multi-user auth and configurable storage backends.

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Dropbox+5

Lightweight web app for sharing files via links, with an admin UI, basic access controls, and Docker-based deployment.

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WeTransfer+3

Zipline is a self-hosted file uploader and share service with image handling, URL shortening, and S3-compatible storage support for fast, simple sharing.

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CloudApp+5

Self-hosted Soulseek client with a web UI, search/browse, downloads, and an API for managing P2P music/file sharing.

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SoulseekQt+1

Self-hosted file and image sharing with albums, expiring links, and an API—built for quick uploads and easy sharing.

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Imgur+6

Gokapi is a lightweight file-sharing server that provides expiring links, download statistics, and an admin UI for managing uploads and retention policies.

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WeTransfer+7

Self-hosted file sharing for sending files via a link with optional expiration, download limits, and basic access controls.

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WeTransfer+3

PsiTransfer is a lightweight web app for sharing files via upload links, with optional one-time downloads, expiration, and basic access controls.

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WeTransfer+6

ProjectSend is a self-hosted web app for securely sharing files with clients using user accounts, groups, permissions, and optional public links with expiration.

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WeTransfer+5

Databag is a self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted messenger with group chat, file sharing, and multi-device access via web and native clients.

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Slack+5

Sharry is a self-hosted file sharing server with upload requests, expiring links, and an optional web UI for securely exchanging files.

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WeTransfer+5

xBackBone is a self-hosted web app for uploading files and screenshots, organizing them, and sharing them via direct links with optional expiration and access controls.

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Imgur+5

Rustypaste is a lightweight pastebin and file upload server with configurable storage, expiry, and optional authentication for sharing text and files over HTTP.

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Pastebin.com+6

Lightweight web app to browse and download files from a directory, with optional authentication and HTTP basic auth support.

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Dropbox+3

Open-source local file transfer app for sending files peer-to-peer via a room code, with optional end-to-end encryption and simple web-based UI.

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Apple AirDrop+2