transfer.sh
Simple command-line file sharing with URL-based access and optional encryption
Overview
transfer.sh is a minimalist self-hosted file sharing server that allows users to upload files from the command line with a single curl command and receive a shareable URL. It supports multiple storage backends (local filesystem, S3, Google Cloud Storage, Storj) and offers optional client-side encryption via GPG. Files are stored temporarily with configurable TTLs. The server is written in Go and deploys as a single binary or Docker container with virtually no configuration.
Where it falls short of Dropbox
- No web UI for browsing or managing stored files; purely CLI/API-driven
- No user accounts, access control, or per-user storage quotas
- Files are temporary by design; not suitable for persistent storage or file organization
- No sync client, versioning, or folder hierarchy support
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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