chibisafe
Open-source file upload service for easy sharing of files of any kind
AI Summary
Chibisafe is a self-hosted file upload service built in TypeScript that accepts files, photos, and documents and generates shareable links. It offers various modes (public, user accounts, invite-only), S3 support, chunked uploads for large files, and a dashboard for management. The open-source solution comes with ShareX integration, URL shortener, and extensive management features.
✓ Pros
- + Fully open source and self-hosted without tracking or advertising
- + Extensive features like S3 storage, chunked uploads, and URL shortener
- + Easy installation via Docker and intuitive UI configuration
✗ Cons
- − Requires own server infrastructure and technical know-how
- − Migration from versions older than v5 not supported
Use Cases
- → Self-hosted screenshot and screen recording upload via ShareX
- → Internal team file sharing with user accounts and quotas
- → Media management with albums, folders, and tagging system
- → Gist and snippet hosting with direct share links
Who is it for?
For developers, teams, and organizations looking for a self-hosted, privacy-friendly alternative to commercial file sharing services.
