🚀 Deploy. Share. Vanish. - Secure file sharing with zero-knowledge encryption.
A modern, privacy-first file sharing platform that focuses on simplicity and security. No accounts required, no permanent storage, just quick and secure temporary file transfers.
- Upload → Get Link → Share - Nothing more, nothing less
- Ephemeral by design - Files automatically expire
- Privacy first - Minimal data collection, maximum security
- Open source forever - Always free and transparent
- 📁 Drag & Drop Upload - Instant file sharing
- 🔒 Automatic Encryption - All files encrypted with AES-256-GCM
- ⏰ Auto-Expiration - Files delete automatically (15min - 7 days)
- 🔗 Instant Links - Share files immediately
- 🕵️ Anonymous Mode - No tracking, no accounts needed
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/Sato-Isolated/outerdrop.git
cd outerdrop
pnpm install
# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your MongoDB URI
# Start development
pnpm devVisit http://localhost:3000 and start sharing files! 🎉
OuterDrop includes comprehensive testing to ensure security and reliability:
# Run the complete upload/download test
node test-real-api.js
# Prerequisites: Server must be running
pnpm dev✅ Current Test Status:
- Upload flow: Fully tested with real API
- Download flow: Fully tested with real API
- Zero-knowledge security: Validated
- Data integrity: Verified
See TESTING-STATUS.md for detailed test results.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| 📖 Getting Started | Installation and quick start guides |
| ⚙️ Development | Setup, contributing, and development workflow |
| 🔌 API Reference | Complete API documentation and examples |
| 🎯 Features | Roadmap, ideas, and feature documentation |
| 🔒 Encryption | Complete encryption system documentation |
| 📋 Project Info | Technical details, changelog, and architecture |
- Frontend: Next.js 15, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Next.js API Routes, MongoDB
- Security: better-auth, malware scanning, rate limiting
- Real-time: Server-Sent Events (SSE)
- Deployment: Vercel, self-hosted options
We welcome contributions! OuterDrop is built by the community, for the community.
- 💡 Ideas: Share your thoughts in GitHub Discussions
- 🐛 Bugs: Report issues in GitHub Issues
- 🔧 Code: See our Contributing Guide
OuterDrop is designed to be easily self-hosted:
# Manual deployment
pnpm install
pnpm build
pnpm startSee the Installation Guide for detailed setup instructions.
- File encryption with AES-256-GCM algorithm
- Malware scanning for all uploads
- File type validation and size limits
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- No permanent storage - files auto-delete
- Password protection for sensitive files
- Transparent decryption for previews and downloads
Report security issues in GitHub Issues
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Unlike complex file sharing platforms, OuterDrop focuses on simplicity:
- ✅ No user accounts required
- ✅ No complex folder structures
- ✅ No permanent file storage
Just deploy, share, and let files vanish naturally.
🚀 Get Started • 📖 Documentation • 💬 Discussions
Made with ❤️ by the community