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Self-Hosting Gokapi: Lightweight File Sharing

Gokapi is a lightweight, self-hosted file sharing server. Upload files, get links, set expiration — simple and efficient.

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What Is Gokapi?


Gokapi is a lightweight file sharing server. Upload files, get a download link, optionally set downloads limit or expiration.


Features


  • File upload with download links
  • Download limits (expire after N downloads)
  • Time-based expiration
  • Password protection
  • S3 storage support
  • API for automation
  • Admin interface
  • End-to-end encryption (optional)
  • No database required

    • Gokapi vs Firefox Send vs Zipline


  • Gokapi: Lightest, no database, Go binary
  • Zipline: More features, gallery, screenshots
  • Firefox Send: Discontinued (but alternatives exist)

    • Deployment


    Deploy on TinyPod. Resources: 1 CPU, 32 MB RAM.


    Gokapi is the lightest self-hosted file sharing tool. Perfect for quick, secure file transfers.