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Self-Hosting Zipline: Image and File Sharing

Zipline is a self-hosted ShareX/file upload server. Upload screenshots, files, and URLs with a beautiful gallery and short links.

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What Is Zipline?


Zipline is a self-hosted file upload and sharing server. Upload screenshots, files, and text — get shareable links.


Features


Upload

  • Drag-and-drop uploads
  • ShareX integration
  • Flameshot integration
  • API uploads
  • URL shortening
  • Text/paste sharing

    • Gallery

  • Image gallery view
  • Video player
  • Folder organization
  • Tags
  • Search

    • Sharing

  • Short URLs
  • Embed support
  • Password protection
  • Expiring links
  • View count
  • Custom domains

    • Admin

  • User management
  • Upload statistics
  • Storage management
  • Invite system
  • Role-based access

    • Zipline vs Imgur vs Pastebin


  • Zipline: Self-hosted, all file types, no ads
  • Imgur: Images only, SaaS, ad-supported
  • Pastebin: Text only, SaaS, ad-supported

    • Use Cases


  • Screenshot sharing
  • File hosting for teams
  • Quick file sharing
  • URL shortening
  • Code snippet sharing

    • ShareX Integration


    1. Install ShareX on Windows

    2. Configure custom uploader with Zipline API

    3. Take screenshot → automatically uploaded → URL copied to clipboard


    Deployment


    1. Deploy Zipline on TinyPod

    2. Configure domain

    3. Set up ShareX or Flameshot

    4. Upload and share


    Resources: 1 CPU, 256 MB RAM.


    Zipline replaces Imgur, Pastebin, and URL shorteners with one self-hosted service.