Hacker News with Generative AI: File Sharing

OxiCloud – lightweight alternative to Nextcloud file sharing (Rust) (github.com/DioCrafts)
I built OxiCloud because I wanted a simpler, faster file storage solution than existing options. After struggling with NextCloud's performance on my home server, I decided to create something that prioritizes speed and simplicity while still being robust enough for daily use.

File Sharing, Rust, Cloud Storage, Open Source, Alternatives

31 points by sandreas 2 days ago | 4 comments

Peer-to-peer file transfers in the browser (github.com/kern)

Peer-to-peer, Web Development, File Sharing, Browser Extensions

606 points by keepamovin 21 days ago | 257 comments

We Have Google Drive at Home: Musings on Merkle-Tree Based File Sharing (dolthub.com)
Suppose you have a directory of files that you want to sync with your friends. When the files change, you want your friends to be able to download just the changes without needing to re-download the entire directory again. And you want this to scale, no matter how many or how large the files are. What's the best way to do this?

File Sharing, Data Synchronization, Distributed Systems, Cloud Storage

15 points by PaulHoule 87 days ago | 0 comments

Show HN: I built open source file sharing solution using AWS S3 (kinsta.app)
Configure S3 Settings

Open Source, File Sharing, AWS, Cloud Storage

63 points by rohitghumare 93 days ago | 36 comments

Suprnova's Founder Speaks: 20 Years, Many Lessons, and a YouTube Empire (torrentfreak.com)
Two decades ago, the torrenting world lost a legend: Suprnova.org. This pioneering file-sharing site, once a hub for millions of users, was abruptly shut down on December 19th, 2004. Today, we revisit the Suprnova story and speak with the site's founder about its lasting impact and the YouTube empire he built in recent years.

File Sharing, History, Entrepreneurship, YouTube

11 points by franczesko 101 days ago | 2 comments

Show HN: DocSend, but Made 10x Cheaper (peony.ink)
The best way for startups to share files.

Startup Tools, File Sharing, SaaS

14 points by deqian 142 days ago | 7 comments

Z-Library (wikipedia.org)
Z-Library (abbreviated as z-lib, formerly BookFinder) is a shadow library project for file-sharing access to scholarly journal articles, academic texts and general-interest books.

Shadow Libraries, Academic Resources, File Sharing, Scholarly Articles

10 points by tomrod 151 days ago | 0 comments

Nginx Explorer – File Listing (izissise.net)
Sharing files across devices can be a hassle. Luckily, most devices support HTTP through a browser, which enables both file download and upload.

File Sharing, Web Development, Nginx

9 points by todsacerdoti 153 days ago | 0 comments

Send: Open-source fork of Firefox Send (send.vis.ee)

Open-source, Firefox, File Sharing, Web Browsers, Privacy

278 points by leonry 165 days ago | 133 comments

Gokapi: Lightweight selfhosted Firefox Send alternative with AWS S3 support (github.com/Forceu)
Gokapi is a lightweight server to share files, which expire after a set amount of downloads or days. It is similar to the discontinued Firefox Send, with the difference that only the admin is allowed to upload files.

Self-Hosting, File Sharing, Open Source, AWS S3

121 points by thunderbong 178 days ago | 37 comments

Show HN: 64.surf – share files using only the URL (64.surf)
Upload, encrypt, and share, all from the URL.

File Sharing, URL Shorteners, Privacy, Encryption

16 points by burcs 185 days ago | 5 comments

All Proton Drive apps are now open source (proton.me)
At Proton, our commitment to transparency and privacy has always guided how we develop our services. We believe you must be able to investigate and verify apps for yourself if you want to make an informed decision about what happens to your data. Today, we’re proud to announce that all Proton Drive apps are now fully open source, including the Proton Drive desktop apps.

Open Source, Privacy, Security, File Sharing, Proton

4 points by RyeCombinator 188 days ago | 0 comments

NetWare NFS Gateway 1.1 (archive.org)
In the days of NetWare 3.x, Novell had two products designed for UNIX connectivity: NetWare NFS and NetWare NFS Gateway.

Networking, Legacy Software, Operating Systems, Novell, File Sharing

21 points by kencausey 201 days ago | 7 comments

Taildrop lets you send files between your personal devices on Tailscale network (tailscale.com)
Taildrop is available for all plans.

File Sharing, Networking, Security, Software, Tailscale

39 points by janandonly 204 days ago | 21 comments

Show HN: Mup – A micro web file uploader to easily share files over LAN (github.com/aziis98)

Software, Networking, File Sharing

15 points by aziis98 216 days ago | 5 comments

File.haus – Anonymously upload up to 300GB (filehaus.su)

File Sharing, Anonymity, File Hosting

19 points by popcalc 250 days ago | 9 comments

Show HN: Upload your PDF and get a shareable link (doc2.link)