PicoShare Overview

PicoShare is a minimalist, open-source file-sharing service designed for quick, private, and secure file uploads. It allows users to share files via simple URLs without requiring an account or third-party tracking. Ideal for self-hosting and lightweight deployments.

📦 Key Features

• Simple & Minimal Interface
  Clean UI focused on one task: sharing files quickly.

• No Registration Required
  Upload and share files without creating an account.

• Secure File Access
  Option to restrict downloads with access tokens.

• Self-Hosted
  Easily deployable as a single binary or Docker container.

• Open Source
  Fully transparent codebase licensed under MIT.

• Lightweight
  Tiny binary with low memory and CPU usage — perfect for small servers.

• Supports CLI Uploads
  Use curl or scripts to upload files programmatically.

🚀 Use Cases

• One-time file drops
• Sharing files during meetings
• Temporary hosting for images, docs, or logs
• Integrating into internal tools or dev workflows

📚 Learn More

• GitHub Repository
• PicoShare Demo
• Docker Image
• Deployment Guide

Important

Use the following key: demo after deployment, for login. This was set using the PS_SHARED_SECRET environment variable and can be changed at a later time.