ffsend lets you easily and securely share files and directories from the command line through a safe, private and encrypted link using a single simple command.
Files are shared using the Send service and may be up to 1GB. Others are able to download these files with this tool, or through their web browser.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Fully featured and friendly command line tool.
- Upload and download files and directories securely, always encrypted on the client.
- Additional password protection, generation and configurable download limits.
- File and directory archiving and extraction.
- Built-in share URL shortener and QR code generator.
- Supports Send v3 (current) and v2.
- History tracking your files for easy management.
- Ability to use your own Send hosts.
- Inspect or delete shared files.
- Accurate error reporting.
- Streaming encryption and uploading/downloading, very low memory footprint.
- Intended for use in scripts without interaction.
Website: gitlab.com/timvisee/ffsend
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Developer: Tim Visee
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
ffsend is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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