Chibisafe

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted file upload service with drag-n-drop ease

Overview

Chibisafe is a lightweight, self-hosted file upload platform for quick sharing. It supports drag-n-drop and single-click uploads, letting users share files via direct links or organized albums. Key features include password protection for sensitive files, expiration dates for temporary shares, and API access for tools like ShareX. Deployable via Docker for simplified setup, it offers customization options (themes, storage backends like local/S3) ideal for privacy-focused individuals or teams avoiding third-party cloud services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  chibisafe:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: chibisafe
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Drag-n-drop & single-click file uploads
Password-protected files & expiration dates
Album organization for shared content
Docker deployment support
API integration with ShareX & tools

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Chibisafe hard to install?

Chibisafe is easy to install via Docker (handles dependencies). Non-Docker setups need Node.js/PostgreSQL, but official docs provide clear steps for both options.

? Is it a good alternative to Imgur?

Yes—Chibisafe offers similar upload/share features with self-hosted privacy. It adds password protection and expiration dates missing in Imgur's free tier.

? Is Chibisafe completely free?

Chibisafe is 100% open source and free. No licensing fees—only server/storage costs for self-hosting.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Easy Docker setup
⊕ Customizable storage backends (local/S3)

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server management knowledge
⊖ No official managed hosting option
⊖ Limited enterprise collaboration features