Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Jirafeau
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Password-protected linksYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: gitlab.com
Overview
Jirafeau is ranked #45 of 47 in file sharing software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.
Compared on file sharing software
- Password-protected links
- Yesgitlab.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Jirafeau is open-source one-click file sharing: upload a file and share its link.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Sharing links
- Each upload creates a download link and a delete link.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Large uploads
- The project says its HTML5 file API allows large uploads without PHP's post_max_size limit, though server and configuration limits may still apply.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- File controls
- Uploads can have password protection, an expiration time, and an option to self-destruct after the first download.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Previews
- Jirafeau can preview file content in the browser when possible.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Storage
- It requires no database and can deduplicate identical files to save storage when that option is enabled.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Optional server-side encryption uses XChaCha20-Poly1305 and requires the PHP Sodium module; the project says it is not end-to-end encryption.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Administration
- The project includes a small administration interface and CLI commands to clean expired files.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- API and scripting
- Jirafeau provides a basic API and a Bash script for file uploads and downloads from the command line.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Access restrictions
- Upload access can be restricted by password or an authorized IP list in CIDR notation.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The project supports installation on a web server or use of a Docker image; listed requirements include PHP 7.4 or later.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security guidance
- The project recommends protecting the storage directory from direct access and serving the site over HTTPS.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users who find a bug to create an issue.gitlab.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best File Sharing Software in 2026#45 of 47
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Sources
- gitlab.com/jirafeau/Jirafeau· checked 4 Oct 2026