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Lufi

Ch 586.9of 105 File transfer services
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3API accessYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Lufi is ranked #58 of 105 in file transfer services on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Self-hosted, Web.

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API access
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Facts

Purpose
Lufi is end-to-end encrypted file-sharing software that stores files and lets users download them.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Encryption
Encryption and decryption happen in the browser, and the encryption key is never sent over the network.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Metadata
The file name, size, and MIME type are sent unencrypted.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Clients
Lufi offers a web interface, a CLI client, and a Python client.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Languages
Lufi comes with several languages.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Deployment
The project includes an Ansible role and Terraform plan for deployment, and documents Docker deployment through a separate recipe.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
Lufi is licensed under the AGPL.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Browser compatibility
The README lists Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Safari, and iOS and Android devices as tested and working.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Demo limits
The project links to a demonstration site and says it has strong limits on time and file size.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security support
Only the latest Lufi release is supported and receives security fixes; vulnerabilities in the develop branch may also be reported.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Vulnerability reports
The security policy directs vulnerability reports to a confidential issue on the project's Framagit instance.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
No bounty
The security policy says Lufi has no bounty program at this time.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support and contributions
The README invites users to report issues, help with internationalization, and contribute code.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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