Chibisafe

Chibisafe is a self-hosted file sharing service focused on quickly uploading and sharing images and other files via a clean web UI and a developer-friendly API. It is commonly used as a lightweight alternative to hosted image/file hosts, with support for direct links and shareable pages.

Key Features

• Web UI for uploading and managing files
• Direct file links and share pages for easy sharing
• Album/gallery organization for grouping uploads
• Configurable retention options such as expiring links (where supported by configuration)
• Public API intended for integrations and automation (e.g., upload from scripts)
• Docker-based deployment for straightforward installation and updates

Use Cases

• Personal or team image hosting for sharing screenshots and media
• Private file drop for sharing files via links without relying on third-party hosts
• Backend for automated uploads from scripts or tools using the API

Limitations and Considerations

• Primarily focused on lightweight sharing/hosting; it is not a full document management system (advanced workflows, rich permissions, etc.)

Chibisafe fits users who want a simple, fast, link-based sharing workflow with the option to integrate uploads into tooling via an API. It is a practical choice for personal servers, small teams, and homelabs that need predictable control over uploaded content.