OC by: @[email protected]

Hi ,

Lately, I’ve been working on a small project called deaddrop.space. I’m posting it here because I thought it might be handy to those who care about privacy and control over their data.

It’s a secure, anonymous file-sharing platform built to prioritize privacy, control, and simplicity. Unlike typical services that ask you to sign up, verify emails, or accept endless terms, DeadDrop lets you upload and share files — no accounts, no tracking, no nonsense.

Here’s how it works:

  • You upload a file, set a name, password, expiry date, and max number of downloads.
  • To share it, just provide the recipient with the name and password (or a direct link).
  • Files are encrypted in the browser using AES-256 before they ever leave your device.
  • No raw files or passwords are sent to the server — it’s zero-knowledge encryption.

That means even I, the creator, can’t decrypt or access the files.

BTW, it is open source : >https://github.com/Rayid-Ashraf/deaddrop

Would love to hear what you all think — feedback and suggestions are welcome!

    • scottEnglish
      25·
      5 days ago

      Not to mention distribution of illegal content…

      • infeeeee@lemm.ee
        18·
        5 days ago

        Mozilla couldn’t handle this, they had to shut down Firefox Send, as totally private file sharing services attract bad actors very well. I guess someone already using it to share CSAM.

        • scottEnglish
          12·
          5 days ago

          Exactly. I would never host something like this. Forgejo gets enough crap thrown at it without being anonymous.

        • kokomo@lemmy.kokomo.cloudEnglish
          5·
          5 days ago

          I’m surprised Thunderbird is resurrecting firefox send with rebranding it to be “thunderbird send” who knows how might that hold up honestly.