Zipline
A lightweight, fast and reliable file sharing server that is commonly used with ShareX, offering a react-based Web UI and fast API.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 52% of tracked projects; popularity more than 60%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 3.4k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v4.8.0 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Docker, Nodejs |
Is Zipline actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 301 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 72 of them.
The most recent tagged release, v4.8.0, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 33 projects we track in File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload, Zipline ranks #5 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What Zipline actually does
Zipline is a self-hosted file sharing server built with Node.js and a React-based web interface. It provides a fast API and is frequently paired with client utilities like ShareX to enable quick upload workflows.
Best fit: Ideal if you want a dedicated, lightweight endpoint for rapidly uploading and sharing files via drag-and-drop or automated client tools.
Worth knowing: Maintenance health is steady rather than rapid, and as a niche file sharing tool, it may lack the extensive ecosystem and collaboration features found in larger storage platforms.
Deployment notes
You will typically deploy this via Docker, ensuring you attach persistent storage volumes for uploaded files and configure a reverse proxy for TLS termination.
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