Gokapi
Lightweight server to share files, which expire after a set amount of downloads or days. Similar to the discontinued Firefox Send, with the difference that only the admin is allowed to upload files.
- GitHub stars
- 2,903
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v2.2.4
10 March 2026 - Last commit
- 12 September 2026
- Runs on
- Go, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
144 commits
Replaces
Paid products Gokapi can stand in for.
How to self-host Gokapi
Gokapi runs on Go and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Gokapi free?
Yes. Gokapi is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Gokapi?
Yes. Gokapi runs on Go and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Gokapi replace?
People use Gokapi instead of WeTransfer.
Is Gokapi still maintained?
The last change to Gokapi's code was on 12 September 2026, with 144 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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