Encrypted file sharing you control.
Self-hosted. Open-source.
Open-source, self-hostable, and encrypted by default. Built with RustFS for performance and FastAPI for reliability. Run it anywhere, inspect the code, and contribute.
Download CLI binaries
Official CLI releases are published on GitHub. Select your OS and architecture (or let us auto-detect), or build from source for maximum transparency.
Latest: v0.0.120
Self-host in minutes
Deploy with Docker Compose, Helm, or build from source. Community-maintained examples and configs make it easy to run on a home server, VPS, or cloud.
Spin it up
Grab our pre-configured Docker Compose file or integrate directly with your existing Traefik proxy setup.
Mount your storage
Map your local volumes, generate your encryption keys, and instantly create your personal file vault.
Share securely
Send files to anyone. Password-protect links, set expiration dates, and own your traffic end-to-end.
Built-in Speedtest
Diagnose your network capabilities directly from the interface. Measure throughput to the server to ensure optimal file transfer rates before you start, all within the Chithi dashboard.
- Real-time bandwidth assessment
- Continuous connection evaluation
- Server to client latency tracking
Network Status
Full coverage across all systems
Chithi comes with modular components supported out of the box, ensuring seamless integration whether you need a rich web UI, an embedded TUI, or a high-performance backend serving API traffic.
BACKEND
Encrypted file serving via FastAPI & RustFS.
CLI
Command-line interface for automation and scripting.
TUI
Terminal-based vault management.
FRONTEND
SvelteKit interface for file operations.
Open Source & Fully Documented
Comprehensive docs, examples, and contribution guides — everything you need to run, customize, and contribute to Chithi.
Try the Public Instances
Not ready to self-host? Experience Chithi immediately by interacting with our community-hosted public instances directly from your browser.
Take back ownership of your files.
Join the open-source community protecting their data from big tech, analytics tracking, and opaque privacy policies.