I totally get the concern, and I am aware of what happened with Firefox Send. DeadDrop is still in its early stages, but I’m actively thinking about ways to prevent any unethical use of the platform as it grows.
At the moment, this website is still in its early stages, but I'm fully committed to finding ways to prevent any unethical use of the platform. It's something I’ll continue working on as I develop and improve it. Thanks for the concern!
Right, since the client is served from my domain, trust in the code is essential. Encryption happens in-browser, and nothing is logged or intercepted, but to back that up, I’m planning to open-source the website in the future so anyone can verify exactly what’s going on.
Yup! When you upload a file, you can choose how long it stays — anywhere from 1 day to 30 days. After that, it's automatically deleted from the server.
I hand-coded the UI and most of the app myself. However, I use AI for tedious functions, writing comments, or reviewing code. It’s a helpful assistant, but I’m in the driver’s seat.
Well, since all files are encrypted on the client side, I can’t actually read or access the contents of the files being uploaded. That means I can't know what’s being shared. However, I’ll be adding clear policies that will allow me to delete any files that appear to be used unethically or in violation of the guidelines.
That's awesome — love seeing others thinking in the same direction! Just checked out your project, and it’s really well put together. Funny how we both ended up with such similar names and ideas. I hadn’t seen yours before launching mine, but it’s super cool to see how you approached it differently with those extra features. More privacy-focused tools in the space is always a win!
You're right, "passkey" has a specific meaning these days. I’ll consider switching to something like "password" or "passphrase" to avoid confusion. Appreciate the suggestion!
For now, the file size limit is 10MB, and you can choose how long the file stays — anywhere from 1 day to 30 days. As for privacy and security, everything is end-to-end encrypted in your browser using AES-GCM, so the server never sees your passkey or the unencrypted file. It's designed to be private and anonymous, with no personal data involved. I totally get the concern about trust — I’m being as transparent as possible about the process, and I want to make sure you feel confident using it. If you ever want more details or have any doubts, feel free to reach out at [email protected]!
Thanks! Glad you see the potential — that’s exactly the goal, to make file sharing as quick and simple as possible. No USBs, no hassle. Appreciate the feedback!
Thanks! I actually didn’t know about Firefox Send until after I built DeadDrop. But now that I’ve seen it, I can definitely see the similarities. Glad you liked it!
Totally understand the concern — I’ve thought a lot about that.
I'm not encouraging illegal use; it's designed for privacy-conscious developers, teams, and individuals who want simple, disposable file transfers. And like with any tool, it depends on how users choose to use it.
That said, I'm keeping an eye on best practices (and legality) around hosting this kind of service. Appreciate you bringing it up!
I built a small project called DeadDrop – a tool for sharing files without needing logins or accounts. You just enter a name and a passkey, and your file is encrypted in the browser using AES-GCM. Only the encrypted file is uploaded. On the other side, anyone with the same name + key can retrieve and decrypt it client-side.
The server never sees the passkey or the raw file – it's fully privacy-first.
Use cases: quick transfers between devices, sharing sensitive files with collaborators, or just simple temp file drops without any tracking.
Thanks for the feedback! Right now, the effects are applied in the standard RGB color space, and the blending modes directly manipulate pixel values without a physically accurate light model.
I'll will be adding tooltip to every control to clarify how the function works and how it impact the final result.
Sorry, I just realized you're the author of nuqs—it's a privilege to get a suggestion directly from you! I'll definitely consider adding it in my webapp. Thanks again!"