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Gokapi is a self-hosted file-sharing service written in Go that replaces Firefox Send. It supports automatic expiration, end-to-end encryption, cloud storage (S3/Backblaze B2), and user management with role-based access control.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | Forceu/Gokapi |
| Owner | Forceu |
| Primary language | Go |
| License | AGPL-3.0 — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 2.8k |
| Forks | 132 |
| Open issues | 37 |
| Latest release | v2.2.4 (2026-03-10) |
| Last updated | 2026-05-20 |
| Source | https://github.com/Forceu/Gokapi |
What Gokapi is
Go-based REST API server with built-in file deduplication, optional end-to-end encryption, OpenID Connect support, and flexible backend storage (local filesystem or S3-compatible). Deployable as bare binary, Docker container, or on bare metal with minimal resource requirements.
Get the Gokapi source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/Forceu/Gokapi.gitcd Gokapi# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Verify AGPL-3.0 compliance with legal/procurement before production use, especially if integrating into proprietary systems or SaaS offerings.
- Plan for storage backend early: local filesystem suitable for small deployments; S3-compatible backend required for multi-node or high-availability setups.
- Configure OpenID Connect (Authelia, Keycloak) for centralized identity if integrating with existing corporate directory; local user management available but not suited for large user bases.
- Set up automated certificate management (Let's Encrypt) and reverse proxy (nginx) for HTTPS in production; Go binary alone does not handle TLS termination.
- Test file deduplication behavior and encryption key rotation procedures before storing sensitive data; no mention of key escrow or recovery policies.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Public file hosting required — Gokapi explicitly blocks public uploads—it is designed for registered users only. Not suitable for public crowdsourcing or anonymous file submission platforms.
- Enterprise SLA/support expectations — This is a community-driven open-source project. No commercial support, SLA, or guaranteed response times are available. Maintenance depends on volunteer contributors.
- AGPL-3.0 license incompatibility — If you distribute or integrate Gokapi into a proprietary application, AGPL-3.0 requires you to release source code. Review license obligations carefully before adoption.
- Scale requirements in the millions of files — Unknown how Gokapi performs under extreme scale; testing at enterprise-grade volume is not documented. May require custom tuning or alternative solutions.
License & commercial use
Licensed under AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0). This is a copyleft license requiring all modifications and network-distributed derivatives to release source code. Commercial use is permitted, but commercial distribution or SaaS deployment requires compliance review.
Commercial use is technically allowed under AGPL-3.0, but requires careful legal review. If you distribute Gokapi (including as a SaaS service or embedded in a larger product), you must release your modifications under AGPL-3.0 and make source available to users. Internal enterprise use without distribution has fewer restrictions. Consult legal counsel before proceeding.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Adequate |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Project claims built-in encryption and end-to-end encrypted uploads; no independent security audit or penetration test results are documented. AGPL-3.0 license model provides transparency through open-source access, but code review and vulnerability disclosure practices are not stated. Verify encryption implementation (cipher suite, key derivation, salt handling) and establish a responsible disclosure process before production use. TLS/HTTPS configuration and certificate pinning are not mentioned; rely on standard reverse proxy security hardening.
Alternatives to consider
Synology Moments or equivalent NAS solutions
Provides file sharing on existing hardware; includes managed backup, native mobile apps, and enterprise support—but less granular control over expiration and permissions.
Nextcloud with 'Share' plugin
Full-featured self-hosted content collaboration platform with file sharing, versioning, and user management. More complex to deploy but richer feature set and larger community.
Seafile
Self-hosted file sync and sharing with team collaboration; simpler than Nextcloud, support for S3 storage. Commercial enterprise support available, but not AGPL-licensed.
Build on Gokapi with DEV.co software developers
Review the AGPL-3.0 license implications with legal, plan your storage backend, and test OpenID Connect integration before production deployment. Devco can help architect secure, scalable self-hosted file-sharing infrastructure tailored to your compliance requirements.
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