Aktar
A free, open-source file-sharing tool that enables drag-and-drop uploads and shareable link generation via S3-compatible storage, including Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, and MinIO. No intermediate server is involved; files reside in the user's own storage. The tool supports macOS, Windows, and iOS platforms.
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Aktar is a free, open-source application that automatically uploads files to the user's configured object storage by dragging them in and copies the sharing link to the clipboard.
When Aktar uploads files there is no intermediate server; files always remain in the user's own storage bucket.
Aktar received 79 upvotes on Product Hunt, ranking 13th on the day's leaderboard.
Aktar was created by developer Mert Topuz.
Aktar supports S3-compatible storage including Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, and MinIO.
Aktar supports handling unlimited types of files, including screenshots, log files, build artifacts, and videos.
Aktar emphasizes that there is no account, no intermediate server, and files never leave the user's own storage.
Aktar is currently available on three platforms — Mac, Windows, and iOS — with an Android version under development.
Configuring S3-compatible storage requires creating a bucket, generating an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key, and entering the credentials and Endpoint address in Aktar.
For users with limited technical backgrounds, the S3 storage configuration process is a barrier to using Aktar, and is not as user-friendly as cloud drive services.
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Aktar is a free, open-source application that automatically uploads files to the user's configured object storage by dragging them in and copies the sharing link to the clipboard.
50%UnverifiedWhen Aktar uploads files there is no intermediate server; files always remain in the user's own storage bucket.
50%UnverifiedAktar was created by developer Mert Topuz.
50%UnverifiedAktar supports S3-compatible storage including Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, and MinIO.
50%UnverifiedAktar supports handling unlimited types of files, including screenshots, log files, build artifacts, and videos.
50%UnverifiedAktar emphasizes that there is no account, no intermediate server, and files never leave the user's own storage.
50%UnverifiedAktar is currently available on three platforms — Mac, Windows, and iOS — with an Android version under development.
50%UnverifiedConfiguring S3-compatible storage requires creating a bucket, generating an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key, and entering the credentials and Endpoint address in Aktar.
50%UnverifiedFor users with limited technical backgrounds, the S3 storage configuration process is a barrier to using Aktar, and is not as user-friendly as cloud drive services.
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