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gofile-tui 🚀

Fast, Zero-Dependency Terminal File Uploader & Link Generator
Pure Python Standard Library (0 pip dependencies). Cross-platform on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

PyPI version Python versions License: MIT


⚡ Highlights

  • Zero Dependencies: 100% Python Standard Library. Zero pip dependencies needed to run.
  • Flicker-Free Terminal UI: Native ANSI-powered interface with dirty-state rendering and windowed scrolling.
  • Blazing Fast Transfers: Dual-engine architecture with libcurl process acceleration and tuned non-blocking Python streaming socket fallback.
  • Multi-Worker Concurrency: Upload up to 1000 files in parallel with live per-slot progress and aggregate sparkline graphs.
  • Terminal QR Code Generator: Pure Python ISO/IEC 18004 QR engine renders scannable QR codes directly in your terminal for instant mobile downloads.
  • Bandwidth Throttler: Integrated token-bucket rate limiter to prevent saturating your connection.
  • Auto-Archive to ZIP: Bundle files or entire folder hierarchies directly from the TUI.
  • Session Preservation & History: Automatic session saving with crash recovery and history browser.
  • Executive Multi-Format Reports: 1-click export to interactive dark-mode HTML, Markdown tables, CSV, or structured JSON.

📦 Installation

pip install gofile-tui

Or install using pipx for isolated CLI usage:

pipx install gofile-tui

🚀 Quick Start

Launch the interactive terminal interface:

gofile-tui

(Alias gofile is also available)

Or pass files directly from the command line:

gofile-tui file1.zip /path/to/video.mp4

You can also run it via Python module invocation:

python -m gofile

⌨️ Keybindings & Controls

Key Action
[SPACE] / [ENTER] Start / Pause upload queue
[s] Stop active uploads / Skip selected file
[b] Open local file browser & subfolder search
[a] Paste paths or drag & drop files
[w] Multi-worker concurrency dashboard
[p] / [0-9] Configure parallel upload slots (1 to 1000)
[L] Bandwidth speed limiter (presets or custom MB/s cap)
[g] Bucket strategy (Single shared folder vs. separate links)
[Q] Display scannable ASCII QR code in terminal
[o] Open completed bucket or link in default web browser
[c] Copy download link to system clipboard
[t] Color theme preset switcher (Cyberpunk, Nord, Gruvbox, Monokai, etc.)
[S] Sort queue (file size, alphabetical, status, or reset)
[T] Boost selected file to top of upload queue
[v] Toggle batch multi-selection mode
[x] Clear completed [DONE] items from active queue
[r] Retry current file or all failed/skipped items
[e] Export session report (HTML, Markdown, CSV, JSON)
[H] Session archive manager (resume or inspect past uploads)
[/] Live queue search / fuzzy filter
[q] Quit application

🎨 Built-In Color Themes

gofile-tui features 6 built-in color schemes switchable on the fly ([t]):

  1. Cyan Modern (Default)
  2. Cyberpunk Neon
  3. Nord Arctic Frost
  4. Gruvbox Warm
  5. Monokai Pro
  6. Monochrome Minimal

📄 License

MIT License © 2026 Rituraj

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