magic-rift 0.1.4

Share files like magic - disposable file sharing via your public IP

Rift

One-time file sharing from your machine.

Rift starts a temporary server, prints a share link, and shuts down after the first successful download.

Install

pipx is recommended for Python tool installation:

pipx install magic-rift

or if you prefer uv, you can install with:

uv tool install magic-rift

For easier and more reliable sharing, install cloudflared (if not already installed): https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-networks/downloads/

Quick Start

Share a file:

rift share /path/to/file.pdf

Rift prints a disposable link like:

https://PUBLIC_IP:PORT/4-crystal-salmon

After one successful download, the server exits and the link stops working.

Stop manually anytime with Ctrl+C.

How Connectivity Works

Rift tries methods in this order:

1. cloudflared (if installed)
2. natpmp
3. upnp
4. localhost.run (SSH tunnel)

If automatic forwarding/tunneling fails, Rift exits and does not print a public link.

For most users, installing cloudflared gives the smoothest setup.

Security Notes

• Links are one-time and include a random secret path.
• Files are served directly from your machine.
• HTTPS may use a self-signed cert by default, which can show browser warnings.
• If cert setup is unavailable, Rift can fall back to HTTP.
• No built-in authentication. Encrypt sensitive files before sharing.

Configuration Path

Rift stores config at:

~/.config/rift/config.json

License

MIT