FileShare - Secure File Uploader

Description

FileShare is a simple web application for securely uploading and sharing files using the Telegram Bot API. It allows users to upload files up to 50MB, retrieve download URLs, and copy URLs easily.

Features

• File Upload: Supports all file types up to 50MB.
• Download URLs: Each uploaded file gets a unique download URL.
• Responsive Design: User-friendly interface for both desktop and mobile devices.
• Security: Telegram token stored in .env to prevent leaks.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 18 or higher)
• npm
• Telegram account with a Bot Token and Chat ID

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hostinger-bot/uploader
   cd uploader

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the project root and add your Telegram Bot Token and Chat ID:

   TELEGRAM_TOKEN=your-telegram-bot-token
   TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID=your-chat-id

4. Run the application in development mode:

   npm start

5. For a production build:

   npm run build

   Note: Build files will be saved in the dist folder.

6. For dev run

   npm run dev

7. Access the application in your browser: http://localhost:3000

Dependencies

• express: Web framework for Node.js.
• multer: Middleware for handling file uploads.
• axios: For making HTTP requests to the Telegram API.
• form-data: For uploading files to Telegram.
• sanitize-filename: To ensure safe file names.
• pug: Template engine for rendering HTML.
• express-rate-limit: To limit request rates.
• morgan: For HTTP request logging.
• dotenv: To load environment variables from .env.

Notes

• Telegram Limitations: The Bot API has a 50MB file size limit. For files up to 2GB, you need to run a local Bot API server.
• Security: Never commit the .env file to a public repository. Ensure .env is listed in .gitignore.
• Production Build: The dist folder is included in Git for easy deployment. Run npm run build before deploying.

Contributing

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/feature-name
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Add feature-name feature"
4. Push to your branch: git push origin feature/feature-name
5. Create a Pull Request on GitHub.

License

MIT License. See LICENSE file for details.