I built a file sharing tool because existing ones felt like overkill

Hey everyone 👋

I recently launched Zippy, a small tool for a very specific problem: sharing files once without creating accounts, installing apps, or leaving files online forever.

I kept running into situations where I just wanted to upload a file, share it with someone, and be done. Most tools assume long-term usage: accounts, folders, sync, permissions. That’s great for collaboration, but it adds friction when the task is temporary.

So I built Zippy around a few constraints:

• no login or signup

• browser-only (no app installs)

• temporary availability with automatic cleanup

• simple access via a short code

It’s not trying to replace cloud storage or collaboration tools. It’s meant for one-off or short-term file sharing where speed and simplicity matter more than features.

This is a bootstrapped project and still early. I’m focusing on getting the fundamentals right before thinking about growth or monetization.

I’d really appreciate feedback from people here:

• Do you run into this problem often?

• What would make a no-login file sharing tool actually useful for you?

• Any obvious gaps or red flags you see?

Happy to answer questions or share more details about the build if that’s helpful.