Dropper
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 15 Jul 2026. How this is checked
Dropper is a macOS menu bar application that lets users drag and drop files to instantly upload them to their own Cloudflare R2 bucket. It generates a shareable link copied to the clipboard, supports various file types, and offers features like image galleries, live upload progress, and file conversion. Designed for users who want fast, private file sharing without subscriptions or middlemen.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Overview
6 featuresPurpose: Sharing files quickly and securely without relying on third-party file hosts or subscriptions.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: macOS users who want private, fast file sharing via their own cloud storage.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP, WEB · deployment: browser, macos
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: dropper.page · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
Dropper sits in PulseGate's Other file storage category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on sharing files quickly and securely without relying on third-party file hosts or subscriptions. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for macOS users who want private, fast file sharing via their own cloud storage. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: Dropper is available on the web and macOS.
Dropper first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 23 stars and 17 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include menu bar app, drag-and-drop upload, and Cloudflare R2 integration.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Menu bar app
- Drag-and-drop upload
- Cloudflare R2 integration
- Shareable links
- Clipboard integration
- Image gallery view
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
- Next.js
- x-nextjs-cache header · x-nextjs-prerender header · x-powered-by header
- Cloudflare
- cf-ray header
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
1What PulseGate has recorded for this listing
- Indexed15 Jul · 22:39 UTCShow HN: Dropper seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open
Frequently asked questions about Dropper
- What is Dropper?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Dropper focuses on sharing files quickly and securely without relying on third-party file hosts or subscriptions. It is catalogued under Other file storage on PulseGate.
- Who should use Dropper?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Dropper is a consumer product built for macOS users who want private, fast file sharing via their own cloud storage.
- Is Dropper free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Dropper is free to use.
- What platforms does Dropper run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Dropper runs on the web and macOS.
- Is Dropper still maintained?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 17 commits in the last 90 days.
- How long has Dropper been around?
- Dropper first shipped in 2026.
- Is Dropper open source?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Dropper has a public GitHub repository.
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