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Building WalkFiles: High-Speed Direct Browser Uploads with Next.js & Cloud Storage

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Hey DEV community! šŸ‘‹

I recently launched WalkFiles ā€“ a high-speed, privacy-focused file sharing and cloud storage platform designed to be a clean alternative to Gofile and Pixeldrain.

Why I Built It

Most file-sharing services throttle download speeds, impose mandatory wait timers, or force users through aggressive ad redirects. I wanted to build a clean platform where users can share files at full network speeds with native browser media previews.

Technical Architecture & Core Features:

  • Direct-to-Cloud Uploads: Files stream directly from the browser to cloud object storage using presigned HTTPS URLs. This bypasses backend proxy server bottlenecks and significantly increases upload speeds.
  • Zero Download Throttling: Downloads route through a global CDN network for maximum bandwidth delivery.
  • Native Media Previewing: Video and audio files stream directly in the browser player without requiring a full download first.
  • Anonymous Upload Option: Users can share files instantly without forced account registration.

Stack:

  • Frontend / Framework: Next.js (App Router, Server Actions)
  • Database & Auth: Supabase
  • Storage: High-speed encrypted object storage

Check it out at walkfiles.com!

Iā€™d love to get your technical feedback, thoughts on the architecture, or feature suggestions from the community.

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