sup3rS3cretMes5age by algolia
Simple to use, simple to deploy, one time self destruct messaging service, with hashicorp vault as a backend
About sup3rS3cretMes5age
From the project's README at github.com/algolia/sup3rS3cretMes5age. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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A simple, secure, self-destructing message service that uses HashiCorp Vault as a backend for temporary secret storage. Share sensitive information with confidence knowing it will be automatically deleted after being read once.
> Security First: Messages are stored in Vault's cubbyhole backend with one-time tokens and automatic expiration.
Read more about the reasoning behind this project in the relevant blog post. Features Self-Destructing Messages: Messages are automatically deleted after first read Configurable TTL: Set custom expiration times (default 48h, max 7 days) File Upload Support: Share files up to 50MB with base64 encod
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 564 | github.com/algolia/sup3rS3cretMes5age |
| GitHub forks | 83 | github.com/algolia/sup3rS3cretMes5age |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 8.7 years | since Aug 2017 |
| Last commit | 4 days ago | May 3, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 10 | last: 5 months ago |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Ready to self-host sup3rS3cretMes5age?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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