Stop using Zipline 1! by diced
A ShareX/file upload server that is easy to use, packed with features, and with an easy setup!
About Stop using Zipline 1!
From the project's README at github.com/diced/zipline. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
This current branch is discontinued, and will not be getting any updates. So... Switch to Zipline-Next! Switch to Zipline-Next! Switch to Zipline-Next! Switch to Zipline-Next! Zipline
Zipline is a Typescript based image/file uploading service & URL shortening service! Simple, and elegant. Bleeding Edge
Want to try the bleeding edge version of Zipline? Fear no more, click here to view the branch (Zipline-Next)! As it is still a work in progress piece, no documentation is written for it, and there is very little functionality within it, so try at your own risk! If you would like help to set it up join our Discord. Images Bugs?
Make sure to open an issue if you think you ran into an issue, or need help with anything. Where is all the old information here?
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 | 3.1k | github.com/diced/zipline |
| GitHub forks | 234 | github.com/diced/zipline |
| Docker Hub pulls | 29k | hub.docker.com / diced |
| NPM downloads (last month) | 141 | zipline |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 6.0 years | since Apr 2020 |
| Last commit | 9 days ago | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 88 | last: 30 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
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 → |
What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host Stop using Zipline 1!?
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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