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drophost

drophost for open source maintainers

drophost hosts screenshots, Markdown notes, and static demo zips outside the repo.Link them from issues when the artifact does not belong in a release asset or exceeds GitHub attachment limits. Free covers Markdown, images, CSV, and HTML sites within 2 MB. Agents can publish through MCP with an API key; recipients never need a drophost account to open the link.Maintainer files without a release dance
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  • Markdown and images on free
  • Static demos without Pages setup
  • MCP publish from agents

How to do it

  1. 1. Upload what open source maintainers usually send

    drophost hosts screenshots, Markdown notes, and static demo zips outside the repo. Link them from issues when the artifact does not belong in a release asset or exceeds GitHub attachment limits. Free covers Markdown, images, CSV, and HTML sites within 2 MB. Agents can publish through MCP with an API key; recipients never need a drophost account to open the link.

  2. 2. Send one URL

    Paste the live link into email, Slack, or your CRM. Recipients do not need a drophost account.

  3. 3. Replace as work changes

    Upload a new version to the same project so bookmarks stay valid.

Issue and PR attachments

Paste a drophost URL when GitHub size limits or permissions get in the way of a long log, screenshot set, or Markdown design note. Reviewers open the file without a separate Drive invite. Replace the artifact on the same project as the discussion evolves.

Static demos

Zip a docs site or interactive demo with index.html and host it for reviewers. Prefer a named subdomain so assets resolve. Keep long-lived documentation on Pages or Netlify if you want git deploys—use drophost for throwaway repros and quick demos.

Agent-friendly publish

Create an API key and call publish_file or publish_site from Cursor or Claude. Starter at €5/mo adds passwords, custom domains, and 100 MB across 8 projects when a private demos need a gate. Pro at €12/mo expands capacity for busy maintainers. Links stay until deleted.

Common questions

Is drophost useful for open source maintainers?

Share READMEs, changelogs, screenshots, and static demos with a drophost link outside the repo. Markdown and images on free Static demos without Pages setup MCP publish from agents

Do recipients need to sign in?

No. They open the drophost link in a browser. Add a password on paid plans if the file should stay private.

Can I keep one link through revisions?

Yes. Replace the file on the same drophost project. The URL stays put.

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Drop a file on the homepage and get a live drophost URL in seconds.

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