onionshare ☆
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Description:
Securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.6.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OnionShare  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: tor privacy file-sharing anonymity onion-service
Install: brew install --cask onionshare
About:
OnionShare is an open-source tool that enables secure, anonymous file sharing and web hosting via the Tor network. It creates a temporary, private onion address for users to access content directly from the sender's computer. The application also includes a secure chat feature for encrypted, anonymous communication.
Key Features:
  • Anonymous file sharing
  • Onion service web hosting
  • Secure, encrypted chat
  • No third-party servers required
Use Cases:
  • Journalists securely transferring sensitive documents
  • Developers hosting temporary test sites
  • Privacy-conscious users sharing personal files
Alternatives:
  • Magic Wormhole – Simpler transfer protocol but lacks Tor-based anonymity
  • Firefox Send – Centralized service (discontinued) vs. OnionShare's decentralized P2P model
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 28, 2026 11:30am 2.6.5 0 VERSION_BUMP f948d32c
Jun 9, 2026 6:17pm 2.6.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 99f3e695
Oct 10, 2022 2:59am 2.6 0 VERSION_BUMP d7fb926e
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