Peergos
Peergos is a peer-to-peer encrypted global filesystem with secure messenger, encrypted email bridge, and private social network, putting users in full control of their data.
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Decentralized encrypted filesystem with built-in secure messaging and private social network.
Core Features
- End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing, server cannot see content
- Built-in secure messaging, encrypted email with bridge, and private social network
- Based on IPFS for P2P storage, no central node, censorship-resistant
- Web apps run in sandbox, require user permission to access data
- Supports self-hosting or official paid service
What It Can't Do
- •Note: Peergos does not currently provide anonymity; use Tor if needed. The official hosted service is paid. Lost passwords cannot be recovered; keep your mnemonic or master key safe.
Use Cases
- Safeguard personal privacy with secure storage and sharing of sensitive files
- Encrypted communication and collaboration space for teams or families
- Replace traditional cloud drives and social networks to avoid data exploitation
Detailed Introduction
Peergos is a peer-to-peer encrypted global filesystem with fine-grained access control, designed to resist surveillance of data content or friendship graphs. It includes a secure messenger, an encrypted email client and bridge, and a completely private social network where users cryptographically control who sees what. Built on IPFS for storage and routing, it ensures data remains owner-controlled even if the server is compromised. The web UI is sandboxed, preventing data exfiltration without user permission. Peergos aims to be self-hostable, independent of central TLS Certificate Authorities, and provides a beautiful interface for both desktop and mobile users. Payments fund the hosted service at peergos.net, but the software is open-source.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (2)
How-toHow to generate video thumbnails in Java supporting many video formats without JavaFX?
Use ffmpeg native builds. This approach removes the dependency on JavaFX and enables support for a wide range of video formats. For pure Java codec implementations, consider jcodec as an alternative, though ffmpeg ultimately solved the issue.
TroubleshootingHow to run Peergos Docker container with read-only root filesystem and noexec tmpfs to avoid W^X violation?
Peergos currently extracts a native SQLite library (e.g., /tmp/sqlite-3.46.1.0-libsqlitejdbc.so) to /tmp at runtime, requiring exec permissions on the tmpfs. To resolve this, the library can be extracted during the Docker image build instead. As a temporary workaround, mount /tmp with exec (tmpfs: /tmp:exec). The maintainers plan to fix this in a future release (see issue #1280).
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Visit peergos.net to sign up for a paid account, or download server software to self-host
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Use the web interface or local client to manage files, send messages, and add friends
- Visit peergos.net to sign up for a paid account, or download server software to self-host
- Install client (desktop or mobile) and log in with your account
- Use the web interface or local client to manage files, send messages, and add friends
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