ZIP File Hosting for Developers: Share Code Without Git

Git repositories are great for ongoing projects. But sometimes you just need to hand someone a ZIP file — a code snippet collection, a set of design assets, a project starter kit, or a one-off script. For that, a repository is overkill. Here is a faster path.

When to use file hosting instead of Git

Sharing a project with a non-technical client who doesn't use GitHub
Distributing a finished product (a theme, a plugin, a library release)
Sharing a large binary file that Git LFS makes complicated
A quick handoff to a contractor or collaborator
Sharing assets (fonts, icons, images) that don't belong in a repo

Upload a ZIP to TiniDrop

Zip your project folder, drag the .zip onto TiniDrop, and share the link. The recipient clicks the link and gets a download prompt. Clean and simple.

Using the API (Solo and Pro plans)

If you want to automate uploads — say, as part of a CI/CD pipeline or a build script — TiniDrop has a REST API. Generate an API key from your dashboard, then:

curl -X POST https://tinidrop.com/api/upload \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@dist.zip"

The response includes the shareable URL, which you can post to Slack, email to a client, or store for distribution.

Permanent download links

For distributing software — a plugin, a CLI tool, a design kit — you want a permanent link that doesn't expire. Starter plan and above give you permanent links. You can also remove the TiniDrop branding from the download page so it looks clean.

File size for developers

Most code ZIPs are small (under 25 MB). The Starter plan covers this comfortably. If you're distributing something large — a video template, a high-res asset pack — the Solo plan goes up to 75 MB and Pro all the way to 10 GB.

Better than WeTransfer for code

WeTransfer is designed for creative assets and has a 7-day expiry on free links. TiniDrop's permanent links, API access, and developer-friendly workflow make it a better fit for code distribution. And at $7/month for Starter, the cost is trivial.

No repo. No branch. No pull request. Just a ZIP and a link.