Software & Downloads

How to host and distribute software, documents, archives, and anything else that’s downloaded rather than streamed.

What This Covers

Anything fans download as a file rather than play in-browser:

Software builds (DMG, EXE, AppImage, ZIP, TAR)
Documents (PDF, EPUB, comics)
Source code archives
Sample packs, presets, project files
Anything else uploaded that isn’t audio or video

Audio and video have dedicated pages: Audio Hosting, Video Hosting.

Supported Formats

Any file type is accepted. Files are stored as-is — no transcoding, no transformation.

The platform applies content scanning (YARA rules, malware feeds) on every upload. Files flagged by the scanner are held pending review rather than published.

File Limits

Per-file size limits depend on your pricing tier: 10MB (Basic), 500MB (Small Files), 20GB (Big Files and Everything).

Software builds tend to need Big Files or Everything.

Upload Process

Drag the file onto the upload area (or click to browse)
Upload runs with a progress indicator
Add metadata while uploading or after
Set tags, pricing, visibility
Save as draft or publish immediately

Versions

Use versions to ship updates without forcing fans to re-purchase. Each version keeps its own file; fans download whichever they want.

For platform builds (macOS / Windows / Linux), upload each as a separate version with a clear name (e.g. “1.4.2 (macOS arm64)”).

License Keys

For paid software, generate license keys per purchase. Keys are issued on purchase and visible in the fan’s library next to the download link.

OTA Updates

For Tauri and similar desktop apps, the platform exposes an OTA update endpoint that your app can poll for new versions. Signed manifest, signature sidecar per build.

Downloads

Fans who purchase the item or subscribe to a tier can download the file directly. No DRM, no device tracking, no per-download fees. Re-downloads allowed anytime.