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Slink

A powerful, self-hosted and open-source image hosting platform for teams, developers, and enthusiasts.

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Overview

Slink is an open-source, self-hosted image hosting platform designed for users who prioritize privacy, control, and flexibility over their digital assets. It enables individuals and teams to upload, manage, and share images through their own infrastructure, eliminating reliance on third-party services and ensuring full data ownership. The platform supports a wide range of image formats and offers robust features for organization, such as hierarchical tags and upload history.

Beyond basic image sharing, Slink provides advanced functionalities like multi-file uploads, image deduplication, and configurable shareable links. It also includes user authentication, role-based access, and an administrative interface for managing users and permissions, making it suitable for collaborative environments. With flexible storage options including local, SMB, and S3-compatible backends, and extensive configuration capabilities, Slink offers a highly customizable solution for secure and private image management.

Best For

Teams needing a private and controlled image sharing solution
Developers requiring a self-hosted image repository for projects
Enthusiasts who prioritize data privacy and ownership for their images
Organizations with strict data compliance requirements
Internal documentation and asset management for small to medium-sized businesses

Key Features

Multiple Image Format Support (PNG, JPG, WEBP, SVG, BMP, ICO, GIF, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF)
Multi-File Upload with progress tracking
Upload History with search and filtering
Hierarchical Tags for organization
Image Deduplication
Shareable Links with configurable size parameters
Public Gallery for shared images
User Authentication with role-based access
User Management via administrative interface
Analytics & Insights dashboards
Theme Support (dark/light mode)
Flexible Storage Options (local, SMB, S3-compatible)
Extensive Configuration via settings and environment variables
Docker Ready

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Full data ownership and privacy due to self-hosting
  • Open-source nature allows for transparency and customization
  • Supports a wide array of image formats with automatic processing
  • Advanced organization features like hierarchical tags and upload history
  • Built-in user management and authentication for team collaboration
  • Flexible storage options cater to various infrastructure setups
  • Image deduplication helps save storage space

Cons

  • Requires technical knowledge for setup and maintenance (self-hosted)
  • No managed service option, increasing operational overhead
  • Scalability might depend heavily on the underlying infrastructure chosen by the user
  • Lacks advanced image editing capabilities within the platform
  • Community support might be limited compared to commercial alternatives

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