Swush

Swush is an open-source, self-hosted vault that organizes files, notes, bookmarks, and media. It provides a private, fast, and searchable digital world with streaming capabilities.

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Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

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What is Swush?

Swush is a self-hosted, open-source vault designed to organize and manage your digital assets, including files, notes, bookmarks, and media. It offers a private and fast solution for individuals and teams who prioritize data ownership and efficient workflow automation. Swush transforms digital chaos into clarity by providing features like vault-first storage with folders, tags, and lightning-fast search. It supports HLS audio/video streaming, instant previews, and controlled sharing with passwords and view limits. Additionally, Swush includes experimental features for notes, snippets, recipes, and bookmarks, aiming to become a comprehensive second brain. Built for builders, it offers an automation-ready API and browser extension for seamless integration.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and startup founders who need to manage large volumes of files, stream media, and organize notes within a self-hosted environment. Especially valuable for those prioritizing data ownership, privacy, and the ability to automate workflows via API and extensions.

Common actions

organize digital assets

stream media privately

share content securely

automate data management

create knowledge base

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Capabilities

Key features

Self-hosted vault
HLS media streaming
Controlled sharing
API access
Browser extension
Tags, folders, search
Experimental knowledge tools

Target Audience

developerstartup foundercontent creatorfreelancer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Not publicly disclosed. Check swush.app for current pricing.

FAQs

Is Swush truly free and open-source?

Yes, Swush is fully free and open-source software (FOSS). There are no paid tiers, upgrade walls, or required payments to access any features. It is actively developed with continued updates and can be viewed on GitHub.

What kind of storage options does Swush support?

Swush supports both local storage and S3-compatible storage solutions. This allows users to deploy locally for performance or scale effortlessly by pairing Swush with S3-compatible storage, while still maintaining control over their data.

What are the experimental features mentioned for Swush?

Swush is actively developing experimental features such as bookmarks, notes, snippets, recipes, and game lists. These are intended to turn Swush into a comprehensive 'second brain' for saving ideas, knowledge, and workflows, with future implementations based on community feedback.

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