Privacy-First Shares
Shares are private by default and reachable only via the generated link. Learn more →
Introduction to Slink
Slink is an open-source, self-hosted image-sharing application that keeps your images and their share links fully under your control, including each link’s visibility, optional password, and how long it remains active. It supports local, SMB, S3, and S3-compatible storage, with authentication through email and password or an OIDC/SSO provider.
Why self-host Slink?
Section titled “Why self-host Slink?”Running your own instance keeps full control over your images and who can access them. Nothing is stored on services you don’t own, and you decide retention, visibility, and access.
- Private image sharing for friends, family, or a team
- Hosting screenshots for GitHub issues, portfolios, and blogs
- A self-hosted alternative to public image hosts
Features
Section titled “Features”Sharing
Section titled “Sharing”Password-Protected Shares
Optional password gate per share. Learn more →
Expiring Shares
Set an expiration date so a share auto-revokes after a chosen time. Learn more →
Share Management
Dedicated page to list, edit, publish, or revoke your shares. Learn more →
URL Shortening
Shorten image URLs for easier sharing.
Collections
Group images and share an entire collection via a single link.
Explore
Browse images other users have made publicly visible.
Uploading
Section titled “Uploading”Image Upload
Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, SVG, BMP, ICO, GIF, AVIF, HEIC*, and TIFF*.
Multi-File Upload
Parallel uploads with progress tracking and per-file error handling.
Image Compression
Compress images on upload to reduce file size.
Deduplication on Upload
Detects duplicate images at upload time and notifies the user.
Guest Upload
Allow unauthenticated users to upload without creating an account. Learn more →
ShareX Integration
Automatic screenshot uploads via ShareX. Learn more →
API Keys & Automation
Programmatic access for custom integrations and automation. Learn more →
Organization
Section titled “Organization”Nested Tags
Hierarchical tag management with search and a dedicated management page.
Upload History
Overview of all your uploads with list and grid views.
Bookmarks
Save public images for easy access later.
Comments
Leave comments on public images for discussion and feedback.
Notifications
Receive notifications for interactions with your images.
Personalization
Section titled “Personalization”Multi-Language UI
Interface available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Ukrainian, and Chinese. Learn more →
Dark Mode
Light and dark themes.
Self-Hosting & Administration
Section titled “Self-Hosting & Administration”Storage Providers
Support for local, SMB, and AWS S3 backends. Learn more →
Storage Usage Tracking
Monitor and display storage consumption metrics.
Authentication
Email/password sign-up and login.
SSO / OIDC
Single Sign-On with Google, Authentik, Keycloak, Authelia, Pocket ID, and custom OIDC providers.
User Approval
Require admin approval before new users can upload. Learn more →
Image Moderation
Full administrative control over image visibility and content.
Admin Dashboard
Statistics and analytics for admin users.
Settings Management
Manage users, storage, and other platform settings. Learn more →