Usability: URL Sharing (Temporary Web Server)

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Description

Generate temporary download links for sharing with non-Yoop users.

Requirements

• CLI: yoop share file.txt --url
• Generated link: http://192.168.1.100:52580/download/a7k9-temp
• Mini web server on random port
• Browser download (any device, any platform)
• Optional: --password, --expire 1h, --once
• Auto-shutdown after download or timeout

Web Server Details

• Temporary HTTP server (Axum)
• Unique URL path per share (random token)
• Basic auth for password protection
• File streaming on download
• Auto-shutdown when complete

Security

• Random port selection
• HTTPS optional (self-signed cert)
• Rate limiting per IP
• Bind to specific interface (LAN only default)

Technical Details

• Spawn temporary Axum server
• URL format: http://<ip>:<port>/download/<token>
• Copy URL to clipboard automatically
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