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PixelDrain CLI & MCP Server

Latest Release v0.9.0 · MCP Ready

Upload, download, and share files, media, and albums directly from your terminal, shell scripts, pipelines, and AI workflows without opening a browser.

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pd - Pixeldrain CLI & MCP tool

Instant File Sharing

Upload files, screenshots, or generated images from the CLI and get a shareable Pixeldrain link instantly.

AI & MCP Integration

Built-in Model Context Protocol server (pd mcp) enabling Claude Desktop, Cursor, and agents to transfer files directly.

Album & Pipeline Friendly

Bundle multiple files into albums with –album, pipe from stdin, or stream directory archives with tar.

End-to-End Encryption

Client-side file encryption with age or SSH public keys before uploading, ensuring maximum privacy.

Quick Installation

Homebrew (macOS & Linux) 

brew tap jkawamoto/pixeldrain
brew install pixeldrain

Go Install 

go install github.com/jkawamoto/go-pixeldrain/cmd/pd@latest

Pre-compiled binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows are also available on GitHub Releases.

Quick Start in 30 Seconds 

# Upload a file and get a shareable link
pd upload artwork.png
# => https://pixeldrain.com/u/xxxxxx

# Upload multiple files as a single album
pd upload --album "My Project" screenshot1.png screenshot2.png
# => https://pixeldrain.com/l/xxxxxx

# Download a file or full album
pd download https://pixeldrain.com/u/xxxxxx
pd download --all https://pixeldrain.com/l/xxxxxx

# Start MCP server for AI tools
pd mcp