Beam: SSH-based File and Pipe Transfer Tool
2025-01-04
Beam is a tool for transferring files and pipes over SSH, requiring only an SSH client; no binary installation is needed. It supports pipe transfer, offers high security with public key authentication, and uses simple SSH commands for sending and receiving data. Random channel names can enhance security. While the Beam server is located in Germany, transfer speeds might be limited, and end-to-end encryption isn't supported (data is briefly decrypted on the server), its lightweight nature and simple self-hosting make it a convenient file transfer solution.