Why I Built This Desktop Client

A tool that solves R2 management pain points, making cloud storage as easy as local disk

2025/11/18

The Motivation

As a developer, I've been using Cloudflare R2 as my object storage solution. While R2's pricing is incredibly competitive, the official web console is quite basic: 300MB upload limit, inconvenient batch operations, no file preview, no analytics, etc. Every time I need to upload large files, I have to use CLI tools; batch renaming requires writing scripts. This was very frustrating. So I decided to build an efficient, user-friendly desktop client to make R2 management as simple as managing a local folder. After months of development and refinement, I'm now sharing it with users who have similar needs.

Design Philosophy

  • 💡 Simple & Efficient - Focus on core features without fancy design, keeping the tool true to its purpose
  • 🚀 Local-First - All media processing and preview happen locally to protect privacy and enhance speed
  • 🛠️ Automation - Batch operations, auto-rename, smart compression to double your productivity
  • 🌐 Cross-Platform - Built with Tauri, supporting Windows, macOS, Linux - one purchase for all platforms

Product Vision

  • 🎯 Break the Limits - Break through the 300MB upload limit, support 50GB+ single file uploads with automatic chunking and resumable uploads
  • 📊 Data Visualization - Complete storage analytics dashboard with file type distribution, upload trends, and space usage at a glance
  • 🔒 Secure & Reliable - API keys encrypted locally, never uploaded to servers, all files transfer directly from your computer to R2
  • 💰 Worth Every Penny - One-time purchase for lifetime use, no subscriptions, no hidden fees, 15-day free trial to fully experience

Future Plans

  • ✨ More Automation - Smart categorization, batch editing, custom workflows to automate repetitive tasks
  • 🔄 Enhanced Sync - Bidirectional sync, conflict resolution, incremental backup for perfect local-cloud coordination
  • 🎨 More Themes & Customization - Custom UI, keyboard shortcuts, plugin system to build your personalized workspace
  • 🤖 AI-Powered Features - Smart tagging, image recognition, content analysis to make AI your assistant

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