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swisstransfer-mcp

by alexaltovate

SwissTransfer MCP Server

MCP server for SwissTransfer file sharing. Upload files up to 50 GB, get shareable download links, check transfer status — all from Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client.

Features

  • Upload files — Send any file via SwissTransfer and get a download link

  • Transfer info — Check status, files, and expiration of existing transfers

  • Delete transfers — Remove transfers and deactivate download links

  • Configurable — Set expiration, download limits, password protection, email notifications

Related MCP server: pshare-share-mcp

Setup

1. Get an Infomaniak API Token

  1. Go to Infomaniak Token Manager

  2. Create a new API token (free Infomaniak account required)

  3. Copy the token — it's shown only once

2. Install

Claude Code

claude mcp add swisstransfer -- npx swisstransfer-mcp

Then set the token in your environment:

export SWISSTRANSFER_TOKEN=your_token_here

Or add it to your Claude Code MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "swisstransfer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["swisstransfer-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SWISSTRANSFER_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

From source

git clone https://github.com/altovate/swisstransfer-mcp.git
cd swisstransfer-mcp
npm install
npm run build

Then add to your MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "swisstransfer": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/swisstransfer-mcp/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "SWISSTRANSFER_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

upload

Upload files and get a shareable download link.

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

files

string[]

Yes

Absolute file paths to upload

title

string

No

Transfer title

message

string

No

Message for the recipient

password

string

No

Password-protect the download

expires_in_days

number

No

Validity: 1, 7, 15, or 30 days (default: 30)

max_download

number

No

Max downloads: 1, 20, 100, or 250 (default: 250)

recipients

string[]

No

Email addresses to notify

info

Get information about an existing transfer.

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

link_id

string

Yes

The link UUID from the SwissTransfer URL (part after /d/)

password

string

No

Password if the transfer is protected

delete

Delete a transfer and deactivate its download link.

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

transfer_id

string

Yes

The transfer ID

confirm

string

Yes

Must be exactly DELETE TRANSFER

Environment Variables

Variable

Description

SWISSTRANSFER_TOKEN

Infomaniak API token (preferred)

INFOMANIAK_TOKEN

Alternative name for the same token

Limits

  • Max transfer size: 50 GB

  • Max file count per transfer: unlimited (within size limit)

  • Chunk size for large files: 50 MB (handled automatically)

  • API rate limit: 60 requests/minute

License

MIT

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