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Next-Gen AetherRelay for iPhone, iPad & macOS.

Bridge the gap between your mobile workflow and your Mac. Securely transmit photos, documents, and data over Cloudflare Zero-Trust Tunnels directly to your self-hosted, open-source macOS Manager with automated custom Python workflows.

GitHub Open Source

Host Your Personal Relay on macOS

100% self-hosted on your Mac with zero third-party databases. Choose the 1-Click GUI installer or customize the open-source code.

🛠️ Open Source & Custom Automations

Developer Mode & Python Scripts

Modify the open-source backend to automate your workflow. Run custom Python daemons that automatically process, transcode, or open incoming files.

  • Auto-Open in 3rd-Party Apps: Automatically open received files in Photoshop, VLC, Excel, Final Cut, or Preview.
  • Automated Media Processing: Run FFmpeg video transcode, HEIC/RAW to PNG conversion, or OCR upon arrival.
  • Cloud & Webhook Sync: Auto-sync files to local NAS, AWS S3, Google Drive, or send Discord & Slack alerts.

Why Choose AetherRelay?

Cloudflare Zero-Trust Tunnels

Tunnel local FastAPI endpoints (`http://127.0.0.1:3001`) securely over HTTPS to your iPhone and iPad using `cloudflared` without exposing open router ports or static IPs.

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Open-Source macOS Manager

Supervise core services, background worker loops, and custom Python daemons with live console logging, menu bar controls, and automatic process supervision.

Sign-In with Apple Authentication

Authenticate securely using Sign in with Apple coupled with RS256-signed identity token verification for instant authorization without vulnerable passwords.

Custom Python Automations

Write custom Python scripts to automatically open received files in Photoshop, VLC, Excel, transcode video with FFmpeg, or push webhooks to Slack and Discord.

Universal iOS & iPadOS Native

Built with Swift and SwiftUI for optimal efficiency, instant loading, drag & drop support, and full iPad multitasking capabilities.

Self-Hosted Local Storage

Your data stays on your Mac. AetherRelay stores payloads in local JSON files and categorized folders with isolated staging for unapproved users.

Ready to elevate your mobile & desktop file relay?

Host the open-source backend on your Mac and connect your iOS devices via Cloudflare Tunnels.

GitHub Repository