Telegram Drive

Telegram Drive is an open-source, cross-platform desktop application that turns your Telegram account into an unlimited, secure cloud storage drive. Built with Tauri, Rust, and React.

What is Telegram Drive?

Telegram Drive leverages the Telegram API to allow you to upload, organize, and manage files directly on Telegram's servers. It treats your "Saved Messages" and created Channels as folders, giving you a familiar file explorer interface for your Telegram cloud.

Key Features

• Unlimited Cloud Storage: Utilizing Telegram's generous cloud infrastructure.
• High Performance Grid: Virtual scrolling handles folders with thousands of files instantly.
• Auto-Updates: Seamless updates for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Media Streaming: Stream video and audio files directly without downloading.
• Drag & Drop: Intuitive drag-and-drop upload and file management.
• Thumbnail Previews: Inline thumbnails for images and media files.
• Folder Management: Create "Folders" (private Telegram Channels) to organize content.
• Privacy Focused: API keys and data stay local. No third-party servers.
• Cross-Platform: Native apps for macOS (Intel/ARM), Windows, and Linux.

Screenshots

Dashboard	File Preview

Grid View	Authentication

Audio Playback	Video Playback

Auth Code Screen	Upload Example

Folder Creation	Folder List View

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion
• Backend: Rust (Tauri), Grammers (Telegram Client)
• Build Tool: Vite

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• Rust (latest stable)
• A Telegram Account
• API ID and Hash from my.telegram.org

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/caamer20/Telegram-Drive.git
   cd Telegram-Drive
   

2. Install Dependencies

   cd app
   npm install
   

3. Run in Development Mode

   npm run tauri dev
   

4. Build/Compile

   npm run tauri build
   

Open Source & License

This project is Free and Open Source Software. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it.

Licensed under the MIT License.

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Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with Telegram FZ-LLC. Use responsibly and in accordance with Telegram's Terms of Service.

If you're looking for a version of this app that's optimized for VPNs check out this repo:
https://github.com/caamer20/Telegram-Drive-ForVPNs