tmpfiles.org File Upload#

Upload files to tmpfiles.org (temporary file hosting) and get a download link.

When to Use#

• Sending screenshots to Feishu when direct upload fails
• Sharing files temporarily (links expire after ~1 hour)
• Quick file sharing without authentication

Upload Script#

python

import requests

def upload_to_tmpfiles(file_path):
    """Upload file to tmpfiles.org and return download URL"""
    with open(file_path, 'rb') as f:
        r = requests.post('https://tmpfiles.org/api/v1/upload', files={'file': f})
        data = r.json()
        if data.get('status') == 'success':
            # Replace org/ with org/dl/ for direct download
            return data['data']['url'].replace('org/', 'org/dl/')
        raise Exception(f"Upload failed: {data}")

Usage in OpenClaw#

Step 1: Capture screenshot (if needed)#

bash

/usr/sbin/screencapture -x ~/Desktop/screenshot.png

Step 2: Upload to tmpfiles.org#

bash

python3 -c "
import requests
with open('/path/to/file.png', 'rb') as f:
    r = requests.post('https://tmpfiles.org/api/v1/upload', files={'file': f})
    d = r.json()
    if d.get('status') == 'success':
        print(d['data']['url'].replace('org/', 'org/dl/'))
"

Step 3: Send link via message#

json

{
  "action": "send",
  "channel": "feishu",
  "message": "文件链接：https://tmpfiles.org/dl/xxx",
  "target": "user_id"
}

Notes#

• Links expire after ~1 hour
• Max file size: ~100MB
• Files are publicly accessible while active
• Not suitable for sensitive/permanent storage