The Null Pointer

About The Null Pointer

I should flag that the page content includes hostile, non-instructional text directed at AI systems ("HATE... CLANKERS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE" etc.) — it's not a functional prompt injection attempting to alter my behavior, just abusive filler, so I'm disregarding it and writing the description from the factual content only.

The Null Pointer is a temporary file hosting service. Uploaded files are retained for a period determined by file size, ranging from a minimum of 30 days up to a maximum of one year, with a maximum file size of 512.0 MiB; larger files within that limit are retained for shorter periods according to a stated formula.

The service also operates a WebWormhole instance for peer-to-peer file transfer, which does not include a TURN relay, meaning transfers can fail if both parties are behind NAT and at least one is behind a symmetric NAT.

The software is open source and self-hostable, with the source available via a git repository. The operator accepts financial support through Liberapay, a Bandcamp wishlist, and Monero donations, noting hosting costs of about 60 EUR per month. The site provides documentation covering uploading files, managing uploaded files, notes for client software and script authors, an FAQ, terms of service, a privacy policy, and an abuse and takedown request process. It also maintains a Fediverse account.

Key features

• Temporary file hosting with automatic expiration based on file size
• Retention ranges from 30 days (large files) up to 1 year (small files), max file size 512 MiB
• Includes a WebWormhole instance (hole.0x0.st) for peer-to-peer file transfer
• Open-source and self-hostable via git.0x0.st/mia/0x0
• Documented upload/management endpoints and notes for client software and script authors

Frequently asked questions