SRIFT: Encrypted P2P file, chat and agent handoffs for Windows
Send encrypted files, chat, and audio calls peer-to-peer with no intermediary storage, streaming data directly between devices for live handoffs. SRIFT, created by SRIFT, sits in the utilities-tools space and targets privacy-conscious users and developers. It uses AES-256-GCM encryption, offers a Windows CLI and browser session codes, and integrates the Model Context Protocol for AI agent file delivery. The app fits technical users who need account-free, direct transfers between desktop environments.
What does SRIFT actually do?
SRIFT streams files and real-time communications directly between endpoints without creating server-side copies. The tool combines encrypted file streaming, chat, and audio calls, and it exposes a Command Line Interface for scripted transfers. It also integrates the Model Context Protocol (MCP) so AI coding agents can hand off encrypted links or streams to local developers, enabling direct agent-to-human file delivery inside workflows that require no user account.
Does it slow down your system during a transfer?
Transfers are peer-to-peer, so system impact depends on local network and process usage rather than cloud throughput. Because data streams from the sender's device, CPU and network usage reflect active IO and encryption operations on that machine. The CLI supports automation, which can run alongside other tasks; however, performance will vary with file size, network bandwidth, and the host machine's available resources during large or prolonged streams.
Is SRIFT safe to use on a production machine?
SRIFT enforces end-to-end AES-256-GCM encryption and uses WebRTC DTLS for direct links, and keys are generated locally and never shared with the server. The architecture follows a zero-knowledge approach where the intermediary MCP or signaling server does not hold file data or encryption keys. For workflows that require strict confidentiality, the app's no-database design ensures the server cannot inspect transferred contents.
Do I need technical knowledge to operate SRIFT?
The app offers both browser session codes and a Windows Command Line Interface, so casual users can join a session via a seven-character code while admins and developers can script transfers through the CLI. AgentNet and MCP integrations target developers and AI agent workflows, which assume familiarity with command-line tools and agent configuration. Non-technical users can use browser sessions but may rely on a technical peer for advanced agent bindings.
Clear fit for technical users who accept live-session constraints
SRIFT serves privacy-minded developers and administrators who require live, account-free handoffs from AI agents or peers. It favors on-demand, synchronous transfers rather than asynchronous delivery, so teams that need permanent cloud storage or unattended downloads may find it a poor match. For anyone needing direct, encrypted handoffs between machines, SRIFT is a practical utility with a specific operational trade-off.
