# Firefox Send
[](https://circleci.com/gh/mozilla/send)
[](https://testpilot.firefox.com/experiments/send)
**Docs:** [Docker](docs/docker.md), [Metrics](docs/metrics.md)
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## What it does
A file sharing experiment which allows you to send encrypted files to other users.
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## Requirements
- [Node.js 8.2+](https://nodejs.org/)
- [Redis server](https://redis.io/) (optional for development)
- [AWS S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) or compatible service. (optional)
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## Development
To start an ephemeral development server run:
```sh
npm install
npm start
```
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## Commands
| Command | Description |
|------------------|-------------|
| `npm run format` | Formats the frontend and server code using **prettier**.
| `npm run lint` | Lints the CSS and JavaScript code.
| `npm test` | Runs the suite of mocha tests.
| `npm start` | Runs the server in development configuration.
| `npm run build` | Builds the production assets.
| `npm run prod` | Runs the server in production configuration.
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## Configuration
The server is configured with environment variables. See [server/config.js](server/config.js) for all options and [docs/docker.md](doc/docker.md) for examples.
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## Localization
Firefox Send localization is managed via [Pontoon](https://pontoon.mozilla.org/projects/test-pilot-firefox-send/), not direct pull requests to the repository. If you want to fix a typo, add a new language, or simply know more about localization, please get in touch with the [existing localization team](https://pontoon.mozilla.org/teams/) for your language, or Mozilla’s [l10n-drivers](https://wiki.mozilla.org/L10n:Mozilla_Team#Mozilla_Corporation) for guidance.
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## Contributing
Pull requests are always welcome! Feel free to check out the list of ["good first bugs"](https://github.com/mozilla/send/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3A%22good+first+bug%22).
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## Testing
| ENVIRONMENT | URL
|-------------|-----
| Production |
| Stage |
| Development |
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## License
[Mozilla Public License Version 2.0](LICENSE)
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