Docs: FAQ, Encryption, Build, Docker, Metrics, More

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Table of Contents

• What it does
• Requirements
• Development
• Commands
• Configuration
• Localization
• Contributing
• Testing
• Android
• License

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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 10.0+
• Redis server (optional for development)
• AWS S3 or compatible service. (optional)

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Development

To start an ephemeral development server run:

npm install
npm start

Then browse to http://localhost:8080

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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 for all options and docs/docker.md for examples.

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Localization

Firefox Send localization is managed via Pontoon, 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 for your language or Mozilla’s l10n-drivers for guidance.

see also docs/localization.md

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Contributing

Pull requests are always welcome! Feel free to check out the list of "good first issues".

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Testing

ENVIRONMENT	URL
Production	https://send.firefox.com/
Stage	https://stage.send.nonprod.cloudops.mozgcp.net/
Development	https://send2.dev.lcip.org/

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Android

The android implementation is contained in the android directory, and can be viewed locally for easy testing and editing by running ANDROID=1 npm start and then visiting http://localhost:8080. CSS and image files are located in the android/app/src/main/assets directory.

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License

Mozilla Public License Version 2.0

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