Rhea for MAC
Free, open-source menu bar app for Mac that uploads files to your Dropbox and copies a share link, and shortens links you drop on it.
Rhea Overview
Rhea is a small status bar utility for the Mac that makes sharing files and links quick. Drag a file onto its menu bar icon and Rhea uploads it to your Dropbox, copying the link to your clipboard while the upload carries on in the background, so you can paste it right away. Drag a web link onto the icon instead and Rhea shortens it. Both actions also work from the dropdown menu when a file path, file URL or web address is already on your clipboard. Its developer compares it to CloudApp and Dropshare.
Rhea is made by Tim Johnsen and released under the MIT license. Version 0.15 adds macOS 26 support, with icons in place of the emoji used before, and Rhea now adds its own login item. It also copies direct Dropbox links instead of landing pages for some file types. The app is a universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, needs macOS 10.15 or later and is signed with the developer's Apple Developer ID. Keep in mind that file sharing needs a Dropbox account, because Dropbox is where your uploads are stored, and that link shortening uses the developer's own shortening service. The developer recommends using Dropbox's selective sync to keep the Rhea folder from syncing back to your Mac.
Key Features
Rhea turns the menu bar into a quick way to share.
- Drag to upload: Drop a file on the menu bar icon to upload it to Dropbox.
- Instant links: The Dropbox link is copied to the clipboard while the upload runs in the background.
- Direct links: Copies direct Dropbox links instead of landing pages for some file types.
- Link shortening: Drop a web link on the icon to get a short link.
- Clipboard actions: Upload a copied file path or shorten a copied address from the dropdown menu.
- No name clashes: A short suffix based on the file's contents avoids filename conflicts.
- No double uploads: Uploading the same file again with the same name does nothing.
- Starts at login: Rhea adds its own login item.
What’s New in Version 0.15
Rhea 0.15 brings macOS 26 support and smarter links.
- macOS 26 support, with icons instead of emoji.
- Rhea now adds its own login item.
- Copies direct Dropbox links instead of landing pages for some file types.
- Many other improvements from the last year.
Rhea FAQ
Is Rhea free?
Yes. Rhea is free and open source under the MIT license. File sharing needs a Dropbox account, because your uploads are stored in your Dropbox.
What does Rhea do?
Rhea is a menu bar app for sharing. Drag a file onto its icon to upload it to Dropbox and get a link, or drag a web link onto it to shorten it.
Do I need a Dropbox account to use Rhea?
Yes, for file sharing. Rhea uses Dropbox for file storage, so the files you share are uploaded to your own Dropbox.
Which macOS version does Rhea need?
Rhea needs macOS 10.15 or later. Version 0.15 adds support for macOS 26.
Does Rhea run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Rhea is a universal app that runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How quickly can I paste the link?
Straight away. Rhea copies the Dropbox link to the clipboard while the file is still uploading in the background.
How does link shortening work in Rhea?
Drag a web link onto the menu bar icon, or copy it and choose shortening from the dropdown menu. Rhea uses the developer's own URL shortening service.
What happens if I upload the same file twice?
Rhea adds a short suffix based on the file's contents to every upload, so uploading the same file again with the same filename does nothing.
Will uploaded files sync back to my Mac?
They can, because they are stored in your Dropbox. The developer recommends using Dropbox's selective sync to stop the Rhea folder from syncing to your Mac.
Where does the Rhea download on rhea.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Rhea releases on GitHub at https://github.com/timonus/Rhea/releases/latest. rhea.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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