putio

put.io

Cloud storage service that lets you fetch files from public sources—magnets, torrents, or URLs—and store them in your personal cloud.

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Overview

put.io is a cloud storage service that lets you fetch files from public sources—magnets, torrents, or URLs—and store them in your personal cloud. Rather than uploading your own files like Dropbox or Google Drive, put.io acts as a remote downloads folder accessible from all your devices.

The service has been operating since 2009 and is built by a small team in Istanbul. It supports streaming across a wide range of devices including Apple TV, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, and more, with additional integrations via CLI, API, and MCP for automation.

Key features

  • Fetch files from magnets, torrents, and URLs
  • Stream to any device (TV, phone, tablet, console)
  • Private cloud storage
  • CLI and MCP agent support
  • FTP/WebDAV mounting
  • Browser extensions
  • IFTTT automation
  • Documented API
Pros
  • Fast file fetching to personal cloud
  • Extensive device support across platforms
  • Agent-first design with CLI and MCP
  • No file upload required—works with public sources
  • Long-standing service since 2009
  • Deterministic JSON output for automation
Cons
  • Not a backup or sync service like Dropbox
  • Not designed for sharing files publicly
  • Limited to publicly available sources
  • Small team may limit support resources
Use this if
You need to fetch files from public sources and stream them across multiple devices without uploading your own files.
Skip this if
You need a traditional backup and sync service like Dropbox, or you want to share files publicly with others.

Best for

Streaming media across multiple devicesFetching files from public sources quicklyAutomating downloads via CLI or APIAccessing files from any screen without uploading

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DropboxGoogle DriveOneDriveSynology NAS

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