# Private Image

Self-hosted, privacy-focused image hosting. Images are metadata-stripped and encrypted in the browser before upload. Supports **zero-knowledge** viewer links and **hotlink** mode for embeds.

For production deployment, see the [deployment guide](deploy/DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md).

## Development

### Start dev environment

```bash
cp .env.example .env.dev

docker compose --env-file .env.dev -f docker-compose.dev.yml build --no-cache
docker compose --env-file .env.dev -f docker-compose.dev.yml up --force-recreate
```

### Install npm packages for code editor visibility

```bash
cd backend && npm i && cd ../frontend && npm i
```