Free file transfer for game developers
Distribute game builds, mods, and replay files without per-GB fees. Direct P2P transfer. No file size limits. E2E encrypted. 43 MCP tools for CI/CD automation.
The Game Development Pipeline
From build to players, Handrive handles file distribution at every stage.
Every handoff is free, encrypted, and direct — no cloud middleman.
Built for Every Role in Game Dev
From solo indie devs to AAA studios, Handrive handles the unique challenges of game file distribution.
Indie Developer
Challenge: Sharing 10-50GB builds with playtesters costs money
Handrive: Free P2P transfer — send builds to unlimited testers
Game Studio QA
Challenge: Distributing 50-100GB builds to QA teams daily
Handrive: Zero transfer costs, role-based access control
Modding Community
Challenge: Platform file size limits block large mods
Handrive: No size limits — share 20GB+ mods directly
Esports / Tournaments
Challenge: Distributing game clients and replay files to participants
Handrive: Fast P2P distribution to hundreds of players
Content Creator
Challenge: Sending raw gameplay footage (100GB+) to editors
Handrive: Transfer any size, no cloud upload wait
CI/CD Pipeline
Challenge: Automating build distribution to dev and QA
Handrive: MCP tools + REST API for automated workflows
Any Format, Any Size
Game builds are massive. Handrive transfers them all — no compression, no chunking, no platform limits.
- 50-100GB game builds — no problem
- Thousands of asset files in one transfer
- Preserve file integrity with checksums
- Resumable transfers on interruption
CI/CD Integration
43 MCP tools let AI agents automate build distribution — from build server to QA to playtesters, hands-free.
- 43 MCP tools for Claude and other AI agents
- REST API for Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- Automated distribution on successful build
- Role-based access for dev, QA, and playtesters
- Headless mode for build servers
Protect Your Unreleased Builds
Leaks kill launches. Cloud services store your builds on their servers — one breach and your game is on torrent sites. Handrive's P2P architecture means your builds never touch third-party infrastructure.
- Direct P2P — builds bypass cloud servers entirely
- End-to-end encrypted — only authorized recipients can access
- No cloud storage = no breach surface
- Revoke access instantly when playtesters leave
Cloud Storage vs Direct P2P
Cloud storage services
Build uploaded to cloud → stored on third-party servers → downloaded by testers. Your unreleased game sits on someone else's infrastructure.
Handrive (direct P2P)
Build transfers directly to recipients. Zero third-party exposure. E2E encrypted. Revoke access anytime.
Build Server Integration
P2P requires both endpoints online. Run Handrive in headless mode on your build server for 24/7 availability — distribute builds automatically without cloud dependency.
- →Runs on any build server (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- →Integrates with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- →REST API for custom pipeline integration
- →AI agents automate distribution 24/7
The Cost of Distributing Game Builds
A 100GB build sent to 10 playtesters = 1TB of transfer. At $0.25/GB, that's $250 per build cycle. Handrive eliminates it entirely.
| Tool | Pricing Model | Cost Example | Handrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Storage | Per-seat subscription | $15-20/user/mo | Free |
| Pay-Per-GB Service | Pay-per-GB ($0.25/GB) | $25 per 100GB build | Free |
| Steam/Platform Upload | Bandwidth + time | Hours of upload time | Direct P2P, faster |
| Shipping Hard Drives | Physical media | $50-100 per shipment | Free |
When to Use Handrive
Best For
- ✓ Indie devs sharing builds with playtesters
- ✓ Studios distributing builds to QA teams
- ✓ Modding communities sharing large mods
- ✓ Esports teams distributing game clients
- ✓ CI/CD pipelines with automated distribution
- ✓ Anyone tired of cloud storage fees
Good to Know
- ✓ P2P = both sides need to be online
- ✓ Use headless mode for 24/7 availability
- ✓ Not a replacement for Steam/platform distribution
- ✓ Best for internal and pre-release distribution
Handrive is perfect for development workflows — sending builds to team members, QA, and playtesters. For public release, use your platform's native distribution.
Stop paying to distribute your builds
Download Handrive for free. Distribute game builds, mods, and assets to your team and playtesters. E2E encrypted. Zero cost.