tmps.fyi – Online Clipboard

Moving files and text between multiple devices has long required either cumbersome app installations, account creation, or reliance on single-ecosystem solutions. tmps.fyi addresses this friction point with a browser-based clipboard that lets users instantly sync content across phones, tablets, and computers without authentication, downloads, or long-term storage.

The core appeal lies in its simplicity. Users create a named space, optionally password-protect it, and access it from any other device by entering the same name. Real-time synchronization means updates appear within milliseconds. The product targets anyone who regularly moves screenshots, links, code snippets, or files between devices but doesn't need cloud storage's permanence—developers testing mobile interfaces, presenters sharing slides during meetings, or anyone bridging the gap between iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS without proprietary ecosystem constraints.

What distinguishes tmps.fyi from alternatives is its stateless design. Unlike email (which clutters inboxes), AirDrop (limited to Apple devices), cloud storage (requiring folders and permission management), or USB cables (needing physical hardware), this solution offers immediate, friction-free handoffs. Content persists only as long as needed; once all devices disconnect, a 10-minute countdown begins before automatic deletion. This design sidesteps privacy concerns around permanent cloud storage while making the tool genuinely ephemeral.

The feature set remains focused. Users can transfer text, images, and files. Desktop users can directly capture and share screenshots. Access can be secured with passwords for sensitive transfers. File download capability means users aren't restricted to copying and pasting—they can move actual files across platforms. The absence of required sign-up or app installation removes baseline friction compared to almost every competitor.

The business model is worth noting: tmps.fyi is entirely free with no mentioned premium tier or monetization strategy. This positions it as a utility with no recurring revenue but also no pressure to adopt freemium or subscription mechanics. An independent developer maintains the service, which carries both advantages—rapid iteration, user-first prioritization—and inherent risks around long-term sustainability that potential users should weigh.

The product excels at addressing a narrow, genuine problem with elegant restraint. It doesn't try to be Dropbox or iCloud; it's specifically engineered for temporary, cross-device transfers where the user values speed and simplicity over permanence.