Free file transfer for AI infrastructure
Move training data, model weights, and datasets between data centers, edge devices, and orbit. Satellite-grade P2P protocol. No per-GB fees at petabyte scale. E2E encrypted. 43 MCP tools for AI agent orchestration.
Built for the Entire AI Stack
From edge inference to orbital compute, Handrive handles data movement across the distributed AI infrastructure.
AI Training Lab
Challenge: Moving terabytes of training data between GPU clusters
Handrive: Free P2P transfer at any scale, no egress fees
Edge AI Deployment
Challenge: Distributing models to hundreds of inference endpoints
Handrive: Lightweight headless client on any Linux device
Orbital Compute
Challenge: High-latency, unreliable earth-to-orbit links
Handrive: Latency-independent protocol designed for satellite conditions
Multi-Site Data Center
Challenge: Syncing datasets between geographically distributed clusters
Handrive: Direct P2P — no cloud middleman, no egress fees
Model Registry
Challenge: Distributing 10-100GB model checkpoints to production
Handrive: AI agents orchestrate distribution via MCP
Privacy-First AI
Challenge: Training data can't touch third-party servers
Handrive: E2E encrypted direct transfer, zero data exposure
Satellite-Grade Protocol
The transfer protocol was designed for the harshest network conditions — the kind you find on satellite links, remote edge deployments, and international backbone connections.
- Latency-independent — maintains throughput over high-latency links
- Packet-loss tolerant — graceful degradation on unreliable networks
- NAT traversal — works through firewalls and NAT without port forwarding
- Resumable transfers — restart from checkpoint on interruption
- No TCP window scaling issues — bypasses bandwidth-delay product limits
AI-Native Orchestration
43 MCP tools let AI agents manage the entire transfer lifecycle. No watch folders, no cron jobs — intelligent automation that understands context.
- 43 MCP tools for Claude and other AI agents
- REST API for custom pipeline integration
- Headless server mode for data center deployment
- Programmatic share creation, monitoring, and management
- Integration with Airflow, Prefect, and CI/CD pipelines
Your Data Never Leaves Your Control
AI model weights and training data represent millions in R&D investment. Every cloud relay is an attack surface — a place where data can be intercepted, subpoenaed, or exposed. Handrive eliminates the middleman entirely.
- Direct P2P — no cloud servers in the data path
- End-to-end encrypted — only sender and receiver can read the data
- No data residency risk — files don't land on third-party infrastructure
- Protect model weights, training data, and proprietary datasets in transit
Cloud Transfer vs Direct P2P
Cloud relay services
Data uploaded to cloud → stored on third-party servers → downloaded by recipient. Each hop is an exposure point and a compliance risk.
Handrive (direct P2P)
Data transfers directly between endpoints. Zero third-party exposure. E2E encrypted. No egress fees.
Data Center Ready with Headless Mode
P2P requires both endpoints online. Run Handrive in headless mode on any Linux server for 24/7 availability — your data is always accessible, without surrendering it to a cloud provider.
- →Runs on any Linux server (x64 and ARM64)
- →Edge devices: Raspberry Pi 4+, Jetson Nano, any ARM64
- →REST API + MCP for full programmatic control
- →AI agents manage everything 24/7
The Cost of Moving AI Data
At AI scale, per-GB pricing becomes a budget line item measured in hundreds of thousands. Handrive eliminates it entirely.
| Tool | Pricing Model | Cost at Scale | Handrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Transfer Tool | Enterprise license + infrastructure | $10,000+/yr + server costs | Free |
| Pay-Per-GB Service | Pay-per-GB ($0.25/GB) | $250,000 for 1PB | Free |
| AWS S3 Transfer | Egress fees ($0.05-0.09/GB) | $50,000-90,000 for 1PB egress | Free |
| Shipping Hard Drives | Physical media + logistics | $500-2,000 per shipment | Free |
| AWS Snowball | Per-device rental | $300+ per device + shipping | Free |
When to Use Handrive
Best For
- ✓ Moving training data between GPU clusters
- ✓ Distributing model weights to inference endpoints
- ✓ Edge AI deployments with limited connectivity
- ✓ Privacy-sensitive AI data pipelines
- ✓ Teams who need AI-native automation
- ✓ Anyone transferring data at petabyte scale
Beyond Compliance Theater
SOC2 and FedRAMP certify how services handle your data. Handrive never touches it.
- ✓ No cloud servers = no attack surface to audit
- ✓ Direct P2P = data never leaves your infrastructure
- ✓ E2E encrypted = mathematically private
Traditional certifications protect against cloud breaches. P2P eliminates the cloud entirely. Note: not yet tested in actual orbital environments.
Deep Dives
The Space Data Center File Transfer Problem
TechnicalWhy TCP Fails for AI Data Transfer
Cost AnalysisHow to Transfer Petabytes Without Going Broke
TutorialBuilding an AI Data Pipeline with Handrive + Claude
PrivacyWhy Your AI Training Data Shouldn't Touch Someone Else's Server
Thought LeadershipThe Coming Data Transfer Crisis
Stop paying per-GB at AI scale
Download Handrive for free. Transfer petabytes of AI training data, model weights, and datasets. Satellite-grade protocol. End-to-end encrypted. Zero cost.