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+# UP
+
+UP is a simple file transfer tool that acts as a drop-in replacement for `scp` and `sftp`. It sends data over HTTPS for much faster uploads without any extra setup. The client uses your existing SSH keys and reads `~/.ssh/config` so you can keep working with the host aliases you already have.
+
+## Why UP?
+
+- Transfers are noticeably quicker than traditional `scp` or `sftp`.
+- No setup: use the same SSH keys and host aliases you already have.
+- Small client and server binaries.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+Pre-built binaries for common operating systems are available on the releases page. Choose the download that matches your OS and architecture or build the latest development version yourself:
+
+```bash
+go build -o server ./server
+go build -o up ./client
+```
+
+Start the server (listens on port 7966) and then upload a file:
+
+```bash
+./server
+
+./up very_big.tar.xz localhost:7966
+```
+
+Uploaded files are stored under the server's `files/` directory. The client will prompt to trust the server's certificate on first use and will remember it afterwards. Up is built to work behind reverse proxies like nginx.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.