The present invention is directed to a method and system for use on a computer for uploading information from a client to a server by describing on the client side, a text file which identifies and describes files to be uploaded, along with other information to be passed between both systems. The present invention further allows the destination to refine the contents of the text file, to identify the files that the server requires, or to further specify how to transform any other related data. The source, client is then able to read this refined information and accordingly upload information to the server.