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Self-Hosting Filebrowser: Simple File Manager

File Browser provides a web-based file manager for your server. Upload, download, edit, and share files through a clean interface.

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What Is File Browser?


File Browser provides a file management interface within a specified directory. Upload, download, rename, edit, and share files through your browser.


Features


  • Web-based file management
  • File upload (drag-and-drop)
  • Download files and folders (as ZIP)
  • In-browser text editor
  • File sharing with links
  • User management and permissions
  • Custom branding
  • Command runner
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    • File Browser vs Nextcloud vs SFTPGo


  • File Browser: Simplest, lightest, single directory
  • Nextcloud: Full platform (overkill for just files)
  • SFTPGo: Protocol-focused (SFTP/FTP/WebDAV)

    • Deployment


    Deploy on TinyPod. Resources: 1 CPU, 64 MB RAM.


    File Browser is the simplest way to manage files on your server through a browser.