File Browser

File Browser is a self-hosted web-based file manager that allows users to upload, delete, preview, edit, and share files on their servers through an intuitive web interface.

🚀 Overview

File Browser is an open-source, single-binary web application that provides a full-featured file management interface for any directory on your server. It turns your server into a personal cloud storage solution with minimal setup.

It solves the problem of accessing and managing files on remote servers without complex tools like SSH or relying on proprietary cloud services. Users get a modern web UI for all file operations, keeping data under full control.

Built for developers, sysadmins, and homelab enthusiasts who need quick, secure file access. The project was created to deliver a lightweight, easily deployable file browser and is now complete, entering maintenance-only mode.

✨ Key Features

Sleek Material Design interface (modern, responsive UI for effortless navigation)
User management (multi-user support with permissions and roles)
File editing (built-in text editor for quick changes without external tools)
Custom commands (execute shell scripts on files for automation)
File sharing (generate public links with optional passwords and expiration)
Preview support (images, videos, PDFs, archives directly in browser)
Single binary deployment (no dependencies, runs anywhere)

Optional: Redis integration for performance caching

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript, CSS
Backend: Go
Database: None (file-system based), Redis (optional)
Auth: Custom (built-in user system)
Hosting: Self-hosted, Docker, binary executable

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Developers who want to manage server files via a simple web UI
Teams looking for secure, self-hosted file sharing
Indie makers building homelab setups or personal clouds

📸 Screenshots / Demo

Live demo: None publicly available
GitHub: https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser

🔥 Project Status

🟡 Maintained

Last updated: 2026-03-24

❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Yes / Open Source (Apache License 2.0, completely free to use and modify.)

Is the source code available?

Yes — https://github.com/filebrowser/filebrowser

Can I contribute?

Contributions welcome for bug fixes and security issues. Read CONTRIBUTING.md, open issues for bugs only, submit PRs. New features not planned due to maintenance mode.