Directory Lister is a PHP application for presenting the contents of a directory through a web browser. It replaces the basic directory listings offered by many web servers with a cleaner interface that makes collections of files easier to explore and download.
The application is designed for people who want to make files publicly available without building a complete file-sharing or document management platform. It is suitable for distributing project resources, downloads, public documents and other collections of files.
Directory Lister can display folders and their contents, helping visitors navigate through a directory structure. It also offers searching, sorting and file verification facilities, making large collections more convenient to use.
Unlike multi-user file management applications, Directory Lister is intended for public file distribution. Its developers explicitly warn that files within the configured directory, including hidden files, may be publicly accessible. It should therefore not be used to host private or sensitive information.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Displays the contents of publicly accessible directories through a browser.
- Provides directory navigation for exploring nested folders.
- Supports searching for files within the shared directory structure.
- Allows files and folders to be displayed in configurable sort orders.
- Offers light and dark interface themes.
- Provides file hashes for verifying downloaded content.
- Can render README files directly within directory listings.
- Supports downloading complete directories as ZIP archives.
- Provides file information to help visitors identify downloadable content.
- Offers a multilingual interface.
- Supports configuration through environment settings.
- Allows existing web-accessible directories to be presented without changing their underlying file organisation.
Website: github.com/DirectoryLister/DirectoryLister
Support:
Developer: Chris Kankiewicz
License: MIT License
Directory Lister is written in PHP. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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