FolderHost is a self-hosted cloud platform in a single binary. Share files, collaborate in real-time, and manage users with no dependencies.
This is cross-platform software.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Core:
- Single Binary Deployment – No dependencies, just run.
- High Performance – Built with Go backend + React frontend.
- Real-time Collaboration – Live code editing with Monaco Editor.
- Multi-user Support – Permissions system.
- File Management:
- Full file operations (upload, download, move, copy, rename).
- Chunked file uploads for large files.
- Recovery bin with configurable limits.
- Storage quota management per folder.
- Security & Monitoring:
- JWT-based authentication.
- Granular user permissions.
- Audit logs for all activities.
- Configurable storage limits.
Website: github.com/MertJSX/folderhost
Support:
Developer: Mert Sami
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
FolderHost is written in TypeScript and Go. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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