Mikochi is a minimalist remote file manager designed for self-hosted servers and NAS devices.
It presents files through a lightweight web interface, allowing users to carry out common management operations without mounting the remote filesystem on their desktop. Its deliberately focused feature set makes it suitable for users who want straightforward browser access to a server’s files rather than a broader collaboration or cloud storage platform. A particularly useful feature is its ability to create streaming links for media players.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Browses directories and files stored on a remote server or NAS.
- Provides fuzzy search for quickly locating files.
- Uploads files through the web interface.
- Creates new directories remotely.
- Renames and deletes files and directories.
- Downloads individual files directly through the browser.
- Packages directories as compressed tar archives for downloading.
- Generates streaming links that can be opened with VLC or mpv.
- Uses a lightweight Preact-based frontend.
- Uses a Go backend built with the Gin web framework.
- Supports username and password authentication with JWT-based sessions.
- Can use TLS certificates directly for encrypted connections.
- Offers optional gzip compression for web traffic.
- Allows the managed data directory and listening address to be configured.
- Uses environment variables for straightforward server-side configuration.
- Can disable authentication for installations where access protection is handled externally.
Website: github.com/zer0tonin/Mikochi
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Developer: Alice Girard Guittard
License: MIT License
Mikochi is written in JavaScript and Go. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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