File Manager

A lightweight, web-based file manager for managing files on a local server through a browser interface. This project provides an intuitive and responsive UI to upload, organize, and manage files without needing to use SSH or command-line tools.

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✨ Features

• 📂 Browse & Navigate – Explore directories and view file structures.
• 📥 Upload & Download – Easily upload files to the server or download existing files.
• ✏️ Create, Rename, Delete – Manage folders and files directly from the web interface.
• 🔍 Search – Quickly locate files by name.
• 🖥️ Cross-Platform – Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows servers.
• 🌐 Web-Based – No need for a desktop client, just use your browser.

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• Flask
• Any modern web browser

Installation

git clone https://github.com/alien5516788/File_manager.git
cd File_manager
pip install -r requirements.txt

Run

python app.py

or

gunicorn app:app

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📸 Screenshots

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• Dashboard View

• File Upload Page

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Python (Flask)
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Jquery)
• Deployment: Works locally or can be hosted on a home server / cloud VM

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🔒 Security Notes

This project is intended for personal or educational use. If deployed to the internet, make sure to:

• Use authentication & HTTPS.
• Restrict access to trusted users.
• Configure file permissions properly.

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📌 Roadmap / Future Enhancements

• ✅ Basic file operations
• 🔲 Implement multiuser support
• 🔲 Drag-and-drop file uploads
• 🔲 Dark mode UI
• 🔲 Remote server access

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.