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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.

✨ 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.

🚀 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

📸 Screenshots

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  • Dashboard View Dashboard Screenshot

  • File Upload Page Upload Screenshot

🛠️ Tech Stack

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

🔒 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.

📌 Roadmap / Future Enhancements

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

🤝 Contributing

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

📜 License

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