FileBrowser Quantum
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The best free self-hosted web-based file manager with multiple sources, OIDC authentication, and real-time indexing.

FileBrowser Quantum is an open-source (Apache 2.0 Licensed) and self-hosted web-based file manager. It is noted for being a massive fork with revolutionary features.

Features:

Core Architecture and Performance

  • It supports multiple sources.

  • It features real-time indexing.

Security and Access Control

  • It provides Advanced Authentication and enterprise-grade security.

  • Supported authentication methods include OIDC authentication, password + 2FA, and proxy authentication.

  • It offers Directory Access Control, which involves granular permissions scoped to users or groups, allowing for precise control of access at the directory level.

File Handling and Viewing

  • It supports Office File Support.

  • It allows users to Edit Office documents directly in the browser using OnlyOffice integration.

  • It supports previews for both video and office files.

Sharing Capabilities

  • It features Configurable Sharing.

  • Users can create shares with specific requirements, including expiration times, user restrictions, styling options, and granular permissions.

Search Functionality

  • The tool implements Real-Time Search.

  • The search is content-aware across the entire filesystem.

  • It supports the use of file sizes and advanced filters.

Developer Features

  • A Developer API is available.

  • The API provides long-lived API tokens and is documented with comprehensive Swagger documentation, enabling the creation of integrations and automation of workflows.