Open source file projects
Every project in the registry tagged file, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
🌩 Self-hosted file management and sharing system, supports multiple storage providers
Fast and small flat file CMS (5 files). Built with PHP, JSON database.
A blazing fast tool for building data pipelines: read, process and output events. Our community: https://t.me/file_d_community
Frequently asked questions
How many open source file projects are there?
This registry tracks 3 projects tagged file, with 29,971 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is cloudreve at 28,727 stars.
Are these file projects free to use?
Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 3 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which file project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these file projects still maintained?
3 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.