# Filestash

Filestash is a self-hosted, storage-agnostic file manager that gives homelab users one browser-based interface to browse, organize, and manage files across SFTP, S3, SMB, WebDAV, FTP, Git, NFS, IPFS, and many other. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, TrueNAS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/516/filestash

## Description

Filestash is a self-hosted, storage-agnostic file manager that gives homelab users one browser-based interface to browse, organize, and manage files across SFTP, S3, SMB, WebDAV, FTP, Git, NFS, IPFS, and many other local or cloud storage systems.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS.

## Health score

78/100 (Good), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 17 days ago)
- Popular: 83 (14,765 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)
- Security check: 49 (no serious findings, 9 minor, tests, OpenSSF Scorecard 3.2/10)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/machines/filestash/
- Official website: https://www.filestash.app/
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/filestash/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/filestash-0apwwaw0xy4txo?q=filestash
- GitHub: https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash
- Documentation: https://www.filestash.app/docs/

## Common questions

### Can Filestash expose connected storage through additional protocols?

Yes. Filestash includes API and gateways to expose underlying data via SFTP, MCP, FTP, WebDAV, S3, or AS2.

### Can I test Filestash without installing it myself?

Yes. The docs mention a demo server you can play with before deploying.

### Can I install a Filestash app on desktop and mobile devices?

Yes. The site says on-demand sync lets you install the app on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iPhone.

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