# FileBrowser Quantum

> FileBrowser Quantum (8.8k stars, v2.0.1-stable Oct 2026) is an actively maintained, heavily reworked fork of the original File Browser, which is now archived. It serves existing folders through a web UI with indexed search, thumbnails and Office previews, WebDAV, user and group access rules, OIDC/LDAP login and configurable share links (expiry, anonymous access, upload permission). Apache-2.0, a single binary or Docker image for Linux, macOS and Windows, about 512 MB RAM. It does not sync folders to your computer, has no mobile app and no version history.

- Repository: https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser
- Official docs: https://filebrowserquantum.com/en/docs/getting-started/
- Checked: 2026-10-16

## What it replaces
- Dropbox: Share links and shared folders, Browse and manage files in a web app (partial). Browse and share server folders in a browser; no desktop sync, mobile upload or version history.

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Self-hosted binary or Docker container | https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser#about | 2026-10-16 |
| Code licence | Confirmed | Apache-2.0 | https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser/blob/main/LICENSE | 2026-10-16 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser#readme | 2026-10-16 |
| Commercial use | Confirmed | Yes, Apache-2.0 | https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser/blob/main/LICENSE | 2026-10-16 |
| Paid services needed? | Confirmed | None; the project says it will stay free | https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser#about | 2026-10-16 |
| Hardware | Confirmed | About 512 MB minimum memory (README comparison chart); Docker image ~180 MB with ffmpeg | https://github.com/gtsteffaniak/filebrowser#comparison-chart | 2026-10-16 |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Linux, macOS, Windows (binary) and Docker; web UI only, no mobile app | https://filebrowserquantum.com/en/docs/getting-started/ | 2026-10-16 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Easy; one Docker container or standalone binary with a config.yaml | https://filebrowserquantum.com/en/docs/getting-started/ | 2026-10-16 |

GitHub: 8777 stars, 488 forks, last push 2026-10-16, archived: no.
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