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Cloudreve
Self-hosted file management system with multi-cloud storage support
Self-hosted file management and sharing platform that unifies local storage, OneDrive, S3, and eight other cloud providers with WebDAV, offline downloads, and rich media previews.
Overview
Overview
Cloudreve is a self-hosted file management system designed for users who need unified access to multiple storage backends. Built with Go and React, it bridges local storage with popular cloud providers including OneDrive, S3-compatible services, Qiniu, Aliyun OSS, Tencent COS, and Upyun.
Capabilities
The platform supports direct client-to-storage transmission for uploads and downloads, eliminating server bottlenecks. Integration with Aria2 and qBittorrent enables background downloads distributed across multiple nodes. Users can compress and extract archives, preview videos, images, audio, and ePub files, and edit text, Markdown, diagrams, and Office documents directly in the browser. WebDAV support ensures compatibility with third-party clients across all storage providers.
Deployment & Audience
Cloudreve ships as an all-in-one binary with features enabled out of the box. Multi-user and multi-group support makes it suitable for teams, families, or individuals managing personal cloud infrastructure. The interface offers customizable themes, dark mode, progressive web app capabilities, and internationalization. Licensed under GPL v3, it targets users seeking control over their file storage without vendor lock-in.
Highlights
Unified interface for 9+ storage providers including OneDrive, S3, Aliyun OSS, and local storage
Direct client-to-storage transmission bypassing server for uploads and downloads
Integrated Aria2/qBittorrent support for distributed background downloads
WebDAV access, online media preview, and document editing across all storage backends
Pros
- Supports nine different storage backends with consistent API and WebDAV access
- Direct transmission mode reduces server bandwidth and improves transfer speeds
- All-in-one binary simplifies deployment with no external dependencies required
- Rich media handling including online editing for Office documents and Markdown
Considerations
- GPL v3 license may restrict integration into proprietary commercial products
- Multi-cloud setup requires configuring credentials for each storage provider
- Background download features depend on external Aria2 or qBittorrent installations
- Documentation and community resources primarily available in Chinese
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Fit guide
Great for
- Users managing files across multiple cloud storage providers who need a unified interface
- Teams or families requiring multi-user file sharing with granular permission controls
- Self-hosters seeking WebDAV access to diverse storage backends through a single endpoint
- Organizations wanting to eliminate vendor lock-in while leveraging existing cloud storage
Not ideal when
- Users needing enterprise-grade compliance certifications or commercial support contracts
- Teams requiring real-time collaborative editing beyond basic document preview and modification
- Deployments where GPL v3 licensing conflicts with proprietary software requirements
- Non-technical users uncomfortable configuring cloud provider API credentials and storage policies
How teams use it
Hybrid Cloud Archive
Store frequently accessed files locally while archiving cold data to S3-compatible storage, managing both through one interface with automatic tiering policies.
Family Media Library
Centralize photos and videos from multiple OneDrive accounts, enable WebDAV access for mobile apps, and share albums with expiration-protected links.
Distributed Download Hub
Queue large files through Aria2 integration, distribute downloads across multiple nodes, and automatically organize completed files into cloud storage.
Cross-Provider File Sync
Unify access to Aliyun OSS, Tencent COS, and local NAS storage, allowing teams to search metadata and preview documents regardless of backend location.
Tech snapshot
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Dockerfile1%
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Frequently asked questions
Which cloud storage providers does Cloudreve support?
Cloudreve supports local storage, remote nodes, OneDrive, S3-compatible APIs, Qiniu, Aliyun OSS, Tencent COS, and Upyun. Each provider can be configured independently with direct client-to-storage transmission.
Does Cloudreve require a database?
The all-in-one binary includes embedded storage for configuration and metadata. For production deployments, refer to the official documentation for database configuration options.
Can I use Cloudreve with existing WebDAV clients?
Yes, Cloudreve provides WebDAV access covering all configured storage providers, allowing you to mount your multi-cloud storage in standard file managers and mobile apps.
How does direct transmission work?
Cloudreve generates pre-signed URLs or temporary credentials so clients upload and download directly to/from the storage provider, bypassing the Cloudreve server to save bandwidth and improve speed.
What file operations are supported for background downloads?
By integrating Aria2 or qBittorrent, Cloudreve can download HTTP, FTP, magnet links, and torrents in the background, then store completed files in any configured storage backend.
Project at a glance
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LicenseGPL-3.0
Repo age7 years old
Last commitlast week
Self-hostingSupported
Primary languageGo
Last synced 12 hours ago