Web UI

GhostFS includes a built-in web interface for managing files from any browser — no client installation required.

Features

• File browsing — Navigate your files with grid or list view
• Upload files — Drag and drop or click to upload
• Upload folders — Drag and drop entire folders
• Download files — Click to download any file
• Preview files — Preview images, videos, and documents in-browser
• Create folders — Organize your files
• Rename & delete — Manage files with right-click or toolbar
• Copy, cut & paste — Full clipboard support with keyboard shortcuts
• File sharing — Share files and folders with other users

Starting the Web Server

Standalone Web Server

ghostfs web --root /data --http-port 8080

Combined with RPC Server

ghostfs server --root /data --web --http-port 8080

With TLS

Auto TLS (Let's Encrypt)

ghostfs web \
  --root /data \
  --acme \
  --acme-domain files.example.com \
  --acme-email admin@example.com

Manual Certificates

ghostfs web \
  --root /data \
  --key key.pem \
  --cert cert.pem

Keyboard Shortcuts

Authentication

The web UI uses the same token authentication as the CLI. Users log in with their username and token to access their files.