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Simple, yet useful read-only directory browsing web app

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Dissimilis/DirForge

Added 11 June 2026

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Overview

DirForge is a simple read-only directory browsing web application written in C#. It provides a web interface to navigate and view file listings on a server without write capabilities.

Best for

Best for
Developers needing a quick, secure directory viewer for internal or development environments

Use cases

  • Quickly browse server directories via a web browser
  • View file listings and metadata in a read-only mode
  • Set up a lightweight file explorer for development or internal use

How to use

Install

docker run -d --name dirforge -p 8091:8080 -e RootPath=/data -v /srv/share:/data:ro ghcr.io/dissimilis/dirforge:latest

Tools exposed

  • docker
  • podman

Clients listed in this record (not verified here)

Claude Code

Notes

3 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-10. Licensed MIT.

Pros

  • Simple and lightweight, easy to deploy
  • Read-only access enhances security by preventing modifications
  • Written in C#, integrates well with .NET environments

Cons

  • Limited to read-only browsing, no file upload or edit features
  • Low star count may indicate limited community support or updates
  • No advanced search or filtering capabilities

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