mickaelkerjean/filestash
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:filefolder: File Management Platform / Universal Data Access Layer (without FUSE)
MCP
mickaelkerjean/filestash
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
Filestash is a file management platform written in Go that provides a universal data access layer across multiple storage backends without requiring FUSE. It exposes files from cloud storage, databases, and local systems through a unified web interface and API.
Best for
Best for
Developers building multi-cloud file management systems or needing unified access to heterogeneous storage without FUSE overhead
Use cases
- Access and manage files across multiple cloud storage providers from one interface
- Build custom file browsing and sharing workflows without backend infrastructure
- Integrate heterogeneous storage systems into a single data access layer
Notes
Filestash is a file management platform written in Go that provides a universal data access layer across multiple storage backends without requiring FUSE. It exposes files from cloud storage, databases, and local systems through a unified web interface and API.
14,271 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed AGPL-3.0.
Use cases
- Access and manage files across multiple cloud storage providers from one interface
- Build custom file browsing and sharing workflows without backend infrastructure
- Integrate heterogeneous storage systems into a single data access layer
Pros
- Supports multiple storage backends (S3, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, databases) through plugins
- No FUSE dependency simplifies deployment and cross-platform compatibility
- Open source with active community (14k+ stars)
Cons
- Requires self-hosting and operational overhead for production use
- Plugin architecture means backend support depends on community contributions
- Web-first design may not suit all programmatic access patterns
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Pros
- Supports multiple storage backends (S3, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, databases) through plugins
- No FUSE dependency simplifies deployment and cross-platform compatibility
- Open source with active community (14k+ stars)
Cons
- Requires self-hosting and operational overhead for production use
- Plugin architecture means backend support depends on community contributions
- Web-first design may not suit all programmatic access patterns
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