XBackBoneA lightweight file manager with full ShareX support and more

XBackBone

XBackBone is a lightweight, self-hosted PHP file manager designed for seamless file sharing and management. It provides full ShareX integration, allowing users to instantly upload and share images, videos, code, and other file types from their desktop. Perfect for developers and power users who need a private, customizable alternative to cloud storage services.

Key Features

• ShareX Integration : Complete support for ShareX uploads with automatic config generation
• Multi-Backend Storage : Local storage, AWS S3, Google Cloud, Azure Blob Storage, Dropbox, and FTP(s) support
• Rich Media Support : Built-in viewers for images, GIFs, videos, audio, code with syntax highlighting, and PDFs
• User Management : Multi-user system with roles, disk quotas, and LDAP authentication
• Web Interface : Responsive design with upload history, search, tagging, and multiple theme support
• Cross-Platform : Linux desktop support via custom generated scripts, direct command-line downloads with curl/wget

Use Cases

• Developer File Sharing : Share code snippets, screenshots, and logs instantly from your desktop with ShareX
• Team Content Management : Manage team files with user roles, quotas, and organized tagging system
• Self-Hosted Media Gallery : Host and serve images and videos with direct link support across Discord, Telegram, and other platforms

Who Is It For

XBackBone is ideal for developers, sysadmins, and teams who need full control over their file sharing infrastructure. It's built for users who want a lightweight, privacy-focused alternative to commercial file managers without sacrificing features like multi-user support and advanced storage options.