xbackboneA lightweight file manager with full ShareX support and more

xbackbone

XBackBone is a lightweight, self-hosted file and media sharing platform with first-class ShareX support. It enables users to upload images, videos, audio, PDFs, and code files, then share them through clean short links with rich social embeds. Built on Laravel 13 and Livewire 4, it combines modern authentication, multi-user management, and flexible storage backends in a single simple solution.

Key Features

• ShareX integration: One-click configuration generation for ShareX and other screenshot tools with pre-filled credentials
• Multiple storage backends: Support for local disk, Amazon S3, FTP, and SFTP storage options
• Modern security: Two-factor authentication, passkeys (WebAuthn), email verification, and content-addressed deduplication
• REST API: Versioned API with token authentication and auto-generated OpenAPI documentation
• Rich media support: Inline previews for images, video, audio waveforms, PDFs, and syntax-highlighted code
• User management: Admin roles, per-user disk quotas, activity logging, and usage statistics

Use Cases

• Screenshot sharing: Instant file uploads and link sharing for developers and content creators using ShareX
• Self-hosted media platform: Private file storage and sharing for teams wanting full control over their data
• Link shortening and pastes: Create short URLs and code paste functionality with optional expiration and passwords
• Legacy migration: Move existing file sharing infrastructure from older XBackBone instances without losing data

Who Is It For

XBackBone is ideal for developers, teams, and organizations seeking a privacy-focused, self-hosted alternative to cloud file-sharing services. It's particularly suited for users of ShareX and other screenshot tools who want a lightweight, customizable backend they can deploy and control themselves.