xbackboneA lightweight file manager with full ShareX support and more

xbackbone

XBackBone is a lightweight, self-hosted file and media sharing platform built on Laravel 13 and Livewire 4. It provides first-class ShareX support alongside rich media previews, multi-user management, and flexible storage backends for individuals and teams who want full control over their file sharing infrastructure.

Key Features

• ShareX Integration : Generate ready-to-use ShareX uploader configurations with a single click for seamless screenshot and file sharing
• Multi-Format Media Support : Inline previews for images, video, audio with waveforms, PDFs, and syntax-highlighted code snippets
• Flexible Storage Backends : Support for local disk, Amazon S3, S3-compatible services, FTP, and SFTP storage solutions
• Modern Authentication : Registration, email verification, password reset, and WebAuthn passkey support
• Content-Addressed Deduplication : Automatically deduplicate uploads by content fingerprint to save storage space
• Comprehensive REST API : Versioned API with token authentication and auto-generated OpenAPI documentation
• User & Quota Management : Admin roles, per-user disk quotas, and detailed usage statistics

Use Cases

• ShareX Users : Quickly share screenshots and files directly from your desktop with custom short links
• Media Management : Host and organize images, videos, audio files, and documents with rich previews on a private server
• Development Teams : Share code snippets, logs, and builds with built-in syntax highlighting and collaborative features
• Link Shortening : Create shortened URLs with optional expiration dates and password protection for sensitive content

Who Is It For

XBackBone is ideal for developers, content creators, and organizations seeking a lightweight, self-hosted alternative to commercial file-sharing platforms. It's perfect for those who prioritize privacy, control over their data, and integration with tools like ShareX.