Seafile is a cloud storage system with privacy protection and teamwork features. Collections of files are called libraries. Each library can be synced separately. A library can also be encrypted with a user chosen password.
Seafile also allows users to create groups and easily sharing files into groups.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
- File syncing:
- Selective sync for any folder.
- Correctly handles file conflicts based on history instead of timestamp.
- Only transfer content delta to the server. Interrupted transfers can be resumed.Sync with two or more servers.
- Sync with existing folders.
- File sharing and collaboration:
- Sharing folders between users or into groups.
- Download links with password protection.
- Upload links.
- Version control.
- Drive client:
- Access all files in the cloud via virtual drive.
- Files are synced on demand.
- Privacy protection:
- Library encryption with a user chosen password.
- Client side encryption when using the desktop syncing.
- Online documents and knowledge management:
- Online Markdown editing in a WYSIWYG way.
- A draft review workflow for online documents
- Metadata management, including:
- File labels.
- Related documents.
- Wiki mode.
- Realtime notifications.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android and iOS.
Website: github.com/haiwen/seafile
Support:
Developer: Seafile Ltd.
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 (desktop client), Server and Android Client AGPLv3
Seafile (desktop client) is written in C and Python. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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