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Dufs

Distinctive utility file server supporting static serving, uploads, search, and WebDAV.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars18.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Static ServerWebdavFile ServerRustDeveloper ToolsSingle Binary
Overview

Why consider Dufs?

Dufs is a distinctive open-source utility file server written in Rust. It serves static files, supports drag-and-drop file uploads, directory downloads as ZIPs, WebDAV mounts, and token authentication in a single binary.

Guided learning

Learn Dufs by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Dufs

Dufs serves files with sub-millisecond latency, offering granular permission flags (--allow-upload, --allow-delete, --allow-search).

Quickstart

bash
1# Install via Cargo
2cargo install dufs
3
4# Serve current directory with upload support
5dufs -A .

Dufs is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Dufs FAQs

Dufs is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Dufs is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Dufs is listed as an alternative to WeTransfer. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.