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s3fs-fuse

FUSE-based file system backed by Amazon S3 buckets.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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S3 MountCloud StorageFuseCppPosixLinux
Overview

Why consider s3fs-fuse?

s3fs-fuse allows Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD to mount Amazon S3 buckets or S3-compatible object stores as local file systems with transparent POSIX file operations.

Guided learning

Learn s3fs-fuse by building

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

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Overview of s3fs-fuse

s3fs preserves native file formats in S3 buckets, allowing users to inspect files via standard CLI commands (ls, cat, cp) and web consoles seamlessly.

Mounting an S3 Bucket

bash
1echo ACCESS_KEY_ID:SECRET_ACCESS_KEY > ~/.passwd-s3fs
2chmod 600 ~/.passwd-s3fs
3s3fs mybucket /path/to/mountpoint -o passwd_file=~/.passwd-s3fs

s3fs-fuse is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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s3fs-fuse FAQs

s3fs-fuse 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.

s3fs-fuse is listed under the GPL-2.0 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.

s3fs-fuse is listed as an alternative to AWS Storage Gateway. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.