Install Filestash in Proxmox

Overview of Filestash

Filestash is an open-source web-based file manager that allows you to connect to and manage files stored across various backend services and protocols. It provides a clean, modern interface for managing files, supporting services like FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3, and many others.

Key Features

  1. Multi-Backend Support: Connect to multiple types of storage backends including cloud services and traditional protocols.
  2. Web-Based Interface: Access your files through a web browser with a user-friendly interface.
  3. File Operations: Perform basic file operations such as upload, download, copy, move, rename, and delete.
  4. Search and Preview: Search files and preview different file types directly in the browser.
  5. Secure Access: Supports HTTPS and can integrate with authentication mechanisms for secure access.

Installing Filestash

The official Docker compose file

https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash/blob/master/docker/docker-compose.yml

Please note this file did not work without modification

Create a Docker Compose and .env Files :

Run this command:

nano compose.yaml

Put this in the file :

version: "2"
services:
  app:
    container_name: filestash
    image: machines/filestash
    restart: always
    environment:
      - APPLICATION_URL=${APPLICATION_URL}
      - GDRIVE_CLIENT_ID=${GDRIVE_CLIENT_ID}
      - GDRIVE_CLIENT_SECRET=${GDRIVE_CLIENT_SECRET}
      - DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID=${DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID}
      - ONLYOFFICE_URL=${ONLYOFFICE_URL}
    ports:
      - 8334:8334
    volumes:
      - filestash:/app/data/state/
  onlyoffice:
    container_name: filestash_oods
    image: onlyoffice/documentserver
    restart: always
    security_opt:
      - seccomp:unconfined
volumes:
  filestash: {}
networks: {}

You may want a smaller/faster server without OnlyOffice then use this content

version: "2"
services:
  app:
    container_name: filestash
    image: machines/filestash
    restart: always
    environment:
      - APPLICATION_URL=${APPLICATION_URL}
      - GDRIVE_CLIENT_ID=${GDRIVE_CLIENT_ID}
      - GDRIVE_CLIENT_SECRET=${GDRIVE_CLIENT_SECRET}
      - DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID=${DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID}
      - ONLYOFFICE_URL=${ONLYOFFICE_URL}
    ports:
      - 8334:8334
    volumes:
      - filestash:/app/data/state/
volumes:
  filestash: {}
networks: {}

Run this command :

nano .env

Put this in the file:

APPLICATION_URL=
GDRIVE_CLIENT_ID=your_gdrive_client_id
GDRIVE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_gdrive_client_secret
DROPBOX_CLIENT_ID=your_dropbox_client_id
ONLYOFFICE_URL=http://onlyoffice

Run Docker Compose:

Run this command :

docker compose up -d

Access Filestash:

Open your web browser and navigate to
http://10.154.2.87:8334/
http://10.154.2.87:8334/admin/

You should see the Filestash login page.
You will now set the admin Password

Connecting to Storage Backends

Once you have Filestash running, you can configure connections to various storage backends through the web interface. Here are some examples:

Adding a Google Drive Connection

Click on the settings icon (usually in the top-right corner). Go to the Storage Backends section. Add a new backend and select Google Drive. Enter the Client ID and Client Secret from your .env file. Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate and connect.

Adding an FTP Connection

Go to the Storage Backends section in the settings. Add a new backend and select FTP. Enter the FTP server address, username, and password. Save the configuration and connect.

User Login

http://10.154.2.87:8334/login

Summary

Filestash is a powerful and versatile web-based file manager that supports a wide range of storage backends. By using Docker, you can easily deploy and start using Filestash to manage your files through a modern web interface. Be sure to secure your deployment and explore the official documentation for advanced configurations and features.

Bibliography

https://www.filestash.app/docs/
https://elest.io/open-source/filestash/resources/installation-guide
https://github.com/mickael-kerjean/filestash/blob/master/docker/docker-compose.yml