How to Build Your Own Seafile
Replace Seafile with a custom build. Open Source File Sync and Share Software
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 35 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 35 features
Backup & Recovery(4 features)
Support for regular data backup through mysqldump and rsync with dedicated backup server support
seaf-fsck tool for administrators to check, remove corrupted data, and export raw files without database
Support for file history recovery and version management with efficient deduplication storage
Create mirrors of libraries to help defend against ransomware attacks with backup servers
Collaboration(4 features)
Real-time co-editing with teammates, complete with revision and review workflow
File locking to prevent concurrent editing and file conflicts, with automatic locking for Office files
Online collaborative editing for Office files (docx/pptx/xlsx) through Office Online Server or Collabora Online integration
View and edit files online with support for multiple file formats including Office and text files
Security & Permissions(4 features)
Control access with read/write, read-only, and preview permissions at every level including custom permissions for sub-folders
Ability to remotely delete files from lost or compromised devices
Two-step verification for enhanced account security
File virus scanning with instant scanning for files uploaded through share links
File Management(3 features)
Assign custom properties to files such as owner, status, and security level for better organization and metadata management
Preview support for video, audio, PDF, images, and text files
Mount cloud files as a local disk without syncing, accessing server storage directly from local file system with offline support
Integration(3 features)
Integration with LDAP and Active Directory for unified login and group synchronization
HTTP REST API for integration with third-party applications
WebDAV interface for integration with other mobile applications and clients
AI(2 features)
Automatically generates file tags using AI technology
Automatically generates file descriptions and extracts key information from files
Content Creation(2 features)
Markdown support with quick formatting and export options for documents
Embed videos, tables, file links and other elements in documents and wikis
Security & Encryption(2 features)
End-to-end encryption and server-side encryption technologies to protect data security
All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS protocol for secure communication
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