bansal/folder

Folder – An open-source Google Drive alternative

TypeScript

547

32 commits

updated Aug 22, 2026

See the code

README

[!Note] Folder is no longer actively maintained and is not recommended for production use. Use it at your own risk.

Folder

An open-source, serverless Digital Asset Management (DAM) software that helps you store, organize, and share files and folders. With Folder, you can securely share files, manage permissions, and even publish folders as a static website.

Folder Preview Folder Preview Folder Preview

Why Folder?

  • Alternative to Google Drive: Store files, manage assets, and serve them via CDN.
  • Built for AI & Modern Workflows: Direct file access for AI training or querying.
  • Developer-Friendly: Deploy on Cloudflare with serverless architecture.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Nuxt, TailwindCSS, Nuxt UI
  • Backend: Nitro
  • Database: Cloudflare D1
  • Storage: Cloudflare R2
  • Authentication: OAuth (Google, GitHub)
  • Server: Cloudflare Workers
  • Deployment: Cloudflare Wrangler

Features

  • Intuitive file and folder management
  • Files and Folder uploads
  • Secure file sharing with customizable permissions
  • Public/Private visibility settings
  • Public folder as website
  • File previews for common formats
  • Search functionality
  • Responsive design for mobile and desktop
  • Dark mode
  • Authentication with Google and Github
  • Custom domain support
  • Serverless architecture

Prerequisites

  1. Cloudflare Account (for R2, D1 and Hosting)
  2. GitHub/Google Cloud Account (for OAuth authentication)
  3. Domain name (optional, for custom domains)

Deployment

  1. Create Cloudflare resources

    • Set up D1 Database
    • Create an R2 Bucket
  2. Set up OAuth

    • Create an OAuth App in GitHub Developer Settings (or Google Cloud Console)
    • Obtain Client ID & Secret
  3. Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/bansal/folder.git
    cd folder
    
  4. Install dependencies: npm install

  5. Configure Cloudflare credentials

    • Rename wrapper.example.toml → wrapper.toml
    • Update wrapper.toml the configuration with your Cloudflare API key, R2 bucket name, and D1 DB name
  6. Deploy to Cloudflare Workers: npm run deploy

Local Development

  1. Configure your environment variables in a .env file
  2. Install dependencies: npm install
  3. Start the development server: npm run dev
  4. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
  3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'
  4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
  5. Open a Pull Request

Disclaimer

This project is no longer actively maintained. Use at your own risk. See DISCLAIMER for details.

License

Read LICENSE

dam
drive
filesystem
hosting
nuxt
serverless

bansal/folder

Folder – An open-source Google Drive alternative

TypeScript

547

32 commits

updated Aug 22, 2026

See the code

README

[!Note] Folder is no longer actively maintained and is not recommended for production use. Use it at your own risk.

Folder

An open-source, serverless Digital Asset Management (DAM) software that helps you store, organize, and share files and folders. With Folder, you can securely share files, manage permissions, and even publish folders as a static website.

Folder Preview Folder Preview Folder Preview

Why Folder?

  • Alternative to Google Drive: Store files, manage assets, and serve them via CDN.
  • Built for AI & Modern Workflows: Direct file access for AI training or querying.
  • Developer-Friendly: Deploy on Cloudflare with serverless architecture.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Nuxt, TailwindCSS, Nuxt UI
  • Backend: Nitro
  • Database: Cloudflare D1
  • Storage: Cloudflare R2
  • Authentication: OAuth (Google, GitHub)
  • Server: Cloudflare Workers
  • Deployment: Cloudflare Wrangler

Features

  • Intuitive file and folder management
  • Files and Folder uploads
  • Secure file sharing with customizable permissions
  • Public/Private visibility settings
  • Public folder as website
  • File previews for common formats
  • Search functionality
  • Responsive design for mobile and desktop
  • Dark mode
  • Authentication with Google and Github
  • Custom domain support
  • Serverless architecture

Prerequisites

  1. Cloudflare Account (for R2, D1 and Hosting)
  2. GitHub/Google Cloud Account (for OAuth authentication)
  3. Domain name (optional, for custom domains)

Deployment

  1. Create Cloudflare resources

    • Set up D1 Database
    • Create an R2 Bucket
  2. Set up OAuth

    • Create an OAuth App in GitHub Developer Settings (or Google Cloud Console)
    • Obtain Client ID & Secret
  3. Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/bansal/folder.git
    cd folder
    
  4. Install dependencies: npm install

  5. Configure Cloudflare credentials

    • Rename wrapper.example.toml → wrapper.toml
    • Update wrapper.toml the configuration with your Cloudflare API key, R2 bucket name, and D1 DB name
  6. Deploy to Cloudflare Workers: npm run deploy

Local Development

  1. Configure your environment variables in a .env file
  2. Install dependencies: npm install
  3. Start the development server: npm run dev
  4. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
  3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'
  4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
  5. Open a Pull Request

Disclaimer

This project is no longer actively maintained. Use at your own risk. See DISCLAIMER for details.

License

Read LICENSE

dam
drive
filesystem
hosting
nuxt
serverless

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