copyparty
Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, deduplication, WebDAV, FTP, zeroconf, media indexer, video thumbnails, audio transcoding, and write-only folders, in a single file with no mandatory dependencies.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 71% of tracked projects; popularity more than 96%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 47k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.20.24 · 19 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Python |
Is copyparty actively maintained?
copyparty is under active development: 667 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 41 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v1.20.24, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Among the 17 file transfer - web-based file managers projects we track, copyparty currently has the highest health score.
What copyparty actually does
Copyparty is a self-contained file server that runs on Python without mandatory external dependencies. It provides file management capabilities such as resumable uploads, deduplication, media indexing, and protocol support like WebDAV and FTP.
Best fit: Deploying a lightweight, portable file sharing and management solution quickly on a local network or a standalone server without complex infrastructure setup.
Worth knowing: It has a large codebase packed with many disparate features, which might make deep customisation or auditing more complex than using simpler, single-purpose alternatives.
Deployment notes
You will typically need to configure persistent storage volumes for your files and place the application behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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