XBackBone
Simple, fast and lightweight file manager with instant sharing tools integration, like ShareX.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 28% of tracked projects; popularity more than 37%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1.2k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 3.8.2 · 27 Jun 2026 |
| Repo updated | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | PHP, Docker |
Is XBackBone actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 91 commits, of which 90 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 30 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, 3.8.2, is about 3 months old.
XBackBone ranks #12 of 33 in File Transfer - Single-click & Drag-n-drop Upload, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What XBackBone actually does
XBackBone is a lightweight file manager designed for quick uploads and sharing. It integrates directly with tools like ShareX to let you send screenshots and files to your own server instantly.
Best fit: Self-hosters who want a dedicated, private endpoint for ShareX uploads without relying on third-party services.
Worth knowing: It is a niche utility with a moderate community size, meaning you may need to rely on the existing codebase for troubleshooting custom setups.
Deployment notes
As a PHP application packaged for Docker, you will typically need to configure persistent storage for uploaded files and place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS.
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