Tiny File Manager

Tiny File Manager is a lightweight, single-file PHP application for managing files and folders through a web browser. It can be dropped into a server directory with minimal setup, providing a practical UI for basic file operations and quick edits.

Key Features

• Single PHP file deployment with optional configuration file support
• File and folder operations: upload, download, create, rename, copy, move, delete
• Ajax uploads with drag-and-drop, multi-file upload, and URL-based upload
• Built-in code editor (Cloud9/Ace-based) with syntax highlighting and themes
• Multi-user support with per-user root directory mapping and session-based access control
• Search and filtering for faster navigation in large directories
• Archive management: create/extract ZIP and TAR archives
• Optional controls such as IP allow/deny lists and basic backup capabilities

Use Cases

• Quick server-side file maintenance and emergency edits without SSH access
• Lightweight “personal cloud” style file access for small teams or internal tools
• Temporary file upload and distribution area with browser-based management

Limitations and Considerations

• Not intended for exposure on public/untrusted environments; harden access and remove after use when possible
• Feature set and security model are intentionally simple compared to full-featured cloud storage platforms

Tiny File Manager is a convenient utility when you need a fast, low-dependency web file manager on a PHP host. It works best for controlled environments where simplicity and portability are more important than advanced collaboration features.