Self-Host File Cloud (Seafile)
Self-Host File Cloud (Seafile) is a app in the osFoundry community catalog. Enterprise-grade self-hosted file sync + share platform — libraries (encrypted), block-level deduplication, fast sync client, group + share + comment workflows, online previews, Markdown wiki, mobile clients. Powered by Seafile Community Edition. Ships as a self-contained all-in-one image bundling Seafile and MariaDB. Pairs with **File Cloud** (Nextcloud, #41) as the lighter, sync-first alternative.
Details
- Workspace: osfoundry
- Category: COMMUNICATION
- Pricing: Free
- Access: Community
Features
- Enterprise-grade self-hosted file sync + share platform — libraries (encrypted)
- Block-level deduplication
- Fast sync client
- Group + share + comment workflows
- Online previews
- Markdown wiki
Documentation
# Self-Host File Cloud (Seafile)
Enterprise-grade file sync + share, powered by Seafile CE. Pairs with **File Cloud** (#41 Nextcloud) as the focus alternative.
## When to pick Seafile vs Nextcloud
- **Seafile** — sync engine is the headline; block-level dedup; faster sync of large files; smaller feature surface
- **Nextcloud** — kitchen-sink (calendar, contacts, mail, talk, office, ...) on top of file sync
## Features
- Encrypted libraries (passwords known only to clients)
- Block-level deduplication (one byte change → one block uploaded)
- Desktop sync client (Linux / macOS / Windows)
- Mobile clients (iOS + Android)
- Online preview (PDF, image, video, audio, MD)
- Markdown wiki + drawing tool (SeafDraw)
- File comment + activity feed
- LDAP / OAuth / SSO
- WebDAV
## Packaging
All-in-one build via the Bitnami Seafile image + bundled MariaDB. **200 GB volume** default — file cloud apps consistently top the storage budget. Admin login printed on first boot.
How to use Self-Host File Cloud (Seafile) in osFoundry
Install Self-Host File Cloud (Seafile) into your workspace in one click, then fork it in osStudio to customise the prompts, tools, or configuration for your stack. Anyone in your workspace can pick up where you left off.
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