Seafile is a file hosting and sharing solution primarily designed for teams and organizations. It provides reliable file synchronization, sharing, and collaboration features with strong security and performance optimizations for enterprise use.
Seafile is a high-performance file hosting and collaboration platform specifically designed for teams and organizations. Built with a focus on reliability, security, and performance, Seafile offers enterprise-grade features while maintaining simplicity and ease of use.
Key Features
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High-Performance Sync:
- Delta synchronization (only sync changed parts)
- Efficient bandwidth usage
- Fast file transfer protocols
- Intelligent conflict resolution
- Selective folder synchronization
- Pause and resume capabilities
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Team Collaboration:
- Shared libraries and workspaces
- Real-time collaborative editing
- File comments and discussions
- Activity feeds and notifications
- Team permission management
- Guest user access
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Enterprise Security:
- Client-side encryption
- Server-side encryption at rest
- Two-factor authentication
- Granular access controls
- Audit logging and compliance
- Remote device management
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File Management:
- File versioning and history
- File locking for editing
- Advanced search capabilities
- Bulk file operations
- File preview and thumbnails
- Trash and recovery
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Administration:
- Centralized admin console
- User and group management
- Storage quota management
- System monitoring and logs
- Backup and restore tools
- Multi-tenancy support
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Integration & APIs:
- LDAP and Active Directory
- Single sign-on (SSO) support
- RESTful APIs
- WebDAV support
- Third-party integrations
- Custom app development
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Platform Support:
- Cross-platform desktop clients
- Mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- Web interface
- Command-line tools
- Docker deployment
- Cloud marketplace availability
Technical Specifications
- Server: Python with C extensions
- Database: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite
- Storage: Local filesystem, S3, Swift
- Web Server: Nginx (recommended), Apache
- Clients: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, WebDAV
- Encryption: AES-256, RSA
Performance Advantages
- Delta Sync: Only transfers changed file blocks, not entire files
- Clustering: Supports horizontal scaling for large deployments
- CDN Support: Integration with content delivery networks
- Caching: Intelligent caching for improved performance
- Optimized Protocol: Custom sync protocol for efficiency
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