copyparty
SHA-256copyparty turns any device into a file server with resumable uploads/downloads using any web browser. Supports HTTP, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, SMB. Only requires Python (2 or 3).
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Turn any device into a multi-protocol file server with just Python.
Core Features
- Supports HTTP/WebDAV/SFTP/FTP/TFTP/SMB protocols
- Resumable uploads/downloads via any browser
- Android app and iOS shortcuts available
- Built-in file manager, search, thumbnails, media player
- Share links, RSS feeds, OPDS for e-book readers
What It Can't Do
- •SFTP is slower (~700MB/s); SMB server is unsafe, not recommended for WAN; no built-in HTTPS, use reverse proxy for encryption.
Use Cases
- Home network file sharing
- Ad-hoc file transfer without client software
- Server file management with multi-protocol access
Detailed Introduction
copyparty is a lightweight, multi-protocol file server that runs on any device with Python (2 or 3). It supports HTTP, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, and SMB, allowing you to share files from a Raspberry Pi, old laptop, or cloud server. Key features include resumable uploads/downloads, a built-in web UI with file management, thumbnails, media player, search, zip/tar downloads, RSS feeds, OPDS for e-readers, and even an Android app and iOS shortcuts. Configuration is minimal — just run a single Python script. It also offers upload deduplication, event hooks, and per-folder permissions.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (1)
TroubleshootingHow can I find which signal is killing copyparty when it exits silently with no traceback?
Run copyparty under strace to capture signal delivery, including uncatchable signals such as SIGKILL:
strace -Tttyyvfesignal -o /home/yourname/strace.strace python3 copyparty-sfx.py -c your.confReplace the configuration path/arguments with your normal copyparty command. After the process disappears, inspect the log:
tail -n 100 /home/yourname/strace.strace
grep -E 'SIG(KILL|TERM|INT|HUP|QUIT)' /home/yourname/strace.strace | tail -n 50The final signal entry shows the terminating signal and may include the sender PID. Python cannot log SIGKILL, so a silent exit with no traceback is expected.
If the whole Raspberry Pi reboots, or no terminating signal is recorded, check external causes first: use a sufficiently powerful official PSU, externally powered USB drives/hubs, and replace suspect USB cables. After an unexpected reboot, inspect the previous kernel log with:
journalctl -b -1 -k --no-pager | tail -n 100
vcgencmd get_throttledThe shutdown-only ProgrammingError: Recursive use of cursors not allowed message is cosmetic and does not cause the exit.
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Getting Started
Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
Step 1: Download copyparty-sfx.py from GitHub Releases
Step 2: Run python3 copyparty-sfx.py in terminal
Step 3: Open the displayed URL in browser
- Step 1: Download copyparty-sfx.py from GitHub Releases
- Step 2: Run python3 copyparty-sfx.py in terminal
- Step 3: Open the displayed URL in browser
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Delete the downloaded file and any configuration; no system traces.
No Extra Dependencies
Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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