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Nextcloud/OneDrive Files-only Replacement (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 4 months ago by naate@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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I currently have Nextcloud running, and it's stable, performant...no issues whatsoever. But it's also a LOT more than what I need, and stores files in an "unusable" state if I want to look at them outside of Nextcloud. The real kicker is that the linux client wants to download the entire cloud drive, which simply doesn't work for me.

For most cases, I think a samba share is all I need, but I do have times when I don't have internet access, so the ability to save specific files locally to sync back when I'm home would be great. Nextcloud and OneDrive have a "always keep on this device" option which has been perfect in the past.

I use Syncthing for some specific cases, but it adds extra steps I don't want to deal with all the time.

Specifically, I'm looking for something with these requirements:

  • provide a virtual drive for Linux and Windows
  • can keep specific files/folders from that drive offline
  • point the server to a folder (or folders), and that's what it shares

And "would be nice, but not required"

  • web interface to view/download files
  • user-level access
  • web and virtual drive can be accessed via reverse proxy

I've tried poking around, and can't find anything that seems to fit. I'm surprised there isn't a webdav client or samba config option that would do what I want, but I may also be in a mental rut and missing a key term.

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[–] OccasionallyFeralya@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

There’s opencloud which seems to be exactly what you’re looking for – a files-only lightweight alternative for nextcloud. When I was looking for the post on hacker news I also ran across karadav which seems like it might be a nice hybrid between the DAVs suggested by other users and your existing nextcloud install.

[–] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Opencloud is a fork from Owncloud Infinite Scale just as nextcloud was a fork from the old Owncloud version.

Apparently much much simpler and more performant than nextcloud in almost every way. It also has a secure file sharing link feature.

They are also based in Germany.

I am about to spin up opencloud behind traefik and authelia hopefully this week or weekend.

[–] OccasionallyFeralya@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago

Thanks for clearing that up!

[–] grittycat@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

i was also going to suggest opencloud as an option - i'm looking to move my setup from nextcloud to opencloud when i have the time to migrate