tobychui/arozos

Key features

• 01Browser-based desktop interface with a file manager supporting drag and drop and uploads
• 02Mounts local disks and remote storage such as WebDAV, SMB, and SFTP
• 03Built-in FTP, WebDAV, and SFTP file servers with file sharing
• 04Security options including OAuth, LDAP, and IP allow/deny lists
• 05Extensible through JavaScript scripting and Go or Python sub-services
• 06Runs on Raspberry Pi, Debian-based Linux, Windows, and Docker

Use cases

• Turning a Raspberry Pi into a home NAS with a web-based file manager
• Sharing files with family or colleagues via WebDAV, FTP, or SFTP
• Providing browser access to files for legacy devices with outdated browsers
• Experimenting with a self-hosted web desktop environment

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FAQ

What is arozos?

A web desktop operating system that runs in a browser on low-power hardware such as Raspberry Pi, providing file management and NAS-style storage.

Is arozos free to use? What license does it have?

arozos is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.

Is arozos still maintained?

Actively maintained. The last commit to arozos was on Oct 18, 2026.

What can I use arozos for?

Turning a Raspberry Pi into a home NAS with a web-based file manager Sharing files with family or colleagues via WebDAV, FTP, or SFTP Providing browser access to files for legacy devices with outdated browsers Experimenting with a self-hosted web desktop environment

Where can I get arozos?

The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/tobychui/arozos