XBackBone
Simple, fast and lightweight file manager with instant sharing tools integration, like ShareX.
- GitHub stars
- 1,170
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 3.8.2
27 June 2026 - Last commit
- 14 September 2026
- Runs on
- PHP, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
92 commits
Replaces
Paid products XBackBone can stand in for.
How to self-host XBackBone
XBackBone runs on PHP and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is XBackBone free?
Yes. XBackBone is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host XBackBone?
Yes. XBackBone runs on PHP and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does XBackBone replace?
People use XBackBone instead of Gyazo or Imgur.
Is XBackBone still maintained?
The last change to XBackBone's code was on 14 September 2026, with 92 commits in the last 12 months.
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