Apaxy

Self-Hosted

Stylish, customizable theme for Apache directory listings

Overview

Apaxy transforms Apache’s plain directory listings into a modern, responsive interface with custom file icons, search functionality, and dark mode support. It’s lightweight—requiring no database or complex setup—just copy files to your server directory and enable Apache’s mod_autoindex. Supports custom CSS/JS for branding, file type recognition, and mobile-friendly design. Ideal for self-hosted file sharing or personal storage with a polished look while retaining Apache’s core performance.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  apaxy:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: apaxy
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Modern responsive design for Apache directory listings
Custom file icons and type categorization
Built-in search and dark mode support
Lightweight with zero database dependencies

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Apaxy hard to install?

No—Apaxy’s setup is straightforward: copy its files to your target Apache directory, enable mod_autoindex in Apache, and allow directory indexing for that folder. No database or complex dependencies are needed.

? Is Apaxy compatible with Nginx?

No—Apaxy is designed specifically for Apache’s mod_autoindex. For Nginx, consider alternatives like Nginx Fancyindex or dedicated themes.

? Is Apaxy completely free?

Yes—Apaxy is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute for personal or commercial purposes.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category File Transfer - Web-based File Managers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted file access
⊕ Simple deployment (copy files + basic Apache config)
⊕ Highly customizable via CSS/JS for branding

Cons

⊖ Requires Apache web server (not compatible with Nginx natively)
⊖ Lacks advanced features like file editing/upload (relies on Apache’s core)
⊖ Needs basic Apache knowledge to enable indexing