An SSH file manager that lets you edit files like they are local
Publisher’s description
What is FilesRemote?
FilesRemote by Allan Boll is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.13, released on February 2, 2024. The version history goes back to July 10, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (allanrbo/filesremote) has 633 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “An SSH file manager that lets you edit files like they are local”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: FilesRemote is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is FilesRemote safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
32B9CF574994D50AD67C6E53AD38DFFEAF0029DD59A2B7672ADE8692412FE23F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.13Latest | February 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.12 | July 10, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AllanBoll.FilesRemote -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Allan Boll
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/allanrbo/filesremote
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.13
- Released
- February 2, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 633
- GitHub forks
- 31
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AllanBoll.FilesRemote
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FilesRemote free?
Yes. FilesRemote is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is FilesRemote safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FilesRemote with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does FilesRemote run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FilesRemote?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 10, 2023.
Can I use FilesRemote without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.