A modern, cross-platform desktop application for managing S3 buckets. Browse, upload, and organize your cloud storage with a native, intuitive interface.
Built with Tauri + React + TypeScript for a fast, lightweight, and secure experience.
- Native Desktop Experience — No browser tabs, no AWS Console complexity. A dedicated app that feels like part of your OS.
- Multiple S3 Connections — Save and instantly switch between different S3-compatible services (AWS, MinIO, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, etc.)
- Lightning Fast — Built with Rust and Tauri for minimal resource usage and instant startup.
- Privacy First — Your credentials are stored locally on your machine. No data leaves your computer except to your S3 provider.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔌 Multiple Connections | Save unlimited S3 connections with custom names. Switch between them instantly. |
| 📁 File Browser | Navigate folders with breadcrumbs, view file sizes, modification dates, and metadata. |
| ⬆️ Upload Files | Drag & drop or select files to upload. Supports multiple files at once. |
| 📂 Create Folders | Create new directories directly in the UI without manual S3 operations. |
| 🔄 Refresh Sync | One-click refresh to sync with the latest bucket state. |
| ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts | Press Ctrl/Cmd + B to toggle the sidebar for more space. |
| 🎨 Native Feel | Frameless window design that blends with your desktop environment. |
| 🌓 Light & Dark Mode | Automatic theme detection or manual selection. |
| Platform | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 or later |
| macOS | macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later |
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04+, Fedora 30+, or any distro with GTK3 and WebKit2GTK 4.1 |
Get the latest release for your platform from the Releases page:
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows | .msi (Recommended) or .exe installer |
| macOS | .dmg (drag to Applications) or .app bundle |
| Ubuntu/Debian | .deb package |
| Fedora/RHEL | .rpm package |
| Arch Linux | Install from AUR: yay -S s3man or paru -S s3man |
# Debian/Ubuntu
wget https://github.com/sarrietav-dev/s3man/releases/latest/download/s3man_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i s3man_amd64.deb
# Fedora/RHEL
wget https://github.com/sarrietav-dev/s3man/releases/latest/download/s3man.x86_64.rpm
sudo rpm -i s3man.x86_64.rpm
# Arch (AUR)
yay -S s3manAfter installation, launch s3man. You'll see a clean interface with an empty connection list.
- Click the + button next to "Connections" in the sidebar
- Enter your connection details:
- Name: A friendly name (e.g., "My AWS Bucket", "Company Backups")
- Endpoint: Your S3 endpoint URL
- AWS:
https://s3.amazonaws.comor region-specific likehttps://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com - MinIO:
http://localhost:9000(or your server URL)
- AWS:
- Region: Your S3 region (e.g.,
us-east-1,eu-west-1) - Access Key ID: Your S3 access key
- Secret Access Key: Your S3 secret key
- Bucket Name: (Optional) Default bucket to open
- Click Save
- Click on a connection in the sidebar to view its buckets
- Click on a bucket to browse its contents
- Use the breadcrumbs to navigate back up
- Drag & Drop: Drag files from your file manager directly into the s3man window
- Button: Click the Upload button and select files
- Files are uploaded to the current folder/bucket
Click the New Folder button and enter a name. In S3, folders are prefixes, and s3man handles this automatically.
s3man works with any S3-compatible storage service:
- ✅ Amazon S3
- ✅ MinIO (self-hosted)
- ✅ Wasabi
- ✅ DigitalOcean Spaces
- ✅ Linode Object Storage
- ✅ Vultr Object Storage
- ✅ Cloudflare R2
- ✅ Backblaze B2 (via S3-compatible API)
- ✅ IBM Cloud Object Storage
- ✅ Any other S3-compatible service
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + B |
Toggle sidebar |
Ctrl/Cmd + R |
Refresh current view |
Delete |
Delete selected item(s) |
F5 |
Refresh current view |
Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes. Your S3 credentials are stored locally on your machine using your OS's secure keychain. No data is sent anywhere except directly to your configured S3 provider.
Q: Can I use multiple AWS accounts?
A: Absolutely! You can save as many connections as you need, each with different credentials and endpoints.
Q: Does it support S3-compatible services like MinIO?
A: Yes, s3man works with any S3-compatible storage. Just enter your custom endpoint URL when adding a connection.
Q: Is there a mobile app?
A: Currently, s3man is desktop-only (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Q: How do I update the app?
A: The app will notify you when updates are available. You can also download the latest version from the Releases page.
Problem: Missing dependencies
Solution: Install WebKit2GTK and GTK3:
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 libgtk-3-0
# Fedora
sudo dnf install webkit2gtk4.1 gtk3
# Arch
sudo pacman -S webkit2gtk-4.1 gtk3Problem: Unable to connect to S3
Solution:
- Verify your endpoint URL is correct (include
https://) - Check your access key and secret key
- Ensure your bucket name doesn't have typos
- Check if your S3 provider requires a specific region format
Problem: Bucket shows empty
Solution: Click the Refresh button or press Ctrl/Cmd + R to reload the current view.
Want to contribute or build from source? See the Contributing Guide for setup instructions.
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run in development mode
npm run tauri dev
# Build for production
npm run distMIT © Sebastian Arrieta
- 🐛 Bug Reports: Open an issue
- 💡 Feature Requests: Open an issue
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
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