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filen

end-to-end encrypted cloud storage CLI

TLDR

Upload file

$ filen upload [file.txt]
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Download file
$ filen download [remote_path] [local_path]
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List files
$ filen ls [path]
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Sync directory
$ filen sync [local] [remote]
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Login to account
$ filen login
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SYNOPSIS

filen command [options] [arguments]

DESCRIPTION

filen is the command-line interface for Filen, an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service. It provides file upload, download, and synchronization with zero-knowledge encryption.
All files are encrypted client-side before upload, ensuring the server never has access to unencrypted data. The CLI enables scripted backups and file management without the desktop app.
filen supports folder synchronization for automated backup workflows.

PARAMETERS

COMMAND

Operation: upload, download, ls, sync, login, etc.
upload FILE
Upload file to cloud.
download REMOTE LOCAL
Download from cloud.
ls PATH
List directory contents.
sync LOCAL REMOTE
Synchronize directories.
login
Authenticate with Filen.
whoami
Show current user.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Requires Filen account. Encryption adds processing overhead. Storage limits depend on subscription.

HISTORY

filen is the CLI for Filen, a German cloud storage service emphasizing privacy through end-to-end encryption. The service launched as an encrypted alternative to mainstream cloud storage.

SEE ALSO

rclone(1), aws(1), gsutil(1)

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