filen

end-to-end encrypted cloud storage CLI

TLDR

Login to account

$ filen login

Upload a file to the cloud

$ filen upload [local_file] [cloud_path]

Download a file or directory from the cloud

$ filen download [cloud_path] [local_destination]

List directory contents

$ filen ls [cloud_path]

Sync a local directory with the cloud continuously

$ filen sync [local_dir] [cloud_dir] --continuous

Start a local WebDAV server

$ filen webdav

Show current user info

$ filen whoami

SYNOPSIS

filen command [options] [arguments]

filen is the command-line interface for Filen, an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service. It provides file upload, download, synchronization, and local WebDAV/S3 server capabilities 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.
When invoked without any command, filen enters interactive mode. It supports folder synchronization for automated backup workflows, with the --continuous flag for ongoing sync.

PARAMETERS

COMMAND

Operation: upload, download, ls, sync, login, etc.

upload LOCAL CLOUDPATH_

Upload a local file or directory to the cloud.

download CLOUDPATH LOCALDEST

Download a file or directory from the cloud.

ls PATH

List directory contents.

sync LOCAL REMOTE

Synchronize directories. Use --continuous to keep syncing.

login

Authenticate with Filen.

logout

Log out of Filen.

whoami

Show current user.

mkdir PATH

Create a directory in the cloud.

rm PATH

Delete a file or directory. Use --no-trash to delete permanently.

mv FROM TO

Move a file or directory.

cp FROM TO

Copy a file or directory.

stat PATH

Display information about a file or directory.

webdav

Start a local WebDAV server mirroring your Filen Drive.

Start a local S3 server mirroring your Filen Drive.

--skip-update

Skip checking for updates.

--data-dir PATH

Override the default data directory location.

--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.