Files
Files is an open source Android launcher app that opens the system's built-in Files/DocumentsUI app. It requires no permissions, does not access user data, and offers a minimal, privacy-respecting way to access files quickly.
Overview
4 featuresIn the File storage & sync space, Files takes a focused approach. It provides a fast way to access Android's built-in file manager without extra permissions or network use. Files is an open-source project aimed at android users seeking quick file access. The project is open source (Open Source). It runs on the web and Android.
It is developed by surf5726, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 66 stars and 17 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include quick launcher, no permissions, and no network access. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Quick launcher
- No permissions
- No network access
- Minimal UI
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Frequently asked questions about Files
- What does Files do?
- Files provides a fast way to access Android's built-in file manager without extra permissions or network use. It is catalogued under File storage & sync on PulseGate.
- Who should use Files?
- Files is an open-source project built for android users seeking quick file access.
- Is Files free?
- Yes — Files is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
- What platforms does Files run on?
- Files runs on the web and Android.
- Is Files still active?
- The GitHub repository shows 17 commits in the last 90 days.
- What projects are similar to Files?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include FileFlow, File Navigator, and Fdroid.FileFlowFile NavigatorFdroid
- Who makes Files?
- Files is developed by surf5726.
- How long has Files been around?
- Files first shipped in 2026.
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