Better Files Manager

Better Files Manager is basically a much more capable replacement for the normal Pterodactyl file manager. In normal human terms, it turns the file page into something closer to a desktop file explorer plus a proper code/media editor.
Core File Browsing

• Browse server files and folders in a cleaner interface.
• Use a sidebar folder tree for fast navigation.
• Use a right-side file list when no file is open, so folders and files are easier to separate.
• Switch between tree-style browsing and browse/list-style browsing.
• Resize the file tree/sidebar wider or narrower.
• Sort files by name, size, date, or type.
• Search files and folders.
• Select multiple files with checkboxes.
• Drag-select multiple files in the file list.
• Drag files or folders around to move them.
• Upload files by dragging them into the file manager.
• Create new files and folders.
• Rename, move, copy, delete, and restore files.

• Open multiple files in tabs.
• Edit code and config files with a Monaco editor.
• Syntax highlighting for many file types.
• Save, reset, and format supported files.
• Markdown preview.
• Split-view editing so you can open another file beside the current one.
• Tracks unsaved changes.
• Warns before closing unsaved files.
• Remembers open files and editor state.
• Supports find/open-file style workflows.

• Preview images directly.
• Preview SVGs visually instead of only as raw text.
• Play audio files.
• Play video files.
• Audio/video controls include keyboard support for pause, rewind, and volume.
• Reads media metadata where possible.
• Allows editing audio metadata where supported.

• Archive viewer for compressed files.
• Extract archives.
• Create archives from selected files.
• NBT editor for Minecraft files.
• Database/table-style viewer for supported files.
• File beautifier/formatter.
• File properties modal.
• Permissions editor.
• Pull file from URL into a selected directory.
• Git tools/panel for repository workflows.
• Recent and modified files view.
• Command palette for quick actions.

• Move files to trash instead of permanently deleting immediately.
• Restore trashed files.
• Empty/delete trash entries.
• Trash metadata is tracked so files can be restored properly.
• Automatic trash cleanup can delete old trash items after a retention period.
• Admin can configure cleanup behavior globally.
• Server owners can optionally override retention settings if allowed.

• Live collaboration support.
• Shows when other users are viewing/editing files.
• Presence indicators for users in files.
• Can help avoid overwriting someone else’s changes.
• Conflict handling for edited files.

• Settings modal for file manager behavior.
• Toggle desktop checkboxes.
• Toggle browse double-click behavior.
• Configure drag/drop confirmation behavior.
• Date display options.
• Theme-aware styling.
• Better mobile handling.
• Toolbars, context menus, and floating actions for common workflows.

• Admin settings page for Better Files Manager.
• Global settings for trash cleanup, pull URL limits, content search, collaboration, and overrides.
• Configurable pull-from-URL maximum size.
• Backend services for archive handling, search, trash, database viewing, beautifying, collaboration, and file streaming.
• API routes for the advanced file actions.
• Console cleanup command for scheduled trash cleanup.
• Migrations for trash cleanup, pull URL settings, and collaboration sessions.