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Zdir 4.2.0 Released: Supports Mounting External Network Storage

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Zdir is a versatile private storage application developed with Golang and Vue3. It integrates file indexing, online preview, and sharing features, while supporting WebDAV and offline downloads. It is ideal for installation on NAS devices or large-capacity VPS, making it a perfect choice for individuals, studios, and small teams to share files.

Zdir 4.2.0 Update Highlights

  • New: Support for S3/WebDAV mounting; mounted storage can be accessed like a local disk.
  • New: Image viewer allowing continuous slideshow after clicking an image.
  • New: Music preview now displays the entire music list in the current directory.
  • New: Added prompts when switching modes.
  • New: File list API now includes an exp/token parameter for private files.
  • New: Added API documentation link on the About page.
  • Optimized: Content preview is disabled for text files larger than 5MB.
  • Optimized: Upgraded gopeed to version 0.6.8, resolving issues with BT downloads in nested directories.
  • Optimized: Improved CSS height on the video preview page.
  • Optimized: Fixed image viewer height.
  • Changed: Frontend now prohibits creating files or folders directly in the /mnt directory to avoid mounting conflicts.
  • Changed: Global file search now excludes the /mnt directory to prevent performance issues.
  • Fixed: Resolved an issue where right-clicking to rename files in search results was ineffective.

Detailed Update Information

Mounting Network Storage

Starting from version 4.2.0, Zdir supports mounting Amazon S3 and WebDAV network storage (more types will be supported in the future). Once mounted, files can be viewed and managed directly through Zdir. The mounted paths are located under /mnt/. Currently, specifying a custom mount path is not supported. After mounting and starting, you can open the folder using the folder icon, as shown below.

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Please note that the mounting feature is currently in the testing phase and may contain bugs or instability. Additionally:

  1. The Windows version does not yet support mounting.
  2. This feature requires a Zdir Pro subscription.
  3. Currently, only standard Linux installations allow mounted storage to be accessed like local files. Docker users can currently only access and manage mounted storage via the Zdir web interface.

For detailed instructions on Zdir network storage mounting, please refer to: https://doc.xiaoz.top/web/#/10/108

Image Viewer

When entering the image preview page, clicking an image will launch the slideshow mode, as shown below.

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Once in slideshow mode, the system automatically scans all images in the directory and supports switching between the previous and next images, as shown below.

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Music Preview Optimization

In previous versions, the music preview page only supported playing the current track. Now, the preview page displays all music files in the directory in a list format, allowing users to freely switch between all music files in that directory.

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Mode Switching Prompts

Zdir's public and private mode separation is a key feature, keeping public and private files distinct and non-interfering. However, some users reported difficulty knowing which mode they were in. Now, a prompt is displayed when switching modes.

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Minor user-perceptible changes are not listed individually!

Upgrade

Users who have already installed Zdir 4 should refer to the help documentation at https://doc.xiaoz.top/web/#/10/59 for upgrade instructions.

Users who have not yet installed Zdir can refer to the help documentation at https://doc.xiaoz.top/web/#/10/38 for installation guides.

Conclusion

Zdir is a powerful private storage program capable of meeting the file management needs of individuals, studios, and small teams. Developed with a combination of Golang and Vue3, Zdir not only provides basic functions like file indexing, text editing, online preview, and sharing but also supports WebDAV to further enhance the user experience. Whether you need to manage large volumes of data on a NAS device or share files on a VPS, Zdir is an ideal choice.

For more details, visit our official website, purchase a subscription, or view the demo: