# Primitive FTPd (open-source file manager)

> Primitive FTPd is a free, open-source file manager for Android. A simple FTP and SFTP (SSH file transfer) server. It has 900 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

A simple FTP and SFTP (SSH file transfer) server. Allows to exchange files with other machines over WiFi. No more USB cable searching. Runs without root privileges and is not started when device boots: Control yourself when the server runs. However, while it runs it prevents standby to avoid long uploads and downloads to abort.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/wolpi/prim-ftpd |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 900 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/org.primftpd/ (package org.primftpd) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | File managers & sync |
| Latest release | prim-ftpd-8.2 (Jul 17, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 13, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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