mikochi

Browse remote folders, upload files, delete, rename, download and stream files to VLC/mpv.

Actively maintained
WebsiteSource code

At a glance

GitHub stars
379
Last activity
2026-10-15
Latest release
1.12.2
2026-10-15
Commits (12 mo)
76
License
MIT
Language / platform
Go, Docker, K8S

Maintenance health: Actively maintained — Commits in the last 3 months.

Run mikochi yourself

  • RAM: ~4 GB server (2 vCPU)
  • Docker: yes
  • Storage: plan disk for your data (media/files grow fast); attach a volume or use object storage.
  • transcoding benefits from 2+ vCPU or hardware acceleration

Estimated monthly server cost

ProviderPlan size~ USD / month
Vultr4 GB$20Deploy →
DigitalOcean4 GB$24Deploy →
Akamai (Linode)4 GB$24Deploy →

Rough estimate from the app's stack and category, not a benchmark. Several light apps can share one server. Some hosting links may be affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; it never affects which apps we list.

Prefer managed hosting? Check PikaPods or Elestio.

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