I built Xyra, a desktop-style SSH/SFTP dashboard for managing Linux/VPS files from Windows

Rico — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:36:33 +0000

Hey everyone,
I’ve been working on a small tool called Xyra.
It is a Windows desktop app for managing Linux/VPS files over SSH/SFTP, but instead of feeling like a classic remote file list, I wanted it to feel more like a lightweight desktop environment.
The idea came from constantly jumping between old tools, raw directory listings, configs, assets, webroots and server folders. I wanted something more visual and comfortable for daily VPS work.

Current features:

SSH / SFTP based remote file browsing
desktop-style folder and file view
drag & drop uploads
built-in text/code editor
image previews
archive handling for .zip, .rar, .7z, .pk3, .iwd
remote file search
server health snapshot
favorite folders and quick paths
safer delete flow using a remote .xyra-trash
custom icon pack support
standalone Windows 64-bit .exe

It is still early, but version 1.6 is now the first non-beta release.

GitHub:
https://github.com/mambuzrrr/Xyra-Core

I’d love to hear feedback, especially from people who manage VPS/Linux servers often.

What would you expect from a tool like this?

Example Image of how it looks likes:

Xyra - Visual Desktop for Linux VPS (Windows Client)

Rico — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:42:52 +0000

Take full control of your Linux VPS with a Windows visual desktop!
No more endless terminal commands or juggling FTP tools - Xyra brings a modern, intuitive desktop environment to your server workflow.

Xyra is a lightweight desktop-style dashboard designed for VPS users who mainly work through the console and FTP. Instead of managing files only through terminal commands or external tools, Xyra provides a visual desktop environment for browsing, editing, uploading, and organizing server files more comfortably.

The goal of this project is not to replace the terminal, but to make remote server management more intuitive and visually accessible - especially for developers who prefer a desktop-like workflow while still working on a VPS.

Features:

Visual file management with drag-and-drop uploads
Quick text editing of server files
Persistent folder and icon layout
SSH tool integration (PuTTY / Termius)
Background customization and intuitive interface

Showcase Video:
https://streamable.com/a0pux1

Github:
https://github.com/mambuzrrr/Xyra-Core

⚠️ PS: Sorry for the video quality - Streamable can’t handle 2560x1440.

⚠️ This tool is still under active development and is not yet ready for production use. An official release will only happen once Xyra is fully stable and ready.

DEV Community: Rico

I built Xyra, a desktop-style SSH/SFTP dashboard for managing Linux/VPS files from Windows

Xyra - Visual Desktop for Linux VPS (Windows Client)