Web-based FTP client & code editor

Question

I am looking for a way to maintain LAMP-based websites entirely from a browser window.

Currently I'm using FlashFXP and NoteTab Pro for FTP and code editing, but they're only good as long as I'm at my desk.

I'd like to find a way to make site edits when I'm away from the office.

If I'm visiting family, and a client calls me about a bug in their site, it would be great to be able to connect to an online FTP client, enter the password, and work directly on the host.

At a minimum, this program would need multiple undoes, tabs for indenting, the ability to CHMOD, and the ability to create and delete files on the server.

I would like to avoid an advertising-heavy solution, and a clean GUI is a priority.

. . .

FireFTP is really slick but it refuses to show some files on the main site I maintain. And, since this program will be used on computers that are not mine, and possibly in public places, it would be nice to avoid installing a plug-in (and possibly a browser). If I can get it to work I may use it for everyday FTP.

Bespin looks promising but as of this writing it has no FTP connection capabilities, and very limited export possiblities.

Final choice: Net2FTP. It does everything I want. My only complaint is that it's ugly, but I can live with it in return for the flexibility I'll be getting in return.

Solution 1

I've used FireFTP before, a Firefox FTP addon. It offers all the features of a standard FTP client, but runs in its own tab.

Update: You can always install Firefox Portable and install the plugin there, that way you can carry it with you on a usb stick to use on other peoples computers.

Solution 2

Personally i am using http://kodingen.com for my remote work. They also provide free hosting for developing new project...

anyway check it out!

for me phpanywhere.net did not work... i always got corrupted files and pasting problems.

Good Luck

PS: i know its an old post but someone might find it usefully.

Solution 3

Net2FTP does the job but it's ugly.

Would be awesome if you could create an account and they store FTP sites.

I use http://codeanywhere.com

You can use it for free storing 1 FTP account. And the interface looks good. If you want to store more than 1 FTP account you have to pay.

Is there any service like codeanywhere.com but for free?

Solution 4

Now that you've specified you're actually looking for web-based and not browser-based, for editors I suggest taking a look at Bespin, its name has been coming up fairly often recently.

Solution 5

i like net2ftp

which is net based, allows uploads, page/code edits in a standard text box

another nice feature: you can upload net2ftp to your own personal website and use it to ftp into any other site that you have access to.

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