Mini Bucket is an efficient web-based NAS control panel designed to deliver a powerful server management experience while prioritizing resource efficiency on any hardware. Built using only essential technologies such as PHP 7.0, HTML, and JavaScript, it avoids heavy frameworks and Docker dependencies, making it exceptionally lightweight.

Key advantage — built-in support for distributed infrastructure. You can switch between multiple servers directly from one browser tab, without re-entering passwords on each node. Perfect for managing server farms, clusters, or just several home machines.

Key Features

Live Dashboard

Gain real-time insights into your system's performance with an interactive dashboard that displays:

• CPU usage (total + per-core)
• RAM utilization and Load Average
• Interactive graphs for CPU and network traffic (both RX and TX)
• SMART status, disk temperature, and available disk space
• RAID & LVM status, alongside mount points
• Network details including IP, MAC, and traffic per interface

Firewall Manager (UFW)

Manage firewall settings effortlessly with features such as:

• Enable/disable UFW and view its status
• CRUD operations along with search and filter capabilities
• Preset rules for common services (SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.)
• IP blocking and monitoring of active connections with logged activities

System Monitor + Diagnostics

Get comprehensive system analytics and diagnostics, including:

• Real-time stats on CPU, RAM, Disk usage, and Uptime
• Diagnostic tools like ping, traceroute, and port scanner
• Tools for managing processes and systemd services
• Filterable system logs for easier tracking and export

Web Console (SSH via Browser)

Utilize a secure web-based console that provides:

• Full shell access with a modern UI
• Features such as command history and XSS protection

Cron Job Manager

Efficiently manage cron jobs with:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Quick presets and manual execution capabilities
• Support for managing cron jobs on remote servers

User Management

Manage both panel users and system users with:

• SQLite-based user management along with Linux OS group management
• Secure password generation with strength indicators

Disk, RAID & LVM Management

Facilitate management of disks and filesystems:

• Initialize disk partitions, manage RAID configurations, and more
• Control for mounting local partitions and network shares

Dual-Panel File Manager

Experience a robust file management system with:

• Independent panels for batch operations
• Background operations with progress indicators and cancellation options

Sharing Services

Enable file sharing services like FTP, NFS, and SMB/CIFS effortlessly.

System Manager

Streamline service management and power operations from a single interface.

Plugin System (NEW in version 3.6.4)

Extend Mini Bucket’s capabilities with a rich plugin architecture, allowing:

• Functionality to be added for both local and remote hosts.
• Tools for developers to create and integrate new plugins easily.

Multilingual Interface (NEW in version 3.6.6)

Customize the user experience with support for multiple language packs, allowing for easy management and edits.

Key Rotation System

For distributed setups, ensure secure and efficient server management:

• Automatic rotation of API keys with cascading updates across multiple servers.

Enhanced UI/UX

Enjoy a visually appealing and user-friendly interface featuring:

• Card style design, smooth animations, and clear navigation.

Security Enhancements

Maintain security with features like:

• Hardened configurations, AJAX API synchronization, and output escaping for safe operations.

System Requirements

Mini Bucket requires a clean environment for installation, running on Debian 9 or compatible distributions, with necessary utilities configured.

Overall, Mini Bucket stands as an ideal solution for resource-constrained environments, ensuring powerful management features without the overhead associated with larger frameworks.