Hungry File Manager
The VS Code experience, built for WordPress. Edit files, manage assets, and deploy code without touching FTP.
WordPress Powered. Zero Bloat.
Everything you need to manage your WordPress site's files with precision.
Monaco Editor Support
The same engine that powers VS Code. Syntax highlighting for PHP, JS, CSS, JSON, and more.
Full File Operations
Upload, Create, Rename, Delete, Copy, and Move. Manage your entire wp-content effortlessly.
Zip & Unzip
Extract archives or compress multiple files into a single zip directly on your server.
Role-Based Access
Restrict access to specific user roles. Ensure only the right developers touch the code.
Dark Mode UI
A premium, distraction-free dark interface that fits perfectly into modern development workflows.
Instant Search
Quickly find files or search through code with high-performance filtering and indexing.
Real-world production interface.
This isn't just a mockup. This is the actual Hungry File Manager running in a production WordPress environment. Designed to feel familiar to VS Code users while staying integrated into your existing dashboard.
- ✓Native Monaco Editor integration
- ✓Clean, clutter-free file tree explorer
- ✓Tabbed editing for multiple files
- ✓Integrated terminal-like status updates
Why use it?
Designed for developers who are tired of clunky FTP clients.
Old Way (FTP)
- —Slow connection and authentication
- —Manual upload/download for every edit
- —No syntax highlighting in remote editor
- —Fragmented workflow across multiple apps
Hungry Way
- ✓Instant access in your dashboard
- ✓Edit and save directly to the server
- ✓Professional Monaco Editor included
- ✓All-in-one developer workspace
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about our services
Yes, security is our top priority. We use strict WordPress nonces for every action, implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) so only authorized users can touch files, and have built-in path validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.
For 99% of tasks, yes. You can upload, download, edit, rename, move, and even zip/unzip files directly from your browser. It's much faster than opening an FTP client for quick code changes or asset management.
We use the Monaco Editor, which is the same engine that powers VS Code. This means you get full syntax highlighting, bracket matching, multiple cursors, a minimap, and powerful search/replace features right inside WordPress.
Absolutely. The interface is designed with a premium dark theme by default to reduce eye strain during long coding sessions, but it also respects your dashboard preferences.
Yes, Hungry File Manager is 100% free and open source. We built it because we needed a better way to manage files on our own projects, and we wanted to share it with the community.
Yes. You can select folders or multiple files and compress them into a zip archive, or extract existing zip files directly on your server. Perfect for migrations or backups.
Still have questions?
We'd love to discuss your project and answer any specific questions you might have.
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