File Browser

1 min readUpdated Feb 26, 2026

What it does

The file browser gives you a live, read-only view of your server's current files through the Pterodactyl/Pelican file API. Click Files on any server card to open it.

This shows what is on your server right now, not what was in any particular backup.

Navigating

  • Click any folder to open it
  • Use the breadcrumb trail at the top to navigate back up
  • The table shows file/folder name, size, and last modified time (relative, like "3 days ago")
  • Amber icons are folders. Grey icons are files.

Downloading files

Each file has a download button. Click it to generate a signed URL and download the file directly from your panel. The file opens in a new tab or triggers a browser download depending on the file type.

Note

This downloads files directly from your server via the panel API. It does not go through Pink Narwhal's storage.

Caching

Directory listings are cached for 30 seconds. If you make changes on your server and do not see them immediately, wait a moment and navigate back into the folder.

When to use it

The file browser is handy for quickly checking what is on your server without opening your panel. Want to verify a config file exists? Check if a plugin installed correctly? See how big your world folder has gotten? This is your tool.

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