Mini Bucket — Beta version is now available for testing!
Mini Bucket — Beta version is now available for testing!
Mini Bucket is a lightweight, resource-efficient yet powerful web-based NAS control panel designed to run on any hardware with minimal resource consumption.
After several weeks of intensive development and internal testing, we are proud to present the first public beta version.
📌 What is Mini Bucket?
It’s a full-featured web panel for managing a server (NAS) that runs on:
Debian 9 (and compatible distributions)
PHP 7.0 (built-in modules only)
SQLite 3
Standard Linux utilities
No additional modules or powerful hardware required.
✅ Where has it been tested?
We specifically focused on maximum resource efficiency and tested on:
Device
RAM
Result
Raspberry Pi 1
256 MB
✅ Runs stable
Netgear Stora MS2000
128 MB
✅ Runs stable
Debian 9 (x86)
512 MB
✅ Excellent
Mini Bucket runs even on devices with just 128 MB of RAM!
🔥 What’s included in the beta?
📊 1. Live Dashboard
CPU, RAM, Load Average, temperature, graphs, SMART, RAID, LVM, network.
🔥 2. Firewall Manager (UFW)
Rule management, preset templates, IP blocking, logs with color highlighting.
📈 3. System Monitor + Diagnostics
Ping, traceroute, netstat, port scanner, DNS lookup, speed test, processes, services, logs.
🖥 4. Web Console (SSH via Browser)
Full shell access with VSCode-style dark theme.
⏰ 5. Cron Job Manager
Manage tasks, scheduling, next run preview, logging.
👥 6. User Management
Panel Users (SQLite) and System Users (Linux), groups, password generator.
💾 7. Disk, RAID & LVM Management
Disk Manager, RAID Manager (0,1,5,6,10, LINEAR), LVM Manager (PV/VG/LV, snapshots), Mount Master.
📁 8. Dual-Panel File Manager
Copy, move, archive, permissions (chmod + ACL), upload/download.
🌐 9. Sharing Services
FTP (vsftpd), NFS, SMB/CIFS (Samba), Rsync — full management.
🛠 10. System Manager
Services, Power Management, Date/Time, network, system information.
🔍 11. System Checker
Check and fix issues: packages, services, permissions, config, firewall, network.
🔁 12. Key Rotation System
Dynamic API keys + cascading rotation for distributed systems. Supports any number of masters and slaves.
🎨 UI/UX Features
Modern style: cards, gradients, shadows
Toast notifications
Loading preloaders
Tab navigation with counters
Animations and hover effects
Auto-refresh for active tabs (2–30 seconds)
Confirmation dialogs for dangerous actions
🔐 Security
Authentication
Output escaping
JSON storage (no direct writes to system configs)
AJAX API
📦 How to install the beta?
Requirements:
bash
The installation script automatically:
Checks compatibility
Creates necessary directories
Configures permissions
Initializes SQLite
Sets up base configurations
🐛 Report a bug or suggest an idea
We actively collect feedback! If you find a bug or want to suggest an improvement:
GitHub Issues: https://github.com/itprogresscorp/Mini-Bucket/issues
Email: sa@itp-corp.ru
📄 License
AGPLv3+ — GNU Affero General Public License version 3 or later. Free use, modification, and distribution.
✨ What’s next?
Planned for future releases:
Plugins and extensions
Bug fixes
Expansion of functionality
🙏 Acknowledgments
Thanks to everyone who participated in testing on Raspberry Pi 1 and Netgear Stora MS2000! Without you, we wouldn’t be sure the panel truly runs on the most limited hardware.
🚀 Try it, test it, share your feedback!
Mini Bucket — NAS Control Panel is now available for everyone.
Everything is managed from the browser — no command line knowledge required. With support for distributed infrastructure and automatic cascading key rotation
Mini Bucket — Beta version is now available for testing!
Mini Bucket is a lightweight, resource-efficient yet powerful web-based NAS control panel designed to run on any hardware with minimal resource consumption.
After several weeks of intensive development and internal testing, we are proud to present the first public beta version.
📌 What is Mini Bucket?
It’s a full-featured web panel for managing a server (NAS) that runs on:
Debian 9 (and compatible distributions)
PHP 7.0 (built-in modules only)
SQLite 3
Standard Linux utilities
No additional modules or powerful hardware required.
✅ Where has it been tested?
We specifically focused on maximum resource efficiency and tested on:
Device
RAM
Result
Raspberry Pi 1
256 MB
✅ Runs stable
Netgear Stora MS2000
128 MB
✅ Runs stable
Debian 9 (x86)
512 MB
✅ Excellent
Mini Bucket runs even on devices with just 128 MB of RAM!
🔥 What’s included in the beta?
📊 1. Live Dashboard
CPU, RAM, Load Average, temperature, graphs, SMART, RAID, LVM, network.
🔥 2. Firewall Manager (UFW)
Rule management, preset templates, IP blocking, logs with color highlighting.
📈 3. System Monitor + Diagnostics
Ping, traceroute, netstat, port scanner, DNS lookup, speed test, processes, services, logs.
🖥 4. Web Console (SSH via Browser)
Full shell access with VSCode-style dark theme.
⏰ 5. Cron Job Manager
Manage tasks, scheduling, next run preview, logging.
👥 6. User Management
Panel Users (SQLite) and System Users (Linux), groups, password generator.
💾 7. Disk, RAID & LVM Management
Disk Manager, RAID Manager (0,1,5,6,10, LINEAR), LVM Manager (PV/VG/LV, snapshots), Mount Master.
📁 8. Dual-Panel File Manager
Copy, move, archive, permissions (chmod + ACL), upload/download.
🌐 9. Sharing Services
FTP (vsftpd), NFS, SMB/CIFS (Samba), Rsync — full management.
🛠 10. System Manager
Services, Power Management, Date/Time, network, system information.
🔍 11. System Checker
Check and fix issues: packages, services, permissions, config, firewall, network.
🔁 12. Key Rotation System
Dynamic API keys + cascading rotation for distributed systems. Supports any number of masters and slaves.
🎨 UI/UX Features
Modern style: cards, gradients, shadows
Toast notifications
Loading preloaders
Tab navigation with counters
Animations and hover effects
Auto-refresh for active tabs (2–30 seconds)
Confirmation dialogs for dangerous actions
🔐 Security
Authentication
Output escaping
JSON storage (no direct writes to system configs)
AJAX API
📦 How to install the beta?
Requirements:
bash
Debian 9 (Stretch) or compatible
PHP 7.0+
SQLite 3
mdadm, lvm2, ufw, vsftpd, samba, rsync, smartctl, nmap, traceroute
Installation: https://mini-b.itp-corp.ru/install/The installation script automatically:
Checks compatibility
Creates necessary directories
Configures permissions
Initializes SQLite
Sets up base configurations
🐛 Report a bug or suggest an idea
We actively collect feedback! If you find a bug or want to suggest an improvement:
GitHub Issues: https://github.com/itprogresscorp/Mini-Bucket/issues
Email: sa@itp-corp.ru
📄 License
AGPLv3+ — GNU Affero General Public License version 3 or later. Free use, modification, and distribution.
✨ What’s next?
Planned for future releases:
Plugins and extensions
Bug fixes
Expansion of functionality
🙏 Acknowledgments
Thanks to everyone who participated in testing on Raspberry Pi 1 and Netgear Stora MS2000! Without you, we wouldn’t be sure the panel truly runs on the most limited hardware.
🚀 Try it, test it, share your feedback!
Mini Bucket — NAS Control Panel is now available for everyone.
Everything is managed from the browser — no command line knowledge required. With support for distributed infrastructure and automatic cascading key rotation
GitHub
Issues · itprogresscorp/Mini-Bucket
NAS Control Panel. Contribute to itprogresscorp/Mini-Bucket development by creating an account on GitHub.
Mini Bucket has moved: Welcome to the new website with Community, Wiki, and Donations
We are excited to share some important news: the Mini Bucket project (formerly known as “Mini-B”) has officially moved to a new domain. You can now find us at: https://mini-bucket.ru/
This move is more than just a change of address — it’s a step forward in our development. Mini Bucket remains a lightweight yet powerful NAS control panel that lets you turn any legacy hardware into a full-featured file server directly from your browser, with no command-line knowledge required.
But most importantly, alongside the move, we are launching several new sections that will make the project more convenient and more alive.
🗣 Join the discussion in the “Community” section
We’ve always aimed to be closer to our users. Now we have a dedicated space for dialogue: https://mini-bucket.ru/community/
We invite everyone — from beginners building their first NAS on an old PC, to experienced system administrators. Here you can:
Ask questions about setting up and using the panel;
Share your own configurations and use cases;
Suggest ideas for improvements;
Report bugs and issues.
We look forward to your participation — only together can we make Mini Bucket the perfect tool for home and small office environments.
📚 Wiki is gradually being filled
Documentation is the foundation of any serious project. We have started building the project Wiki, and it is already available for reading, although it continues to be actively expanded.
There you will find:
Installation and initial setup guides;
Descriptions of all modules: from the Firewall Manager and Web Console to the disk subsystem and SMB/NFS shares;
Distributed infrastructure schemes with automatic cascading key rotation;
Examples of using Cron, System Checker, and the Dual-Panel File Manager.
If you’d like to help with documentation or notice an inaccuracy — write to us in the community. Openness and collaboration are our principles.
💰 Support the project: Donations
Developing Mini Bucket (like any quality open-source system) takes time, resources, and inspiration. We have launched a page at https://mini-bucket.ru/donation/ so that everyone who benefits from the project can support its development.
Funds will go toward:
Server rentals for testing and CI/CD;
Purchasing various hardware for compatibility testing;
Developing new features (e.g., improved container support and backup).
Even a small donation is a sign that we are moving in the right direction. Thank you for being with us!
What hasn’t changed (and that’s a good thing)
Under the hood, all the powerful functionality that people value Mini Bucket for remains intact:
Live dashboard with CPU, network, disk, and SMART graphs;
Firewall manager (UFW) with preset rules;
Dual-panel file manager with background operations;
Disk, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, and LVM management with snapshots;
Web console (SSH via browser) with a VSCode-style theme;
Key feature: support for distributed infrastructure.
➡️ Join the discussions: https://mini-bucket.ru/community/
➡️ Explore the Wiki: https://mini-bucket.ru/wiki/
➡️ Support development: https://mini-bucket.ru/donation/
Mini Bucket — NAS Control Panel for those who don’t want to choose between power and simplicity. Welcome home!
We are excited to share some important news: the Mini Bucket project (formerly known as “Mini-B”) has officially moved to a new domain. You can now find us at: https://mini-bucket.ru/
This move is more than just a change of address — it’s a step forward in our development. Mini Bucket remains a lightweight yet powerful NAS control panel that lets you turn any legacy hardware into a full-featured file server directly from your browser, with no command-line knowledge required.
But most importantly, alongside the move, we are launching several new sections that will make the project more convenient and more alive.
🗣 Join the discussion in the “Community” section
We’ve always aimed to be closer to our users. Now we have a dedicated space for dialogue: https://mini-bucket.ru/community/
We invite everyone — from beginners building their first NAS on an old PC, to experienced system administrators. Here you can:
Ask questions about setting up and using the panel;
Share your own configurations and use cases;
Suggest ideas for improvements;
Report bugs and issues.
We look forward to your participation — only together can we make Mini Bucket the perfect tool for home and small office environments.
📚 Wiki is gradually being filled
Documentation is the foundation of any serious project. We have started building the project Wiki, and it is already available for reading, although it continues to be actively expanded.
There you will find:
Installation and initial setup guides;
Descriptions of all modules: from the Firewall Manager and Web Console to the disk subsystem and SMB/NFS shares;
Distributed infrastructure schemes with automatic cascading key rotation;
Examples of using Cron, System Checker, and the Dual-Panel File Manager.
If you’d like to help with documentation or notice an inaccuracy — write to us in the community. Openness and collaboration are our principles.
💰 Support the project: Donations
Developing Mini Bucket (like any quality open-source system) takes time, resources, and inspiration. We have launched a page at https://mini-bucket.ru/donation/ so that everyone who benefits from the project can support its development.
Funds will go toward:
Server rentals for testing and CI/CD;
Purchasing various hardware for compatibility testing;
Developing new features (e.g., improved container support and backup).
Even a small donation is a sign that we are moving in the right direction. Thank you for being with us!
What hasn’t changed (and that’s a good thing)
Under the hood, all the powerful functionality that people value Mini Bucket for remains intact:
Live dashboard with CPU, network, disk, and SMART graphs;
Firewall manager (UFW) with preset rules;
Dual-panel file manager with background operations;
Disk, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, and LVM management with snapshots;
Web console (SSH via browser) with a VSCode-style theme;
Key feature: support for distributed infrastructure.
➡️ Join the discussions: https://mini-bucket.ru/community/
➡️ Explore the Wiki: https://mini-bucket.ru/wiki/
➡️ Support development: https://mini-bucket.ru/donation/
Mini Bucket — NAS Control Panel for those who don’t want to choose between power and simplicity. Welcome home!
Mini Bucket 3.6.2 is now available. More details are available on our website: https://mini-bucket.ru/blog/2026/06/05/version-3-6-2/
Mini-Bucket v3.6.4: Power of Extensibility!
More info: https://mini-bucket.ru/blog/2026/06/10/mini-bucket-v3-6-4-power-of-extensibility/
More info: https://mini-bucket.ru/blog/2026/06/10/mini-bucket-v3-6-4-power-of-extensibility/
Release 3.6.6: Multilingual Support, Mature System Modules, and Order in Configs
More info: https://mini-bucket.ru/blog/2026/07/02/release-3-6-6-multilingual-support-mature-system-modules-and-order-in-configs/
More info: https://mini-bucket.ru/blog/2026/07/02/release-3-6-6-multilingual-support-mature-system-modules-and-order-in-configs/