What it does
Cells Sync is the desktop synchronization client for Pydio Cells, with selective folders and configurable one-way or two-way synchronization.
Start Cells Sync on Windows, macOS or Linux, then configure selected folders and a one-way or two-way task against the Cells service. The agent can also run headlessly, with command-line task management. A working server connection is a prerequisite: synchronization must be enabled, and the current setup guide uses gRPC over HTTP/2 for real-time events. It warns that the self-signed TLS setup does not work with the client’s OIDC discovery flow. The GPLv3 client does not supply a Cells server or its account permissions; check reverse-proxy and certificate setup before relying on ongoing sync.
Strengths
- Selective folder synchronization
- GUI and headless operation
Watch out for
- Requires compatible server-side sync configuration
Sources
- GitHub - pydio/cells-sync: Sync Client for Pydio Cells · GitHub (Oct 26, 2026)
- Setup Cells Server for CellsSync (Oct 26, 2026)