GUI FTP Manager

Phase 1 — Connect & Session Management

  • Implement GUI login to FTP servers (host, username, password)
  • Allow saving credentials as sessions for later reuse
  • Validate connection and show success/failure

Functional result: User can connect to an FTP server via GUI and save sessions for future use.


Phase 2 — File Listing & Navigation

  • Display files and directories of the connected FTP server in a GUI tree or list
  • Support navigating directories and refreshing file view
  • Handle empty folders and errors gracefully

Functional result: User can see and navigate the remote directory structure in the GUI.


Phase 3 — File Operations (CRUD)

  • Implement upload, download, rename, delete operations
  • Update GUI view after operations
  • Provide simple progress or status notifications

Functional result: User can manipulate files on the FTP server through the GUI; changes are reflected immediately.


Phase 4 — Error Handling & Persistence

  • Handle connection drops, permission errors, invalid paths, and failed operations
  • Persist session credentials securely (local encrypted storage or config file)
  • Provide concise user feedback for errors or successes

Functional result: Application handles common errors gracefully; saved sessions can reconnect without re-entering credentials.