SomeDrive - Linux-First Desktop Client for Microsoft OneDrive

Simple GUI-first Microsoft OneDrive sync for Linux.

SomeDrive is a Linux-first Microsoft OneDrive desktop client with account-first controls, in-app sign-in, per-account pause/resume, and detailed sync diagnostics.

It exists because most Linux OneDrive tools are still command-line-heavy or awkward to install across different distributions. I wanted a straightforward desktop experience similar to what people expect on Windows: download it, install it, sign in, and sync.

Install

Download the latest release here:

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Planned package options:

• Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): .deb
• Linux (Fedora/RHEL): .rpm
• Linux (Portable): .AppImage

Getting Started

1. Launch SomeDrive
   • Open the app and start from the accounts home screen.
2. Add your account
   • Click Add Account, choose personal or business, and complete Microsoft sign-in.
3. Confirm your sync root
   • Default per-account sync root is ~/SomeDrive/<profile-slug>/.
4. Start syncing
   • Use per-account sync control to start/pause/resume as needed.
5. Check activity and logs
   • Open account activity and session logs for detailed sync diagnostics.

Features

• Multi-Account by Design - Manage personal, business, and additional accounts in one app.
• In-App Microsoft Sign-In - Interactive authentication flow without manual token handling.
• Per-Account Sync Control - Start, pause, and resume each account independently.
• Persistent Sync State - Per-account state and sync metadata stored under ~/.config/somedrive/.
• Detailed Diagnostics - Session logs include cycle-level and file-level sync activity with account prefixes.
• Clean Desktop UI - Account-first navigation with clear status, activity, and settings pages.

Why This Project Exists

I still use Windows for work and wanted that same level of simplicity on Linux for OneDrive: no setup maze, no command memorization, no terminal dependency.

SomeDrive is built to do what it says on the tin:

• install quickly,
• connect your account in-app,
• sync files reliably,
• and show clear status in a GUI so you always know what is happening.

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The Philosophy

SomeDrive is built around a simple idea: sync software should feel clear, predictable, and user-controlled.

• No Terminal Required - Everyday account, auth, and sync workflows are in-app.
• Clarity First - Logs and status are explicit so issues are debuggable without guesswork.
• Account Ownership - Each account has independent sync state and controls.
• Linux-First Delivery - Prioritize Linux packaging and behavior while keeping architecture portable.

Screenshots

Work in progress.

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How to Build It Yourself

1. Open terminal in the project folder
2. Install dependencies
   • Run: npm install
3. Run development build
   • Run: npm run tauri:dev
4. Build release packages
   • Run: npm run tauri:build
5. Find output artifacts
   • src-tauri/target/release/bundle/

Known Issues

• Linux packaging availability depends on host tooling (rpmbuild, appimagetool) when building bundles locally.
• Microsoft app registration/auth configuration may need project-owned tenant/app settings for all target account types.
• Project is in active development, so UX and storage schema may continue to evolve quickly.

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Technology

• Tauri - Desktop framework.
• Rust - Backend sync/auth/runtime engine.
• Preact + TypeScript - Frontend UI and typed runtime state.
• Vite + npm - Frontend tooling and scripts.
• Microsoft Graph - OneDrive API integration.

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License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3) - see the LICENSE file for details.

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