{"id":"serversideup-proftpd","name":"proftpd","af_score":23.0,"security_score":45.5,"reliability_score":33.8,"what_it_does":"ProFTPD (proftpd) is an open-source FTP server software that lets you run FTP services, configure virtual hosts/accounts, and manage file transfers over FTP (and typically FTP over TLS depending on configuration).","best_when":"You need a classic FTP server for legacy compatibility and you can securely configure it (access restrictions, TLS where appropriate, least-privilege filesystem permissions).","avoid_when":"You need secure-by-default authentication/authorization flows for untrusted clients, or you cannot apply network hardening and TLS policy for credential protection.","last_evaluated":"2026-04-04T21:35:50.591628+00:00","has_mcp":false,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["system/local user accounts"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["FTP is stateful and not designed for agentic/API-style workflows; agents may need to manage sessions, passive/active mode, and network traversal quirks.","Security posture depends heavily on server configuration (TLS/FTPS, allowed ciphers, permitted users, directory permissions).","Idempotency is not inherent to FTP operations; re-uploads/downloads may overwrite unless safeguards are configured."],"error_quality":0.0}