I downloaded a file manager project from GitHub as a zip file and extracted it to my local development environment. I’m using XAMPP to serve the files through localhost but when I try to access the application, it keeps showing an error message that says Bridge response error, please check the docs. The project appears to load in the browser but none of the functionality works properly. I followed the basic setup by just placing the files in my htdocs folder and accessing them via localhost. Has anyone encountered this issue before? I’m not sure if I’m missing some configuration steps or if there are additional requirements that need to be set up for the project to work correctly on a local server environment.
also, try checking the console for js errors. sometimes, missing files or misconfigurations can cause things to break. it might help to look for any console logs or network issues in the browser’s dev tools for more clues.
That bridge response error indicates that your backend API endpoints may not be functioning correctly. File managers typically require a server-side component to manage operations via AJAX calls. I encountered a similar issue, and it turned out that the project necessitated URL rewriting to operate effectively. Be sure to check for a .htaccess file in your root directory and confirm that mod_rewrite is enabled in XAMPP’s Apache configuration. Additionally, verify that your project’s configuration file has the correct base URL, as many projects fixate on localhost paths or presume they are on a specific port. This error often arises when your frontend JavaScript attempts to communicate with PHP scripts but receives 404 errors instead of the expected JSON data.
This happens because file manager projects need more than just dumping files in htdocs. They usually require specific PHP extensions or database setup. Look for a requirements.txt, composer.json, or install guide in the project files - they’ll tell you what PHP version or modules you need. If it’s a PHP project with dependencies, you might need to run composer install. The project could also need specific folder permissions or .htaccess setup. I had the same issue with a file browser until I enabled the PHP fileinfo extension in XAMPP’s php.ini.