Implementing ftp using Javascript

Question

I dont understand why cant javascript make ftp calls?. Why do we have to make such a request using server?

Even Browsers have ability to authenticate and browse a ft

Answer 1

Here are some links I came across, most seem to point you in the direction of writing server-side code to manipulate the FTP and then pass it to the user using javascript.

• https://github.com/sergi/jsftp
• https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/FTP-File-Manager-via-ca3a4260
• Download file from FTP via Javascript

Browser Compatibility?

• Chrome webRequest for extensions
• Firefox XMLHttpRequest