FastAPI File Sharing Application

This is a FastAPI web application that serves as a platform for sharing files between a server and a client. The application creates uploads and downloads directories on the running directory, enabling seamless file sharing via a web browser.

Features

• File Download: Clients can access and download files placed in the uploads folder on the server by opening the URL in a web browser (http://<server_ip>:<port>).
• File Upload: Clients can upload files via the browser, and the uploaded files will be placed in the downloads folder on the server.

Requirements

• Python: Version 3.12 or higher
• Python venv
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)

sudo apt install python3
sudo apt install python3.12-venv
sudo apt install docker

Installation and Running the Application

Using Docker

1. Build the Docker image:

docker build -t sharefile-app .

2. Run the Docker container:

docker run -it --rm -u u1 -p 8000:8000 -v $(pwd):/app sharefile-app

Without Docker

1. Create a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv myenv

2. Activate the virtual environment:

source myenv/bin/activate

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the application:

uvicorn sharefile:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 --reload

Usage

1. Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to http://<server_ip>:8000.

2. File Sharing:

   • Place files in the uploads folder for clients to download.
   • Clients can upload files, and the uploaded files will be stored in the downloads folder.