📁 Clipper File Server

🚀 A powerful and elegant Node.js file server powered by Express and Flmngr for seamless file management

📖 Description

Welcome to Clipper File Server - your go-to solution for lightweight yet powerful file management! 🎯

This project creates a robust server environment that seamlessly handles file uploads, organization, and management. Built with the reliability of Express.js and enhanced with the feature-rich Flmngr library, it provides an intuitive web interface for all your file management needs.

Whether you're building a content management system, creating a file sharing platform, or just need a simple way to handle file uploads, Clipper File Server has got you covered! 💪

✨ Features

📤 Effortless File Uploads: Drag and drop files with ease
🗂️ Smart File Organization: Browse, organize, and manage your files intuitively
🎨 Rich UI Experience: Beautiful, responsive file manager interface powered by Flmngr
⚡ Express.js Foundation: Built on the rock-solid Express.js framework for reliability
🔧 Zero-Config Setup: Get up and running in minutes with minimal configuration
🌐 Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly across different operating systems
📱 Responsive Design: Access your files from any device

🚀 Getting Started

Ready to dive in? Let's get your file server up and running!

📋 Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have these tools installed:

🟢 Node.js (v14 or later recommended)
📦 npm (comes with Node.js)

🛠️ Installation

Follow these simple steps to set up your file server:

Clone the repository 📥

git clone https://github.com/kuldeep-jadeja/clipper-file-server.git
cd clipper-file-server

Install dependencies 📚
```
npm install
```

🎬 Running the Server

Time to bring your server to life!

Start the server 🚦
```
node app.js
```
Success! 🎉 You'll see this message in your console:
```
Server Started at PORT: 3041
```
Access your file manager 🌐

Open your favorite browser and navigate to:

🏠 Home Page: http://localhost:3041

📁 File Manager: http://localhost:3041/file-server

The Flmngr interface will load, giving you full control over your file management operations!

🎯 Usage Examples

Basic File Operations

Upload files: Simply drag and drop files into the interface
Create folders: Right-click to create new directories
Move files: Drag files between folders
Delete files: Select and delete unwanted files
Preview files: Click on files to preview them

API Endpoints

GET / - Welcome message
GET /file-server - File manager interface
POST /flmngr - File management operations
GET /files/* - Access uploaded files

📁 Project Structure

Here's what's inside your file server:

clipper-file-server/
├── 📄 app.js                    # 🚀 Main server application
├── 📄 package.json              # 📦 Project metadata and dependencies
├── 📄 README.md                 # 📖 You are here!
├── 📂 public/
│   └── 📂 upload/              # 💾 File storage directory
└── 📂 test/
    ├── 📄 flmngr-example.html   # 🎨 File manager demo page
    └── 📄 flmngr-example.js     # ⚙️ Client-side JavaScript

📝 File Descriptions

File	Description
`app.js`	🎯 The heart of your server - handles routing and Flmngr integration
`package.json`	📋 Contains project info, scripts, and dependency management
`public/upload/`	🗃️ Your file storage vault - all uploaded files live here
`test/flmngr-example.html`	🖥️ Demo interface showcasing the file manager capabilities
`test/flmngr-example.js`	🔧 Client-side logic for the file manager interface

🛠️ Dependencies

Our carefully chosen tech stack:

Package	Version	Purpose
🚀 `express`	Latest	Fast, minimalist web framework for Node.js
📁 `@flmngr/flmngr-server-node-express`	^1.5.3	Server-side Flmngr integration for Express
🎨 `flmngr`	^2.0.19	Rich file manager client-side library

🔧 Configuration

Environment Variables

You can customize your server using these environment variables:

PORT=3041                    # 🚪 Server port (default: 3041)

Custom Configuration

Want to customize your setup? Here are some options:

// In app.js, you can modify:
const PORT = process.env.PORT || 3041; // 🚪 Change default port
dirFiles: "./public/upload"; // 📁 Change upload directory
urlFiles: "/files/"; // 🌐 Change file access URL
urlFileManager: "/flmngr"; // 🎛️ Change manager URL

🚨 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Problem	Solution
🚫 Port already in use	Change the PORT environment variable or kill the process using the port
📁 Upload folder not found	The server creates it automatically, but ensure write permissions
🌐 Can't access from other devices	Use `0.0.0.0` instead of `localhost` and check firewall settings

Debug Mode

Run the server with debug information:

DEBUG=* node app.js

🤝 Contributing

We love contributions! Here's how you can help make Clipper File Server even better:

🍴 Fork the repository
🌟 Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
💫 Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
📤 Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
🎉 Open a Pull Request

📜 License

This project is licensed under the ISC License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

💝 Built with love using Express.js
🎨 Powered by the amazing Flmngr file manager
🌟 Inspired by the need for simple yet powerful file management solutions

📞 Support

Having issues or questions? We're here to help!

🐛 Bug Reports: Create an issue
💡 Feature Requests: Start a discussion
📧 Contact: Open an issue for any questions

⭐ Star this repo if you find it helpful! ⭐

Made with ❤️ by Kuldeep Jadeja