Cloud Uploader CLI

Overview

This is a bash-based command-line interface (CLI) tool that allows users to quickly upload files to a specific cloud storage, providing a seamless upload experience similar to a popular storage services with a simple set of commands and options for users.

Prerequisites

Before using the CLI Cloud Upload Tool, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Bash

• Download and configure the AWS CLI (Amazon Web Service Command Line Interface)

• Cloud storage account (e.g., AWS S3)

• API keys or credentials for the cloud storage service

Installation

1. Clone the Github Repo.

git clone https://github.com/Stefanie-A/CloudDrop.git

cd cloudDrop

2. Make the script executable:

chmod +x upload.sh

3. Configuration:

Make sure AWS CLI is configured using:

aws configure

Usage

To upload a file to the cloud storage, use the following command:

./upload.sh path/to/your/file

Usage Examples Upload a single file:

./upload.sh /path/to/file.txt <bucket_name>

Upload multiple files:

./upload.sh /path/to/file1.txt /path/to/file2.jpg /path/to/file3.pdf <bucket_name>

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Issue: "Command not found" error

Solution:

Ensure you have made the script executable: chmod +x upload.sh. Make sure you are in the correct directory where upload.sh is located.

Issue: "Permission denied" error

Solution:

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to execute the script: chmod +x upload.sh. Run the script with elevated privileges if required: sudo ./upload.sh.

Issue: "Invalid credentials" or "Access denied"

Solution:

Verify that your AWS credentials configured.

Issue: "File not found" or "No such file or directory"

Solution:

Check the file path you provided to ensure it is correct and the file exists. Use absolute paths if relative paths cause issues.

Issue: "Upload failed" with an error message

Solution:

Check the error message for specific details about why the upload failed. Verify your cloud storage configuration and ensure the bucket or container exists. Ensure your network connection is stable.