Bee Node File Uploader with Mantaray Manifest

This script uploads a directory structure to the Bee network using Mantaray as a manifest node. It lists files, saves a manifest, and allows downloading files.

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Prerequisites

1. Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed.
2. Bee Node: Download and install the Bee node binary.
3. Swarm CLI: Install the Swarm CLI tool.
4. Postage Stamp: Use swarm-cli to buy a postage stamp for uploading files to the Bee network.

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Setup Instructions

1. Run the Bee Node in Development Mode

Start the Bee node with the --dev flag to enable developer mode:

bee dev --cors-allowed-origins="*"

2. Install Dependencies

Clone this repository and navigate to the directory:

git clone https://github.com/Solar-Punk-Ltd/mantaray-file-manager
cd mantaray-file-manager

3. Buy Postage Stamp and Replace the id in index.ts

Step 1: Install swarm-cli

npm install -g @ethersphere/swarm-cli

Step 2: List Existing Stamps

Check if you have any active postage stamps:

swarm-cli stamp list

Step 3: Buy a New Stamp

If no stamps exist or you want to purchase a new one, run the following command:

swarm-cli stamp buy --amount 100000000000 --depth 20

Example Output:

Batch ID: c0598ec076f1a7222b9f074343c1009535e045cfa70e50aa34ca5c6b868a4daf

Step 4: Replace stamp id in index.ts

Replace batch id in the index.ts:

const STAMP = 'your-postage-stamp-id';

4. Run the Script

Run the script to upload the directory, generate a Mantaray manifest, list the files, and download the uploaded files:

npm run build

npm start

5. Troubleshooting

1. Manifest Not Found

• Error: You are unable to access files using the manifest reference URL.
• Solution: Ensure that:
  • The manifest reference is correctly copied from the console output.
  • The Bee node is running and accessible at http://localhost:1633.

2. File Not Found

• Error: Specific files are not accessible even though the manifest reference is valid.
• Solution: Verify that:
  • The directory structure (nested-dir) is correct and includes the expected files.
  • The files were properly uploaded and listed during the script's execution.

3. Postage Stamp Expired

• Error: Uploads fail due to insufficient funds or expired postage stamps.
• Solution:
  • Purchase a new postage stamp using:

    curl -s -X POST http://localhost:1635/stamps/1000000/20

  • Update the STAMP constant in the script with the new postage stamp ID.

4. Permission Denied

• Error: Files or directories in nested-dir cannot be read.
• Solution:
  • Ensure all files have read permissions:

    chmod -R 755 nested-dir

5. Bee Node Crashes or Becomes Unresponsive

• Error: The Bee node stops unexpectedly during the upload or download process.
• Solution:
  • Restart the Bee node:

    bee dev --cors-allowed-origins="*"

  • Check the Bee node logs for errors and address any issues.

6. Further Enhancements

You can enhance the script by:

1. Adding Metadata:

   • Include additional metadata (e.g., timestamps or user-defined tags) for each file during the upload process.

2. Dynamic Directory Selection:

   • Allow users to dynamically select the directory to upload by adding a prompt or configuration setting.

3. Batch Processing:

   • Handle larger directories by implementing batch processing to upload files in chunks.

4. UI Integration:

   • Create a simple frontend interface to upload, list, and download files directly from the browser.

5. Swarm Dashboard:

   • Use a dashboard to monitor the Bee node's status, uploaded content, and active postage stamps.

6. Postage Stamp Management:

   • Build or integrate tools to manage and renew postage stamps efficiently.

Happy Swarming! 🐝