aird 0.4.20

Aird - A lightweight web-based file browser, editor, and streamer with real-time capabilities

Aird - Modern Web-Based File Management Platform

🚀 A lightweight, fast, and secure web-based file browser, editor, and sharing platform built with Python and Tornado.

Aird provides a comprehensive file management solution with real-time streaming, in-browser editing, advanced search capabilities, and secure file sharing through a clean and intuitive web interface. Perfect for development teams, system administrators, and anyone who needs efficient file management.

✨ Key Features

📁 File Management

• Browse & Navigate - Intuitive file browser with resizable columns and mobile-responsive design
• In-Browser Editing - Full-featured editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and auto-save
• Large File Support - Memory-efficient handling of large files with streaming capabilities
• File Type Recognition - Smart file type detection with appropriate icons and handling

🔍 Super Search

• Content-Based Search - Find text patterns across your entire directory structure
• Advanced Pattern Matching - Support for regular expressions and complex search queries
• Real-Time Results - Live search with WebSocket updates as you type
• Context Display - See matching lines with surrounding context for better understanding
• Interactive Navigation - Click any result to jump directly to the file and line
• Performance Optimized - Memory-mapped operations for fast searching in large codebases

📡 File Streaming

• Real-Time Log Monitoring - Perfect for following log files and monitoring system output
• WebSocket-Based Streaming - Live updates without page refreshes
• Configurable Controls - Set number of lines to display, play/stop controls
• Filter Support - Advanced filtering with AND/OR logic and regex patterns
• Memory Efficient - Stream line-by-line without loading entire files into memory

🔐 Secure File Sharing

• Token-Based Security - Generate secure, randomly generated tokens for share access control
• Public/Private Shares - Choose between token-protected or public access for shares
• Dynamic vs Static Shares - Live folder sharing or snapshot-based sharing
• Advanced Filtering - Use glob patterns to include/exclude specific files
• Share Management - Create, update, and revoke shares with real-time updates
• Session Persistence - Tokens stored in cookies and Authorization headers for seamless access

☁️ Cloud Storage Integration

• Multi-Cloud Support - Seamlessly link your Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive accounts directly into Aird
• Unified Interface - Browse, view, and manage your cloud files using the familiar Aird file manager UI
• Chunked Uploads - Support for large file uploads with resumable, chunked uploads out-of-the-box
• Direct Downloads - Proxy and stream downloads directly from cloud storage to your browser

⚡ Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Transfers

• WebRTC Integration - Direct browser-to-browser file transfers without storing files temporarily on the server
• Secure Anonymous Rooms - Create shareable transfer rooms for external guests or known users
• Real-Time WebSockets - Instant signaling and room management
• Privacy First - Files are sent directly between clients, improving speed and security

🖥️ Network File Sharing (SMB & WebDAV)

• Embedded SMB Server - Run your own native SMB (Server Message Block) server so you can mount Aird folders directly in Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder.
• Embedded WebDAV Server - Run a fully-featured WebDAV server with locking support to map network drives over HTTP.
• Dynamic Provisioning - Start and stop shares on the fly, directly from the Aird administrator dashboard without restarting the app.
• Access Control - Protect your native network shares with custom usernames, passwords, and optional strictly read-only modes.

🔌 API-First Architecture

• RESTful API - Complete REST API for all file operations and management
• WebSocket Support - Real-time communication for streaming and live updates
• Extensible Design - Build custom applications and integrations on top of Aird
• JSON Responses - Clean, consistent API responses for easy integration
• Authentication Support - Token-based and LDAP authentication for secure API access

⚙️ Administration & Security

• Multi-User Environments - Enable isolated private home folders and storage quota limits per user.
• Feature Flags - Granular control over file operations (upload, delete, rename, edit, download, share)
• User Management - Database-based user authentication with role-based access control
• LDAP Integration - Enterprise-grade authentication with Active Directory support
• Real-Time Configuration - Changes apply instantly without server restart
• Security Headers - CSRF protection, XSS prevention, and path traversal protection
• Input Validation - Comprehensive input sanitization and length validation

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

# Install from PyPI
pip install aird

# Or install from source
git clone https://github.com/blinkerbit/aird.git
cd aird
pip install -e .

Basic Usage

# Start with default settings
aird

# Custom port and root directory
aird --port 8080 --root /path/to/files

# With authentication token
aird --token your-secure-token

# Enable LDAP authentication
aird --ldap --ldap-server ldap://your-server.com

# Enable Multi-User Mode with isolated home folders
aird --multi-user

Docker Usage

You can run Aird inside a Docker container and share a folder from your host operating system using a volume mount.

# Build the Docker image
docker build -t aird-app .

# Run and share a specific directory (e.g., /path/to/files)
docker run -v "/path/to/files:/shared" -p 8000:8000 aird-app python -m aird --root /shared

# Run and share your current directory (PowerShell/Linux/macOS)
docker run -v "$PWD:/shared" -p 8000:8000 aird-app python -m aird --root /shared

# Run and share your current directory (Windows Command Prompt)
docker run -v "%cd%:/shared" -p 8000:8000 aird-app python -m aird --root /shared

Configuration

Create a config.json file for advanced configuration:

{
  "port": 8080,
  "root_dir": "/path/to/files",
  "access_token": "your-secure-token",
  "admin_token": "admin-secure-token",
  "ldap": {
    "enabled": true,
    "server": "ldap://your-server.com",
    "base_dn": "dc=example,dc=com"
  },
  "feature_flags": {
    "file_upload": true,
    "file_delete": true,
    "file_share": true,
    "super_search": true
  }
}

🔌 API Usage

Aird provides a comprehensive REST API for all operations:

File Operations

# List files in a directory
GET /api/files/path/to/directory

# Upload a file
POST /upload
Content-Type: multipart/form-data

# Download a file
GET /files/path/to/file?download=1

# Edit a file
POST /edit/path/to/file
Content-Type: application/json
{"content": "new file content"}

# Delete a file
POST /delete
Content-Type: application/json
{"path": "path/to/file"}

Search Operations

# Search for text patterns
GET /search?q=search+term&path=/directory

# WebSocket search (real-time)
WebSocket: /search/ws

Share Management

# Create a share
POST /share/create
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "paths": ["/path/to/file1", "/path/to/file2"],
  "share_type": "static",
  "expiry_date": "2024-12-31T23:59:59"
}

# List active shares
GET /share/list

# Update a share
POST /share/update
Content-Type: application/json
{
  "share_id": "share-id",
  "share_type": "dynamic",
  "allow_list": ["*.txt", "*.log"]
}

WebSocket Streaming

// Connect to file streaming
const ws = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:8080/stream/path/to/logfile.log');

ws.onmessage = function(event) {
    const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
    console.log('New line:', data.line);
};

🛠️ Building Custom Applications

Aird's API-first design makes it perfect for building custom applications:

Example: Custom File Manager

import requests

class AirdClient:
    def __init__(self, base_url, token):
        self.base_url = base_url
        self.headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {token}'}
    
    def list_files(self, path):
        response = requests.get(f'{self.base_url}/api/files/{path}', headers=self.headers)
        return response.json()
    
    def search_files(self, query, path='/'):
        response = requests.get(f'{self.base_url}/search', 
                              params={'q': query, 'path': path}, 
                              headers=self.headers)
        return response.json()
    
    def create_share(self, paths, share_type='static'):
        data = {'paths': paths, 'share_type': share_type}
        response = requests.post(f'{self.base_url}/share/create', 
                               json=data, headers=self.headers)
        return response.json()

# Usage
client = AirdClient('http://localhost:8080', 'your-token')
files = client.list_files('/documents')
results = client.search_files('error', '/logs')

Example: Log Monitoring Dashboard

// Real-time log monitoring
const logStream = new WebSocket('ws://localhost:8080/stream/var/log/app.log');

logStream.onmessage = function(event) {
    const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
    addLogEntry(data.line, data.timestamp);
};

function addLogEntry(line, timestamp) {
    const logContainer = document.getElementById('logs');
    const entry = document.createElement('div');
    entry.className = 'log-entry';
    entry.innerHTML = `<span class="timestamp">${timestamp}</span> ${line}`;
    logContainer.insertBefore(entry, logContainer.firstChild);
}

🔧 Advanced Features

Memory-Mapped File Operations

• Efficient handling of large files (>1MB) using memory mapping
• Falls back to traditional I/O for smaller files to avoid overhead
• Used for file streaming, content search, and large file viewing

WebSocket Connection Management

• Configurable connection limits and idle timeouts
• Automatic cleanup of dead/idle connections
• Real-time statistics and monitoring

Filter Expression System

• Complex AND/OR logic with parentheses
• Quoted terms, escaped expressions, and regex patterns
• Used across file streaming and search functionality

Database Integration

• SQLite-backed persistence for feature flags and settings
• User management with secure password hashing
• Share management with automatic schema migrations

📱 Mobile & Accessibility

• Mobile-Responsive Design - Optimized for smartphones and tablets
• Touch-Friendly Controls - Easy navigation on touch devices
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Efficient navigation and operations
• Screen Reader Support - Proper accessibility features
• Progressive Web App Ready - Can be installed as a web app

🔒 Security Features

• Path Traversal Protection - Built-in security measures to prevent unauthorized access
• Input Validation - Comprehensive input sanitization and length validation
• Secure Session Management - HTTP-only cookies with CSRF protection
• Token-Based Authentication - Secure access with customizable tokens
• LDAP/Active Directory Integration - Enterprise-grade authentication
• Content Security Policy - XSS prevention and security headers

🎯 Use Cases

Development Teams

• Code Review - Share code snippets and files with team members
• Log Monitoring - Real-time monitoring of application logs
• File Collaboration - Edit and share files in real-time
• Search Codebase - Find patterns across entire codebases

System Administrators

• Server File Management - Browse and manage server files remotely
• Log Analysis - Stream and analyze system logs
• Configuration Management - Edit configuration files safely
• Backup Monitoring - Monitor backup files and logs

Content Creators

• File Organization - Organize and manage large file collections
• Content Sharing - Share files with clients and collaborators
• Version Control - Track file changes and versions
• Search Content - Find specific content across files

📊 Performance

• Memory Efficient - Handles large files without loading them entirely into memory
• Fast Search - Memory-mapped operations for quick content searching
• Concurrent Users - Supports multiple users with WebSocket connection pooling
• Scalable - Built on Tornado's async architecture for high performance

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

Development Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/blinkerbit/aird.git
cd aird

# Install in development mode
pip install -e .

# Run tests
python -m pytest tests/

# Start development server
python -m aird --debug

📄 License

This project is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1 (BSL) - see the LICENSE file for complete details.

License Summary:

• ✅ Free for most uses - Use, modify, and distribute freely for personal, educational, and internal business purposes.
• ✅ Eventually Open Source - Code converts to the Apache 2.0 License 10 years after release.
• ⚠️ Commercial restriction - You may not use Aird to provide a commercial "File-Management-as-a-Service" offering without a commercial enterprise license.
• 🚫 No AI Training - You may not use the source code or documentation to train, fine-tune, or improve any AI or machine learning models.

For commercial service licensing, please contact Viswantha Srinivas P.

🔗 Links

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/blinkerbit/aird
• PyPI Package: https://pypi.org/project/aird/
• Documentation: https://github.com/blinkerbit/aird/wiki
• Issue Tracker: https://github.com/blinkerbit/aird/issues

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