🌩️ SkyVault – Secure & Seamless Cloud File Storage System

SkyVault is a cloud-based file storage solution designed for secure, efficient, and user-friendly file and folder management. Built with a full-stack architecture, it supports both user and admin roles with differentiated access controls and features. It is ideal for individuals or small teams looking for a self-hosted storage system.

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🚀 Features

🔐 User Module

• User Dashboard: Overview of folders and recent file activities.
• Manage Folders: Create, rename, or delete folders.
• Manage Files: Upload, download, or delete files within folders.
• Change Password: Update user credentials securely.
• Send Feedback: Communicate feedback directly through the interface.
• About Project: View app information and version.

🛠 Admin Module

• Admin Dashboard: Overview of platform usage and system health.
• Manage User Profiles: View, edit, or remove registered users.
• View All Folders/Files: Monitor all stored content system-wide.
• Read Feedback: Access and respond to user-submitted feedback.
• About Project: View admin-level details.

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🏗️ Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	HTML, CSS, ReactJs
Backend	Node.js, Express.js
Database	MongoDB
Cloud	AWS S3 (File Storage)
Authentication	JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

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🛡️ Security

• Secrets are stored in .env (excluded from version control)
• AWS credentials are never pushed to GitHub
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Input validation and sanitization

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Project Overview

Control Flow Diagram

⚙️ How to Use SkyVault on Another System

Follow these steps to clone, configure, and run SkyVault on a new machine.

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🧾 1. Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed:

• Node.js (v14+)
• MongoDB
• Git
• AWS Account (for S3 integration)

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📦 2. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Dartpixel/skyvault.git

cd skyvault

cd backend

npm install

cd frontend

npm install

Create your .env file in /backend and set environment variables

touch .env

PORT=5000

MONGODB_URI=your_mongo_uri

JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_aws_key

AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_aws_secret

AWS_REGION=your_aws_region

S3_BUCKET_NAME=your_bucket_name

Now run these command for frontned and backend

npm start and npm run dev

📬 Feedback and Contribution

We welcome contributions and suggestions. Feel free to:

• 📌 Submit a pull request
• 🐞 Create an issue
• 💬 Share feedback directly through the app’s feedback form

Your input helps us improve SkyVault continuously!

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🧑‍💻 Author

Kartik Sharma
Developer | Tech Enthusiast 📧 Reach me on LinkedIn

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