Nimbus - Self-Hosted File Backup Server

Project Overview

Nimbus is a self-hosted local file backup server designed for personal use, small teams, and developers who want an easy, reliable, and locally managed backup solution. Users can upload files via a web interface, and the system tracks them in a database while ensuring the actual file storage remains persistent on disk.

Key Features (MVP)

• File Upload & Management: Upload, view, and manage files from a modern web UI.
• Local Storage Support: Files are stored locally on the host machine or an attached volume.
• User Authentication: Secure login system with roles (admin/user).

• Activity Logs: Tracks uploads, deletions, and system events for easy debugging.
• Dockerized Deployment: Runs in isolated containers for easy setup and portability.

🚀 Current Development Progress

Backend (Golang + SQLite) ✅

• Golang backend initialized.
• API endpoints for authentication and file handling.
• Dockerized backend with persistent volume support.
• Implement file versioning.
• Implement scheduled backups.

Frontend (Next.js + Tailwind CSS) ✅

• Next.js frontend initialized.
• UI designed for file uploads and management.
• Connected API to frontend.
• Improve UI/UX (drag-and-drop upload, file preview, etc.).

Docker & Deployment ✅

• Dockerized backend & frontend.
• Docker Compose setup for local development.
• Persistent storage via Docker volumes.
• CI/CD Pipeline for automated builds & deployments.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

 git clone https://github.com/yashpatil74/nimbus.git
 cd nimbus

2. Run with Docker

 docker-compose up --build

3. Access the Web UI

Open your browser and go to:

http://localhost:8081  # Frontend (User Interface)
http://localhost:8050  # Backend API

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Golang, SQLite, GORM
• Storage: Local file system (via Docker volumes)
• Deployment: Docker, Docker Compose

Future Roadmap

• File versioning system (restore previous file versions).
• Advanced user roles & multi-user support.
• Encryption for stored files (optional security feature).
• Cloud backup integrations (S3, Google Drive).
• Mobile-friendly UI improvements.

Contributions & Feedback

This is an open-source project in active development. Feel free to submit issues, suggestions, or contribute!

Stay tuned for updates and feature improvements!