BlobNest Backend

BlobNest Backend is a robust, secure, and scalable API service for managing Azure Blob Storage accounts. It provides a comprehensive set of endpoints for container management, file operations, user authentication, and detailed analytics.

Frontend repository: BlobNest Frontend

Features

• Container Management

  • Create, read, update, and delete containers
  • Set container access levels and metadata
  • List containers with pagination and filtering

• File Operations

  • Upload, download, and delete files
  • File metadata management
  • File preview support
  • Batch operations

• User Management

  • Role-based access control (Admin, Viewer, Uploader)
  • Company-based user organization
  • Secure authentication with Supabase
  • User session management

• Dashboard & Analytics

  • Real-time storage metrics
  • Container statistics
  • File type distribution
  • Activity tracking
  • Change feed integration

• Caching & Performance

  • Redis-powered response caching
  • Smart cache invalidation
  • Configurable TTL settings
  • User-specific cache isolation
  • Real-time cache monitoring

• Audit Logging

  • Comprehensive activity tracking
  • Operation history
  • User action logging
  • Azure Storage change feed integration

Technology Stack

• Runtime: Node.js with Express.js
• Language: TypeScript
• Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
• Storage: Azure Blob Storage
• Cache: Redis (Upstash)
• Authentication: Supabase Auth
• Validation: Zod
• Logging: Winston
• API Documentation: OpenAPI/Swagger
• Testing: Jest

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• Azure Storage Account with Blob Storage
• Supabase Account
• Redis instance (Upstash recommended)
• TypeScript
• npm or yarn