Enterprise-Grade Content Distribution Network
RapidServe is a high-performance, monolithic file storage and retrieval system optimized for scalability, caching efficiency, and secure access control. It provides a scalable, secure, and efficient solution for storing and distributing files with minimal latency.
RapidServe is designed to:
✅ Store, retrieve, and distribute files efficiently.
✅ Ensure secure file access with authentication & authorization.
✅ Support file deduplication, chunking, and multi-layer caching for optimal performance.
✅ Enable content preview, sharing, and streaming with secure tokenized access.
RapidServe is built for:
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Web, Mobile, and Desktop applications that require file storage and delivery.
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Enterprises requiring secure, high-availability storage.
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Optimized content caching and accelerated downloads.
Efficient File Chunking – 4MB file chunking for optimal performance.
Multi-Layer Caching – LRU and Redis-based distributed caching.
Secure File Sharing – Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) with tokenized access.
Deduplication – Reduces storage by avoiding redundant uploads.
Adaptive Streaming – Video & large file streaming via chunk-based delivery. (upcoming feature)
High Availability – Scalable architecture ensuring minimal downtime.
RapidServe consists of multiple core components to ensure seamless file storage, retrieval, and delivery. Learn more in our System Architecture Documentation.
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Frontend – Built with Next.js & Tailwind CSS, providing a responsive UI for web, mobile, and desktop.
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Metadata Service – Handles file metadata storage, integrity validation, and deduplication.
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File Storage Service – Manages file chunking, storage, retrieval, and cloud-based replication.
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Security Layer – Implements RBAC, secure tokens, and encrypted storage.
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Caching System – Multi-layer caching using Redis & LRU-based cache for instant access.
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File Operations – Optimized workflows for upload, retrieval, sharing, and preview generation.
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RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) → Restricts user permissions.
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Secure Tokens for File Access → Prevents unauthorized downloads.
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Data Encryption → Ensures files are securely stored.
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Access Logging & Monitoring → Detects suspicious activity.
Before running the application, create a .env file from .env.example (in project root). Ensure all necessary values are correctly set before running the application.
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Install Dependencies
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Start Development Server
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Run Production Build
🔹 Token Refresh Mechanism for long downloads.
🔹 Thumbnail & Preview Generation at upload time.
🔹 Real-time notifications for file status updates.
🔹 File Encryption Mechanisms for enhanced data security and privacy protection.
🚀 We welcome contributions!
Whether you're a developer, designer, or documentation enthusiast, there are many ways to contribute to RapidServe. Check out our Contributing Guidelines to get started.
📜 MIT License – Free to use and modify and distribute it according to the terms of the license
This README.md is designed to be developer-friendly, easy to understand, and enterprise-grade. Let me know if you'd like further refinements! 🚀