In an effort to seamlessly integrate Jackal with Akash deployments, we have developed a robust S3-compatible Node.js file storage server. This solution enables the use of Jackal as a storage backend within any Akash deployment using tools like s3fs and any S3-compatible libraries.
Akash Network, the decentralized cloud, provides a flexible and scalable environment for deploying applications. However, leveraging decentralized storage solutions like Jackal within these deployments requires a seamless integration that can be easily adopted by existing tools and libraries.
To address this challenge, we have designed an S3-compatible Node.js server that bridges the gap between Akash and Jackal. By emulating the S3 API, this server allows any S3-compatible tool or library to interact with Jackal without any modifications.
Key Features:
- S3 Compatibility: The server supports S3 API endpoints, ensuring compatibility with tools like s3fs and S3 libraries.
- Authentication (pretty simple yet): Secure your endpoints with a straightforward key-pair authentication (ACCESS_KEY_ID and SECRET_ACCESS_KEY).
- Seamless Deployment: Easily deploy this server within any Akash environment, allowing for direct interaction with Jackal from within your deployments.
Our S3-compatible Node.js file storage server is designed to create a seamless integration between Akash deployments and Jackal, enabling the use of decentralized storage with familiar and widely adopted S3-compatible tools. This solution paves the way for more flexible and secure storage options within decentralized cloud environments.