Akavelink API

Akavelink API

Welcome to the Akave Link API! This API wrapper enables seamless integration with Akave’s decentralized storage network. Below, you’ll find quick setup steps, examples of how to use each API endpoint with JavaScript, and equivalent curl commands.

Getting Started

Step 1: Pull the Docker Image

To start, pull the Akave Link Docker image:

docker pull akave/akavelink:latest

Step 2: Get a Wallet Address and Request Funds

  • Visit https://faucet.akave.ai to obtain a wallet address and add the Akave chain to MetaMask.
  • Request funds from the faucet to start experimenting with the Akave Link API.

Akave Faucet

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Always be careful when dealing with your private key. Double-check that you’re not hardcoding it anywhere or committing it to Git. Remember: anyone with access to your private key has complete control over your funds.

Ensure you’re not reusing a private key that’s been deployed on other EVM chains. Each blockchain has its own attack vectors, and reusing keys across chains exposes you to cross-chain vulnerabilities. Keep separate keys to maintain isolation and protect your assets.

Blockchain Explorer: http://explorer.akave.ai

Step 3: Run the Akave Link Container

Run the container and specify the PRIVATE_KEY environment variable.

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With Akavelink, we expect you to use the blockchain-enabled storage network on port 5500.

Node Address Public Endpoint

Node Address (NODE_ADDRESS) ➔ connect.akave.ai:5500

Run the Akave Link Docker Container 

docker run -d \
  -p 8000:3000 \
  -e NODE_ADDRESS="public_node_address" \
  -e PRIVATE_KEY="your_private_key" \
  akave/akavelink:latest

The API will now be running locally at http://localhost:8000.

Setting Up the JavaScript Wrapper

Here’s a quick setup to interact with the Akave API using JavaScript:

const axios = require('axios');

const API_BASE_URL = 'http://localhost:8000';

async function apiRequest(method, endpoint, data = null) {
  try {
    const response = await axios({
      method,
      url: `${API_BASE_URL}${endpoint}`,
      data,
    });
    console.log(response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error(error.response ? error.response.data : error.message);
  }
}

Example Usage

Each section below demonstrates API calls using this wrapper, alongside the curl equivalent.

Bucket Operations

1. Create a Bucket

Create a new storage bucket.

JavaScript Example:

apiRequest('POST', '/buckets', { bucketName: 'myBucket' });

curl Command:

curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/buckets -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"bucketName": "myBucket"}'

2. List Buckets

Retrieve all existing buckets.

JavaScript Example:

apiRequest('GET', '/buckets');

curl Command:

curl -X GET http://localhost:8000/buckets

3. View Bucket Details

Retrieve details of a specific bucket.

JavaScript Example:

apiRequest('GET', '/buckets/myBucket');

curl Command:

curl -X GET http://localhost:8000/buckets/myBucket

File Operations

1. List Files in a Bucket

Retrieve a list of files within a bucket.

JavaScript Example:

apiRequest('GET', '/buckets/myBucket/files');

curl Command:

curl -X GET http://localhost:8000/buckets/myBucket/files

2. Get File Info

Fetch metadata about a specific file.

JavaScript Example:

apiRequest('GET', '/buckets/myBucket/files/myFile.txt');

curl Command:

curl -X GET http://localhost:8000/buckets/myBucket/files/myFile.txt

3. Upload a File

Upload a file to a bucket.

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Make sure the minimum file size is 127 bytes! Keep max size to test at 100MB

JavaScript Example (using FormData):

const FormData = require('form-data');
const fs = require('fs');

async function uploadFile(bucketName, filePath) {
  const form = new FormData();
  form.append('file', fs.createReadStream(filePath));
  
  try {
    const response = await axios.post(`${API_BASE_URL}/buckets/${bucketName}/files`, form, {
      headers: form.getHeaders(),
    });
    console.log(response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error(error.response ? error.response.data : error.message);
  }
}

uploadFile('myBucket', './path/to/file.txt');

curl Command:

curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/buckets/myBucket/files -F file=@/path/to/file.txt

4. Download a File

Download a file from a bucket.

JavaScript Example:

async function downloadFile(bucketName, fileName, outputDir) {
  const fs = require('fs');
  try {
    const response = await axios.get(`${API_BASE_URL}/buckets/${bucketName}/files/${fileName}/download`, {
      responseType: 'blob',
    });
    console.log(`File downloaded: ${fileName}`);
    fs.writeFileSync(`./${outputDir}/${fileName}`, response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error(error.response ? error.response.data : error.message);
  }
}

You can download the file directly in your browser or provide a download URL with a publicly hosted API by using:

http(s)://ip-or-dns-name/buckets/:BucketName/files/:FileName/download

curl Command:

curl -X GET http://localhost:8000/buckets/myBucket/files/myFile.txt/download -o myFile.txt

Output file extension should be the same as the requested file.

Error Handling

All endpoints return errors in the following format:

{
    "success": false,
    "error": "error message"
}

Ensure you handle these responses in your code to capture and process errors effectively.

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