Cloud Image Uploader

A simple and professional web application for uploading images to AWS S3 with a clean user interface. Supports drag-and-drop, image preview, and easy URL access.

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Features

• Upload images directly to AWS S3
• Drag-and-drop and file input support
• Image preview before upload
• Upload progress bar
• Copyable image URL after upload
• Easy deployment via Vercel

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Multer, Multer-S3
• Cloud Storage: AWS S3
• Deployment: Vercel

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Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or above)
• AWS account with S3 bucket configured
• Vercel account (for deployment)

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/subratkb02/subratkb02-cloud_image_uploader.git
   cd subratkb02-cloud_image_uploader
   

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Create a .env file

   PORT=3000
   AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_access_key_id
   AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_secret_access_key
   AWS_REGION=your_region
   AWS_S3_BUCKET=your_bucket_name

4. Start the server

   npm start

   For development with auto-reload:

   npm run dev

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Deployment

• Use the provided vercel.json for deployment.
• Set environment variables in the Vercel dashboard.
• Alternatively, deploy on any platform supporting Node.js.

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Usage

1. Open the app in your browser (default: http://localhost:3000)
2. Select or drag-and-drop an image
3. Preview and upload
4. Copy the generated S3 URL

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License

This project is licensed under the ISC License.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome. Please fork the repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request.

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Developed by Subrat Kumar Behera