Remote server connection via SFTP

Overview

The present app is a user-friendly interface that allows users to easily mount SFTP servers onto their local Linux filesystem using sshfs. This app simplifies the process of managing remote file systems by providing a graphical interface to run the necessary sshfs commands behind the scenes.

Features

• Easy SFTP Mounting: Mount and unmount SFTP servers with a few clicks.
• User Authentication: Securely input and manage credentials for SFTP servers.
• Status Monitoring: View the current status of mounted servers.
• Error Handling: Clear messages and logs for troubleshooting connection issues.
• Streamlit Interface: A modern and intuitive web interface powered by Streamlit.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following installed on your Linux machine:

• Python 3.10 or higher
• sshfs package
• Streamlit
• PyYAML

You can install sshfs using your package manager. For example, on Ubuntu:

sudo apt-get install sshfs

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/franciscopalmeromoya/servers

2. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

To run the app, navigate to the project directory and use the following command:

streamlit run app.py

This will start the Streamlit server and open the app in your default web browser. If it doesn't open automatically, you can navigate to http://localhost:8503 in your browser.

Configuration

The app allows you to configure multiple SFTP servers. Here’s how you can set it up:

1. Add Server Details: Input the server address, port (default is 22), username, and password (or use an SSH key if preferred).
2. Mount Directory: Specify the local directory where the SFTP server should be mounted.
3. Mount/Unmount Actions: Use the provided buttons to mount or unmount the SFTP server.

Screenshots

Troubleshooting

• Permission Denied: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to mount directories on your system.
• SSHFS Not Found: Make sure sshfs is installed and accessible in your system PATH.
• Connection Issues: Double-check the server details and credentials. Verify that the server is reachable.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit pull requests. For major changes, open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.