File Upload API with Express.js and Multer

Overview

This repository contains a simple Node.js application that allows file uploads through an API using Express.js and Multer. The uploaded files are stored locally in a designated directory, and the API can handle multiple file uploads at once.

Features

• Multiple File Uploads: Supports uploading multiple files in a single request.
• Express.js: Backend server framework to handle HTTP requests.
• Multer: Middleware for handling file uploads and storing them on the server.

Requirements

• Node.js (v12.x or higher)
• NPM (v6.x or higher)

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/file-upload-api.git
cd file-upload-api

2. Install Dependencies

npm install
npm install express
npm install multer

3. Run the Application

node server.js

This will start the server on port 3000.

API Endpoint

Upload Files

POST /upload

• This endpoint allows you to upload one or multiple files.
• Use form-data with the key files for file uploads.

Request Example (cURL):

curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/upload -F 'files=@/path/to/file1' -F 'files=@/path/to/file2'

Response Example:

{
  "message": "Files uploaded successfully."
}

Directory for Uploaded Files

All uploaded files will be stored in the uploads/ directory located in the project root.

Customization

• Upload Directory: You can change the directory where the files are uploaded by modifying the uploadPath variable in app.js.
• File Naming: The default behavior stores files with their original name. You can customize the file naming strategy inside the filename function in the Multer configuration.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it as you see fit.

Contributions

Feel free to fork the repository, make improvements, and submit a pull request. Any contributions to enhance the project are welcome!