File-Transfer-Server-Client

This project is a TCP-based file transfer system that allows a client to interact with a server to perform various file operations such as listing files, uploading, downloading, deleting, and changing directories. The project consists of a server (server.py) and a client (client.py) implemented in Python.

Features

• List Files: View the list of files available on the server.
• Upload Files: Upload a file from the client to the server.
• Download Files: Download a file from the server to the client.
• Delete Files: Delete a file from the server.
• Change Directory: Change the client's working directory.
• Help: Get a list of available commands.
• Logout: Disconnect from the server.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Network connection between the server and the client machines.

Project Structure

File-transfer-server-client/
│
├── server.py
├── client.py
└── README.txt

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Sriram19g/File-transfer-server-client.git
   cd File-transfer-server-client

2. Set Server and Client Data Paths

   Make sure to update the SERVER_DATA_PATH in server.py and the CLIENT_DATA_PATH in client.py to valid directories on your machine.

3. Run the Server

   On the server machine, run:

   python3 server.py

   The server will start and listen for incoming connections on the specified IP and port.

4. Run the Client

   On the client machine, run:

   python3 client.py

   The client will connect to the server and you can start issuing commands.

Usage

Commands

• LIST: List all the files from the server.

  LIST

• UPLOAD : Upload a file to the server.

  UPLOAD example.txt

• DOWNLOAD : Download a file from the server.

  DOWNLOAD example.txt

• DELETE : Delete a file from the server.

  DELETE example.txt

• CHANGEDIR : Change the client's working directory.

  CHANGEDIR /path/to/new/directory

• LOGOUT: Disconnect from the server.

  LOGOUT

• HELP: Get a list of available commands.

  HELP

• CLEAR: Clear the screen.

  CLEAR

• VIEW: View files in the client's current directory.

  VIEW

Example Session

Welcome to the File Server.
SERVER : ('192.168.1.10', 8888)
MYADDR : ('192.168.1.15', 12345)

---> LIST
[SERVER] : The files in the server directory are
           *example.txt
           *data.csv

---> UPLOAD newfile.txt
[SERVER] : File uploaded successfully.

---> DOWNLOAD example.txt
The file downloaded successfully.

---> DELETE data.csv
[SERVER] : The file is deleted successfully.

---> LOGOUT
[SERVER] : Disconnected from the Server.

License

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

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

Acknowledgements

• Python documentation: https://docs.python.org/3/
• Socket programming resources and examples.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please contact gsriram200@gmail.com.

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