Qalk - File Transfer Client/Server Project

Overview

Qalk is a simple client-server file transfer application using Python sockets. It supports:

• Viewing server directory (LIST)
• Downloading single or multiple files with chunking (GET)
• Navigating server directories (CD, PWD)
• Viewing directory listings with folders highlighted
• Environment configuration via .env file

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Project Structure

qalk/
├── .env                # Server host and port settings
├── .gitignore
├── requirements.txt    # Python dependencies
├── README.md
├── server/
│   └── main.py         # Server implementation
└── client/
    └── main.py         # Client implementation

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository and navigate to qalk/:

cd qalk

2. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure the .env file:

SERVER_HOST=localhost
SERVER_PORT=5001

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Usage

Start the Server

python server/main.py

Start the Client

python client/main.py

Available Client Commands

• LIST — list files and folders on the server
• GET file1.txt file2.zip — download one or more files
• CD foldername — change server directory
• PWD — print current server directory
• QUIT — disconnect

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Notes

• Files are transferred in 1MB chunks.
• Folders are shown in bold blue in directory listings.
• Downloads are saved to client/download at default.

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License

MIT License