How to Install and Use “Python3 Uploadserver”

The uploadserver is a Python-based tool that allows you to easily host a file upload server. This guide walks you through the steps to install and use it effectively.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

To get started, clone the uploadserver repository from GitHub. Open your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Densaugeo/uploadserver.git

This command will download the uploadserver source code to your current directory.

Step 2: Navigate to the Project Directory

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the uploadserver directory:

cd uploadserver

Make sure you are in the correct directory before proceeding.

Step 3: Set Up a Virtual Environment

It is a good practice to use a Python virtual environment to keep dependencies isolated. Create and activate a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv uploadserver
source uploadserver/bin/activate

Once activated, your terminal prompt will reflect that you are inside the virtual environment.

Step 4: Install