P2P File Share System

Overview

The P2P-file-share-system is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing system built in Python. This project aims to provide a simple and effective way for users to share files over a network without needing a centralized server. The system is designed to work efficiently in a distributed environment, allowing multiple users to share and download files simultaneously.

Features

• Peer-to-Peer Architecture: No central server required, making the system resilient and scalable.
• File Sharing: Users can upload and download files from other peers in the network.
• Search Functionality: Search for specific files available across connected peers.
• Concurrent Connections: Supports multiple users sharing and downloading files simultaneously.
• Logging and Monitoring: Detailed logs for file transactions and peer activities.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Requirements

Before running the project, make sure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.7+
• socket library (default in Python standard library)
• threading library (default in Python standard library)
• os, time, and json (default in Python standard library)

Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AhmetNSHN/P2P-file-share-system.git
   cd P2P-file-share-system

2. Run the Server and Peer Nodes:

   Start the main server node using:

   python server.py

   Then, start peer nodes using:

   python peer.py --port <PORT_NUMBER> --dir <SHARE_DIRECTORY>

3. Configuration:

   Modify the config.py file to change server IP, port, or other settings if required.

Usage

Command-Line Options

The peer.py script supports several command-line options:

• --port: Specify the port number for the peer node.
• --dir: Specify the directory path for shared files.

Example:

python peer.py --port 5001 --dir /path/to/shared/files

File Search

Once peers are connected to the network, you can use the following command to search for files:

search <FILENAME>

Downloading Files

To download a file from a connected peer, use:

download <FILENAME>

The file will be saved to the shared directory specified when starting the peer node.