The Codex project aims to create a decentralized durability engine that allows persisting data in p2p networks. In other words, it allows storing files and data with predictable durability guarantees for later retrieval.
WARNING: This project is under active development and is considered pre-alpha.
For detailed instructions on preparing to build nim-codex see Build Codex.
To build the project, clone it and run:
make update && makeThe executable will be placed under the build directory under the project root.
Run the client with:
build/codexIt is possible to configure a Codex node in several ways:
- CLI options
- Environment variables
- Configuration file
The order of priority is the same as above: CLI options --> Environment variables --> Configuration file.
Please check documentation for more information.
To get acquainted with Codex, consider:
- running the simple Codex Two-Client Test for a start, and;
- if you are feeling more adventurous, try Running a Local Codex Network with Marketplace Support using a local blockchain as well.
The client exposes a REST API that can be used to interact with the clients. Overview of the API can be found on api.codex.storage.