Vela

Convert any storage device into your own local cloud

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Overview

Vela is a Rust CLI tool that lets you scan, mount, select, and serve any external storage device over your local network. Turn your USBs, SSDs, or other storage devices into a personal local cloud quickly.

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Setup

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/vela.git
cd vela

Build the project:

cargo build --release

Run the project:

cargo run -- <command>

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CLI Commands

1. Scan

List all storage devices connected to your system:

cargo run -- scan

Output example:

/dev/sda1           EXTSSD      1234-ABCD
/dev/sdb1           USBDRIVE    5678-EFGH

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2. Mount

Mount a device at /mnt/<mount_name> (creates the folder if missing):

cargo run -- mount <device> [mount_name]

• device: Path to the storage device (e.g., /dev/sda1)
• mount_name: Optional; folder name under /mnt. If omitted, the device name is used.

Example:

cargo run -- mount /dev/sda1 ext

Mounted at /mnt/ext.

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3. Unmount

Unmount a previously mounted device:

cargo run -- unmount <mountpoint>

Example:

cargo run -- unmount /mnt/ext

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4. Select

Select a mounted path to serve over the network:

cargo run -- select <mount_path>

Example:

cargo run -- select /mnt/ext

This saves the selection for the serve command.

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5. Serve

Start an HTTP server serving the selected storage path on the local network:

cargo run -- serve

Default server URL:

http://localhost:9000