S3 Buddy

Overview

A beautiful, secure, and intuitive web interface for managing AWS S3 buckets and objects. Stop wrestling with the AWS Console's clunky interface and manage your S3 buckets through a clean, friendly dashboard built for speed and productivity.

Screenshots

Landing Page

Clean and modern landing page with authentication flow powered by Clerk

File Explorer Dashboard

Intuitive file explorer interface with drag-and-drop uploads, folder navigation, and real-time progress tracking

About

S3 Buddy is a modern web application that provides an enterprise-grade interface for Amazon S3 storage management. Built with Next.js 15 and React 19, it offers a secure, encrypted credential management system and a beautiful user interface that makes S3 operations intuitive for both technical and non-technical users.

The application addresses the core problem of AWS Console's complex interface by providing:

• Simplified S3 Management - Easy file upload, download, and organization

• Enterprise Security - Encrypted AWS credential storage with zero-trust architecture

• Modern UX - Beautiful, responsive interface optimized for productivity

• Real-time Operations - Live upload progress and instant feedback

Tech Stack

Frontend

• Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router and Server Components

• React 19 - Latest React with concurrent features

• Tailwind CSS v4 - Utility-first CSS framework

• Framer Motion - Smooth animations and transitions

• Radix UI - Accessible UI components

• Lucide React - Beautiful icon library

Backend

• Next.js API Routes - Serverless API endpoints

• AWS SDK v3 - Secure S3 operations

• Drizzle ORM - Type-safe database operations

• Neon PostgreSQL - Serverless PostgreSQL database

Authentication & Security

• Clerk - Modern authentication and user management

• Crypto-JS - AES encryption for credential storage

• Middleware Protection - Route-based security

Development Tools

• TypeScript - Type safety and better developer experience

• Turbopack - Fast development builds

• ESLint - Code quality and consistency

• Drizzle Kit - Database migration and management

Features

🔐 Security First

• Encrypted Credential Storage - AWS credentials encrypted with AES before database storage

• Zero-Trust Architecture - Credentials decrypted only when needed

• Secure Authentication - Clerk-powered user management

• Protected Routes - Middleware-based route protection

📁 File Management

• Drag & Drop Uploads - Intuitive file upload experience

• Folder Organization - Create and manage virtual folder structures

• Nested Navigation - Expandable folder tree with lazy loading

• Bulk Operations - Upload multiple files simultaneously

• File Download - Secure proxy downloads with progress tracking

🎨 User Experience

• Responsive Design - Works seamlessly across all devices

• Real-time Progress - Live upload/download progress indicators

• Empty State Handling - Elegant empty bucket/folder states

• Error Management - Comprehensive error handling with user feedback

⚡ Performance

• Server Components - Optimized React Server Components

• Lazy Loading - Efficient folder content loading

• Presigned URLs - Direct S3 uploads without server overhead

• CDN Optimized - Fast global asset delivery

🛠️ Developer Features

• Type Safety - Full TypeScript implementation

• Component Architecture - Modular, reusable components

• API Design - RESTful endpoints with proper error handling

• Database Migrations - Automated schema management

What I Learned

Technical Skills

• Next.js 15 Mastery - Leveraged the latest App Router patterns and Server Components

• AWS S3 Integration - Implemented secure S3 operations with presigned URLs and proper credential management

• Database Design - Created normalized schema with encrypted sensitive data

• Authentication Flow - Integrated modern authentication with secure credential management

Architecture Patterns

• Serverless Architecture - Built scalable serverless functions with Next.js API routes

• Component-Based Design - Created reusable, maintainable UI components

• Security Best Practices - Implemented encryption, middleware protection, and secure API design

• State Management - Efficient React state patterns for complex file operations

Development Practices

• Type-Driven Development - Used TypeScript for better code quality and developer experience

• Modern Tooling - Leveraged Turbopack, Drizzle ORM, and modern development tools

• User Experience Focus - Prioritized UX with smooth animations, progress feedback, and intuitive design

• Performance Optimization - Implemented lazy loading, efficient rendering, and optimized API calls.

Usage

1. Sign Up/Login - Create an account or login using Clerk authentication

2. Configure AWS Credentials - Securely add your AWS access keys and S3 bucket information

3. Browse Files - Navigate through your S3 bucket using the file explorer

4. Upload Files - Drag and drop files or click upload to add new files

5. Manage Folders - Create folders and organize your files

6. Download Files - Click on any file to download it securely