modbender Static Files Hosting
Host static content on *.{domain} subdomains with automatic SSL.
Quick Reference
# Create site
sf sites create mysite
# → https://mysite.498as.com
# Upload file
sf upload ./index.html mysite
# Upload directory
sf upload ./dist mysite
# Add authentication
sf sites auth mysite admin:secretpass123
# List files
sf files mysite
# Delete file
sf files mysite delete path/to/file.txt
# Delete site
sf sites delete mysite
Environment Setup
export SF_API_URL=http://localhost:3000 # API endpoint
export SF_API_KEY=sk_xxxxx # Your API key
Workflows
Deploy a Static Website
# 1. Create the site
sf sites create docs
# 2. Upload the build directory
sf upload ./build docs
# 3. Verify
curl -I https://docs.498as.com
Protected File Sharing
# 1. Create site with auth
sf sites create private
sf sites auth private user:strongpassword
# 2. Upload sensitive files
sf upload ./reports private
# 3. Share URL + credentials
# https://private.498as.com (user / strongpassword)
Update Existing Files
# Overwrite existing file
sf upload ./new-version.pdf mysite --overwrite
# Or delete and re-upload
sf files mysite delete old-file.pdf
sf upload ./new-file.pdf mysite
CLI Commands
sites
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
sf sites list |
List all sites |
sf sites create <name> |
Create new site |
sf sites delete <name> |
Delete site and all files |
sf sites auth <name> <user:pass> |
Set basic auth |
sf sites auth <name> --remove |
Remove auth |
upload
sf upload <path> <site> [subdir] [--overwrite] [--json]
path: File or directory to uploadsite: Target site namesubdir: Optional subdirectory--overwrite: Replace existing files--json: Output JSON
files
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
sf files <site> |
List all files |
sf files <site> delete <path> |
Delete specific file |
stats
sf stats # Global stats
sf stats <site> # Site-specific stats
API Endpoints
Base: $SF_API_URL with Authorization: Bearer $SF_API_KEY
| Method | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /sites |
List sites |
| POST | /sites |
Create site |
| DELETE | /sites/{name} |
Delete site |
| PATCH | /sites/{name} |
Update auth |
| GET | /sites/{name}/files |
List files |
| POST | /sites/{name}/files |
Upload file |
| DELETE | /sites/{name}/files/{path} |
Delete file |
| GET | /stats |
Global stats |
| GET | /stats/{name} |
Site stats |
| GET | /health |
Health check |
Constraints
- Site names: lowercase, alphanumeric, hyphens only (max 63 chars)
- File size: 50MB default (configurable)
- Quota: 100MB per site default
- Rate limit: 100 requests/minute per API key
Troubleshooting
"Cannot connect to API"
# Check service status
systemctl status kleo-static-files
# Check if port is listening
curl http://localhost:3000/health
"Invalid API key"
# Verify key is set
echo $SF_API_KEY
# Create new key if needed
bun run /opt/kleo-static-files/scripts/create-key.ts "new-key"
"Quota exceeded"
# Check current usage
sf stats mysite
# Delete unused files
sf files mysite delete large-file.zip
Site not accessible via HTTPS
# Verify DNS points to server
dig mysite.498as.com
# Check Caddy config
cat /etc/caddy/sites.d/static-files.caddy
# Resync Caddy
bun run /opt/kleo-static-files/scripts/sync-caddy.ts --reload
Installation
Server Installation (run once on host)
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/498AS/kleo-static-files/main/install.sh | sudo bash
The installer outputs JSON with connection details between KLEO_SF_CONFIG_BEGIN and KLEO_SF_CONFIG_END markers. Parse this to get api_url and api_key.
After Installation
export SF_API_URL=http://localhost:3000
export SF_API_KEY=sk_xxxxx # from installer output
Check Status
sudo /opt/kleo-static-files/install.sh --status
See references/install.md for manual installation.