Nextcloud New! - Harp
Harp + Nextcloud — Brief Write-up
Summary
Harp is a static site server and build tool that compiles HTML templates, Markdown, and assets into a static site. Nextcloud is a self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform. Integrating Harp with Nextcloud is useful when you want to host or serve a static site from Nextcloud storage (for previews, sharing, or simple hosting behind a Nextcloud-enabled webserver), or use Nextcloud as a source for site content/assets while building with Harp.
- Download and Install Harp: Download and install Harp on your server or cloud infrastructure.
- Download and Install Nextcloud: Download and install Nextcloud on your server or cloud infrastructure.
- Configure Harp and Nextcloud: Configure Harp and Nextcloud to work together, using Harp as the storage backend for Nextcloud.
- Test and Validate: Test and validate your Harp and Nextcloud integration, ensuring that it meets your scalability, security, and performance requirements.
Unlike the previous PHP-based proxy, HaRP allows for end-to-end WebSocket traffic, enabling real-time features like chat, live dashboards, and collaborative editing. Reduced Latency: harp nextcloud
HaRP represents a major step toward making Nextcloud a true "hub" for microservices. While the transition from the old proxy system can be a bit technical, the performance gains and real-time capabilities are well worth the effort. Are you planning to migrate your current ExApps to HaRP, or are you looking to develop a new app using WebSockets? Harp + Nextcloud — Brief Write-up Summary Harp
The integration of Harp and Nextcloud provides a powerful solution for a wide range of use cases, including: Download and Install Harp : Download and install
7.2 Limitations
- Not a full CRDT: File contents are not merged intelligently (e.g., for text files). Future work can integrate differential sync.
- No garbage collection: Old chain entries remain indefinitely; we plan to add checkpointing and pruning after N versions.