Storage System Simulator

A Python-based REST API app simulating a storage system with JSON persistence and an optional modern UI.

Setup

1. Install dependencies: pip install Flask- Just one for now.
2. Run the app: python app.py
   • For UI: export ENABLE_UI=True then python app.py

Usage

• API: Access at http://localhost:5000 (e.g., POST /system)
• UI (optional): Visit http://localhost:5000/ui when enabled
• Raw JSON: GET /data/<resource_type>
• Terminal: API responses print in green to distinguish from persistent JSON

Features

• CRUD for System, Node, Volume, Host, Settings
• One system per instance (guard rail)
• Flat JSON persistence in /data
• Plug-and-play modern UI with dropdowns, toggled with ENABLE_UI
• Sidebar to view raw JSON files