Deploying the No-Code Architects Toolkit API on a Contabo VPS with MinIO

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Deploying No-Code Architects Toolkit API on Contabo VPS with MinIO


The No-Code Architects Toolkit API is a free, open-source solution for media processing, automation, and cloud storage integration. By deploying it on a Contabo VPS with MinIO as an S3-compatible object storage, you can create a cost-effective, self-hosted environment. Contabo’s affordable VPS plans, featuring NVMe SSDs and global data centers, are ideal for this Flask-based Python API. This guide walks you through setting up MinIO and the toolkit, designed for users with basic Linux and Docker skills.

Prerequisites

• Contabo VPS: At least 4 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD (e.g., VPS M at ~€7.99/month).
• Domain name (optional, for custom API access).
• SSH client (e.g., PuTTY, Terminal).
• Basic Linux and Docker knowledge.
• GitHub account for repository access.
• API key for toolkit authentication.

Step 1: Set Up Your Contabo VPS

1.1 Purchase and Configure

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   and select a VPS plan (e.g., VPS M).
2. Choose a data center (Europe, US, Asia) and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
3. Save the emailed VPS IP, root username, and password.
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   and set a hostname (e.g., nca-toolkit-vps).

1.2 Connect and Secure

1. SSH into your VPS:

ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP

1. Update packages:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

1. Create a non-root user:

adduser nca-user
usermod -aG sudo nca-user

1. Reconnect as nca-user:

ssh nca-user@YOUR_VPS_IP
Step 2: Install Docker and Dependencies

1. Install Docker and Docker Compose:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y docker.io docker-compose

1. Start and enable Docker:

sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

1. Add user to Docker group:

sudo usermod -aG docker nca-user

Log out and back in.

1. Verify Docker:

docker --version
docker run hello-world

1. Install Git:

sudo apt-get install -y git
Step 3: Install and Configure MinIO


MinIO provides S3-compatible storage for the toolkit.

1. Create a data directory:

mkdir -p ~/minio-data

1. Run MinIO:

docker run -d -p 9000:9000 -p 9001:9001 --name minio \
-v ~/minio-data:/data \
-e MINIO_ROOT_USER=admin \
-e MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=password123 \
quay.io/minio/minio server /data --console-address ":9001"

Use a secure password instead of password123.

1. 
   Verify MinIO:
   
   • Check container:
   
   docker ps

• Access console at http://YOUR_VPS_IP:9001 (username: admin, password: password123).
  1. Configure MinIO:
• Create a bucket named nca-toolkit.
• Generate access and secret keys:
  • Navigate to Users > Create User.
  • Save the Access Key and Secret Key (or use admin/password123 for testing).
    1. Open ports:

sudo ufw allow 9000
sudo ufw allow 9001
Step 4: Clone the Repository

1. Clone the toolkit:

cd ~
git clone

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cd no-code-architects-toolkit

1. Key files:
   • Dockerfile: Builds the image.
   • app.py: Flask app.
   • requirements.txt: Dependencies.

Step 5: Configure Environment Variables

1. Generate an API key:

openssl rand -hex 16

Save as your_api_key.

1. Set variables for MinIO:
   • S3_ENDPOINT_URL: http://YOUR_VPS_IP:9000
   • S3_ACCESS_KEY: MinIO access key
   • S3_SECRET_KEY: MinIO secret key
   • S3_BUCKET_NAME: nca-toolkit
   • S3_REGION: None
   • Optional: MAX_QUEUE_LENGTH=10, GUNICORN_WORKERS=4, GUNICORN_TIMEOUT=300, LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH=/tmp
2. Create .env (optional):

nano .env

Add:


API_KEY=your_api_key
S3_ENDPOINT_URL=http://YOUR_VPS_IP:9000
S3_ACCESS_KEY=your_access_key
S3_SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
S3_BUCKET_NAME=nca-toolkit
S3_REGION=None
LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH=/tmp
MAX_QUEUE_LENGTH=10
GUNICORN_WORKERS=4
GUNICORN_TIMEOUT=300

Save and exit.

Step 6: Build and Run the Toolkit

1. Build the image:

docker build -t no-code-architects-toolkit .

1. Run the container:

docker run -d -p 8080:8080 --name nca-toolkit \
-e API_KEY=your_api_key \
-e S3_ENDPOINT_URL=http://YOUR_VPS_IP:9000 \
-e S3_ACCESS_KEY=your_access_key \
-e S3_SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key \
-e S3_BUCKET_NAME=nca-toolkit \
-e S3_REGION=None \
-e LOCAL_STORAGE_PATH=/tmp \
-e MAX_QUEUE_LENGTH=10 \
-e GUNICORN_WORKERS=4 \
-e GUNICORN_TIMEOUT=300 \
stephengpope/no-code-architects-toolkit:latest

1. Verify:

docker ps
docker logs nca-toolkit

1. Open port:

sudo ufw allow 8080
Step 8: Configure Domain and SSL (Optional)

1. Point domain to YOUR_VPS_IP via DNS A record.
2. Install Nginx:

sudo apt-get install -y nginx

Configure:


sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/nca-toolkit

Add:


server {
listen 80;
server_name your_domain.com;

location / {
proxy_pass http://localhost:8080;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
}
}

Enable:


sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/nca-toolkit /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo nginx -t
sudo systemctl restart nginx

1. Add SSL:

sudo apt install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx
sudo certbot --nginx -d your_domain.com

1. Test: https://your_domain.com/v1/toolkit/test.

Step 9: Optimize and Maintain

1. Performance: Monitor with htop or glances:

sudo apt install -y htop glances

1. Backups: Use Contabo snapshots or toolkit’s /v1/s3/upload.
2. Security:
   • Update: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y.
   • Restrict SSH: sudo ufw allow from YOUR_IP to any port 22.
3. Monitoring: Use Contabo’s API or Prometheus.

Step 10: Join the Community


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for support, courses, and networking. Contribute via GitHub by forking and submitting pull requests to the build branch.

Conclusion


Deploying the No-Code Architects Toolkit API on a Contabo VPS with MinIO offers a scalable, self-hosted solution for media processing. Contabo’s cost-effective VPS and MinIO’s S3 compatibility make it ideal for businesses and creators. Set up in under an hour, optimize with Nginx/SSL, and leverage the community for support. Start building with this free API today!

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