fake-s3
A lightweight server clone of Amazon S3 that simulates most S3 commands for local testing.
What is fake-s3?
Fake S3 is a lightweight server that clones the Amazon S3 API, allowing developers to simulate S3 operations locally for testing purposes. It solves the problem of needing network connectivity and incurring costs when testing S3 integrations during development. By providing a sandbox environment, it enables thorough testing without relying on actual AWS services.
Developers and teams building applications that integrate with Amazon S3 and need to test S3 operations locally without cloud dependencies. It's particularly useful for those using tools like s3cmd, aws-s3 gem, or right_aws.
Developers choose Fake S3 because it offers a cost-free, offline-capable testing environment that mimics real S3 behavior with minimal setup. Its lightweight design and focus on core S3 commands make it an efficient tool for integration testing compared to using actual AWS resources.
Overview
A lightweight server clone of Amazon S3 that simulates most of the commands supported by S3 with minimal dependencies
Use Cases
Best For
- Testing S3 integrations in CI/CD pipelines without AWS costs
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