Implement IPFS-based building materials indexing system with continuous CI/CD integration

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This PR implements a comprehensive IPFS-based Network Attached Storage (NAS) system designed specifically for building materials management, site planning, and continuous CI/CD integration as requested in the issue.

Overview

The system provides decentralized storage and indexing for building materials data using IPFS, with automated workflows for file management, price tracking, access control, and system monitoring.

Key Features

🏗️ File Management & Indexing

• Automated indexing for CAD files (.cad), images (.jpg, .heic), CMake projects, and Go repositories
• IPFS storage with content addressing for version control and global availability
• Metadata extraction including file sizes, modification dates, and content hashes
• Directory-level indexing for complete project structures

💰 Real-time Price Tracking

• Daily price collection for lumber, steel, concrete, and other building materials
• Weekly market analysis with trend forecasting and volatility assessment
• Supplier comparison with quality ratings and delivery performance
• Cost optimization recommendations based on market conditions
• Regional pricing support for global operations

👥 Role-based Access Control

The system supports five distinct user groups with tailored permissions:

• Site Planners: Full access to CAD files and project data (10GB quota)
• Material Managers: Focus on pricing and supplier management (20GB quota)
• Order Trackers: Specialized logistics and order tracking access (5GB quota)
• Pricing Analysts: Market data analysis and reporting tools (15GB quota)
• Administrators: Complete system access and user management (unlimited)

Each group has unique IPFS keys and configurable storage quotas with bandwidth limits.

🔄 Continuous Integration

• Automated triggers on file changes, push events, and scheduled intervals
• 6-hour sync cycles for continuous network synchronization
• Health monitoring every hour with comprehensive daily reports
• Performance testing and automatic optimization recommendations
• Alert system for critical issues and system degradation

Implementation Details

GitHub Actions Workflows

1. IPFS Indexing (ipfs-indexing.yml)

   • Processes all supported file types in parallel
   • Configures IPFS nodes optimized for building materials storage
   • Creates master catalogs with cross-references and metadata

2. Access Control (access-control.yml)

   • Manages user groups and permission matrices
   • Generates IPFS keys for secure access
   • Handles user provisioning and access auditing

3. Price Tracking (price-tracking.yml)

   • Collects market data from multiple sources
   • Performs trend analysis and generates forecasts
   • Creates supplier comparison reports and recommendations

4. System Monitoring (monitoring.yml)

   • Conducts comprehensive health checks
   • Monitors storage usage and performance metrics
   • Generates alerts and status reports

Utility Scripts

• IPFS Setup (setup-ipfs.sh): Automated installation and configuration
• File Indexer (file-indexer.py): Manual indexing with metadata extraction
• System Monitor (system-monitor.sh): Health checking and performance testing

Catalog Structure

The system includes initial catalog data with:

• Material specifications and classifications
• Pricing configuration with regional modifiers
• Supplier database with performance metrics
• Extensible JSON schema for easy integration

Usage

The system activates automatically when files are added to repositories:

# Adding CAD files triggers automatic indexing
git add designs/*.cad
git commit -m "Add building designs"
git push  # Triggers IPFS indexing workflow

# Manual workflow triggers for specific operations
gh workflow run access-control.yml -f user_group=site_planners
gh workflow run price-tracking.yml -f analysis_type=market_analysis

Benefits

• Global Availability: Files accessible worldwide through IPFS network
• Version Control: Content-addressed storage ensures integrity
• Scalability: Distributed architecture handles growing data needs
• Cost Efficiency: Automated price tracking optimizes procurement
• Security: Role-based access with audit trails
• Reliability: Continuous monitoring with automated recovery

This implementation provides a production-ready solution for building materials management that scales globally while maintaining local accessibility and continuous integration with existing development workflows.

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[JohnDaWalka]

@copilot implement all into my charcuterie repository

[JohnDaWalka]

@copilot implement all into my charcuterie repository