Nextcloud | Harp

HaRP

(High-performance AppAPI Reverse Proxy) is a specialized reverse proxy system introduced to streamline the deployment and performance of External Apps (ExApps) within the Nextcloud ecosystem. Recommended for Nextcloud 32+ deployments, it acts as a modern replacement for the older Docker Socket Proxy (DSP) workflow. Core Functions & Architecture

She read the final conversation:

1. Your client requests the file from the server.
2. The server reads the disk.
3. The server streams the data to you.

Performance:

By using WebSockets, HaRP maintains a single, long-lived connection instead of constant polling, reducing server load. harp nextcloud

What is Nextcloud?

1. Metadata inconsistency under weak network connectivity, leading to reconciliation overhead.
2. Lack of native tamper-evident logging for file operations without relying on external audit services.

Prior works like Siyu et al. (2022) integrated blockchains with cloud storage for audit trails. Harp uses a lightweight, permissionless hash chain stored locally per user — no proof-of-work required. Your client requests the file from the server

What is HARP Nextcloud?

script to the ExApp image to handle the FRP client lifecycle. Implementation Considerations Nextcloud Version: Strongly recommended for Nextcloud 32+ Performance: By using WebSockets, HaRP maintains a single,