east-node-io
I/O platform functions for the East language on Node.js. Use when writing East programs that need SQL databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (Redis, MongoDB), S3 storage, file transfers (FTP, SFTP), file format parsing (XLSX, XML), or compression (Gzip, Zip, Tar). Triggers for: (1) Writing East programs with @elaraai/east-node-io, (2) Database operations with SQL.SQLite, SQL.Postgres, SQL.MySQL, NoSQL.Redis, NoSQL.MongoDB, (3) Cloud storage with Storage.S3, (4) File transfers with Transfer.FTP, Transfer.SFTP, (5) Format parsing with Format.XLSX, Format.XML, (6) Compression with Compression.Gzip, Compression.Zip, Compression.Tar.
When & Why to Use This Skill
The east-node-io skill is a comprehensive I/O platform library designed for the East language on Node.js. It streamlines backend development by providing standardized interfaces for SQL and NoSQL databases, S3-compatible cloud storage, and secure file transfers. Additionally, it offers built-in support for processing common data formats like Excel and XML, as well as robust file compression utilities, making it an essential tool for data-driven East applications.
Use Cases
- Database Management: Connect and execute queries across PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and Redis using a unified connection pattern.
- Cloud Storage Integration: Automate object storage operations in Amazon S3 or S3-compatible services, including uploading, retrieving, and pre-signing URLs.
- Automated File Transfers: Securely move files between servers using FTP and SFTP protocols for automated backups or data synchronization.
- Data Format Parsing: Read and write complex data structures from Excel (XLSX) spreadsheets and XML files directly within East programs.
- Resource Optimization: Implement on-the-fly file compression and archiving using Gzip, Zip, or Tar to reduce storage costs and improve transfer efficiency.
| name | east-node-io |
|---|---|
| description | "I/O platform functions for the East language on Node.js. Use when writing East programs that need SQL databases (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (Redis, MongoDB), S3 storage, file transfers (FTP, SFTP), file format parsing (XLSX, XML), or compression (Gzip, Zip, Tar). Triggers for: (1) Writing East programs with @elaraai/east-node-io, (2) Database operations with SQL.SQLite, SQL.Postgres, SQL.MySQL, NoSQL.Redis, NoSQL.MongoDB, (3) Cloud storage with Storage.S3, (4) File transfers with Transfer.FTP, Transfer.SFTP, (5) Format parsing with Format.XLSX, Format.XML, (6) Compression with Compression.Gzip, Compression.Zip, Compression.Tar." |
East Node IO
I/O platform functions for the East language on Node.js. Enables East programs to interact with databases, cloud storage, file transfers, and data formats.
Quick Start
import { East, StringType, NullType } from "@elaraai/east";
import { SQL, Storage } from "@elaraai/east-node-io";
const queryDatabase = East.function([StringType], NullType, ($, userId) => {
const config = $.let({
host: "localhost",
port: 5432n,
database: "myapp",
user: "postgres",
password: "secret",
ssl: East.variant('none', null),
maxConnections: East.variant('none', null),
});
const conn = $.let(SQL.Postgres.connect(config));
$(SQL.Postgres.query(conn, "SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = $1", [East.variant("Integer", 42n)]));
$(SQL.Postgres.close(conn));
});
// Compile with specific module Implementation
const compiled = East.compileAsync(queryDatabase.toIR(), SQL.Postgres.Implementation);
await compiled("user123");
Decision Tree: Which Module to Use
Task → What do you need?
│
├─ SQL Database
│ ├─ SQL.SQLite (embedded, placeholder: ?)
│ │ └─ .connect(), .query(), .close()
│ ├─ SQL.Postgres (placeholder: $1, $2, ...)
│ │ └─ .connect(), .query(), .close()
│ └─ SQL.MySQL (placeholder: ?)
│ └─ .connect(), .query(), .close()
│
├─ NoSQL Database
│ ├─ NoSQL.Redis (key-value cache)
│ │ └─ .connect(), .get(), .set(), .setex(), .del(), .close()
│ └─ NoSQL.MongoDB (document store)
│ └─ .connect(), .insertOne(), .findOne(), .find(), .updateOne(), .deleteOne(), .close()
│
├─ Storage.S3 (S3-compatible object storage)
│ └─ .putObject(), .getObject(), .deleteObject(), .headObject(), .listObjects(), .presignUrl()
│
├─ Transfer (file transfers)
│ ├─ Transfer.FTP
│ │ └─ .connect(), .put(), .get(), .list(), .delete(), .close()
│ └─ Transfer.SFTP
│ └─ .connect(), .put(), .get(), .list(), .delete(), .close()
│
├─ Format (file parsing)
│ ├─ Format.XLSX (Excel spreadsheets)
│ │ └─ .read(), .write(), .info()
│ └─ Format.XML
│ └─ .parse(), .serialize()
│
└─ Compression
├─ Compression.Gzip (single file)
│ └─ .compress(), .decompress()
├─ Compression.Zip (archive)
│ └─ .compress(), .decompress()
└─ Compression.Tar (archive)
└─ .create(), .extract()
Compiling East Programs
Use specific module implementations:
// Single module
const compiled = East.compileAsync(myFunction.toIR(), SQL.Postgres.Implementation);
// Multiple modules
const compiled = East.compileAsync(
myFunction.toIR(),
[...SQL.Postgres.Implementation, ...Storage.S3.Implementation]
);
Reference Documentation
- API Reference - Complete function signatures, types, and arguments for all modules
- Examples - Working code examples by use case
Available Modules
| Module | Import | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| SQL.SQLite | import { SQL } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
SQLite database (placeholder: ?) |
| SQL.Postgres | import { SQL } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
PostgreSQL database (placeholder: $1, $2) |
| SQL.MySQL | import { SQL } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
MySQL database (placeholder: ?) |
| Storage.S3 | import { Storage } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
S3 and S3-compatible storage |
| Transfer.FTP | import { Transfer } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
FTP file transfers |
| Transfer.SFTP | import { Transfer } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
SFTP file transfers |
| NoSQL.Redis | import { NoSQL } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
Redis key-value store |
| NoSQL.MongoDB | import { NoSQL } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
MongoDB document database |
| Format.XLSX | import { Format } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
Excel spreadsheet parsing |
| Format.XML | import { Format } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
XML parsing and serialization |
| Compression.Gzip | import { Compression } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
Gzip compression |
| Compression.Zip | import { Compression } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
ZIP archive creation/extraction |
| Compression.Tar | import { Compression } from "@elaraai/east-node-io" |
TAR archive creation/extraction |
Accessing Types
import { SQL, Storage, NoSQL, Format } from "@elaraai/east-node-io";
// Access types via Module.SubModule.Types.TypeName
const postgresConfig = SQL.Postgres.Types.Config;
const sqlResult = SQL.Postgres.Types.Result;
const s3Config = Storage.S3.Types.Config;
const redisConfig = NoSQL.Redis.Types.Config;
const xlsxSheet = Format.XLSX.Types.Sheet;
Connection Pattern
All connection-based modules follow the same pattern:
// 1. Create config
const config = $.let({ /* connection options */ });
// 2. Connect
const conn = $.let(Module.connect(config));
// 3. Perform operations
$(Module.operation(conn, ...args));
// 4. Close connection
$(Module.close(conn));