How can I replace the CouchDB server for Ubuntu One?

Question

I'm writing some applications and tools that are meant to make use of Ubuntu One, but since the CouchDB sync service has been down for months, I haven't been able to test it or demonstrate how it will work in practice. This is very limiting to me, so I would like to setup a temporary CouchDB service to replace Ubuntu Ones own.

But how do I do it? Obviously, if I just add an entry to /etc/hosts for couchdb.one.ubuntu.com, then I can make things connect to my service. But the user needs to be able to login etc. How do I accomplish those things? Is there anything special about the couchdb Ubuntu One uses?

Answer 1

CouchDB can sync to other servers

http://guide.couchdb.org/editions/1/en/replication.html

You can use futon ('web' interface)

http://guide.couchdb.org/editions/1/en/tour.html#replication

Your own futon address:

$HOME/.local/share/desktop-couch/couchdb.html

or

file:///home/{username}/.local/share/desktop-couch/couchdb.html