<@ULVA73B9P> how can i create a prefect block to i...
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@Marvin how can i create a prefect block to interface with an SFTP server ?
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To create a Prefect block to interface with an SFTP server, you'll likely need to create a custom block since there isn't a built-in SFTP block in the Prefect 3.x core offerings. Here's a general approach you can follow: 1. Define a Custom Block: You'll create a custom block that can handle SFTP credentials and operations. This involves subclassing
CredentialsBlock
or creating a new block using the Prefect block API. 2. Register the Block: Once your block is defined, you need to register it with Prefect using the CLI. You can do this with the command:
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   prefect block register -m your_module_name
3. Use Your Block: After registration, you can use this block in your Prefect flows to handle SFTP operations. Unfortunately, the Prefect documentation doesn't provide a direct example for an SFTP block, but you can refer to the general process of creating and registering blocks as shown in the Prefect documentation on blocks. If you are familiar with Python and Rust integration using PyO3, you might consider implementing the SFTP operations in Rust for performance and safety, then expose them to Python for use in your Prefect block. If you need further guidance on creating custom blocks, feel free to ask!