Object Storage

Replit Object Storage lets you build apps that handle user-uploaded files like images, videos, and documents. Unlike files uploaded to your Workspace, Object Storage provides persistent, scalable cloud storage that your deployed apps can access and serve to builders. With Object Storage, you can build apps like:

• Photo sharing platforms: Let builders upload, store, and display images
• Video streaming services: Handle video uploads and serve content to viewers
• Document management systems: Store and organize builder files with secure access
• Portfolio sites: Showcase work with media files that load reliably
• File backup services: Provide builders with cloud storage for their important files

Object Storage stores files in cloud containers called buckets. Buckets include access policies to control what actions builders or applications can perform on their contents. The Replit Object Storage tool lets you share data between your development and production environments or with other Replit Apps.

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Features

Object Storage provides the following features for building file-handling apps:

• Persistent cloud storage: Store files that remain accessible to your deployed app and users
• Scalable file handling: Handle growing data needs without worrying about storage limits
• Cross-app data sharing: Share buckets across multiple Replit Apps for distributed architectures
• Programmatic access: Upload, download, and manage files using intuitive APIs
• Agent integration: Let Agent set up Object Storage and implement file handling in your app

Here are specific ways you can use Object Storage in your apps:

• Store builder profile pictures and media uploads
• Serve product images for e-commerce sites
• Handle document uploads for form submissions
• Create file sharing and collaboration features
• Build content management systems with media libraries

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Usage

You can access the Object Storage tool directly in your Replit App Workspace.

How to access the Object Storage tool

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Add Object Storage to your app

To add Object Storage to your Replit App, create a bucket from the Object Storage tool. You must then integrate the Object Storage client libraries and update your app code to handle file operations. To create a bucket:

How to create a bucket

The following sections explain the bucket and object management options in the Object Storage tool.

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Select a bucket

To switch between your storage buckets, select the dropdown menu in the top left corner of the Object Storage tab. The selected bucket displays a checkmark next to its name, as shown in the screenshot below:

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Access the bucket ID

To view the Bucket ID by selecting the Settings view from the dropdown at the top of the Object Storage tab. The Bucket ID uniquely identifies the bucket, which your code must reference to perform an operation. If you have multiple buckets, select the correct bucket from the dropdown menu in the top left corner. The following screenshot shows the Bucket ID for the “FileVault Bucket One” bucket:

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Upload or download objects

To upload an object to the selected bucket:

1. Navigate to the Objects view in the Object Storage tab.
2. Select Upload files, or Upload folder to upload all files from a folder. Then, select one or more files to upload from the file dialog. Alternatively, drag a file or folder into the area that lists the contents of the bucket.

To download an object from the selected bucket:

1. Navigate to the Objects view in the Object Storage tab.
2. Select the download icon to the right of the file to download it.

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Organize objects in folders

To create a folder in the selected bucket:

1. Navigate to the Objects view in the Object Storage tab.
2. Select Create Folder in the Objects view.
3. Enter a name for the folder.

To add objects to a folder in the Objects view, drag an object to the destination folder. To move the object to a parent folder, drag it above the header to the name of the folder above the object list. The following animation shows moving the “product_demo.mov” file from the “videos” folder to the parent “Objects” folder:

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Delete objects or buckets

To delete an object forever:

1. Navigate to the Objects view in the Object Storage tab.
2. Select the trash icon next to the object you want to delete.
3. Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog.

To delete a bucket and all the objects it contains:

1. Navigate to the Settings view in the Object Storage tab.
2. Make sure you select the bucket you want to delete in the top left bucket dropdown menu.
3. Select Delete Bucket.
4. Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog.

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Bucket access management

Replit connects all buckets you create to your account and makes them available to all your Replit Apps. The Replit App from which you create the bucket automatically receives access. You can control which of your Replit Apps have access to a specific bucket, which lets you share data efficiently and securely. To grant your Replit App access to a bucket from another app on your account:

1. Select Add an existing bucket from the bucket menu at the top left of the Object Storage tab.
2. In the Choose a Bucket dialog, choose the bucket you want to add and select Add Bucket to Repl.

To revoke your Replit App’s access to a bucket:

1. Navigate to the Settings view in the Object Storage tab.
2. From the bucket dropdown in the top left of the tab, select the bucket name.
3. Select Remove Bucket from Repl and confirm removal in the confirmation dialog.

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Programmatic access to Object Storage

To access Object Storage from your Replit App, use one of the following libraries:

• Replit Object Storage SDK, available for JavaScript and Python
• Google Cloud Storage client library

For instructions on how to use the client libraries, see the following resources:

• JavaScript Object Storage tutorial: Learn how to use the Replit JavaScript Object Storage client
• JavaScript Object Storage SDK: Client reference for the JavaScript SDK
• Python Object Storage tutorial: Learn how to use the Replit Python Object Storage client
• Python Object Storage SDK: Client reference for the Python SDK
• Google Cloud Python SDK example app: Remix this app to manage objects using the Google Cloud Python SDK

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Billing and resource usage

To monitor your Object Storage usage, navigate to the Usage page. To learn more about Object Storage pricing, see Object Storage Billing.