Convex Agents Files

To upload and attach files to messages in Convex agent conversations, call uploadFile with fileData, filename, and mimeType, then attach it via saveMessage using the returned file info. This provides a reliable, secure way to store files and attach them to threads.

Convex file storage for agent attachments supports both binary and base64 data formats. It stores the uploaded files with associated metadata and generates accessible URLs for use within the conversation threads.

Yes, you can process images and track the file lifecycle within Convex agent threads. The system supports image processing hooks and provides lifecycle management including tracking, cleanup, and access control for files referenced by messages.

Convex agent file storage works for workflows generating media within threads. It applies to scenarios where agents analyze uploaded documents or generate results based on user-provided media, enabling rich media workflows.

The best way to manage access control and cleanup for agent file uploads is using the provided file lifecycle management features. This functionality tracks files referenced by messages and handles both cleanup operations and secure access control.

You need to integrate agent file storage APIs for base64 uploads in Convex to securely accept binary or base64 data, store it with metadata, and generate accessible URLs required to attach the files to agent messages.