convex-file-storage

To handle file uploads in a Convex application, you generate an upload URL, send the file from the client, and store its metadata using mutations. This approach securely manages images and documents.

Convex file storage uses the _storage system to manage files and generate URLs. You retrieve these generated URLs within mutations and actions to securely serve stored assets in your web app.

Yes, you can manage the file lifecycle in Convex by accessing metadata, updating references, and deleting files. This is done by integrating storage operations directly within your mutations and actions.

The best way to serve documents and images in Convex is by generating and retrieving public URLs through the _storage system. This enables secure client-side access to your uploaded assets.

Security best practices for Convex file uploads involve generating secure upload URLs and managing file metadata access strictly within validated mutations and actions to prevent unauthorized asset retrieval.