openreader/docs-site/docs/configure/object-blob-storage.md
Richard R 9f25e05cce feat(previews): implement document preview generation and caching
- Add document preview caching logic with in-memory and persisted storage.
- Implement S3 blobstore functions for managing document previews.
- Create rendering functions for PDF and EPUB cover images to JPEG format.
- Introduce database schema and functions for managing document preview metadata.
- Add unit tests for rendering PDF and EPUB previews.
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---
title: Object / Blob Storage
---
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This page documents storage backends, blob upload routing, and core Docker mount behavior.
## Storage backends
- Embedded (default): SQLite metadata + embedded SeaweedFS (`weed mini`) blobs.
- External: Postgres + external S3-compatible object storage.
Storage variables are documented in [Environment Variables](../reference/environment-variables#database-and-object-blob-storage).
## Ports
- `3003`: OpenReader app and API routes
- `8333`: Embedded SeaweedFS S3 endpoint for direct browser blob access
:::info
`8333` is only needed for direct browser presigned access to embedded SeaweedFS.
:::
## Upload behavior
- Primary path: browser uploads to presigned URL from `/api/documents/blob/upload/presign`.
- Fallback path: `/api/documents/blob/upload/fallback` when direct upload fails/unreachable.
- Read/download path: blob/content serving route `/api/documents/blob` (not the upload fallback route).
- Preview path: `/api/documents/blob/preview` (returns `202` while a preview is generating; serves/redirects when ready).
## Document previews
- PDF/EPUB previews are generated server-side and stored in object storage under `document_previews_v1`.
- Preview generation is triggered on upload registration and also backfills on first preview request for older docs.
- Preview artifacts are temporary-cache friendly and can be regenerated from the source document blob.
## FS / Volume Mounts
### App data mount
- Target: `/app/docstore`
- Recommended: yes, for persistence
- Purpose: persists SeaweedFS blob data, SQLite metadata DB, migrations, and local runtime temp state
- Mount string: `-v openreader_docstore:/app/docstore`
### Library source mount (optional)
- Target: `/app/docstore/library`
- Recommended: optional, use read-only (`:ro`)
- Purpose: exposes host files as a source for server library import
- Mount string: `-v /path/to/your/library:/app/docstore/library:ro`
- Details: [Server Library Import](./server-library-import)
## Private blob endpoint mode
If `8333` is not published externally:
- Document uploads still work through upload fallback proxy
- Reads/snippets continue through app API routes
- Direct presigned browser upload/download to embedded endpoint is unavailable
:::warning
Without `8333`, expect higher app-server traffic because uploads/downloads go through API routes instead of direct object endpoint access.
:::
## Audiobook Storage Debug Commands
Audiobook assets are stored in object storage under the `audiobooks_v1` keyspace. Use these commands to inspect and download objects for debugging.
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```bash
# List all audiobook objects
aws s3 ls "s3://$S3_BUCKET/$S3_PREFIX/audiobooks_v1/" --recursive
# Filter to one book id (replace <book-id>)
aws s3 ls "s3://$S3_BUCKET/$S3_PREFIX/audiobooks_v1/" --recursive | grep "<book-id>-audiobook/"
# Download one object by full key
aws s3 cp "s3://$S3_BUCKET/$S3_PREFIX/audiobooks_v1/<path>/<file>.m4b" "./audiobook.m4b"
```
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```bash
# List all audiobook objects
aws s3 ls "s3://$S3_BUCKET/$S3_PREFIX/audiobooks_v1/" --recursive --endpoint-url "$S3_ENDPOINT"
# Filter to one book id (replace <book-id>)
aws s3 ls "s3://$S3_BUCKET/$S3_PREFIX/audiobooks_v1/" --recursive --endpoint-url "$S3_ENDPOINT" | grep "<book-id>-audiobook/"
# Download one object by full key
aws s3 cp "s3://$S3_BUCKET/$S3_PREFIX/audiobooks_v1/<path>/<file>.m4b" "./audiobook.m4b" --endpoint-url "$S3_ENDPOINT"
```
Embedded default example: `S3_ENDPOINT=http://127.0.0.1:8333` (or your mapped host/port).
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