What is Shubox?
Shubox provides a streamlined interface for managing Amazon S3 buckets, eliminating the complexity of the AWS console. Users can quickly set up buckets by selecting a plan, region, and privacy settings, with credentials ready in seconds. The platform supports direct uploads from web applications using an open-source JavaScript SDK, handling user-supplied files efficiently.
Additional features include automated credential rotation every 90 days for security, support for webcam photo and video uploads, and detailed webhooks for upload analytics. Shubox also allows users to bring their own existing buckets and utilize its tools for free, making it a versatile solution for developers seeking to integrate cloud storage without extensive backend development.
Features
- Immediate Setup: Quick bucket creation with plan, region, and privacy selection, ready in seconds
- Direct Uploads: Handle user-supplied files in web apps using open-source JavaScript SDK
- Credential Rotation: Automated key and secret rotation every 90 days for enhanced security
- Bring Your Own Bucket: Use existing S3 buckets with Shubox tools for free
- Webcam Support: Capture photos and record videos directly to bucket via JavaScript SDK
- Webhooks: Receive detailed upload information including file size, dimensions, and orientation
Use Cases
- Simplifying Amazon S3 bucket setup for web applications
- Handling user file uploads in web apps without backend development
- Securing cloud storage with automated credential management
- Integrating webcam photo and video capture into cloud storage
- Monitoring upload analytics through webhook notifications
- Managing existing S3 buckets with additional tools
FAQs
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What counts as an event credit in Shubox pricing?
Each uploaded file counts as one credit, and processors used in image transforms each count as one credit. For example, a transform with 3 image resizes counts as 3 credits per upload. -
Can I use my existing S3 bucket with Shubox?
Yes, Shubox allows you to bring your own bucket and use all its tools for free by setting it up in the dashboard. -
How often does Shubox rotate credentials?
Shubox automatically rotates keys and secrets every 90 days or as needed to maintain bucket security. -
What types of files can I upload with Shubox's webcam support?
Shubox's JavaScript SDK supports capturing photos and recording videos directly from a webcam, with files stored immediately in your bucket. -
What information do Shubox webhooks provide?
Webhooks send detailed upload information including file size, dimensions, orientation, and other metadata.
