Outline: Is it possible to run without AWS?

[b3z]

Is it possible to run outline without AWS? So keeping the files local on the server?

[b3z]

Alright - just tried it. Yes it is, just can't upload any images. But I keep them anyway in a separate git remote repo so I link the anyway.

[b3z]

Anyway is there a way for using local storage?

[tommoor]

Hey, you should use something like Minio to self-host an S3 compatible API using docker:
https://blog.alexellis.io/meet-minio/

(We actually do this in development mode too)

[kmahyyg]

@tommoor Then If I use Minio for myself, where can I change my AWS S3 endpoint to my self-hosted one? update: I found config file. And know how to deal with it.

However, am I be available for myself to login using creds saved in postgresql instead of Google/Slack?

[tommoor]

@kmahyyg no, that is not possible with this project currently.

[ipetrov-amatas]

What's the point of overcomplicating it? Why not have the option for locally hosted assets instead of having to pay for AWS S3?

[tommoor]

We've chosen to keep file storage as a separate concern to _reduce_ complication in the project. Outline is designed to use scalable best practices for internet applications; storing user-uploaded files on the same machine that serves the site is generally an unwise idea from both a security and reliability point of view.

However, you don't have to pay for S3, there are _many_ ways to store files with an S3-compatible API. Including the Minio project linked above.