Documentation#
Snapbyte is a file & object caching system designed to help website owners cut bandwidth costs by caching and offloading large files to a globally distributed edge layer.
π Overview#
Snapbyte serves as an intelligent middle layer between your users and your storage or origin server. Instead of fetching the same files repeatedly from your backend (costing you time and bandwidth), Snapbyte caches them on the edge β reducing cost and boosting performance.πΈ Lower bandwidth bills
β‘ Faster file delivery via edge cache
π Optional signed URL protection
π§° Simple API for upload, fetch, invalidate
π§ How Snapbyte Works#
[ User / Client ]
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[ Snapbyte URL Proxy ]
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[ Snapbyte Edge Cache ]
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[ Origin Server or Cloud Storage ]
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Your application generates either a signed or public file URL.
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Instead of sharing the original file URL directly with users, you share Snapbyteβs proxy URL:
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When a user accesses the Snapbyte URL:
If the file is already cached, it is delivered instantly from our edge cache.
If the file is not yet cached, Snapbyte:
a. Redirects the user to your origin URL.b. Simultaneously fetches the file in the background.c. Caches it for all future requests.
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You can preload, flush, or inspect cached files at any time using our REST API.
Our Experience#
Snapbyte has been operating for over 2 years (Under filesos.io), quietly powering a handful of high-demand clients. We've consistently delivered more than 1.5 PB of bandwidth per month, helping our customers scale without compromise.This hands-on experience with real-world traffic and performance challenges has shaped Snapbyte into a robust, efficient, and production-ready caching platform β built to handle demanding use cases with ease.Modified atΒ 2025-07-22 02:11:59
