Use PVC Viewer
PVC Viewer launches a lightweight browser-based file service for persistent-volume data in your Workbench workspace. Use it when you need quick file access without opening a full notebook or desktop session.
Launch a browser-based file viewer without opening a session.
Create a PVC Viewer service
Open the PVC Viewer page
Click Workbench in the left sidebar, then click Develop > PVC Viewer.
Start creation
Click New PVC Viewer.
Fill in the creation dialog
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | No | Auto-generated if omitted. If provided, it must be a valid Kubernetes name. |
| Compute Profile | No | The compute profile to run the file browser on. Leave blank to use the default compatible profile. |
Configure advanced options (optional)
Expand Advanced Options to override the default filebrowser image version. Leave it blank to use the cluster default.
Create
Click Create.
Success looks like this: the PVC Viewer service is created and moves to Running.
Browse and manage files
Wait for the viewer to start
Wait for the status to change to Running.
Open the file browser
Click Open to launch the file browser in your browser.
From the file browser you can:
- Browse directories and files in the PVC
- Upload files from your local machine
- Download files to your local machine
- Edit text files directly in the browser
Delete a PVC Viewer service
Click the row action menu and select Delete. This tears down the viewer service only; your persistent-volume data is not deleted.
The PVC Viewer uses minimal compute. Delete it when you are finished to free the pod.