PVC Viewer
PVC Viewer gives you a web-based file browser for any PersistentVolumeClaim in your workspace. Browse, upload, download, and quick-edit files inside your volumes without mounting them locally or opening a session.
Creating a PVC Viewer
Click New PVC Viewer on the PVC Viewer list page. The creation dialog asks for:
| Field | Required | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Name | optional | Display name. Auto-generated if omitted. |
| PVC | required | The PersistentVolumeClaim to browse. |
| Compute pool | optional | Which compute pool to run the filebrowser on. Only pools tagged for pvc-viewer workloads appear. |
Advanced options
| Field | Required | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Image version | optional | Override the default filebrowser image. |
Using a PVC Viewer
Once the status flips to Running, click Open to launch the file browser in an embedded iframe. 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 with a quick editor.
Lifecycle
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Open | Launch the file browser in the browser. |
| Delete | Tear down the viewer. The PVC and its data are not deleted, only the viewer service. |
PVC Viewers are lightweight services. Delete the viewer when you're done browsing; the underlying PVC persists.
Cost
PVC Viewers consume minimal compute (a small CPU pod running filebrowser). They're cheap to keep running, but delete them when you're done to free up resources.