Supabase Storage now supports the S3 protocol (supabase.com)

Article summary

Supabase Storage now supports the S3 protocol, allowing developers to use it with thousands of tools that already support the protocol. This update also includes resumable uploads, which are now generally available, and multipart uploads via the S3 protocol. The S3 compatibility enables data scientists and engineers to use popular tools like DuckDB and ClickHouse directly with Supabase Storage. The company has also improved error codes, added cross-bucket transfers, and decoupled dependencies, making Storage a standalone service.

Main themes

• Supabase Storage
• S3 protocol support
• Data engineering
• Cloud storage
• VC funding
• Acquisition concerns

What commenters say

• The addition of S3 protocol support to Supabase Storage is a significant improvement, enabling its use with a wide range of tools and services.
• Some commenters are concerned that Supabase's VC funding will ultimately lead to an acquisition, potentially harming the product and its users.
• Others argue that Supabase's commitment to open standards and self-hosting options mitigates the risk of acquisition, allowing users to maintain control over their data.
• There are differing opinions on the ease of self-hosting Supabase, with some finding it straightforward and others encountering difficulties.
• The potential for acquisition by a large cloud provider is seen as a gamble by some, who are using Supabase due to its low cost and ability to export data to Postgres.
• Some commenters have expressed disappointment and frustration with the acquisition of other companies, such as Firebase, and the subsequent negative impact on their products and users.