Paperclip stores uploaded files (issue attachments, images) using a configurable storage provider.
Local Disk (Default)
Files are stored at:
~/.paperclip/instances/default/data/storage
No configuration required. Suitable for local development and single-machine deployments.
S3-Compatible Storage
For production or multi-node deployments, use S3-compatible object storage (AWS S3, MinIO, Cloudflare R2, etc.).
Configure via CLI:
pnpm paperclipai configure --section storageConfiguration
| Provider | Best For |
|---|---|
local_disk | Local development, single-machine deployments |
s3 | Production, multi-node, cloud deployments |
Storage configuration is stored in the instance config file:
~/.paperclip/instances/default/config.json