Why doesn't spaces object storage show tree when I upload files via api key?

Hey there,

Firstly, happy to hear that you’ve been successfully uploading your files! Regarding the invisible folder issue in the Spaces dashboard, this is actually a common trait of object storage systems, not just a quirk of DigitalOcean Spaces.

Object storage systems like Spaces use what’s known as a flat namespace. This means that, unlike traditional file systems where folders are actual entities that hold files, Spaces treats everything as an object. So, when you upload a file to a path like nonexistingfolder/myfile.txt, Spaces doesn’t create a ‘nonexistingfolder’ directory. Instead, it creates an object named nonexistingfolder/myfile.txt.

In Spaces, folders are more virtual than physical. They don’t exist in the same way as on a regular filesystem. The dashboard uses these virtual folders to make things easier to navigate, but it doesn’t automatically parse the object names into a folder structure. That’s why when you upload a file using a path, the dashboard might not immediately reflect it in a folder tree structure.

This leads to a difference in experience between using the API and the dashboard. The API allows you to specify any path for your files, but the dashboard might require actual interaction, like creating the folder manually, to display these paths as folders.

To better assist you and others who might face this, could you share the code snippet you used to upload the files? This will help me provide more specific advice on how to modify your upload process. Ensuring the dashboard recognizes your intended folder structure might just need a slight tweak in your code.

Once I have a look at your code, I might be able to figure out a way to make your uploads dashboard-friendly right from the get-go. This will save you the manual effort of creating directory trees and streamline your workflow.

Looking forward to helping you out more!

Happy coding!

- Bobby