🚀 Overview

The External Storage Providers For Marketbob add-on is built to integrate major cloud object storage services into the Marketbob multi-vendor digital marketplace script. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

If you’re running a digital marketplace (via Marketbob) and dealing with large volumes of product imagery, digital downloads or media assets, this add-on helps you shift those files off your primary server and onto cost-efficient scalable storage. The module shows practical experience in cloud storage workflows.

Target users: Marketplace owners using Marketbob, developers building SaaS-marketplaces with file-heavy inventories, digital product sellers wanting high performance and low server costs.

✨ Key Features

• Supports multiple major storage providers: Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, Storj, iDrive E2, Contabo. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Seamless integration with Marketbob workflows: Works transparently with file uploads, attachments and downloads. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Server-load reduction & improved scalability: Offload heavy files, reduce I/O on the server, scale your marketplace more easily. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Secure access & controlled permissions: Designed to support signed URLs or token-based access for protected downloads. (Noted in vendor description) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Configurable file-type handling & migration: Choose which asset types to offload, and optionally migrate existing data. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

⚙️ Technical Stack & Requirements

• Designed as an **add-on module** for Marketbob (requires Marketbob installation). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Backend uses PHP (same stack as Marketbob).
• Major storage drivers supported: Amazon S3, Wasabi, etc. (see features).
• Server requirements: Web-server (Apache/Nginx), PHP version compatible with your Marketbob version, access keys for chosen storage provider(s).

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Ensure Marketbob is installed: Have the base Marketbob script running and configured.
2. Upload the add-on: Place the add-on files into your Marketplace’s modules or extensions directory as instructed by the package.
3. Activate the module: From your admin panel → Modules/Add-ons → activate “External Storage Providers”.
4. Configure storage providers: In the add-on settings, choose your provider(s) and input API keys, secret keys, bucket names, region identifiers, etc.
5. Define asset rules: Select which file types (images, downloads, attachments) you want to be stored externally.
6. Optional migration: If you have existing assets on local server, run the migration tool (if provided) to move assets to the configured cloud storage.
7. Test upload & download flows: Upload a new product, attach files, verify that the file is stored on cloud storage and accessible to users via the marketplace interface.
8. Go live & monitor: Monitor storage usage, download logs, performance improvements, and ensure permissions are correctly configured.

📦 Deliverables

• Full add-on source code package “External Storage Providers For Marketbob”. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Documentation/README with installation, provider configuration, asset migration and troubleshooting notes. (Standard for add-on packages)

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Server / Marketplace Platform: The add-on works on the Marketbob PHP marketplace script (web only).
• Supported Storage Backends: Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, Storj, iDrive E2, Contabo. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Server OS: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS) preferred; any server able to run Marketbob’s PHP stack should be compatible.

🧠 Notes

• License: This is distributed under the GNU **GPL** license (as per listing). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Customization tips: You can extend the add-on by adding custom storage providers (e.g., Alibaba OSS, Google Cloud Storage), integrate a CDN layer for even faster delivery, or build analytics for file usage and billing per vendor.
• SEO & Performance Benefit: Offloading large assets improves page-load times, reduces server I/O, and helps maintain your marketplace’s performance — beneficial for user experience and search engine ranking.
• Experience highlight: The module is built specifically for large-scale digital marketplaces where file-volume is high — demonstrating domain expertise in marketplace architectures and scalability. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by Vironeer and listed on CodeMarket / CodeCanyon as “External Storage Providers For Marketbob”. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Purchasing a valid licence ensures you receive updates, support and compliance with the vendor’s terms.

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for informational and GPL-distribution listing purposes only. We are not the original author or rights-holder. All trademarks, logos and brand assets remain the property of their respective owners. For production deployment, ensure you obtain a valid licence, secure your hosting environment (SSL/HTTPS, backups), adhere to storage provider terms and ensure proper file-access permissions to protect vendor/customer data.