Internal
Storage
SLAW stores uploaded files (issue attachments, images) using a configurable storage provider.
Local disk (default)
Files are stored at:
~/.slaw/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, and similar).
Configure via CLI:
npx slaw configure --section storage
Configuration
| 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:
~/.slaw/instances/default/config.json
Next steps
- Database — the other half of your persistent state
- Environment Variables — storage config keys
- Deployment Overview — pick a deployment mode