Infinite Scale Server Release Notes

This release brings significant enhancements in performance and stability. It is also designed to provide an optimized experience for both end users and administrators. Please find the most important changes described here or refer to the changelog for a complete list of changes:

Each rolling release of Infinite Scale provided many bugfixes. For details see the linked changelog of each release.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

Note this is a bugfix release only.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

Easily create documents from templates with a single click. Just select an office template, e.g. from a "Templates" Space, and the templated document will open automatically, just like on your desktop. Your new document will be saved in your Personal storage with the template name as the filename. Supported template formats are: DOTX, OTT, XLTX, POTX, OTS and OTP.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

The sharing panel has been redesigned to separate links into two categories: Permanent Links and Public Links.

Copying a link in the file list now provides the permanent link with a single click. Permanent links work only for people with existing access, ensuring access is secure by default while offering a faster way to share and point people to files.

You can now copy a public link to your clipboard with or without a password, giving you more control over file sharing.

The “Can upload” and “Invited people” link types have been removed to simplify sharing options. The functionality of the “Invited people” link is still available through the “Permanent link” option. Existing links of the type “Can upload” and “Invited people” will continue to work.

A “Save As” option is now available in the app top bar for e.g. markdown or plaintext files. You can easily save your document to the desired location without leaving the editor.

The right sidebar transition has been optimized for smoother and more natural animation, enhancing the overall user experience.

The version information for Infinite Scale and the Web UI is now displayed in the bottom of the left sidebar. This enhancement ensures that users can easily identify the software versions they are using at any time, simplifying the process for support requests.

Introducing the Web App Development Boilerplate for easy app and extension development in ownCloud Web. This boilerplate includes all necessary files to quickly set up your development environment. To get started, simply clone the repository and follow the instructions available in the Web App Skeleton. Build your own web extensions for ownCloud Infinite Scale!

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

The User Account Preferences have been redesigned for a more intuitive layout, making it easier to navigate and manage your account information.

The Datepicker UI has been replaced with the browser’s native datepicker. This change improves accessibility by offering a more familiar and consistent experience across different devices and browsers. Note: We treat any accessibility violation as a bug and kindly ask you to contact us if you encounter any digital barriers.

Tiles View now supports lazy loading with an animation for smoother performance, and includes a “Select All” checkbox for easier bulk actions, similar to List View.

The Open Cloud Mesh (OCM) protocol, which supports cross-cloud file sharing, has been improved with several bug fixes. These updates enhance stability and reliability, reducing potential issues when federating between different clouds. This feature remains experimental which means that it may break and individual production usage must be agreed with ownCloud Support.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

You can now unzip files directly within the Web UI, with support for the .zip file format. Simply use the “Extract Here” option in the context menu to unzip your files. Please note that we’ve set a maximum file size of 64MB to ensure a reliable extraction process. For larger zip files, we recommend using the desktop client to maintain workflow stability. Please note that the Unzip in Web feature is a Web UI extension and needs to be installed and activated separately, for more details see Other Notable Changes.

We’re committed to making our platform accessible to all users. Amongst other accessibility improvements in this update, we’ve ensured that keyboard focus is always visible for those who navigate without a mouse. Additionally, we’ve enhanced the color contrasts to meet accessibility standards, making content easier to read and interact with for everyone. Note: We treat any accessibility violation as a bug and kindly ask you to contact us if you encounter any digital barriers.

We’ve made the link-sharing dialog even easier to use, simplifying the process without removing any of the current options. Sharing links is now more intuitive and efficient, while still offering all the functionality you rely on.

You can now hold the Command key (Ctrl on Windows) to open items in a new tab. By default, links will open in the same tab, but you can easily deviate from this with the shortcut. For mobile users, simply press and hold a link to access OS-specific options for opening links in new tabs.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

You can now copy links even more easily: As soon as you have shared a file with someone else, you can now just click on copy "Permanent Link". This link allows you to share direct links with people who already have access and enables users to jump straight to the desired file, improving navigation efficiency. Simply copy and share the link to access specific files instantly. (For those who are familiar with the PHP based ownCloud 10: The permanent link in Infinite Scale has the same function as "Private Links" in ownCloud 10)

We’ve introduced a new App External Sites allowing users to add links to external sites directly from the Apps Menu. This enables easy access to organizational URLs like helpdesk, legal notes, or chat. External sites can be opened in a new tab/window or embedded within ownCloud Web via an iFrame. Please note that for embedded links you most likely need to adjust your csp.yaml settings.

Introducing the ability to customize your progress bar at the top of the screen. This extension adds progress bars to the global-progress-bar extension point in ownCloud Web. After installing the app each user can decide on their own which progress bar should be used. The setting is located on the account page (top right user menu). For demo purposes, we’ve included a fun Nyan Cat progress bar — enjoy!

The password criteria display has been significantly improved for clarity and ease of use. Users will now see a cleaner, more organized presentation of the requirements.

We decided not to enable draw.io by default, as it requests an external resource and does not comply with our privacy-by-default principle. However, since draw.io is still a great tool, you can manually enable it.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

Select activities for a file, folder, or Space to see who made which changes. This feature ensures transparency and accountability by allowing everyone to track who worked on which files.

Simply select a file, folder or Space to view all changes within it. You will also see activities within subfolders.

You can now open files directly from the tab bar. For instance, while working on a document in your web office, click “Open” to browse and select files just like you would in desktop applications.

Refer to the source and the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is the first Rolling Release of Infinite Scale.

In addition to our Production releases, you can now install the new release type Rolling, which allows you to experience the latest features without having to wait for a Production release. The Rolling release offers access to the latest features and improvements every three weeks. This new release type complements our existing Production and Daily releases, providing a flexible and dynamic update cycle perfect for early adopters and enthusiasts.

The images available on Docker Hub are now separated to clearly distinguish between production and rolling.

The binary files to download are now separated to clearly distinguish between production and rolling.

Infinite Scale now supports Collabora’s Secure View feature, enhancing security for sensitive documents by allowing restricted viewing. Recipients can view content without downloading, copying, or editing, and a watermark with the user’s name is always applied to prevent unauthorized sharing. Secure View supports, for example, office documents, images, and PDFs. Read all about Collabora`s Secure View. Collabora is the favored web office application of Infinite Scale, known for its strong focus on secure collaboration, making it ideal for organizations prioritizing data security and privacy.

We have integrated the ToastUI markdown editor, providing users with robust capabilities to edit on markdown (.md or .markdown) files. Markdown files offer distinct advantages such as simplicity in formatting text using plain text syntax. The big advantage of markdown lies in its platform-independence as you don’t need a complex or commercial App to edit these files. They are just plain simple and ultra useful. The ToastUI markdown editor enhances this experience with features like inline preview, syntax highlighting and an editor toolbar to help you with the markdown syntax. Collaborative (live) editing is currently not available.

Infinite Scale now includes by default the ability to open ePub e-books via the integrated ePub reader. This feature supports the EPUB 3.0 format as specified by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). It utilizes the Epub.js library, a versatile JavaScript tool for rendering ePub documents in the browser across various devices.

Infinite Scale now supports opening and editing diagrams with draw.io. Widely used by professionals in software development, project management, engineering, and business analysis, draw.io allows users to create a variety of diagrams such as flowcharts, network diagrams, UML diagrams, mind maps, and organizational charts. Its extensive library of shapes and templates make it ideal for diagramming tasks, enhancing visual communication.

We have improved the loading time of the Web UI, especially on slower networks. For example, on a “Fast 3G” connection, load times improved by approximately 44% (from 27s to 15s) and finish times improved by 25% (from 40s to 30s). The overall speed index improved by 32% (from 4.7s to 3.2s). Benchmarks and details on: owncloud/web#10976

We have introduced new Server-Sent Events (SSE) to enhance the real-time responsiveness of the Web UI. The following events will now automatically update the Web UI when they occur:

Introducing new metadata details, Infinite Scale now features an EXIF panel that displays image metadata whenever available. These metadata are shown from image EXIF data:

Additionally, an Audio Info panel showcases audio metadata:

We’ve added a new feature which allows the administrator of the environment to provide custom web applications to the users. This feature is useful for organizations that have specific web applications that they want to provide to their users. The users will then be able to access these custom web applications from the Web UI. Read the WEB service description from the admin docs and the WEB service README.md from the developer docs for a detailed description of the feature. #8392, #8523

The state of the left and right sidebars is now persisted. If you open the left or right sidebar, it will remain open until you close or collapse it.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This release brings significant enhancements in performance and stability. It is also designed to provide an optimized experience for both end users and administrators. Please find the most important changes described here or refer to the changelog for a complete list of changes:

Federated cloud sharing allows users to access and collaborate on files stored on connected external servers, as if they were stored on the user’s instance. This creates a fluid and efficient workflow, eliminating the need for multiple file versions or complex file transfer processes. With federated cloud sharing data can reside on its original server, ensuring compliance with regional data sovereignty laws and organizational data policies.

To enable file sharing with a user on a different, connected server, an initial invitation needs to be sent. Once this is completed, files can be shared with that user as usual by entering their username, just like with internal users. The only difference is that users from connected instances will be marked as Federated Users for easy identification and management.

Technical Note:
Federated cloud sharing in Infinite Scale is based on the Open Cloud Mesh protocol version 1.1 (OCM 1.1) Learn more about OCM 1.1

Kudos to all members of the CS3 community who contributed to this project. A special thanks is owed to CERN for their contribution of the Science Mesh App. Thank You!

The password policy for sharing links allows administrators to set specific requirements for password strength. This feature ensures that your sharing practices align seamlessly with existing security policies.

The customizable settings for the password are minimum number of:

Banned Passwords List
To further bolster security, this update includes the ability to define a banned password list. This feature prevents users from using overly common or simplistic passwords, like Password123!, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Integrated Password Generator
Accompanying this new password policy is a built-in password generator. It automatically creates passwords that comply with your defined requirements, simplifying the process for users while maintaining a high standard of security.

With this new capability we’ve introduced a new configuration option that allows administrators to set the default permissions for sharing links. This feature is tailored to meet the varying security needs of different organizations.

As an administrator, you now have the flexibility to define what the standard permissions for a link should be. This means you can choose whether to create a sharing link that is accessible to external parties with just a click, or opt for a more secure link that requires user authentication for access.

The default link permissions are communicated through capabilities. The default setting for this config option is set to default_link_permissions:1, meaning that by default, anyone can access the link with viewer permissions. This enhancement is geared towards providing administrators with greater control over their organizations' data sharing and security protocols.

Easily narrow down your search by file type. Whether you’re looking for documents, images, spreadsheets, or any other file types, the type filter chip allows you to quickly filter results to match your specific needs. The type filter groups the following MIME types. (The usual file extension is indicated in parentheses after the MIME type for ease of reference. However, it is the MIME type of a file that is decisive, not the file extension.)

Find the most relevant files in no time. This filter enables users to search for files based on the time they were last modified. Whether you’re looking for the latest versions or need to access files from a specific time period, this filter streamlines your search process.

We made significant improvements to the Shared with me section to make your file-sharing experience more efficient and user-friendly.

Previously divided into three parts, the Shared with me section has now been consolidated into a single, simplified section. This change provides a more streamlined view of all shared files, making it easier to navigate and manage your shared content.

In an effort to simplify your workflow, we have implemented an auto-accept feature for shares which is enabled by default. This means that any files shared with you will automatically appear in your Shared with me section without the need for manual acceptance, saving you time and effort.

If you remember only the name of the person who shared a file with you, our new filter option comes to the rescue. You can now filter the shares by the name of people, making it easier to find files shared by specific individuals.

We understand that sometimes you may receive shares that are not relevant or wanted. To address this, we have introduced a feature that allows you to hide such shares. By hiding a share, you can maintain a clear view of the shares that are important to you, ensuring your Shared with me section remains organized and clutter-free.

Access to Hidden Shares:
If you change your mind and wish to view a hidden share, you can easily do so. A dedicated area for hidden shares has been added, allowing you to revisit and manage any shares you have previously hidden.

To help you quickly find specific shares, we have improved the search functionality within the Shared with me section. This enhanced search filter enables you to efficiently locate files based on various criteria.

Gain control over which shared files are available for sync on your mobile and desktop devices. This feature is especially useful for managing large files. You can now choose to exclude certain files from syncing right from the start.

This new feature is designed to improve navigation and access within the platform, making your experience more efficient and integrated. Creating shortcuts is a new option in the 'New' menu, where you can also create new files.

Link to External: Webpage:
You can now create shortcuts that link directly to external websites. This feature allows for quick access to frequently used online resources, right from within ownCloud Infinite Scale.

Internal Linking to a File, a Folder or a Space
The shortcut feature also allows you to create links to internal files, folders, or spaces. This improves organization and accessibility of important documents and areas within ownCloud, which is especially useful in collaborative scenarios.

You can now add tags to files directly from the file’s details panel in the right sidebar. This update eliminates the need to navigate away from the details panel, streamlining the process of organizing and categorizing your documents. With tagging now integrated into the details panel, the process becomes more intuitive and user-friendly.

This action is designed to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of space management for our users. You now have the option to create a copy of an existing space. This duplication includes all files and folder structures within the space. The duplicated space will be free of any existing members, shares, sharing links or tags. This precaution is taken to prevent accidental data leakage and to ensure that the space manager can start from scratch, setting up a new space for team collaboration as needed. This feature saves time and effort in setting up new spaces that require content and structure similar to existing ones, but with different sharing.

Advanced users now have the ability to view the WebDav path and URL for each file, folder or space. This is particularly beneficial for users who prefer to interact via alternative methods, such as command-line interfaces or other third-party tools that support WebDav. It offers a direct and powerful way to interact with resources, especially for scripting, automation, or programmatic access.

This new feature brings the ability to display events in real-time, a shift from the traditional time series (polling mechanism). This advancement is made possible through the implementation of Server-Sent Events (SSE). By leveraging SSE, Infinite Scale now provides an instantaneous update mechanism. This means that events like notifications and file locking status changes are communicated to users in real-time.

Real-Time Notifications:
You will receive notifications instantly ensuring that you don’t have to wait for important information.

Immediate File Locking Visibility:
The status of file locking and unlocking is now displayed in real-time. This feature is crucial for collaborative environments, as it allows team members to see when a file is being used or becomes available, preventing conflicts and enhancing collaboration efficiency.

To streamline and enhance the development process, we have standardized the search syntax across server-client search requests using the Keyword Query Language (KQL). By adopting KQL, a well-known and widely used standard, we significantly simplify the development process for client applications. Developers can now rely on a familiar syntax, reducing complexity and accelerating development.

To enhance the robustness of Infinite Scale we integrated NATS.js as our primary registry mechanism. This update is particularly beneficial for large-scale deployments. With NATS.js, Infinite Scale is better equipped to handle large-scale deployments efficiently. NATS.js facilitates smoother and more stable operations even as the number of services and nodes increases. The goal is to provide a resilient and fault-tolerant framework, ensuring continuous and uninterrupted service even in demanding scenarios.

The Web UI now provides an Embed Mode for easier integration into other applications. The embed mode allows external applications to integrate the Web UI directly. This means that users can now access and interact with Infinite Scale within the context of other applications.

Example: Imagine you’re using a chat application and want to send a sharing link. With the embed mode, you can open the Web UI in a file picker-like interface, select files from Infinite Scale, and share them without ever having to leave the chat tab.

Embed mode streamlines workflows and eliminates the need to switch between different applications to manage files.

The New menu items have been reorganized with the most frequently used items placed at the top. This rearrangement is based on user feedback, ensuring that the most important file types are readily accessible. In our commitment to open source and universal accessibility, we’ve revised the wording for document labels to be more vendor-neutral. This change reflects our dedication to providing a user-friendly interface that caters to a universal user base.

We have relocated the button to open the sidebar, positioning it now in the global top bar. This move allows users to access the right sidebar not just in the Files app, but also in a variety of other applications. This change provides a way for integrating features like file details and sharing options into other applications, beside the Files app.

In the latest update, we’ve implemented significant improvements in the efficiency of folder tree creation during file uploads. By optimizing the process to run asynchronously and reducing the number of PROPFIND requests on nested folders, we’ve managed to substantially speed up this operation. In a test scenario with a folder containing 155 subfolders, the time to create these folders has been reduced from 20-30 seconds to just 5-7 seconds. While this duration may still be noticeable, it represents a considerable improvement, especially considering the limitations of client-side operations.

Additionally, we’ve massively enhanced the upload preparation time. Rather than setting file data individually for each file, we now collect all necessary data first and then apply it in a single batch using Uppy’s setState method. This approach streamlines the upload process, making it much quicker and more efficient for users.

When thumbnail creation is requested by the Web UI, the format can now be changed as part of the creation process. Previously images were always scaled to fit the given frame. In the process it could happen that images were cropped to fit, making them often hard to identify. By defining a processor via the API, images can now be scaled to best fit a given frame.

Experimental support for AD FS has been added. AD FS /adfs/.well-known/openid-configuration has an optional access_token_issuer which, in violation of the OpenID Connect spec, takes precedence over issuer.

To enable custom Infinite Scale extensions, custom routes have been added to the Infinite Scale proxy service. More details can be found in the Developer Documentation.

The ability to use environment variables in yaml config files has been added to make configuring Infinite Scale services easier. The value in the yaml file will be replaced by the actual value of the environment variable at runtime. This makes it possible to use the same config file for different environments without the need to change the config file itself, useful like when using docker compose with .env files to run Infinite Scale services.

The event bus used in many services is now configurable with a set of environment variables starting with OCIS_EVENTS_xxx. This is important for scaling when deploying your instance with an orchestration tool like Docker or Kubernetes. External stores used in caching can be reused for the event bus, easing the setup. See the Environment Variables with Special Scope documentation for a list of services affected. Each service listed has a detailed description.

The following services have been added:

This section will be updated if issues are discovered.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This is a patch release only, please update as soon as possible.
Refer to the full change log for a list of bug fixes and changes at GitHub.

This release primarily focuses on performance and stability improvements along with usability enhancements for a more streamlined user experience.

Please find the full list of changes here:

With the "Paste to upload" feature, you can instantly upload a single file by simply pasting it from your clipboard via CTRL+V / CMD+V in the Web UI. This eliminates the need for traditional file selection and upload methods, providing you an intuitive and swift upload process. Note: For security reasons "Paste to upload" works only for a single file, not for multiple files or a folder. #9140

Instead of just showing you the files that contain your search terms, it also highlights exactly where those terms are within each document. This will expedite your search for relevant content, saving you from the hassle of manually scanning through lengthy documents. Users can now activate the fulltext search by selecting the Search only in content filter chip located on the search results page. This takes away the need for inputting search syntax. #9294

The location filter feature allows you to refine search by specifying the file location. Now, instead of searching throughout your entire storage system, you can specify to search only within your current folder. This allows for a faster, more accurate search result, saving you precious time and effort. #9304

With the tag filter on the search results page, you can now refine your search results by specific tags. If you’ve assigned tags to your files and folders for better organization, you can utilize these tags as filters in your searches. This means you can narrow down your search results to only show items that carry a specific tag.

For example, if you’re looking for a particular project file and you remember tagging it as "Project X", you can input "Project X" in the tag filter, and the search results will only display files and folders with that tag. This new feature is particularly useful when dealing with a large number of files, making your search more efficient and manageable. #9044, #9096

We are excited to announce our new extension: Cloud Importer, designed to import files from other services. With this functionality, you can now seamlessly import files and folders from other services like OneDrive, Google Drive, ownCloud 10 or Nextcloud directly into Infinite Scale.

Effortlessly transfer your work documents, shared files, or entire project folders from these popular cloud storage platforms to your account. Whether you’re moving a single document or a large batch of files, the Cloud Importer ensures a smooth, fast, and reliable transfer. Note that the Cloud Importer only imports files, not shares or tags. Think of it as uploading a file, but from a cloud service instead of from your local drive.

The Cloud Importer is disabled by default. To enable this extension, please refer to the WOPI Docker Compose Deployment Example. #6702

This feature is experimental, i.e., it’s in a preview state, may break, and individual production usage must be agreed with ownCloud Support.

The simplified sharing links make sharing files with both internal and external parties easier than ever, while maintaining the highest levels of security and access control.

With simplified sharing links, you can generate a single, user-friendly link for any file or folder you want to share. This one link is all you need, whether you’re sharing with team members within your organization or with external partners and clients.

The advanced design of simplified sharing links respects the permissions of all recipients, regardless of whether they’re internal or external. This means that users will only gain the access levels (e.g., view, download, edit) that you authorize. It ensures secure, controlled sharing without compromising on ease of use.

An added benefit for internal users is the visibility of the file location. If permission is granted, internal users can see where the shared file is stored within the organization’s file system. This enables them to navigate directly to the file location, eliminating the need to access the file via the shared link every time. This feature is particularly valuable for efficient collaboration and knowledge sharing within teams.

Simplified sharing links combines convenience, control, and clarity in one package. Experience a more streamlined and intuitive way to share files both within and outside your organization, while always maintaining control over your files' security and accessibility.

Note: If you create a sharing link that tries to grant more permissions than internal people have, the internal sharing permissions will take effect for internal people. In other words: The link acts as a "pointer" for internal people. #9299

The file control bar is a static, always accessible bar located within the user interface of the document viewer or editor. It is designed to provide a consistent location where users can find and use critical file-related functions such as close or save. #8442, #8447

When you share a document that has a standard associated application, the link will now open the document directly in its respective app, instead of showing the document as a single file listing as it did previously. This enables recipients to immediately begin viewing or editing the shared document, eliminating the extra step of navigating from the file listing to the actual document.

For instance, if you share a Word document, the recipient can click on the link and the document will open directly in its associated application, such as OnlyOffice or Microsoft Word, depending on the settings. #9046, #9307

You can now move files to a parent folder through a simple drag and drop action. Instead of navigating through multiple steps to move files, you can now simply grab the files you want to move and then drop them onto the breadcrumb trail representing the parent folders.

For example, if you’re in a subfolder and want to move a file up one level, you can drag the file to the breadcrumb link representing the parent folder. The file will be moved instantly, eliminating the need for traditional cut-and-paste or move-to operations. #9052

This feature allows you to right-click on any empty space (whitespace) within your file view to access the context menu. This action was previously limited to direct file or folder interaction, but we’ve expanded its functionality to utilize the whitespace as well, enhancing your control over the workspace. This new context menu provides quick access to commonly used operations. For instance, you can create a new folder directly from the menu, offering an expedited process for organizing your files. In addition, you can easily view details for the current folder, including its contents, shared status, and more, all from the same context menu. #8921

Previously, viewing your spaces was limited to a tiles format. You can now switch to a list view that presents your projects in a clean, streamlined manner. This new view offers an overview of all your spaces, allowing for easy navigation and a concise visual of your work environment.

This list view provides additional information about the space:

in a more compact and organized manner. This is particularly useful for users who manage multiple spaces, as it allows for efficient scanning and selection. #9195

We are pleased to announce the availability of Infinite Scale 3.0.0 along with its clients for Web, Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

Please find the full list of changes here:

The Antivirus interface ensures secure file sharing by protecting against Trojans, viruses, and other malicious software. It scans files using an external antivirus scanning engine before storing them, preventing the spread of infected files. The integration of antivirus scanners through ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) allows offloading of scanning to a dedicated service, improving performance and scalability. The interface works, for example, with ClamAV, a comprehensive virus scanner that detects various forms of malware in different file types. Read more: Antivirus Service

Note: Because Infinite Scale is capable of asynchronous post-processing, the system can efficiently handle a large number of simultaneous file scans without causing delays or bottlenecks that keep end users waiting. Read more: Postprocessing Service.

The file firewall adds an additional layer of security to the file-level. With definable rules and criteria, the admin can restrict file uploads based, for example, on file extensions, mime types or even content. This granular control helps prevent unwanted or unauthorized uploads.

Note: The file firewall utilizes Infinite Scale’s policies service to check whether a requested operation is allowed or not. To do so, Open Policy Agent (OPA) is used to define the set of rules of what is permitted and what is not. Policies are written in the Rego query language. Read more: Policies Service.

Tags provide a flexible and intuitive way to categorize files. By assigning relevant tags to files, users can easily locate specific documents through powerful search functions. This eliminates the need to remember precise file names or navigate through complex folder structures, saving valuable time and effort. Unlike traditional folder-based systems, tags offer a flexible way to organize files that transcend rigid hierarchies. Users can assign multiple tags to a single file, enabling them to classify and retrieve documents using different criteria simultaneously. This adaptability allows for personalized organization methods that align with individual preferences and working styles.

Tags are saved as metadata on the storage without the need for a dedicated database to ensure resilience and scalability of the system.

Fulltext search revolutionizes the way you search and retrieve files, making it easier and more efficient to find the information you need. It enables you to search for files based on their content, not just their titles or metadata. This means you can enter keywords or phrases related to the actual text within documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Say goodbye to manually scanning through countless files and folders — finding the right document is now just a search away. Fulltext search utilizes Apache Tika for more advanced content extraction. Apache Tika ensures lightning-fast search results, delivering near-instantaneous responses to your queries. Whether you have a large document repository or a vast number of files, full text search will provide you with swift and accurate results, enabling you to access the information you need without delay. With Apache Tika you can search the contents of files of the types: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODF, HTML, XML, EPUB, RTF, Tar, RAR, AR, CPIO, Zip, 7Zip, Gzip, BZip2 and many more…​ Read more: Search Service.

Applying a template is a breeze. When creating a new project space, simply right-click on a folder of your choice, select "Create Space from selection" and the entire folder structure, complete with subfolders and files, will be instantly generated for a project space. Save time and ensure consistency by eliminating the need to manually create folders and subfolders every time you start a new project or onboard a new team. Space templates ensure a consistent folder structure across projects providing a standardized, efficient, and customizable approach to organizing your documents. Space Templates are only available to users with the permission to create spaces.

Infinite Scale ships with the default user roles admin, space admin, user and user light. Each role has different permissions. For example, only space admins can create spaces, but people with the role "User" cannot create a space. With custom roles, you can now configure roles that fit the needs of your organization. For example, if you need custom roles for your school, you can configure the roles "Teacher" and "Pupil" and not give pupils the permission to create public links. If you are interested in creating custom roles, reach out to us on Talk.

File versions received a design overhaul so that you can go back easily in the version history of a file. With the new design of the file versions feature, you now have even easier access to a comprehensive version history for each file. Every time a file is modified or updated, a new version is created and stored, preserving a complete timeline of changes. This allows you to track and revert to previous versions as needed, ensuring data integrity and eliminating the risk of accidental data loss.

This update brings a range of functions to streamline user, group, and space administration, enhancing the overall management experience. Let’s explore the exciting new capabilities:

List All Spaces: With appropriate permissions, administrators can now view a comprehensive list of all spaces within the organization. The following attributes are visible:

This update focuses on fulfilling the legal requirements of Article 20 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - the Right to Data Portability. This feature empowers users to exercise greater control over their personal data and ensures compliance with GDPR guidelines.

The GDPR Export feature enables users to easily export where and which personal data stored within Infinite Scale, in compliance with the Right to Data Portability outlined in Article 20 of the GDPR. Users can now request and receive an export of their personal data in a JSON file, saved to the users' personal files. The export can be requested at any time in self-service by the user.

The feature formerly known as "Uploader" has been renamed to "Secret File Drop", but the functionality stays the same: The Secret File Drop feature allows users to generate unique links that can be shared with external parties. Recipients can anonymously drop files through these links without the need for a registered account or visibility into other submissions. This ensures data privacy and eliminates the risk of unauthorized access.

Effortless File Collection: With Secret File Drop, collecting files becomes a seamless process. Simply create a file drop link, share it with recipients, and let them submit files directly without any additional steps or complications. This feature saves time and eliminates the need for manual file collection methods, such as email attachments or physical hand-ins.

Users can now choose three distinct view modes, enhancing file browsing and navigation options:

The Separate Trash Bin for Spaces introduces individual trash bins for each space within your organization’s file system. A space represents a dedicated area where teams collaborate on specific projects, departments, or initiatives. With this feature, accidental file deletions are a thing of the past, as files deleted within a space are now moved to a separate trash bin specific to that space.

The Deny Access feature, which is experimental and not ready for production environments, allows users to share folders with groups, but deny access to a single person in that group. Example: If you share the "Birthday Present" folder with all users in the organization, you want to exclude the one person whose birthday is coming up. This use case is now possible, but not yet production ready and disabled by default. To enable this feature, the variable FRONTEND_OCS_ENABLE_DENIALS needs to be set to true. Please contact ownCloud Support or give us your feedback via ownCloud Central so that we can finalize this long-awaited feature with the help of your testing.

Infinite Scale 2.0.0 is the first stable release, ready for production scenarios. Infinite Scale bundles with ownCloud Web.

Please find the full list of changes here:

Infinite Scale 2.0.0 Beta 8 includes a huge number of smaller bug fixes and polishing all around. It introduces a more efficient and scalable way to store share information and improves the performance of ownCloud Web in many areas very noticeably. Furthermore it is now possible to set user quotas in the UI and administrators can now delete orphaned spaces.

Migration for User/Group Shares

OCIS_LOG_LEVEL="debug" OCIS_LOG_PRETTY="true" OCIS_LOG_COLOR="true" ocis migrate shares --from cs3 --to jsoncs3

If you have set up your system with Docker, you can just use the same syntax as with ocis init:

Migration for Public Links

OCIS_LOG_LEVEL="debug" OCIS_LOG_PRETTY="true" OCIS_LOG_COLOR="true" ocis migrate publicshares --from cs3 --to jsoncs3

If you have set up your system with Docker, you can just use the same syntax as with ocis init:

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta8 and ownCloud Web 5.7.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta7 includes stability, security and performance improvements. ownCloud Web has been condensed a bit and the cut/copy/paste feature has been reworked. Web Office can now be configured to use a certain language and system administrators can recover a lost admin password.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta7 and ownCloud Web 5.7.0 rc.10 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta6 includes a huge number of bug fixes, cosmetic and performance improvements. It also brings a lot of improvements and fixes which further hardened the 'Spaces' feature.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta6 and ownCloud Web 5.7.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta5 includes a huge number of bug fixes and performance improvements. It further finalizes the 'Resharing' feature.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta5 and ownCloud Web 5.7.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta4 introduces the 'Resharing' feature in the backend, brings major improvements for file uploads and adds keyboard shortcuts as well as full drag & drop support in ownCloud Web.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta4 and ownCloud Web 5.7.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

The third beta release of Infinite Scale 2.0.0 allows clients to list the contents of "Shares" and rounds-off Spaces with a no-restriction quota feature. Web is shipped with the version 5.5.0-rc.9 and focuses on upload reliability and usability.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta3 and ownCloud Web 5.5.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

The Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta2 release ships the first round of bug fixes and performance improvements. ownCloud Web has received a lot of smaller improvements all around.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta2 and ownCloud Web 5.5.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

The first beta release of Infinite Scale 2.0.0 (beta1) introduces the File Search feature and completely replaces the integrated user management with a lightweight LDAP server that is shipped out-of-the-box (LibreIDM). ownCloud Web introduces a new, feature-rich upload manager based on uppy.io and comes with a couple of design and usability round-offs.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 2.0.0 beta1 and ownCloud Web 5.5.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

This section will be updated if known issues are discovered.

Version 1.20.0 brings major improvements, new features and bug fixes to the platform. Infinite Scale now provides complete Auditing capabilities and the basic 'Spaces' feature has reached initial feature completeness. Furthermore, ownCloud Web introduces a number of smaller features as well as more design and usability improvements.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.20.0 and ownCloud Web 5.4.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.19.1 is a bugfix release which fixes a regression in version 1.19.0.

Version 1.19.0 brings major improvements, new features and bug fixes to the platform. Infinite Scale now has a full audit log and the Spaces feature has made a lot of progress towards its initial feature completeness. Sharing inside of spaces was added as well as a spaces aware trashbin. Furthermore, ownCloud Web comes with many design and usability improvements that round off the recent redesign initiative.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.19.0 and ownCloud Web 5.3.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.18.0 brings major improvements, new features and bug fixes to the platform. Infinite Scale can now send user notifications via email and the Spaces feature has made a lot of progress towards its initial feature completeness. Furthermore, ownCloud Web comes with many design and usability improvements that round off the recent redesign initiative.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.18.0 and ownCloud Web 5.2.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.17.0 brings major changes, new features and improvements. The Infinite Scale backend introduces an event system as an important platform component and adds support for file locking. ownCloud Web 5.0.0 comes with a full rework of the design and user experience and introduces initial support for the Spaces feature. Additionally ownCloud Web now supports Collabora Online with the ownCloud 10 backend.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.17.0 and ownCloud Web 5.0.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.16.0 brings bug fixes, new features and progress for ongoing feature implementations like Spaces and application integrations. ownCloud Web comes with a couple of usability improvements (e.g., breadcrumb context menu, right-click menu for multi-select). Infinite Scale has got a revamped config handling that makes deployments easier and more flexible. Additionally, it enables easy and fast collaboration via public links.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.16.0 and ownCloud Web 4.6.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.15.0 brings improvements for the app provider (external application integrations) and more progress on the 'Spaces' feature. Public links now support multi-file and folder downloads as well as all other external application integrations. ownCloud Web 4.5.0 furthermore comes with improvements for use with the ownCloud Classic backend.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.15.0 and ownCloud Web 4.5.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.14.0 brings more progress on the backend for the Spaces and Quota features. ownCloud Web 4.4.0 has received performance and usability improvements.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.14.0 and ownCloud Web 4.4.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.13.0 brings progress on the backend for the Spaces feature. ownCloud Web and Infinite Scale now provide ZIP/TAR download for multiple files/folders and can integrate external file viewer/editor applications (e.g., Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE, CodiMD, Microsoft Office Online).

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.13.0 and ownCloud Web 4.3.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.12.0 is a maintenance release with the foundations for the Spaces feature and for viewer/editor application integrations. The Infinite Scale backend has been further hardened by fixing known issues, improving error handling and stabilizing existing features. Apart from bugfixing, ownCloud Web 4.2.0 has received a number of usability and design improvements for sharing and the file list.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.12.0 and ownCloud Web 4.2.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.11.0 brings new features, usability improvements and bug fixes. ownCloud Web 4.1.0 now supports drag & drop and allows users to do actions (e.g., sharing) for the folder they are currently in.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.11.0 and ownCloud Web 4.1.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.10.0 brings new features, usability improvements and bug fixes. ownCloud Web 4.0.0 now supports ONLYOFFICE document editors and can search/filter files and folders. Furthermore it brings a new context menu for file actions that can be accessed via right click and comes with a big bunch of other notable improvements and fixes.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.10.0 and ownCloud Web 4.0.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.9.0 is a feature and maintenance release. More features have been added and the platform was matured further. ownCloud Web 3.4.1 brings usability improvements and new features. The right sidebar now shows details about the selected resource and offers previews for images. View options for the file list and a feedback button have been added.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.9.0 and ownCloud Web 3.4.1 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.8.0 is a maintenance and bug fix release. ownCloud Web 3.3.0 has received further performance and major accessibility improvements.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.8.0 and ownCloud Web 3.3.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Version 1.7.0 is a maintenance and bug fix release. ownCloud Web 3.2.0 has received further performance improvements and minor usability tweaks.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.7.0 and ownCloud Web 3.2.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

To get the full potential out of the microservice architecture, version 1.6.0 introduces a dynamic service registry to Infinite Scale. The dynamic service registry facilitates the configuration and contributes to the scalability of the platform. ownCloud Web 3.1.0 has received further improvements for accessibility like keyboard navigation and it comes with performance improvements by loading certain elements asynchronously.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.6.0 and ownCloud Web 3.1.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Related: reva#1655

The storage format of the oCIS JSON share driver has changed. You will be affected if you plan to update from a previous version of oCIS to oCIS 1.6.0, you have shared files or folders with users or groups and you are using the oCIS JSON share driver, which is currently the default share driver.

Related: ocis#1956

The filesystem path of the oCIS metadata storage driver has changed (been fixed). You will be affected if you plan to update from a previous version of oCIS to oCIS 1.6.0 and are using the oCIS storage driver for metadata storage.

If you want to use oCIS 1.6.0 without following our recommended update strategy, you can also keep the pre 1.6.0 behaviour by setting this environment variable:

This may lead to faulty behaviour since both the metadata and user storage driver will be storing their data in the same filesystem path.

Version 1.5.0 is a maintenance release for the Infinite Scale backend with a number of bug fixes and smaller improvements. For ownCloud Web it brings further accessibility improvements and a whole bunch of new features. The web interface can now be branded and there is a new, dedicated view in the left sidebar to list all link shares of a user.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.5.0 and ownCloud Web 3.0.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

We are currently in a Tech Preview state and breaking changes may occur at any time. For more information see our release roadmap.

Version 1.4.0 brings new features, bug fixes and further improvements. The accessibility of ownCloud Web has greatly improved, paving the way for WCAG 2.1 compliance. The Infinite Scale platform has received major improvements regarding memory consumption. The user storage quota feature has been implemented and folder sizes are now properly calculated. It is now possible to write log messages to log files and to specify configuration values using a config file.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.4.0 and ownCloud Web 2.1.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

We are currently in a Tech Preview state and breaking changes may occur at any time. For more information see our release roadmap.

Related: reva#1452

Despite a breaking change in the oCIS storage driver file layout, data is not automatically migrated. You will be affected if you plan to update from a previous version of oCIS to oCIS 1.4.0 and are using the oCIS storage driver, which is currently the default storage driver.

If you already updated to oCIS 1.4.0 without our recommended update strategy you will see no data in oCIS anymore, even after a downgrade to your previous version of oCIS. But be assured that your data is still there.

Version 1.3.0 is a regular maintenance and bugfix release. It provides the latest improvements to users and administrators.

Reva is one of the fundamental components of oCIS. It has these significant changes:

These are the major changes in oCIS:

More details about this release can be found in the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog.

Version 1.2.0 brings more functionality and stability to Infinite Scale. ownCloud Web now loads a lot faster and is prepared for the introduction of accessibility features. An initial implementation for S3 storage support is available and file integrity checking has been introduced.

The most prominent changes in ownCloud Infinite Scale 1.2.0 and ownCloud Web 2.0.0 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog and ownCloud Web changelog for further details on what has changed.

Related: ocis#1390, ocis#1569

After upgrading oCIS from a previous version to oCIS 1.2.0 you will not be able to login in ownCloud Web

Please have a look at how to secure an oCIS instance since you seem to run it with default secrets.

Related: ocis#1626

After upgrading oCIS from a previous version to oCIS 1.2.0 you will not be able to use previous shares or create new shares.

+ manual action required * loss of shares (manual resharing is needed, files will not be lost)

Version 1.1.0 is a hardening and patch release. It ships with the latest version of ownCloud Web and brings a couple of minor improvements. The minor version increase is needed due to non-backwards compatible changes in configuration. The documentation has been updated to reflect the changes. Please note that this version is still a Technology Preview and not suited for production use.

The most prominent changes in Infinite Scale 1.1.0 and ownCloud Web 1.0.1 comprise:

You can also read the full Infinite Scale changelog for further details on what has changed.