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Simple and easy file uploads for React

About Better Upload

Better Upload is a simple React file upload library that enables frontend teams to push files directly to S3-compatible services with minimal setup. It targets web apps that require client-side uploads to S3 buckets and need control over their data.

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Key Features

When you need a dropzone plus a direct S3 upload flow without server mediation, the core value shows up as a practical setup for React apps:

Drag-and-Drop Zone

Offers a user-friendly drop area with clear limits and feedback on accepted types and counts.

Direct S3 Uploads

Files upload straight to the configured S3 bucket via client-side routes, avoiding server mediation.

Configurable Constraints

Controls like maxFiles, maxFileSize, and accepted file types are defined in the uploader and router configuration.

UI Component Integration

Includes copy-and-paste-ready shadcn/ui components to speed UI assembly.

Summary

Best for frontend teams building React apps, product teams handling user-uploaded media, and ops teams requiring direct data control.

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