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UploadThing

File uploads for modern apps with SDKs, callbacks, and dashboard.

Agents can wire app uploads quickly in supported frameworks and inspect upload routes and file metadata.

Agent access evidence

API

strong

Docs cover server SDKs, file routes, callbacks, ACLs, and upload APIs.

Evidence

Browser

strong

Dashboard supports apps, files, keys, and usage.

Evidence

Account creation

strong

Self-serve signup.

Evidence

Pricing clarity

strong

Pricing is public by storage and bandwidth.

Evidence

Docs quality

strong

Docs are compact and framework-oriented.

Evidence

Readiness score

Usable

Usable: 61/100. Strongest in agent readability; weakest in agent safety.

Machine operability12/25

Agent safety10.4/25

Agent readability17.4/20

Auth and setup12/15

Production reliability8.8/15

Best for

App file uploads, image attachment flows, and developer-friendly media ingestion.

Pricing

Public storage/bandwidth pricing with free tier.

Auth

API keys, app IDs, server-side route auth, and callback validation.

Account creation

Self-serve signup.

Browser support

Dashboard supports apps, files, keys, and usage.

API

https://api.uploadthing.com

Limitations

Key limitations: File access rules, malware scanning needs, and deletion policies need product review. Schema changes, migrations, deletes, backups, row-level security, and retention policies need explicit review before agents touch production data. API automation needs client-side throttling, idempotency where supported, pagination limits, retries, and audit logging. Store credentials outside source control and use least-privilege scopes, short-lived tokens, or restricted keys where the product supports them.