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Runtime Settings ​

In-app settings expose many server-side toggles you’ll also find in the environment reference. Admin sections unlock once your user has the admin role or matches OIDC_ADMIN_GROUPS.

Files & Thumbnails ​

  • Enable thumbnails: Toggle thumbnail generation (uses Sharp/FFmpeg). Disable to reduce CPU usage when browsing large volumes.
  • Thumbnail quality: 1–100 (default 70) to control JPEG compression level.
  • Max dimension: Longest side in pixels (default 200) for generated thumbnails.
  • Video previews: Require FFmpeg/ffprobe; binaries are included but you can override paths via environment variables.

Security & Authentication ​

  • Authentication toggle: Turn on/off authentication for trusted, internal networks (not recommended for public deployments).
  • OIDC configuration: The fields here mirror the environment variables in the reference section. Use them to enable SSO once you’ve configured your IdP.
  • Session locking: Enable/disable workspace password prompts that gate the entire UI.

Access Control ​

  • Rule editor: Define per-folder rules with path, type (rw, ro, hidden), and recursion options.
  • First-match wins: Rules are evaluated top to bottom; the first matching path governs browser behavior.
  • Hidden folders: Use hidden to keep folders out of listings while still accessible via direct URLs.

Admin Users ​

  • Create or edit local users: Manage usernames, passwords, and roles (user vs admin).
  • Password reset: Reset passwords for local accounts without needing direct OS access.
  • Admin safeguarding: The UI prevents demoting or deleting the last admin to avoid lockouts.

Additional hints ​

  • Most settings persist in /config/app-config.json. Back up /config before making sweeping changes.
  • Favorites and access control settings sync with the sidebar, so once you pin a favorite it surfaces immediately for all sessions.