Assets
Core building blocks for content management and search in Mixpeek
Assets are the individual pieces of content that you index and search in Mixpeek. They can be text, images, videos, or any other supported content type. Each asset is processed to extract features and make it searchable.
Asset Types
Text
- Documents
- Articles
- Product descriptions
- Social media posts
Images
- Product photos
- User uploads
- Marketing materials
- Artwork
Videos
- Product demos
- Tutorial content
- Marketing videos
- User-generated content
Asset Organization
Performance Optimization
Batch Processing
Process multiple assets together
Efficient Updates
Use partial updates when possible
Caching Strategy
Cache frequently accessed assets
Resource Management
Monitor storage and processing
Asset URL Management
When retrieving assets, Mixpeek provides secure, temporary access through presigned URLs. This is controlled through the return_url parameter:
Security Features
- Presigned URLs with time-limited access
- Access control for authorized users
- Automatic URL expiration
- Secure asset downloads
Performance Benefits
- Direct asset downloads
- Reduced server load
- Storage provider optimization
- Large file support
return_url is a parameter available in all /assets and /features retrieval endpoints.
URL Structure
URL Components
Benefits
Security
- Controlled access to sensitive assets
- No need to expose permanent storage URLs
- Automatic expiration reduces security risks
Performance
- Direct downloads from storage providers
- Reduced server load
- Optimized for large files and media
Flexibility
- Time-limited access for temporary sharing
- Works with various storage backends
- Supports both public and private assets
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