Show count of how many files are present in a storage bucket.
In response to frequent user feedback, there has been interest in a particular feature, specifically concerning the ability to show file counts in the bucket file explorer.
- It is important to clarify, however, that this function is not currently supported and it shall not be implemented, due to specific constraints surrounding our technology provider's API.
As it stands, introducing this feature would require to find and evaluate the files, in order to provide the count. This sort of process is more complex and has potential to bring unintended consequences.
Note that the bucket file explorer is designed as an administrative tool, not an operational one. This means it is not positioned to facilitate business processes, such as manually counting files in a bucket by Orchestrator admins.
For the seldom instances where it is necessary to count files, it is recommended clicking 'next' repeatedly until the end is reached. While this might sound unusual, currently, it is the most effective solution. If an admin encounters the need to count files frequently, it is suggested to create an automation to count the files via the API. For more information, read Activities - List Storage Files .
This active decision ensures the intended robust and efficient functionality of the bucket file explorer.