Unified Module Specification: Drive
The Drive module is the organization's central file storage and document management system. It provides secure, scalable storage for all organization-related files, from employee documents to marketing assets.
v1.0 — ApprovedPlatform: VENI-AI ShellDomain: Storage & Assets
1. Module Overview
Drive acts as the foundational storage layer for the VENI-AI platform. It is designed for high-concurrency access, strict multi-tenant isolation, and deep integration with other modules (e.g., HRM profile photos, Document templates).
- Primary Goal: Provide a secure, organized repository for all organizational digital assets.
- Secondary Goal: Enable safe external collaboration through tokenized share links.
2. Specification Navigation
| Section | Focus | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Specification | Architecture, Stack, Security | Developers, DevOps |
| Database Schema | Tables, ERDs, Types | Developers, DBAs |
| API Reference | REST Endpoints, Contracts | Integrators, Frontend Devs |
| Functional Requirements | Features, REQ IDs | BAs, Testers |
3. Functional Requirements (SRS)
3.1 File Management (STORAGE)
- REQ-DR-001: System MUST enforce strict organization-scoped file isolation.
- REQ-DR-002: System MUST support file uploads up to 100MB via drag-and-drop or file picker.
- REQ-DR-003: System MUST support Download of original files with correct MIME types.
- REQ-DR-004: System MUST allow permanent deletion of files by owners or admins.
3.2 Organization (FOLDERS)
- REQ-DR-005: System MUST support nested folder structures (unlimited depth).
- REQ-DR-006: System MUST ensure unique folder names within the same parent directory.
- REQ-DR-007: System MUST support moving files between folders.
3.3 Collaboration (SHARING)
- REQ-DR-008: System MUST generate secure, tokenized public share links.
- REQ-DR-009: Share links MUST have configurable expiry (1, 3, or 7 days).
- REQ-DR-010: System MUST allow manual revocation of active share links.
3.4 Discovery (SEARCH)
- REQ-DR-011: System MUST provide case-insensitive name-based file search.
- REQ-DR-012: Search results MUST include folder path context.
4. Feature Specifications (Deep Dives)
Detailed specifications for each core feature:
5. Non-Functional Requirements (NFR)
5.1 Performance
- NFR-DR-PER-001: File list retrieval MUST complete in < 300ms for directories with 1,000+ items.
- NFR-DR-PER-002: Search response latency MUST be < 500ms for 100,000 files.
5.2 Infrastructure & Security
- NFR-DR-INF-001: System MUST support S3-compatible object storage for production environments.
- NFR-DR-INF-002: System MUST support local disk storage for development environments.
- NFR-DR-SEC-001: Files MUST be encrypted at rest in the object storage backend.