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Interacting with Amplify (gen 2) Storge from Amplify (gen 2) function

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Hi, There is a documentation example of how to interact with Amplify (gen 2) Data from Amplify (gen 2) function using the client object: https://docs.amplify.aws/nextjs/build-a-backend/functions/examples/create-user-profile-record/

But there is no example of how to interact with Amplify (gen 2) Storge from Amplify (gen 2) function (without using directly the CDK). Can you please give me such example?

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While there isn't a direct example in the provided sources for interacting with Amplify Gen 2 Storage from an Amplify Gen 2 Function without using CDK, I can provide some guidance based on the available information and Amplify's architecture.

To interact with Amplify Storage from an Amplify Function in Gen 2, you would likely use a similar approach to how Data is accessed, but with Storage-specific APIs. Here's a conceptual example of how this might work:

  1. First, you would define your Storage resource in your Amplify backend, similar to how you define other resources.

  2. In your Function's resource file (e.g., resource.ts), you would grant the necessary permissions to access the Storage resource. This might look something like:

import { defineFunction } from '@aws-amplify/backend';
import { storage } from '../storage/resource';

export const myFunction = defineFunction({
  name: 'myFunction',
  handler: 'src/handler.handler',
  permissions: [
    {
      actions: ['s3:GetObject', 's3:PutObject'],
      resources: [storage.resources.bucket.arn + '/*']
    }
  ]
});
  1. In your Function's handler file (e.g., handler.ts), you would use the Storage APIs to interact with your Storage resource. The exact method names might differ, but conceptually it could look like this:
import { Storage } from '@aws-amplify/storage/server';

export const handler = async (event) => {
  try {
    // Example: Upload a file
    await Storage.put('example.txt', 'Hello, World!', {
      contentType: 'text/plain'
    });

    // Example: Get a file
    const file = await Storage.get('example.txt');

    return {
      statusCode: 200,
      body: JSON.stringify({ message: 'File operations successful', file })
    };
  } catch (error) {
    return {
      statusCode: 500,
      body: JSON.stringify({ message: 'Error performing file operations', error })
    };
  }
};

This approach allows you to interact with Amplify Storage from within your Function, similar to how you would interact with other Amplify resources. Remember to properly handle permissions and error cases, and ensure that your Function has the necessary access to the Storage resource.

Keep in mind that the exact syntax and method names may vary, as Amplify Gen 2 is still evolving. Always refer to the most up-to-date Amplify documentation for the latest APIs and best practices.

Sources
Amplify Functions: Create serverless functions using TypeScript, powered by AWS Lambda | Front-End Web & Mobile
Custom functions - React - AWS Amplify Gen 2 Documentation

answered 9 months ago
  • Doesn't work.

    I know how to grant permissions to my function to approach Amplify gen 2 Storage. But I don't know how inside the Amplify function - approach the Amplify Storage

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