Diskover File Actions
Welcome to the user documentation for Diskover File Actions. File Actions extend Diskover's capabilities by providing specialized operations that users can trigger directly from the web interface on indexed files and directories.
This documentation library covers installation, configuration, and usage for each File Action plugin available in the Diskover ecosystem.
What Are File Actions?
File Actions are user-initiated operations that you can trigger through the Diskover web interface. When you find files or directories in Diskover, File Actions let you perform specialized tasks without leaving the application—from viewing media and downloading files to transferring data between storage systems and integrating with external platforms.
Each File Action provides interactive web forms for configuration, real-time progress tracking, and direct operations on your selected items.
Available File Actions
🎬 Media Viewing and Preview
File Action | License | Description |
|---|---|---|
PRO+ | Stream high-resolution media files directly in CineViewer Player from Diskover search results. Supports professional formats including MXF, MOV, DPX, and OpenEXR with multi-channel audio and zoom controls. | |
PRO+ | Open media files directly in Telestream GLIM web-based viewer for dailies review, frame annotation, and collaborative media review workflows. | |
PRO+ | Preview PDF documents directly within the Diskover web interface without downloading files. Includes security validation and optional image blocking for compliance environments. | |
PRO+ | Real-time filesystem browsing directly from Diskover. See current directory contents immediately after changes occur, with Amazon S3 support and shopping cart functionality for batch operations. |
📦 Data Transfer and Storage Operations
File Action | License | Description |
|---|---|---|
PRO+ | Secure file downloads from indexed storage locations with intelligent MIME-type detection and configurable file type restrictions for security compliance. | |
PRO+ | Upload files directly to indexed directories through the Diskover web interface. Includes automatic file type validation and security filtering. | |
ENT+ | Transfer files between storage systems using the powerful rclone tool. Supports local filesystems, S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, SFTP, and dozens of other backends. | |
Cloud Soda | ENT+ | Integrate with CloudSoda data mobility platform for enterprise-grade file transfers between on-premises and cloud storage with live progress monitoring. |
🔧 File Management and Analysis
File Action | License | Description |
|---|---|---|
PRO+ | Extract file and directory metadata from Diskover to CSV files for reporting, analytics, or integration with external systems like Media Asset Management platforms. | |
PRO+ | Analyze directories to identify image sequences (DPX, EXR, TIFF frames) used in VFX and media production. Detects sequence patterns, missing frames, and potentially corrupted files. | |
PRO+ | Create hardlinks for files and directories to provide storage-efficient alternative access paths without duplicating data. Supports recursive directory operations. | |
PRO+ | Change Unix file permissions (chmod) on indexed files and directories through a web interface. Supports batch operations and recursive permission changes. |
🎥 Media Processing and Workflow Integration
File Action | License | Description |
|---|---|---|
PRO+ | Submit media files directly to Telestream Vantage workflows for transcoding, proxy creation, and automated media processing with organized workflow groups and job tracking. | |
IMF Change Report | PRO+ | Track and document changes to Interoperable Master Format (IMF) packages. Generate human-readable reports and EDL-formatted output for editorial system integration. |
📼 Archive and Tape Integration
File Action | License | Description |
|---|---|---|
Spectra Logic | PRO+ | Check whether files on SpectraLogic tape libraries are online (mounted) or offline (ejected) via RioBroker API integration. View tape barcodes, cache status, and storage locations. |
License Tiers
File Actions are available at different license tiers:
Tier | Description |
|---|---|
PRO+ | Professional Edition or higher |
ENT+ | Enterprise Edition or higher |
Contact your Diskover sales representative for licensing information.
Getting Started
Each File Action user guide includes:
Overview — What the File Action does and why you would use it
Requirements — Diskover and external service prerequisites
Installation — Package installation and service restart procedures
Configuration — Settings available in Diskover Admin
Usage Guide — Step-by-step workflows for common tasks
Troubleshooting — Common issues and their resolutions
Support Resources
Documentation Portal: https://docs.diskoverdata.com
Support Portal: https://support.diskoverdata.com
Last Updated: January 2026
Diskover Data, Inc.
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