# digitalocean-storage

Equips coding agents with guidelines for DigitalOcean storage services: Spaces object storage, Volumes block storage, NFS file shares, snapshots, and backups.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 403 installs · ★ 78
- Author: bobmatnyc
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/toolchains/platforms/deployment/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-07-18
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/digitalocean-storage

## What it does

This skill injects operational guidance into your agent's context for selecting and provisioning DigitalOcean storage options. It outlines workflows for S3-compatible Spaces, network-attached block Volumes for Droplets, managed NFS file systems, and disaster recovery via snapshots and scheduled backups.

The reference material walks the agent through provisioning steps, access key generation, and mount commands inside the guest operating system. One practical constraint is enforced: block Volumes must reside in the exact same region as the target Droplet, or attachment will fail.

The skill functions as background reference rather than an invokable command, so the model applies these rules automatically when discussing infrastructure. While it functions as a standalone guide, it aligns with complementary skills for compute, container registries, and managed databases.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-storage -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/digitalocean-storage/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-storage -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-storage -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills digitalocean-storage
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-storage -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --path toolchains/platforms/deployment/digitalocean-storage
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill digitalocean-storage -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/toolchains/platforms/deployment/digitalocean-storage/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- Select the right DigitalOcean storage type for application workloads
- Attach and mount persistent Volumes onto a Droplet
- Configure S3-compatible credentials and access controls for Spaces
- Structure point-in-time snapshots and scheduled backup recovery routines

## Example prompts
- Compare Spaces, Volumes, and NFS for sharing media uploads across two Droplets.
- Walk me through attaching a new persistent Volume to a Droplet in the fra1 region.
- How should we structure snapshot and backup policies before running major system migrations?

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: digitalocean-storage
description: DigitalOcean storage services including Spaces object storage, Volumes block storage, NFS, Snapshots, and Backups. Use when selecting or managing storage for DigitalOcean workloads.
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  entry_point:
    summary: "DigitalOcean storage services including Spaces object storage, Volumes block storage, NFS, Snapshots, and Backups. Use when selecting or managing storage for DigitalOcean workloads."
    when_to_use: "When working with version control, branches, or pull requests."
    quick_start: "1. Review the core concepts below. 2. Apply patterns to your use case. 3. Follow best practices for implementation."
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# DigitalOcean Storage Skill

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    summary: "DigitalOcean storage: Spaces object storage, Volumes block storage, NFS file storage, Snapshots, and Backups."
    when_to_use:
      - "When selecting object, block, or file storage"
      - "When designing backup and snapshot strategies"
      - "When attaching persistent storage to Droplets"
    quick_start:
      - "Choose Spaces, Volumes, or NFS"
      - "Provision storage in the target region"
      - "Attach or mount storage to compute"
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## Overview

DigitalOcean storage includes S3-compatible object storage, network-attached block storage, managed NFS, plus snapshots and backups for recovery workflows.

## Spaces Object Storage

Use Spaces for large datasets, static assets, and logs.

- Create a Space in the required region.
- Generate access keys for S3-compatible tooling.
- Configure access controls for public or private objects.

## Volumes Block Storage

Use Volumes to add persistent block storage to Droplets.

- Create a Volume in the same region as the Droplet.
- Attach the Volume to a Droplet.
- Mount the Volume on the Droplet OS.

## NFS File Storage

Use managed NFS for shared file access across services.

- Provision an NFS file system.
- Mount from compute resources that require shared storage.

## Snapshots

Use snapshots for on-demand backups of Droplets or Volumes.

- Create snapshots before major changes.
- Use snapshots to create new Droplets or Volumes.

## Backups

Use scheduled backups for routine recovery points.

- Enable backups on Droplets.
- Restore from backups during recovery.

## Storage Selection Guide

- Use **Spaces** for object storage and static assets.
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