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What is Galey Cloud?

Galey Cloud is a modern, secure cloud-based photo gallery application that allows you to store, organize, and manage your photo collections online. Built with cutting-edge web technologies, it provides a seamless experience for uploading, browsing, and organizing your precious memories. The application combines the power of Next.js for a fast, responsive frontend with Supabase for secure authentication and data management, and Vercel Blob for scalable cloud storage.

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Key Features

Secure Authentication

User authentication powered by Supabase Auth with email/password sign-up and login

Cloud Storage

Unlimited photo storage using Vercel Blob with automatic file optimization

Album Organization

Create custom albums to organize your photos by events, dates, or categories

Smart Search

Quickly find photos by filename with real-time search functionality

Dark Mode

Built-in theme support with automatic dark/light mode switching

Responsive Design

Beautiful, responsive interface that works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices

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Architecture Overview

Galey Cloud is built on a modern, scalable architecture:
1

Frontend Framework

Next.js 16 with React 19 provides a fast, server-rendered application with optimal performance and SEO
2

Authentication & Database

Supabase handles user authentication and stores metadata (albums, photo references) in PostgreSQL with Row Level Security
3

File Storage

Vercel Blob stores the actual photo files with public access URLs and automatic CDN distribution
4

UI Components

Radix UI and Tailwind CSS power the accessible, customizable component library

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Technology Stack

{
  "frontend": {
    "framework": "Next.js 16.1.6",
    "runtime": "React 19.2.4",
    "styling": "Tailwind CSS 4.2.0",
    "components": "Radix UI"
  },
  "backend": {
    "database": "Supabase (PostgreSQL)",
    "auth": "Supabase Auth",
    "storage": "Vercel Blob"
  },
  "features": {
    "forms": "React Hook Form + Zod",
    "state": "SWR",
    "theme": "next-themes",
    "notifications": "Sonner"
  }
}

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How It Works

Galey Cloud separates metadata from actual file storage for optimal performance and scalability.
  1. User uploads a photo → File is sent to Vercel Blob storage
  2. Vercel Blob returns a public URL → URL is stored in Supabase database
  3. Photo metadata is saved → Filename, size, dimensions, and album association
  4. User views gallery → Photos are fetched from database and displayed from CDN
  5. User organizes photos → Album associations are updated in database only

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Data Model

The application uses two main database tables: 
CREATE TABLE public.albums (
  id UUID PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid(),
  user_id UUID NOT NULL REFERENCES auth.users(id),
  name TEXT NOT NULL,
  created_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT now()
);
All tables use Row Level Security (RLS) to ensure users can only access their own data.

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Use Cases

Galey Cloud is perfect for:
  • Personal Photo Collections - Store and organize family photos, vacation memories, and special moments
  • Event Photography - Organize photos from weddings, parties, or corporate events into albums
  • Portfolio Management - Photographers can showcase their work in organized collections
  • Team Collaboration - Share and organize project photos with team members (with future sharing features)
  • Photo Backup - Securely backup photos from your devices to the cloud

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Security & Privacy

All user data is protected with industry-standard security measures.
  • Row Level Security (RLS) - Database policies ensure users only see their own photos
  • Secure Authentication - Passwords are hashed and managed by Supabase Auth
  • Private by Default - Photos are associated with user accounts and require authentication
  • HTTPS Everywhere - All data transmission is encrypted in transit

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What’s Next?

Ready to get started with Galey Cloud? Continue to the Quickstart guide to set up your own instance.

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