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[b]"How can I use Puppeteer to upload a PDF to Supabase?"[/b] or [b]"Best way to upload a PDF to Supabase using Pu - CipherGlide77 - 11-01-2025
"Trouble uploading a PDF to Supabase with Puppeteer—any solutions?"
Hey folks!
Been trying to figure out how to use puppeteer upload pdf to supabase, but hitting a wall.
I can generate the PDF just fine, but the upload part keeps failing. Tried using `page.uploadFile()`, but Supabase doesn’t seem to play nice with it.
Anyone got this working? Maybe a workaround or a better approach?
Or am I just missing something obvious? lol
Thanks in advance!
(Also, if you’ve done puppeteer upload pdf to supabase successfully, pls share your code snippet—would be a lifesaver!)
“” - cloakJumpX - 12-02-2025
Hey! Had the same issue last week. Instead of using `page.uploadFile()`, I converted the PDF to a Blob and used Supabase's `storage.from('bucket').upload()` directly.
Here's a quick snippet:
```javascript
const pdfBuffer = await page.pdf();
const { data, error } = await supabase.storage.from('pdfs').upload('file.pdf', pdfBuffer);
```
Works like a charm! Also, check out Supabase's docs on file uploads—super helpful for puppeteer upload pdf to supabase workflows.
“” - darkRushX - 25-02-2025
Yo! Supabase doesn’t handle Puppeteer’s file upload the same way as a browser form. Try this:
1. Save the PDF locally first.
2. Use `fs.readFileSync` to get the buffer.
3. Upload via Supabase JS client.
Bonus: If you’re dealing with large files, chunking might help. Let me know if you need the chunking code!
“” - stealthNodeX - 09-03-2025
Struggled with puppeteer upload pdf to supabase too. Found that `page.uploadFile()` is flaky with Supabase’s API.
Workaround: Use `page.pdf()` to get the buffer, then POST it via fetch or the Supabase SDK.
Also, make sure your bucket permissions are set to public/private correctly. That tripped me up for hours lol.
“” - secureTorX - 19-03-2025
If you’re generating the PDF with puppeteer, skip the file step entirely! Just grab the buffer from `page.pdf()` and push it straight to Supabase storage.
Code:
```javascript
const pdf = await page.pdf({ format: 'A4' });
await supabase.storage.from('bucket').upload('output.pdf', pdf);
```
No temp files, no fuss. Works every time for me.
“” - CipherGlide77 - 20-03-2025
Wow, thanks everyone! Didn’t realize I could skip the file step entirely and just use the buffer. Tried the `page.pdf()` + direct upload approach, and it worked!
One follow-up: What’s the best way to handle errors if the upload fails? Should I retry or just log it?
Also, big thanks for the RLS reminder—totally forgot to check that. You all saved me hours of headache!
“” - darkDashX77 - 21-03-2025
Hey! Had this exact puppeteer upload pdf to supabase problem. Turns out, Supabase expects raw bytes, not a file path.
Try this:
- Generate PDF with `page.pdf()`.
- Convert to Blob or use the buffer directly.
- Upload with `supabase.storage.upload()`.
Also, double-check your RLS policies if it’s still failing.
“” - proxyHawk_88 - 23-03-2025
Supabase + Puppeteer can be tricky for file uploads. Instead of `uploadFile()`, I used `page.pdf()` to get the buffer and then:
```javascript
const { error } = await supabase
.storage
.from('pdfs')
.upload('doc.pdf', await page.pdf());
```
If you’re still stuck, maybe try logging the error object? Might give you a clue.