IQSS / IQSS/dataverse

Storage: Feature Request: Display Storage Usage per Data Deposit, per account, per collection

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Since May 27, 2025.

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Description

Summary:
Provide users with visibility into the storage size of their individual data deposits and include the total storage HDV provides free of charge

Description:
Currently, users cannot see how much storage each of their deposits consumes. This lack of transparency can make it difficult for users to manage their data effectively, especially when working within storage quotas or institutional limits.

Proposed Solution:
Add a “Storage Size” field or indicator to the user interface for each data deposit. This could appear:

In the dataset summary or metadata view

In the dataset listing table/dashboard

As part of the deposit confirmation or overview

Ideally, the size would be displayed in a human-readable format (e.g., MB/GB) and reflect the total size of all files within the deposit.

Benefits:

Helps users manage their storage more efficiently

Increases transparency and awareness of resource use

Supports institutions in monitoring and enforcing storage limits

Enhances user trust by providing more detailed information about their deposits

Optional Enhancements:

Add a summary view showing total storage used across all deposits (in root, in collections, under linked accounts)

Enable filters or sorting by storage size

Display storage usage over time or with version history

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