feat: implement download memory management system

- Introduced a comprehensive download memory management system to handle large file downloads efficiently, preventing crashes and optimizing resource usage.
- Added configuration options for maximum concurrent downloads, memory thresholds, and queue sizes, allowing for adaptive scaling based on system resources.
- Implemented new API endpoints for managing the download queue, including status checks and cancellation of queued downloads.
- Updated documentation to include details on the new memory management features and their configuration.
- Enhanced user experience by integrating download queue indicators in the UI, providing real-time feedback on download status and estimated wait times.
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title: Memory Management
icon: Download
---
import { Callout } from "fumadocs-ui/components/callout";
import { Tab, Tabs } from "fumadocs-ui/components/tabs";
Palmr implements an intelligent memory management system that prevents crashes during large file downloads (3GB+ by default), maintaining unlimited download capacity through adaptive resource control and an automatic queue system.
## How It Works
### Automatic Resource Detection
The system automatically detects available container/system memory and configures appropriate limits based on available infrastructure:
```typescript
const totalMemoryGB = require("os").totalmem() / 1024 ** 3;
```
### System Configuration
The system supports two configuration approaches that you can choose based on your needs:
<Tabs items={["Manual Configuration", "Auto-scaling (Default)"]}>
<Tab value="Manual Configuration">
Manually configure all parameters for total control over the system:
```bash
# Custom configuration (overrides auto-scaling)
DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=8 # Maximum simultaneous downloads
DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=1536 # Memory threshold in MB
DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=40 # Maximum queue size
DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=false # Disable auto-scaling
```
<Callout>
Manual configuration offers total control and predictability for specific environments where you know exactly the available resources.
</Callout>
</Tab>
<Tab value="Auto-scaling (Default)">
Automatic configuration based on detected system memory:
| Available Memory | Concurrent Downloads | Memory Threshold | Queue Size | Recommended Use |
|------------------|----------------------|-------------------|------------|--------------------|
| ≤ 2GB | 1 | 256MB | 5 | Development |
| 2GB - 4GB | 2 | 512MB | 10 | Small Environment |
| 4GB - 8GB | 3 | 1GB | 15 | Standard Production|
| 8GB - 16GB | 5 | 2GB | 25 | High Performance |
| > 16GB | 10 | 4GB | 50 | Enterprise |
<Callout>
Auto-scaling automatically adapts to different environments without manual configuration, perfect for flexible deployment.
</Callout>
</Tab>
</Tabs>
<Callout type="info">If environment variables are configured, they take **priority** over auto-scaling.</Callout>
## Download Queue System
### How It Works
The memory management system only activates for files larger than the configured minimum size (3GB by default). Smaller files bypass the queue system entirely and download immediately without memory management.
When a user requests a download for a large file but all slots are occupied, the system automatically queues the download instead of returning a 429 error. The queue processes downloads in FIFO order (first in, first out).
### Practical Example
Consider a system with 8GB RAM (5 concurrent downloads, queue of 25, 3GB minimum) where users want to download files of various sizes:
```bash
# Small files (< 3GB): Bypass queue entirely
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] File document.pdf (0.05GB) below threshold (3.0GB), bypassing queue
# Large files 1-5: Start immediately
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Immediate start: 1734567890-abc123def
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Starting video1.mp4 (5.2GB)
# Large files 6-10: Automatically queued
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Queued: 1734567891-def456ghi (Position: 1/25)
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Queued file: video2.mp4 (8.1GB)
# When download 1 finishes: download 6 starts automatically
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Processing queue: 1734567891-def456ghi (4 remaining)
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Starting queued file: video2.mp4 (8.1GB)
```
### System Benefits
**User Experience**
- Users don't receive errors, they simply wait in queue
- Downloads start automatically when slots become available
- Transparent operation without client changes
- Fair processing order with FIFO queue
**Technical Features**
- Limited buffers (64KB per stream) for controlled memory usage
- Automatic backpressure control with pipeline streams
- Adaptive memory throttling based on usage patterns
- Forced garbage collection after large downloads
- Smart timeout handling (30 minutes for queued downloads)
- Automatic cleanup of orphaned downloads every 30 seconds
## Container Compatibility
The system works with Docker, Kubernetes, and any containerized environment:
<Tabs items={["Docker", "Kubernetes", "Docker Compose"]}>
<Tab value="Docker">
```bash
# Example: Container with 8GB
docker run -m 8g palmr/server
# Result: 5 concurrent downloads, queue of 25, threshold 2GB
```
</Tab>
<Tab value="Kubernetes">
```yaml
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
spec:
template:
spec:
containers:
- name: palmr-server
resources:
limits:
memory: "4Gi" # Detects 4GB
cpu: "2"
requests:
memory: "2Gi"
cpu: "1"
# Result: 3 concurrent downloads, queue of 15, threshold 1GB
```
</Tab>
<Tab value="Docker Compose">
```yaml
services:
palmr-server:
image: palmr/server
deploy:
resources:
limits:
memory: 16G # Detects 16GB
# Result: 10 concurrent downloads, queue of 50, threshold 4GB
```
</Tab>
</Tabs>
## Configuration
### Environment Variables
Configure the download memory management system using these environment variables:
| Variable | Default | Description |
| ------------------------------ | ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| `DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT` | auto-scale | Maximum number of simultaneous downloads |
| `DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB` | auto-scale | Memory limit in MB before throttling |
| `DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE` | auto-scale | Maximum download queue size |
| `DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE` | `true` | Enable/disable auto-scaling based on system memory |
| `DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB` | `3.0` | Minimum file size in GB to activate memory management |
### Configuration Examples by Scenario
<Tabs items={["Home Server", "Enterprise", "High Performance", "Conservative"]}>
<Tab value="Home Server">
Configuration optimized for personal use or small groups (4GB RAM):
```bash
DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=2
DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=1024
DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=8
DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB=2.0
DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=false
```
</Tab>
<Tab value="Enterprise">
Configuration for corporate environments with multiple users (16GB RAM):
```bash
DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=12
DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=4096
DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=60
DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB=5.0
DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=false
```
</Tab>
<Tab value="High Performance">
Configuration for maximum performance and throughput (32GB RAM):
```bash
DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=20
DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=8192
DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=100
DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB=10.0
DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=false
```
</Tab>
<Tab value="Conservative">
For environments with limited or shared resources:
```bash
DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=3
DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=1024
DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=15
DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB=1.0
DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=false
```
</Tab>
</Tabs>
### Additional Configuration
For optimal performance with large downloads, consider these additional settings:
```bash
# Force garbage collection (recommended for large downloads)
NODE_OPTIONS="--expose-gc"
# Adjust timeout for very large downloads
KEEP_ALIVE_TIMEOUT=300000
REQUEST_TIMEOUT=0
```
## Monitoring and Logs
### System Logs
The system provides detailed logs to track operation:
```bash
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] System Memory: 8.0GB, Max Concurrent: 5, Memory Threshold: 2048MB, Queue Size: 25
[DOWNLOAD] Requesting slot for 1734567890-abc123def: video.mp4 (15.2GB)
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Queued: 1734567890-abc123def (Position: 3/25)
[DOWNLOAD MANAGER] Processing queue: 1734567890-abc123def (2 remaining)
[DOWNLOAD] Starting 1734567890-abc123def: video.mp4 (15.2GB)
[MEMORY THROTTLE] video.mp4 - Pausing stream due to high memory usage: 1843MB
[DOWNLOAD] Applying throttling: 100ms delay for 1734567890-abc123def
```
### Configuration Validation
The system automatically validates configurations at startup and provides warnings or errors:
**Warnings**
- `DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT > 50`: May cause performance issues
- `DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB < 128MB`: Downloads may be throttled frequently
- `DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB > 16GB`: System may run out of memory
- `DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE > 1000`: May consume significant memory
- `DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE < DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT`: Queue smaller than concurrent downloads
**Errors**
- `DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT < 1`: Invalid value
- `DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE < 1`: Invalid value
## Queue Management APIs
The system provides REST APIs to monitor and manage the download queue:
### Get Queue Status
```http
GET /api/filesystem/download-queue/status
```
**Response:**
```json
{
"data": {
"queueLength": 3,
"maxQueueSize": 25,
"activeDownloads": 5,
"maxConcurrent": 5,
"queuedDownloads": [
{
"downloadId": "1734567890-abc123def",
"position": 1,
"waitTime": 45000,
"fileName": "video.mp4",
"fileSize": 16106127360
}
]
},
"status": "success"
}
```
### Cancel Download
```http
DELETE /api/filesystem/download-queue/{downloadId}
```
**Response:**
```json
{
"downloadId": "1734567890-abc123def",
"message": "Download cancelled successfully"
}
```
### Clear Queue (Admin)
```http
DELETE /api/filesystem/download-queue
```
**Response:**
```json
{
"clearedCount": 8,
"message": "Download queue cleared successfully"
}
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
**Downloads failing with "Download queue is full"**
_Cause:_ Too many simultaneous downloads with a full queue
_Solutions:_
- Wait for some downloads to finish
- Check for orphaned downloads in queue
- Consider increasing container resources
- Use API to clear queue if necessary
**Downloads stay too long in queue**
_Cause:_ Active downloads are slow or stuck
_Solutions:_
- Check logs for orphaned downloads
- Use API to cancel specific downloads
- Check client network connections
- Monitor memory throttling
**Very slow downloads**
_Cause:_ Active throttling due to high memory usage
_Solutions:_
- Check other processes consuming memory
- Consider increasing container resources
- Monitor throttling logs
- Check number of simultaneous downloads
## Summary
This system enables unlimited downloads (including 50TB+ files) without compromising system stability through:
**Key Features**
- Auto-configuration based on available resources
- Automatic FIFO queue system for pending downloads
- Adaptive control of simultaneous downloads
- Intelligent throttling when needed
**System Benefits**
- Management APIs to monitor and control queue
- Automatic cleanup of resources and orphaned downloads
- Full compatibility with Docker/Kubernetes
- Perfect user experience with no 429 errors
The system maintains high performance for small/medium files while preventing crashes with gigantic files, offering a seamless experience where users never see 429 errors, they simply wait in queue until their download starts automatically.

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"uid-gid-configuration",
"reverse-proxy-configuration",
"download-memory-management",
"password-reset-without-smtp",
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# - SECURE_SITE=false # Set to true if you are using a reverse proxy
# - DEFAULT_LANGUAGE=en-US # Default language for the application (optional, defaults to en-US)
# - PRESIGNED_URL_EXPIRATION=3600 # Duration in seconds for presigned URL expiration (optional, defaults to 3600 seconds / 1 hour)
# Download Memory Management (OPTIONAL - See Download Memory Management documentation)
# - DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=5 # Maximum simultaneous downloads (auto-scales if not set)
# - DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=2048 # Memory threshold in MB before throttling (auto-scales if not set)
# - DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=25 # Maximum queue size for pending downloads (auto-scales if not set)
# - DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB=3.0 # Minimum file size in GB to activate memory management (default: 3.0)
# - DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=true # Enable auto-scaling based on system memory (default: true)
# - NODE_OPTIONS=--expose-gc # Enable garbage collection for large downloads (recommended for production)
volumes:
- palmr_data:/app/server
@@ -118,6 +126,14 @@ Choose your storage method based on your needs:
# - SECURE_SITE=false # Set to true if you are using a reverse proxy
# - DEFAULT_LANGUAGE=en-US # Default language for the application (optional, defaults to en-US)
# - PRESIGNED_URL_EXPIRATION=3600 # Duration in seconds for presigned URL expiration (optional, defaults to 3600 seconds / 1 hour)
# Download Memory Management (OPTIONAL - See Download Memory Management documentation)
# - DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT=5 # Maximum simultaneous downloads (auto-scales if not set)
# - DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB=2048 # Memory threshold in MB before throttling (auto-scales if not set)
# - DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE=25 # Maximum queue size for pending downloads (auto-scales if not set)
# - DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB=3.0 # Minimum file size in GB to activate memory management (default: 3.0)
# - DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE=true # Enable auto-scaling based on system memory (default: true)
# - NODE_OPTIONS=--expose-gc # Enable garbage collection for large downloads (recommended for production)
volumes:
- ./data:/app/server
```
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| `DEFAULT_LANGUAGE` | `en-US` | Default application language ([see available languages](/docs/3.1-beta/available-languages)) |
| `PALMR_UID` | `1000` | User ID for container processes (helps with file permissions) |
| `PALMR_GID` | `1000` | Group ID for container processes (helps with file permissions) |
| `DOWNLOAD_MAX_CONCURRENT` | auto-scale | Maximum number of simultaneous downloads (see [Download Memory Management](/docs/3.1-beta/download-memory-management)) |
| `DOWNLOAD_MEMORY_THRESHOLD_MB` | auto-scale | Memory threshold in MB before throttling |
| `DOWNLOAD_QUEUE_SIZE` | auto-scale | Maximum queue size for pending downloads |
| `DOWNLOAD_MIN_FILE_SIZE_GB` | `3.0` | Minimum file size in GB to activate memory management |
| `DOWNLOAD_AUTO_SCALE` | `true` | Enable auto-scaling based on system memory |
<Callout type="info">
**Performance First**: Palmr runs without encryption by default for optimal speed and lower resource usage—perfect for
@@ -339,6 +360,7 @@ Your Palmr instance is ready! Here's what you can explore:
### Advanced Configuration
- **[UID/GID Configuration](/docs/3.1-beta/uid-gid-configuration)** - Configure user permissions for NAS systems and custom environments
- **[Download Memory Management](/docs/3.1-beta/download-memory-management)** - Configure large file download handling and queue system
- **[S3 Storage](/docs/3.1-beta/s3-configuration)** - Scale with Amazon S3 or compatible storage providers
- **[Manual Installation](/docs/3.1-beta/manual-installation)** - Manual installation and custom configurations