File Upload and Processing Limits
Defines the file size, scan time, and unpacking limits for uploads to Stairwell via API or Forwarder.
Upload Size Limits
Maximum file size: 512 MB per file
Stairwell enforces a 512 MB limit on individual file uploads and processing. Files larger than this will be rejected at upload.
Scan Duration and Throughput
Analysis must complete within a 15-minute scan window. Files approaching the 512 MB limit may experience timeouts depending on:
- File type complexity
- Archive depth and structure
- Current system load
If analysis cannot be completed within that time, the process stops automatically.
Archive Unpacking Limits
Archives (ZIP, TAR, etc.) are unpacked and analyzed recursively, but the same 512 MB limit applies to:
- The archive file itself
- Each individual file extracted from the archive
Large nested archives or archives containing many files may hit processing limits depending on total unpacked size and structure.
Summary
| Category | Practical Limit |
|---|---|
| File upload (API / Forwarder) | 512 MB analyzed |
| Archive unpacking | 512 MB per archive & per extracted file |
| Scan duration | 15 minutes per file |
Updated 3 days ago