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Repositories in Moodle enable users to upload files, access previously uploaded files and to easily bring content into Moodle from external repositories, such as Flickr or Google Docs. Enabled repositories are available in the [[File picker]].
Repositories in Moodle enable users to add files to a course and other locations in Moodle. Repositories provide access to specific types of file sources. They can also allow, where appropriate, users to upload files, access previously uploaded files, and to easily bring content into Moodle from external sources, such as Flickr or Google Docs.  
 
See [[Managing repositories]] for more on configuring and managing them.


==Standard repositories==
==Standard repositories==


Repositories enabled by default:
Repositories are managed in ''Site administration > Plugins > Repositories > Manage repositories''. Standard repositories come with default Moodle. It is also possible to add additional repositories via Moodle plugins.


* [[Upload a file repository|Upload a file]]
===Repositories enabled by default===
* [[Server files repository|Server files]]
* [[Recent files repository|Recent files]]
* [[Private files]]


Additional repositories may be enabled by a site administrator:
* [[Embedded files repository|Embedded files]] - Allows linking to files and images available to the user that have been added/embedded in their course activities
* [[Server files repository|Server files]] - Gives access to files elsewhere on the Moodle site (limited by a user's permissions)
* [[Recent files repository|Recent files]] - Shows the last 50 files you have uploaded, according to the context
* [[Upload a file repository|Upload a file]] - Enables the "Upload a file" option in the site File picker to allow users to browse for and upload files
* [[Private files]] - Enables access to a personal storage area for every user
* [[URL downloader repository|URL downloader]] - Allows downloading of files and images from a particular URL
* [[Wikimedia repository|Wikimedia]] - Let's users search for and insert media (images) from Wikipedia


* [[Google Docs repository|Google Docs]]
===Additional standard repositories disabled by default===
* [[Youtube videos repository|Youtube videos]]
These may be enabled and set to visible or hidden by a site administrator.
* [[Flickr public repository|Flickr public]]
* [[Flickr repository|Flickr]]
* [[Picasa web album repository|Picasa web album]]
* [[URL downloader repository|URL downloader]]
* [[Wikimedia repository|Wikimedia]]
* [[Alfresco repository|Alfresco]]
* [[Amazon S3 repository|Amazon S3]]
* [[Box.net_repository|Box.net]]
* [[Dropbox repository|Dropbox]]
* [[File_system_repository|File system]]
* [[Legacy course files]]
* [[Merlot.org repository|Merlot.org]]
* [[WebDAV repository|WebDAV]]


==Common repository settings==
* [[Box repository|Box]] - bring files in from your Box account
*The page ''Settings>Site Administration>Plugins>Repositories>Common Repository settings'' contains the following:
* [[Legacy course files]] - use the old system from 1.9 of "course files" (pertains to sites upgraded to 1.9)
*'''Cache Expire''' - you can specify how long in seconds file listings are cached locally when browsing external repositories
* [[Dropbox repository|Dropbox]] - link to or copy files from Dropbox
*'''Allow external links''' - with some repositories such as Flickr, users can have the choice whether to copy the media into Moodle (the preferred solution) or to make a link to it instead.
* [[EQUELLA repository|EQUELLA]] - link to files in an EQUELLA installation
*'''Legacy course files in new courses''' - See [[Legacy course files]] This repository is not normally available in new courses as it is designed for upgraded 1.9 courses. However, if it is checked here then it will appear when new courses are created - but certain backup and restore features won't work with it.
* [[File_system_repository|File system]] - access files uploaded to a folder on your server (by, eg FTP)
 
* [[Flickr repository|Flickr]] - search for and display images from your personal Flickr account
 
* [[Flickr public repository|Flickr public]] - search for and display images publicly available from Flickr
Repositories in Moodle 2.0 video:
* [[Google Drive repository|Google Drive]] - bring files from your Google Drive account
 
* [[Merlot.org repository|Merlot.org]] - bring resources in from Merlot.org
<mediaplayer>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdrdyev82bU</mediaplayer>
* [[Picasa web album repository|Picasa web album]] - search for and display images from your Picasa account
* [[Amazon S3 repository|Amazon S3]] - enables users to copy files from Amazon S3 storage instances
* [[Skydrive repository|OneDrive]] bring in files from your Microsoft OneDrive
* [[WebDAV repository|WebDAV]] -bring in files from external sources using WebDAV protocol
* [[YouTube videos repository|YouTube videos]] - search for and display YouTube videos


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Managing repositories]]
* [[Managing repositories]]
* [[Repositories FAQ]]
* [[Repositories FAQ]]
* [http://www.somerandomthoughts.com/blog/whitepaper-moodle-2-repositories/ Whitepaper – Moodle 2 Repositories] by ghenrick
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdrdyev82bU Repositories in Moodle 2.0 video]
 
* [http://www.somerandomthoughts.com/blog/whitepaper-moodle-2-repositories/ Whitepaper – Moodle 2 Repositories] by Gavin Henrick
* [http://www.moodlerooms.com/resources/blog/five-tips-using-new-file-repository-system-moodle Five Tips for Using the New File Repository System in Moodle] by Marcelo Mendes
* [[:dev:Repository plugins]] developer documentation
* [http://moodle.org/plugins/browse.php?list=category&id=25 Moodle Repository Plugins database]
* [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=1807 Moodle Repositories discussion forum]


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Latest revision as of 10:16, 24 November 2016

Repositories in Moodle enable users to add files to a course and other locations in Moodle. Repositories provide access to specific types of file sources. They can also allow, where appropriate, users to upload files, access previously uploaded files, and to easily bring content into Moodle from external sources, such as Flickr or Google Docs.

See Managing repositories for more on configuring and managing them.

Standard repositories

Repositories are managed in Site administration > Plugins > Repositories > Manage repositories. Standard repositories come with default Moodle. It is also possible to add additional repositories via Moodle plugins.

Repositories enabled by default

  • Embedded files - Allows linking to files and images available to the user that have been added/embedded in their course activities
  • Server files - Gives access to files elsewhere on the Moodle site (limited by a user's permissions)
  • Recent files - Shows the last 50 files you have uploaded, according to the context
  • Upload a file - Enables the "Upload a file" option in the site File picker to allow users to browse for and upload files
  • Private files - Enables access to a personal storage area for every user
  • URL downloader - Allows downloading of files and images from a particular URL
  • Wikimedia - Let's users search for and insert media (images) from Wikipedia

Additional standard repositories disabled by default

These may be enabled and set to visible or hidden by a site administrator.

  • Box - bring files in from your Box account
  • Legacy course files - use the old system from 1.9 of "course files" (pertains to sites upgraded to 1.9)
  • Dropbox - link to or copy files from Dropbox
  • EQUELLA - link to files in an EQUELLA installation
  • File system - access files uploaded to a folder on your server (by, eg FTP)
  • Flickr - search for and display images from your personal Flickr account
  • Flickr public - search for and display images publicly available from Flickr
  • Google Drive - bring files from your Google Drive account
  • Merlot.org - bring resources in from Merlot.org
  • Picasa web album - search for and display images from your Picasa account
  • Amazon S3 - enables users to copy files from Amazon S3 storage instances
  • OneDrive bring in files from your Microsoft OneDrive
  • WebDAV -bring in files from external sources using WebDAV protocol
  • YouTube videos - search for and display YouTube videos

See also