Updates to Disc Space Quotas and Asset Storage and The Reaper

By: Michael R. Bagnall

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

We have made some important updates to how Probo.CI manages disc space and asset storage. If your team uploads database dumps or other files to use in your builds, or if you have ever wondered why a build environment disappeared sooner than expected, this post is for you.

Your Build Environments and Storage

Every build environment Probo.CI creates takes up storage. Your organization’s subscription plan includes a storage allowance that covers all of your active build environments across every project. When that allowance is used up, Probo.CI automatically removes older environments to make room for new ones - this is handled by a background process affectionately called the Reaper.

We have improved how the Reaper decides which builds to remove. The rules are now simpler and more predictable:

• Older builds are removed first. The Reaper works its way back from the oldest environments until your storage is back within your allowance.

• Pinned builds are only touched if your pinned builds take up your entire quots. If there is a build your team needs to keep - a client review, a release candidate, a build you are actively debugging - pin it from the build page in the portal and the Reaper will leave it alone as long as possible.

• When builds are reaped. Builds are reaped under three conditions: manually from the portal, when a pull/merge request is merged, and when a pull/merge request is closed. Reaping often happens within a few seconds after one of these actions.

The goal is to make sure your team always has access to what matters most while keeping your storage usage manageable in the background.

When a build is reaped, it is removed from the portal. In this way there is no historical archive of builds. If you need to rebuild a build that has been reaped, you can locate the branch and create a build from that. All the way down to the specific commit on that branch.

A New Limit on Uploaded Assets

Probo.CI lets you upload files to use in your builds - things like database backups, credential files, and media archives. These uploads are stored in a dedicated space for each project called a bucket.

We have introduced a storage limit of 10 GB per project bucket. This limit applies to the total size of all files currently stored for a project.

If your project’s bucket reaches 10 GB, further uploads will be declined until you clear out files you no longer need. You will see a clear message when this happens so you know exactly what to do. Deleting old or unused assets from the portal will free up space immediately.

A few things worth knowing about how asset storage works:

• Uploading a file with the same name as an existing file automatically replaces it. You do not end up with multiple copies stacking up over time - the old version is removed and the new one takes its place. This is intentional and helps keep your bucket size under control.
• Your subscription must be active to upload assets. If your organization’s subscription has lapsed, uploads will be declined until the subscription is renewed.

How to Stay Ahead of Your Storage

The best way to avoid hitting your limits is to stay on top of what you have stored:

• Delete assets you no longer need from the Build Assets page in the portal. Old database dumps in particular can add up quickly.
• Download assets directly from your host. This is possible with providers like Acquia, Pantheon or Upsun. These direct-to-build databases do not consume asset storage.
• Unpin builds once the team is done reviewing them. Pinned builds are a great tool, but they do count toward your storage allowance.
• Check your storage usage from your organization’s page in the portal to see how much space you are currently using.

If your team is regularly hitting storage limits and needs more room, upgrading your plan will increase your allowance. Visit our pricing page to compare plans or get in touch with us and we can help you find the right fit.

Questions?

If you have any questions about these changes or need help managing your storage, please reach out to us at hello@probo.ci. We are happy to help.

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