Flexible and centralized system for managing various media files (images, documents, custom file types) using CKAN’s core logic. Provides reusable solution for handling media assets across different parts of CKAN site. Store and manage media files with custom MIME type restrictions, define multiple media types (Image, File, Banner, etc.), use CKAN’s existing upload infrastructure (similar to user/group image uploads). Easily reference media using media IDs, keys, or filenames via helper functions: h.get_media_fileurl_by_id(), h.get_media_fileurl_by_key(), h.get_media_fileurl_by_filename(). Centralized control through Media UI eliminates code modifications for updating assets like banners or backgrounds. Storage path: ckan.storage_path + media folder.