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How to Replace Raw S3 URLs with a Laravel Image Proxy (and Keep Your CDN Cache)
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How to Replace Raw S3 URLs with a Laravel Image Proxy (and Keep Your CDN Cache)

Replace ugly S3 bucket URLs with clean, cacheable paths through a Laravel proxy. Just 20 lines of controller code, 24-hour CDN caching, and your private bucket stays private.

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