Technical Specifications

Platform specifications

Everything you need to know about DrillBit's technical requirements, supported formats, security standards, and platform infrastructure.

File Upload Browsers Hardware Platform Security API

File upload specifications

Supported file formats, size limits, and upload constraints for document analysis.

Parameter
Specification
Max File Size
100 MB per file
Max Pages per Document
800 pages
Max Files per Upload (English)
15 files
Max Files per Upload (Non-English)
15 files
Max Files per Upload (Regional)
3 files
Page Calculation
~250 words per page
Documents
.pdf .doc .docx .txt .rtf .odt .dotx .dot .wpd
Presentations & Spreadsheets
.pptx .ppt .xlsx .xls
Web, Markup & Other
.html .xml .tex .ps .tiff .zip

Supported browsers

DrillBit works on all modern browsers. We recommend using the
latest version for the best experience.

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Google Chrome

Recommended
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Mozilla Firefox

Fully supported
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Microsoft Edge

Fully supported
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Safari

Fully supported

Client-side requirements

Minimum and recommended hardware specifications for accessing DrillBit.

Component
Minimum
Recommended
CPU
Dual-core processor
Quad-core processor
RAM
4 GB
8 GB+
Storage
500 MB free
1 GB+ free
Internet Connection
5 Mbps
20 Mbps+
Display Resolution
1280 × 720
1920 × 1080+

Platform & infrastructure

DrillBit runs on enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure designed for reliability, scalability, and performance.

Cloud Hosted

Hosted on Microsoft Azure with multi-region availability, auto-scaling, and VNet peering for institutional deployments.

99.8% Uptime SLA

Enterprise-grade availability with redundant infrastructure, health monitoring, and automated failover mechanisms.

Scalable Architecture

Distributed processing pipeline with priority-based job scheduling, handling thousands of concurrent document analyses.

Global CDN

Content delivery optimized for low-latency access from institutions worldwide, with edge caching across multiple continents.

Continuous Updates

Regular platform updates with zero-downtime deployments. New features, language support, and security patches delivered seamlessly.

LMS Compatible

Native integrations with Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Schoology via LTI 1.3 and custom plugins.

Enterprise-grade security

DrillBit is built with institutional data security as a core principle, not an afterthought.

Data EncryptionAES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit
GDPR ReadyData privacy compliant
OAuth 2.0 / OIDCSecure authentication
Role-Based AccessAdmin, instructor, student roles
Security Feature
Details
Document Handling
Documents are processed for analysis only and not permanently stored on servers after processing
Authentication
OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0 for institutional SSO
Data Residency
Configurable data residency for enterprise deployments
Audit Logging
Comprehensive audit trails for all user and admin actions
Vulnerability Management
Regular security assessments, penetration testing, and dependency scanning

API & integration specs

Technical specifications for developers integrating DrillBit into custom platforms and workflows.

Specification
Details
API Type
RESTful API over HTTPS
Authentication
API key + OAuth 2.0 token-based
Response Format
JSON
LTI Standard
LTI 1.3 (1EdTech Certified)
Webhooks
Event-based notifications for submission, analysis, and report completion
Rate Limiting
Configurable per institution, default throttling with burst support
SDKs
Documentation and sample integrations available for common platforms

Need detailed technical documentation?

Our team can provide API documentation, integration guides, and security whitepapers for your evaluation.