> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.quadrillion.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data Management

> Manage Qualia's internal database and reset options.

Data management settings control Qualia's internal database. Use these options for troubleshooting or starting fresh.

## What Qualia stores

Qualia maintains an internal database with:

* **Chat sessions**: Conversation history with agents
* **Generation history**: AI responses and tool calls
* **Experiments**: Tracked runs and results
* **Stored blobs**: Cached data and attachments

This database is separate from your notebooks and files, which are stored on disk.

## Drop all tables

**Warning: Destructive operation**

Reset the Qualia database completely:

1. Go to **Settings > Data**
2. Click **Drop All Tables**
3. Type the confirmation phrase exactly as shown
4. Confirm the action

### What gets deleted

* All chat sessions and conversation history
* All generation history
* All experiments
* All stored blobs and cached data

### What is preserved

* Notebooks (`.ipynb` files on disk)
* Writeups (`.qua` files on disk)
* Files in your workspace
* Settings and preferences
* Rules and skills

<Warning>
  This cannot be undone. Only use this if you want a completely fresh start or are troubleshooting database issues.
</Warning>

## When to reset

Consider resetting if:

* The database has become corrupted
* You want to clear all conversation history
* You're troubleshooting persistent issues
* You want a fresh start with Qualia

## After resetting

After dropping all tables:

* Restart Qualia for changes to take full effect
* Your notebooks and files remain intact
* You'll need to start new chat sessions
* Settings and customizations are preserved