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

# Data Management

> Manage application storage folders, plugin update check frequencies, image cache statistics, and factory reset parameters.

Configure where LynxHub stores its files, how often it checks for updates, and how to reset your settings.

## Root data folder

All of LynxHub's local files, including dashboard cards, installed modules, extensions, and helper binaries, are saved in a single root data directory.

To manage your data folder:

1. In settings, navigate to the **Data** section.
2. The current directory path is displayed on the main folder button:
   * Click the path button to open this folder in your system's file explorer.
3. To change the storage directory:
   * Click **Change**.
   * Select a new folder on your drive.
   * The application will automatically prompt you to restart to apply the change.

<Note>
  Changing this folder is useful if your primary OS drive has limited space and you want to move large AI model binaries or web extensions to a secondary drive (e.g. an
  SSD).
</Note>

## Card update frequency

Configure how frequently the application checks for updates for your installed dashboard cards:

* **Update Check Frequency (Minutes):** Sets the time interval (in minutes) between update checks. The default is `30` minutes, with a minimum of `2` minutes.
* Adjust this using the increment or decrement arrows under **Card Update Interval** in settings.

## Image cache

LynxHub caches remote images locally to accelerate page load speeds. The cache automatically purges files older than 7 days.

To view cache statistics or manually clear space:

1. Open settings and scroll to the **Image Cache** section.
2. View active statistics:
   * **Cached Items:** The total number of images saved in the local cache.
   * **Cache Size:** The disk space currently consumed by cached images.
   * **Last Cleanup:** The date of the last automatic cache purge.
3. Click **Clear Image Cache** to manually delete all cached images.

## Reset settings

If you experience persistent errors or wish to start fresh, you can reset the application configuration database back to factory defaults.

<Warning>
  Performing a reset will wipe all custom settings, saved quick commands, hotkeys, and history. It will not delete your downloaded card modules or extensions, but it will
  unlink them from your current dashboard.
</Warning>

To perform a factory reset:

1. Scroll to the **Clear** section in settings.
2. Click **Reset Settings (Restart Required)**.
3. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click **Reset & Restart** to wipe the database and reload the application.