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Manage Vector Stores

Once you've created Vector Stores, you can manage them using these core operations. All operations work with either the Vector Store ID or the unique name you assigned.

Retrieve Vector Store

Get details about a specific Vector Store:

This returns a complete Vector Store object with all properties including file counts, status, and usage statistics. For details on all returned fields, see .

Update Vector Store

Modify an existing Vector Store's configuration:

Updatable Properties:

  • name: Change the unique identifier
  • description: Update the description
  • is_public: Change visibility (public/private)
  • expires_after: Modify or remove expiration policy

List Vector Stores

Get all Vector Stores in your organization. The list operation uses cursor-based pagination:

Delete Vector Store

Permanently remove a Vector Store and all its contents:

Important: Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All files, embeddings, and metadata are permanently removed.

Next Steps

Now that you can manage Vector Stores, learn how to work with their content:

  • : Add and manage files in your Vector Stores
  • : Query your Vector Stores effectively
  • : Understand Vector Store data structures
  • : Complete API documentation

Last updated: July 15, 2025