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 Data Models.
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:
Pagination Details: For complete information about cursor-based pagination including parameters, response format, and advanced usage patterns, see the Pagination Reference.
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:
- Ingest: Add and manage files in your Vector Stores
- Search: Query your Vector Stores effectively
- Data Models: Understand Vector Store data structures
- API Reference: Complete API documentation
Last updated: July 15, 2025