Manage Vector Store Files
Once files are uploaded to your Vector Store, you can manage them using these core operations. All operations work with the file ID.
Retrieve Vector Store File
Get detailed information about a specific file:
The response includes comprehensive file information including processing status, metadata, usage statistics, and error details if applicable.
For complete details on all file object properties, see Data Models.
List Vector Store Files
View all files in your Vector Store. 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.
Metadata Filtering
Filter Vector Store Files based on their metadata.
Complete Filtering Guide: For detailed information about filter operators, logical operations, data types, and advanced patterns, see Metadata Filtering.
Delete Vector Store File
Remove files from your Vector Store:
Important: Deleting a file permanently removes:
- The original file from storage
- All generated chunks and embeddings
- Associated metadata and search indexes
- Processing history and logs
Last updated: August 29, 2025