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.
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
Next Steps
Now that you can manage files, explore related functionality:
- Ingest: Upload and configure files
- Search: Query your file content
- Data Models: Understand file and chunk structures
- API Reference: Complete API documentation
Last updated: July 15, 2025