Skip to main content

Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.memorybox.ai/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

​
Clean Uninstall & Data Reset

Whether you are preparing for a major update or simply want to start fresh, this guide will walk you through completely removing MemoryBox from your system. While most updates happen automatically, certain “Critical Updates” require a manual clean-up to ensure your new version has a perfectly clear path to set up its database. Beyond updates, we believe you should always have total control over your information; if you ever wish to completely wipe your local memory and start with a blank slate, these steps will ensure no trace of the app or its data remains on your machine.

​
1. Remove Application Binaries

First, remove the core application and browser extension from your system.
1

Quit MemoryBox

Ensure the application is fully closed.
2

Move to Trash

Open your Applications folder in Finder. Right-click the MemoryBox app and select Move to Trash.
3

Remove Extension

In Chrome, navigate to chrome://extensions. Find the MemoryBox card and click Remove.Note: You may need to restart Chrome to fully clear the extension from active AI chat windows.

​
2. Advanced Data Reset (Terminal)

For a fast, precise “Factory Reset” of your local Synaptic Archive without deleting the application, macOS and Linux users can use the following terminal commands.
Close MemoryBox First: Ensure the desktop app is fully closed before running these commands to prevent database corruption.

​
Storage Location

All persistent local data is stored under:
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/MemoryBox/
  • Linux: ~/.config/MemoryBox/

​
Full Reset (All-at-Once)

To completely wipe all local databases and indexed memories in a single step, run: 
# For macOS
rm ~/Library/Application\ Support/MemoryBox/*.db
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/MemoryBox/memlight/

# For Linux
rm ~/.config/MemoryBox/*.db
rm -rf ~/.config/MemoryBox/memlight/

​
3. Manual Data Deletion

For users who prefer a graphical interface, manual deletion is the most reliable way to clear persistent data across all supported operating systems.
  1. In Finder, select Go > Go to Folder… from the top menu bar.
  2. Paste the following path: ~/Library/Application Support/
  3. Locate the MemoryBox folder and move it to the Trash.
Finding the “Go” Menu The Go menu appears in the Apple Menu bar only when Finder is active. If you don’t see it, click your desktop wallpaper or the Finder icon in your Dock.

​
4. Reinstall

Once your environment is cleared of legacy assets and data, you can proceed with a fresh installation to rebuild your archive.

Start Fresh

Follow the Quickstart Guide to deploy the latest Lab-Verified build and re-initialize your local engine.