Storage Management
Manage your data location and file structure
Overview
Request Man uses a robust file-based storage system for the desktop application, allowing you to have full control over your data. This enables easy backups, syncing across devices using cloud storage (like Dropbox or OneDrive), and unlimited data capacity.
Directory Structure
Your data is organized into two main subdirectories within your chosen storage location:
data/storage/
Contains your core user data. This is what you care about most.
- Collections (
apiCollections.json) - Environments (
environments.json) - Global Variables (
globalVariables.json) - Workspaces (
workspaces.json)
data/bin/
Contains application metadata and UI state. These can be safely regenerated.
- Open Tabs (
openTabs.json) - UI Preferences (
sidebarCollapsed.json,activeView.json) - Tab States (
tabStates.json)
Storage Settings
You can manage your storage location directly from the application settings.
1. Open Settings
Click the Settings button (gear icon) in the top-right corner of the application header.
2. View Current Location
The Storage tab displays your current data path and usage statistics (file count, total size).
3. Change Location
Click Change Location to move your data to a new folder. Request Man will automatically migrate all your existing files to the new location.
4. Open Folder
Click Open Folder to view your data files in your system's file explorer.
Data Migration
Request Man handles data migration automatically in several scenarios:
- First Run: If you are upgrading from an older version, your existing local storage data is automatically migrated to the file system.
- Changing Location: When you select a new storage path in Settings, all your files are safely copied to the new destination.
- Structure Updates: If the internal file structure changes (like the recent split
into
binandstoragefolders), the app automatically reorganizes your files on startup.