Data Persistence

Data and Persistence

The app uses SwiftData with a single ModelContainer storing TabContainer, History, and Download models. The default store is under the app's Application Support directory as OraData.sqlite.

Database Location

The SwiftData database is stored at:

~/Library/Application Support/com.orabrowser.ora/OraData.sqlite

Data Models

TabContainer

• Stores tab groups/containers (spaces)
• Manages tab organization and grouping

History

• Browsing history entries
• URL visits and timestamps

Download

• Download metadata and status
• File paths and progress tracking

Development: Resetting Local Store

To reset the local store during development, you can delete the database file:

rm -f "~/Library/Application Support/com.orabrowser.ora/OraData.sqlite"*

⚠️ Caution: Use with care—this permanently clears tabs/history/download metadata.

Alternative Reset Method

You can also find and delete the database manually:

1. Open Finder
2. Press Cmd+Shift+G
3. Go to: ~/Library/Application Support/com.orabrowser.ora/
4. Delete OraData.sqlite and related files (OraData.sqlite-wal, OraData.sqlite-shm)

Data Migration

SwiftData handles schema migrations automatically, but major changes may require manual migration logic in the app code.

Backup Considerations

The database contains:

• All tab states and organization
• Complete browsing history
• Download records

Consider this when implementing backup/sync features or privacy modes.