Where Does Msty Studio Store Models and Data?
Msty local models, chats and settings on Windows, macOS and Linux, and how to move the library.
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Msty splits local models from app settings. Models land in a Library folder you choose at first run, often Documents\Msty. Chats and provider keys sit in per OS app data.
Moving machines means copying both. Models are large, so many users keep Library on an external drive and only back up settings. Check Library Path in Msty settings when unsure.
Where Msty Studio stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Msty\
Settings, chats and provider keys. Models default to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Msty\Models\ but follow Library Path when changed. Copy settings with Msty closed.
~/Library/Application Support/Msty/
Same split: prefs here, models in ~/Documents/Msty/Models unless relocated. Use Go to Folder in Finder. Relink Library Path after moving drives.
~/.config/Msty/
Follows XDG config home. Models default under ~/Documents/Msty/Models. Exact casing may vary by version, so list ~/.config for msty entries if missing.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Msty models stored?
Under the Library Path shown in Msty settings, Models by default in Documents Msty. That folder can grow to tens of gigabytes. Move it through settings so the index follows.
How do I back up Msty chats?
Close Msty and copy the app data folder above. Models can be redownloaded, so many backups skip them. Keep provider keys encrypted.
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