Overview

My Files in MySQL Studio provides a secure, private space for each user to manage their work and data. Here, you can create Python notebooks, upload data files for use within your notebooks, and conveniently organize your resources. My Files also includes built-in viewers, allowing you to open and review PDFs, CSVs, and other common file types directly within the interface—streamlining your workflow and keeping everything you need in one accessible location.

A key feature of My Files is its support for interactive notebooks. When you open a notebook from the file browser, it launches in the integrated editor, allowing you to interact with and run your own notebooks in the MySQL Studio environment. To learn more about Notebooks visit the Notebook Guide.

Note: the My Files space is separate from the secure file priv space used to add a document into the vector stores. Files located in the secure file priv location can only be accessed via the database, or commands issued via SQL to the database, while files located in My Files can only be accessed from within MySQL Studio and MySQL Studio Python notebooks.

Navigating the File Browser

The file browser panel displays the current directory and its contents. You can: - Navigate to subdirectories: Click on a subdirectory to view its contents - Move up to the parent directory: Click on the arrow button to go up one level - View file contents: Click on a file to open it in the associated file viewer (for example, markdown, txt, or csv files)

Managing Files and Folders

Use the toolbar in the file browser to manage your files and folders: - Create Notebook: Create a new Python Notebook directly in the current directory - Create Directory: Create a new subdirectory within the current directory - Upload Files: Upload files from your local machine to the current directory - Download Files: Select a file and then select Download Files to save them locally - Move: Move the selected file or directory to a new location - Rename: Rename the currently selected file or directory - Delete: Permanently remove the selected file or directory

File Actions

The action menu for individual files and directories offers quick access to: - Move: Move the selected file or directory to a new location - Rename: Change the name of the selected file or directory - Delete: Permanently remove the selected file or directory

By using the My Files feature, you can efficiently manage your files and organize your scratch space, all from within the application’s integrated file browser.