> ## Documentation Index
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# profclaw reset

> Reset profClaw configuration, database, or the complete installation to factory defaults.

## Synopsis

```bash theme={null}
profclaw reset [flags]
```

## Description

`reset` removes profClaw's persistent state. Use it to start fresh after a failed setup, before reinstalling, or to wipe data from a development environment. It can selectively reset CLI config, server settings, the database, the memory index, or everything at once.

<Warning>
  `reset` is destructive and cannot be undone. Run `profclaw backup create` before resetting if you need to preserve data.
</Warning>

## Flags

<ParamField query="--config" type="boolean">
  Reset CLI config (`~/.profclaw/config.json`) to defaults. API URL reverts to `http://localhost:3000`.
</ParamField>

<ParamField query="--settings" type="boolean">
  Reset server settings (`config/settings.yml`) to defaults.
</ParamField>

<ParamField query="--db" type="boolean">
  Delete the SQLite database (`data/profclaw.db`). All users, tasks, conversations, and sessions are lost.
</ParamField>

<ParamField query="--memory" type="boolean">
  Clear the memory index. Files on disk are not deleted, but the index must be rebuilt with `profclaw memory sync`.
</ParamField>

<ParamField query="--all" type="boolean">
  Reset everything: config, settings, database, and memory index.
</ParamField>

<ParamField query="--yes" type="boolean">
  Skip all confirmation prompts. Required for non-interactive use.
</ParamField>

## Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Reset CLI config only theme={null}
  profclaw reset --config
  ```

  ```bash Reset server settings to defaults theme={null}
  profclaw reset --settings
  ```

  ```bash Delete the database (fresh start) theme={null}
  profclaw reset --db
  ```

  ```bash Full reset (wipe everything) theme={null}
  profclaw reset --all
  ```

  ```bash Full reset without prompts (CI / reinstall scripts) theme={null}
  profclaw reset --all --yes
  ```

  ```bash Recommended before a full reinstall theme={null}
  profclaw backup create
  profclaw reset --all --yes
  profclaw onboard
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## After Resetting

If you reset the database or all data, you must run `onboard` or `setup` again to create the admin account and configure providers:

```bash theme={null}
profclaw onboard
# or
profclaw serve &
profclaw setup   # web-based setup wizard
```

## Related

* [`profclaw backup`](/cli/backup) - Back up before resetting
* [`profclaw onboard`](/cli/onboard) - Re-run after a full reset
* [`profclaw config reset`](/cli/config) - Reset CLI config via the config command