Prompt Template Storage Will Move to the Database (Advance Notice)

Last updated: May 8, 2026

In the next update, the storage location for prompt templates (system prompts and user prompts) will change from the browser's local storage to the server-side database. As a result, your registered templates will be retained even after clearing your browser cache or when accessing AI-Starter from a different device or browser.

What Will Change

• The storage location will change from the browser's local storage to the server-side database
• Existing templates will be migrated automatically the next time you open AI-Starter. No action is required on your end
• Once migrated, templates will persist after clearing your browser cache and across different browsers and devices

Discontinuation of the Export/Import Settings Feature

Along with the move to database storage, the Export and Import Settings feature for personal settings will be discontinued. Until now, you needed to manually back up your settings to prepare for browser cache clearing, but going forward your templates will be stored on the server, so periodic exports for backup will no longer be necessary. Note that other items such as bookmarked use cases will also no longer be exportable or importable.

Limits

With the move to database storage, the following limits apply to registered templates.

Item	Limit
Name	200 characters
System prompt body	100,000 characters
User prompt body	100,000 characters
Number of templates	Up to 50 system prompts and 50 user prompts

Templates that exceed these limits cannot be migrated, so we recommend reviewing the number and length of your templates before the update.

Important Note (If Migration Fails)

If automatic migration fails for some reason, it may appear in the UI as if all of your templates have disappeared. In that case, please follow the manual recovery steps in the next section. Your data remains in local storage, so you can recover it by backing it up and re-registering it.

Manual Recovery Steps

1. Open AI-Starter
2. Check local storage from your browser's developer tools
   • Open the developer tools
     • Windows / Linux: F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I
     • macOS: Option + Command + I
     • You can also open them from the browser menu (e.g., in Chrome: "More tools" → "Developer tools")
   • Select the Application tab → Local Storage
   • Select the AI-Starter URL
3. Back up your prompt templates
   • Copy the contents of systemPromptsStorage and userPromptsStorage into a text editor and save them
4. Manually restore your prompt templates
   • Re-register the saved templates from your account settings in AI-Starter
     • System templates: System Template Management
     • User templates: User Template Management

If Manual Recovery Does Not Work

If you still cannot register a template even after following the manual recovery steps, please contact your administrator with the affected system prompt attached. For contact information, see Contact.

Closing

Thank you for reading. This change is a foundational improvement that lets you rely on your templates over the long term. If you have any questions or requests regarding the transition, please reach out to your administrator.