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# Migration Guide: File-Based to Database Storage
## Overview
This guide covers the transition from file-based series metadata storage to the new database-backed system introduced in v2.0.
## What Changed
**Before v2.0**: Series metadata stored in `key` and `data` files alongside anime folders.
**After v2.0**: All metadata stored in SQLite database (`aniworld.db`). Files are deprecated but still supported for backward compatibility during migration.
## Automated Migration
The application automatically migrates on first startup:
1. Scans anime directory for `key` and `data` files
2. Parses legacy files into `AnimeSeries` and `Episode` records
3. Loads series into in-memory cache
4. Logs migration results
**No manual action required.**
## Manual Verification
After first startup with the new version:
1. **Check logs** for: `"Migrated X series from files to DB"`
2. **Verify series count**: UI shows same number of series as before
3. **Confirm episodes**: Episode counts match expected totals
```bash
# Check migration log
grep "Migrated" logs/app.log
# Verify series via API
curl http://localhost:8000/api/anime | jq '.total'
```
## After Migration
### Safe to Delete
Once verified, these files can be removed:
```
<anime_folder>/
├── Attack on Titan (2013)/
│ ├── key # ❌ Can delete
│ ├── data # ❌ Can delete
│ └── Season 1/
│ └── ...
```
**Deleting these files does not affect the database.** The metadata now lives in `aniworld.db`.
### Backup (Recommended)
Before deleting, backup the files:
```bash
# Create backup directory
mkdir -p backup/legacy_series_files
# Copy all key and data files
find /path/to/anime -name "key" -o -name "data" | while read f; do
cp "$f" "backup/legacy_series_files/"
done
```
## Reverting (Not Recommended)
If you must revert to file-based storage:
1. **Restore from database backup** (if available)
2. **Export manually** (no export script exists)
**Warning**: File-based storage is deprecated and will be removed in v3.0.0.
## Troubleshooting
### Series Not Appearing After Migration
1. Check logs for migration errors: `grep -i error logs/app.log`
2. Verify `key` and `data` files exist and are readable
3. Manually trigger rescan: `POST /api/scheduler/trigger-rescan`
### Duplicate Series
1. Check for duplicate `key` files (same series in multiple folders)
2. Verify series key uniqueness in database:
```bash
sqlite3 aniworld.db "SELECT key, COUNT(*) FROM anime_series GROUP BY key HAVING COUNT(*) > 1;"
```
### Missing Episodes
1. Trigger targeted scan for affected series
2. Check episode sync logs
3. Verify file permissions on anime directory
## Deprecation Timeline
| Version | Status |
|---------|--------|
| v2.0.x | Legacy files supported, migration automated |
| v2.1.x | Legacy files still supported, warnings in logs |
| v3.0.0 | **Legacy files removed** - database only |
Upgrade to v3.0.0 before legacy file support ends.